An introduction to Cubitts sizing

Sizing guide

An introduction to Cubitts frame sizing

Remarkably, most spectacles only come in a single size. Of course, this makes absolutely no sense.

We’re changing that.

Each Cubitts frame comes in up to five sizes - from the Lilliputian to the colossal, the capacious to the svelte. They also come in a range of different fits.

What size am I?

If you’re a spectacles wearer, the easiest way is to measure your frames with a ruler from edge to edge.

If you don’t have a current frame, stand in front of a mirror and hold the ruler in line with your temples.

The width of your frames should be at least as wide as your temple width. But they shouldn’t be wider than your face width. The ideal size of frame sits somewhere in between the two.

The top of your frames should be no higher than the line of your eyebrows

Wider shapes tend to be worn in a size larger - this include cat-eyes and aviator shapes, plus sunglasses.

Frame sizing

Less than 129mm. Shop frames in Extra Small.

130mm - 134mm. Shop frames in Small.

135mm - 139mm. Shop frames in Medium.

140mm - 144mm. Shop frames in Large.

More than 145mm. Shop frames in Extra large.

What fit am I?

Our frames come in a range of different fits, each corresponding to a beautiful shape of human nose. From the wide, to the button; the Grecian to the snub.

Choose a fit which maximises the area of contact between the frame and your nose - the spectacle kiss, if you will.

This will not only make a frame more comfortable to wear, but reduce the chance of it slipping down your nose.

Our range of frame fits.

Frame fit

If your nose is elegantly svelte, try our range of frames which come with a narrower fit (typically with a bridge which is 3-4mm narrower). Shop frames for Narrow Noses.

For those with a broader nose, try a frame with a roomier bridge (typically with a bridge which is 2-3mm wider). Shop frames for Wide Noses.

If your nose is of a diminutive nature - or starts lower than your pupils - try our frames with a low bridge. Look for this if the top of your existing frame is sitting too low, and obstructing your vision. Shop frames for Low Noses.

If blessed with a Roman or Grecian nose - where your nose begins above your pupils - try our frames with a high bridge. Look for this if your frame is sitting too high on your face (e.g. your eyebrows are in the lenses). Shop frames for High Noses.

If in doubt, try a frame with nose pads which can be adjusted, providing a graceful confluence between human and spectacle. Shop frames with Adjustable Nose Pads.

All our acetate frames are also available with a deeper nose pad addition - you can add this free of charge at checkout.