Start with a great fit

The best-looking glasses in the world won’t feel that way if they’re pinching your nose or sliding down your face. Here’s how to get the fit right—and feel as good as you look.

Signs your glasses don’t fit

Fit problems don’t have to be permanent—some are an easy fix at home.

Constant slippage—the old push-’em-up-your-nose move

Frames that pinch the bridge of your nose, or sit so high there’s a gap underneath

Red marks or sore spots on your nose or behind your ears

Temples that are too long (slip) or too short (squeeze)

The feeling you can’t stop fussing with them

The secret to a perfect fit

Great-fitting glasses come down to just two things: face width and nose shape. Look for glasses where the width matches your face and the temples rest gently against your head—not pressing or pinching. And whether you prefer nose pads or a molded bridge, the fit should feel weightless, never tight or heavy on your nose.