| What to check | What works for a wider face |
|---|---|
| Frame width | A front as wide as, or a touch wider than, your face |
| Temple arms | Expanded or bendable temples with room across the head |
| Shape | Oversized square, rectangular, or round; skip tiny frames |
| Adjustability | Adjustable nose pads or BendToFit® temples to dial it in |
Every pair below also carries 100% UVA-UVB lens protection. So a better fit never costs you sun protection.
Toronto and San Fran: Expanded Temples for Extra Room
Maybe your head just needs a little more room than most frames provide. If so, begin with Foster Grant's Styles for Y.O.U.™ range, and specifically the pairs with a Low Bridge Fit and Expanded Temples. That expanded-temple design is made for people who want extra space in their sunnies, which is the wide-face brief in one line.
Toronto is the aviator of the two, an Acetate frame in crystal blue with subtle metal accents at the corners. The smoke grey lenses give you 100% UVA-UVB lens protection, the expanded temples add width across your head, and the low-bridge shaping suits higher cheekbones. Toronto's frames are also made with 50% recycled plastic (recycled content is calculated by mass balance), so the roomier fit comes with a lighter footprint.
Want a more classic, everyday look? San Fran runs the same expanded-temple fit in a way-style shape, pairing a rich tortoise Acetate front with smoke grey 100% UVA-UVB lenses. You get the same room across the head, only in more of a wayfarer feel, so between these two you are really choosing a shape rather than a fit. For even more adjustability, the gold-toned Dubai aviator from the same range adds adjustable nose pads for extra comfort when you need it.
Jersey City: Oversized Square for a Broad Face
If standard frames seem to shrink on your face, it is time to scale up. Jersey City is an oversized square, and that extra size is precisely the point, because a larger lens fills out a wider face instead of getting swallowed by it. The front is layered crystal-clear and shiny black Acetate, so it reads bold without shouting.
The smoke grey lenses carry the same 100% UVA-UVB lens protection as the rest of the range. Like the other Styles for Y.O.U.™ frames, Jersey City is made with 50% recycled plastic (mass balance). A square front also introduces a little structure to the face, which plays nicely against softer, rounder features.
The 1970's: Oversized Round to Soften Strong Angles
Not every wide face wants a hard-edged frame. If yours carries a strong jaw or high cheekbones, a rounder shape softens those angles, and going oversized keeps the proportion right. The 1970's manages both at once. It is a big, out-front round frame in silver-toned metal, with a warm rose-colored lens.
This one is a statement. It also protects the way a Foster Grant should, with 100% protection from the sun's UVA-UVB rays. Each pair ships with its own micro-fiber pouch and a protective carrying case. That is handy for a larger frame you will not want to toss loose in a bag.
Haven® Summerwood, Hayes, and Banyan: The Fits-Over Picks
Do you wear prescription glasses under your shades? Then a fits-over pair is often your smartest move. It is built roomy by design. And it skips the frame-width guessing.
The Haven® Summerwood sits over prescription frames up to 137 mm wide, which leaves genuine space for a larger head underneath. It is polarized, too, so the lenses carry a filter that cuts glare bouncing off water, roads, and other flat surfaces, alongside full 100% UVA-UVB lens protection. The amber tint helps improve depth perception and contrast, while side lenses add coverage right at the edges. Best of all for fit, the BendToFit® temples adjust to your head, not the other way around. You shape them once and they hold.
Prefer a squared-off look? The Haven® Hayes is a rectangular fits-over in the same roomy build. It also fits over frames up to 137 mm wide, with side windows for a modern edge. The Banyan brings a more classic shape, with side lenses for extra coverage and the same BendToFit® temples. All three use Haven's Optify™ lens technology, so none of them feels clunky on your face.
Finding Your Fit
The quickest test is still the mirror. Put a pair on, look down, and shake your head gently. If the frame slides or the temples bite, size up. You can reach for expanded temples, or go fits-over. If it stays put with no pressure behind your ears, you have found your width.
After that, it is entirely about style, whether that means an aviator, a wayfarer, an oversized square, or a bold round. Browse the full sunglasses range, the men's and women's edits, or the fits-over and clip-on collection to find your size. Check the polarized styles, too, if you spend real time on the road or water. Ninety-five years on, The Original American Sunglass Brand® still believes a great pair should fit you, not the other way around.

