Sunglasses for Women with Big Heads

Guest post from the lovely Mrs. Eyewear Nerd

Let's be real here, ladies: the sunglasses market just isn't friendly to us women with anything bigger than those slender, Chanel model faces. If you've got yourself a set of cute little cherub cheeks to go with that head, shopping for sunglasses can be a test of perseverance. I feel your struggle, fellow big headed ladies, but I'm going to show you some tried and true models to make that head of yours look fabulous while it's toting around all that knowledge (that's why our heads are big, right? Right).

First up: The Ray Ban New WayFarer (RB 2132)

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This classically trendy frame is available in a 52mm or a 55mm. You're looking for the 55mm. This frame is especially friendly to all of us who have those round cheeks when we smile--you know, the ones that always push up whatever glasses we're wearing! The Ray Ban Original WayFarer (available in a 54mm size) may also fit, but with a taller lens, it's not the ideal solution for those of us who like to have any facial expressions in them.  The best part? Previously only available in plain colors like black or brown, Ray Ban has been beefing up the New Way Farer line with matte blues, beiges, and pinks!

Next, the Swarovski April (SK0012 or SW12)

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This beauty is a spacious 60mm sized frame with an oversized look. Despite the oversized lenses, there is very little cheek interference in these. The fit is oh-so comfortable and the look is one of understated elegance. In fact, much of the Swarovski line fits our lovely heads. With a line full of frames that are limited only by your preference (and not by 'what fits'), shopping for Swaroski is a treat. As someone who personally owns this pair, I might have a bias, but I think a Swaroski holds its own against those timelessly classy Chanel frames. Speaking of Chanel...

The Chanel 5208Q

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This Chanel frame nearly went home with me, but the Swarovski won out. Don't let that seemingly severe squared shape turn you off--this baby looked amazing on a rounded face. The square front, subtle Chanel branding and the leather winding in between those signature Chanel chains? Oh, it was love. This frame is perfect for the Chanel fiend in all of us--so long as that Chanel fiend has deep pockets. This frame will set you back a not-so cool $550. But $550 is nothing compared to the...

Judith Leiber 1167B

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This is the one that got away, y'all. This frame is lovely as lovely can be, but when the store associate gave me a figure that was more than my monthly rent, I about fainted. I've heard they can be had for a much more reasonable sum nowadays. The frame has a comfortable width, perfect lens height and a stylish look to boot. If you find a pair, snatch those babies up and fall in love for yourselves!

That's all for now, folks. I'll be composing another post in this series soon. I saw my local Sunglass store putting out some Tiffany & Co. frames today, so I'll have to pop in there and try some on. Strictly for educational purposes, of course. Right?

What about you guys? Favorite frames for bigger heads? What about eyeglasses? We all know what a nightmare those can be.