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Fitting Guide – Find Sunglasses That Actually Fit Big Heads

Tired of sunglasses that pinch, squeeze, or just look off? You’re not alone. At Faded Days, we specialize in extra-wide frames built for comfort, clarity, and confidence. Use this quick sizing guide to find sunglasses that actually fit—no guesswork, no conversions.

Find My Size
How to measure your head for sunglasses

Why Fit Matters for Big Heads

If you’ve ever worn sunglasses that dug into your temples, left red marks, or barely made it past your ears, it’s not just you. Most sunglasses are made to fit the middle 80% of head sizes—and if you’re outside that range, you’ve probably spent years settling for a bad fit.

But the right pair doesn’t just feel better—it looks better too. When your frames match your proportions, everything sits where it should. No more pressure points, no awkward gaps, and no compromise on style.

At Faded Days, we’ve spent over a decade perfecting wide-fit sunglasses because we believe comfort and confidence should come standard.

Two Easy Ways to Find Your Fit

You don’t need to guess or do math to get sunglasses that actually fit. Our tool accepts two types of input—just use whichever you know:

Illustration of a man wearing Faded Days sunglasses and a navy blue Faded Days shirt while measuring the circumference of his head with a yellow tape measure, positioned just above the ears and eyebrows to show how to measure head size for sunglasses that fit larger heads.

Option 1: Head Circumference (in inches)

Grab a soft tape measure and wrap it around your head, about an inch above your ears and eyebrows. That number is your head size—and the tool will match it to the perfect frame width in seconds.

Digital illustration of a man in a Faded Days cap and t-shirt using a white measuring tape to wrap around the front of his cap, demonstrating how hat size can be used to find the correct sunglasses fit for big heads.

Option 2: Hat Size (US fitted cap size)

Already know your hat size? Just enter it. The tool is built to match common fitted cap sizes to sunglasses that actually fit—no conversion charts needed.

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Both methods give the same result. You can even try both to double-check—our tool’s got you either way.

FIND YOUR FIT

Find the width that fits.

Not sure which frame width is right for you? We are committed to getting you into a well fitting pair. Simply choose your fitted hat size or enter your head circumference, and we'll recommend the best width to start with.

What size are you?

Choose your US fitted hat size or enter your head circumference.

Hat size and head circumference provide a recommended starting point, not a guaranteed fit.

Recommended Frames for Your Fit

Once you’ve used the tool, you’ll have a recommended frame width to start with. Explore the options for your result below and compare the individual frame measurements to find the fit that works best for you.

Product image of Faded Days 165mm XXL sunglasses with blue mirrored polarized lenses and matte black wide-fit frame, designed for people with big heads.
Bearded man wearing Faded Days 165mm XXL sunglasses with blue mirrored lenses, smiling outdoors in a red shirt.

165mm XXL Sunglasses

This is our most popular style frame, designed for people who’ve tried everything else and still ended up disappointed. If standard sunglasses feel like clamps, this is where your search ends.
Shop 165mm XXL Sunglasses

Wide fishing sunglasses

Fishing shades for big heads

Designed on our 155mm XL Sport frame, these polarized shades are made for larger heads that need more room without stepping up to our widest 165mm XXL fit. With a secure wraparound design, they’re ideal for fishing, driving, sports, and active days outdoors.
Shop 155mm XL Sport Sunglasses

Faded Days prescription-ready black frame with clear lenses, shown with illustrated prescription graphic for wide-head sizing.
Bearded man wearing wide-fit Faded Days prescription glasses with clear lenses, looking up while adjusting frame outdoors.

Prescription Options – Clear Vision in Every Size

Many of our wide-fit frames are available with prescription lenses, so you never have to choose between seeing clearly and finding a pair that fits. Shop Big Frame Prescription Glasses.

FAQs

Testimonials

 

First time sunglasses actually fit my head. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I’ve got a size 8 hat and had honestly given up on finding shades that didn’t hurt after 10 minutes. These are the first pair that feel like they were made for me. No pinching, no pressure. Just… finally right.

— Adam M.
 

Tried the sizing tool and nailed it on the first shot. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I used their size tool with my hat size and got matched to the XL frame. It fits perfectly. I wear these daily for driving and yard work. Super comfortable and the clarity is top notch.

— Rob L.
 

Where have these been all my life? ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Everything I tried before this either looked tiny or felt like it would snap. Faded Days just gets it. They make frames for people like me who’ve been stuck buying whatever sorta fit. Not anymore.

— Billy K.

Still Not Sure? We’ve Got You.

Finding the right sunglasses shouldn’t be a struggle—and now it doesn’t have to be. If you’re still unsure about sizing, just send us your hat size or head measurement and we’ll personally help you get the perfect fit.

Call us at 980-322-0544 or email longman@fadeddays.com. We’re happy to help.

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