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Frame guide

Four things decide whether a frame works on you: the numbers inside the temple, the shape of your face, the material, and the lens. This page covers all four.

Reading the numbers

Frame measurement diagramA pair of frames seen from the front, with five measurements marked: A lens width across one lens, B the bridge between the lenses, C the temple arm, D lens height, and E total width hinge to hinge.ABCDE
Every Mori frame carries these numbers inside the left temple.
Lens width 48–58 mm
The widest point of one lens, horizontally. The first number on the inside of the temple.
Bridge 16–22 mm
The gap between the two lenses, across the nose. The second number.
Temple 140–150 mm
The arm, measured from hinge to tip along its length. The third number.
Lens height 34–46 mm
Top to bottom of the lens. Matters most for progressive lenses, which need depth to work.
Total width 128–148 mm
Hinge to hinge across the front. This is the one that decides whether a frame fits your face.

Shape and face

These are starting points, not rules. A frame that contradicts all of them and still looks right is the correct frame.

  • Oval

    Balanced proportions, slightly longer than wide. The most forgiving shape — most frames work.

    TryRectangleCat-eyeRound

  • Round

    Soft jaw, similar width and height. Angular frames add definition.

    TryRectangleShieldOversized

  • Square

    Strong jaw and a broad forehead. Curved frames soften the corners.

    TryOvalRoundCat-eye

  • Heart

    Wider at the brow, narrowing to the chin. Frames with weight low on the face rebalance it.

    TryOvalRoundWrap

  • Oblong

    Longer than it is wide. Deeper lenses shorten the face.

    TryOversizedShieldRectangle

  • Diamond

    Narrow brow and jaw, wide cheekbones. Frames wider than the cheekbone open the face.

    TryCat-eyeOvalOversized

Find your fit

[ 01 ] Your face shape

Not sure? Measure the widest point of your face against its height — the shapes above are described in full further up the page.

[ 02 ] Frame width
[ 03 ] What matters most

Answer all three and your shapes appear here.

Mori campaign portrait, eyewear worn

Materials and lenses

Frame materials

Cellulose acetate
Plant-based plastic, cut from solid sheet. Colour runs the full depth rather than sitting on the surface. Warm to the touch and adjustable under heat.
Most of the range
Titanium
Very light, hypoallergenic, and springs back rather than bending. Used where a frame has to be thin.
Sport and slim
Stainless steel
Thinner than acetate at the same strength. Holds a fine rim without flexing.
Selected frames

Lens types

Solid tint
One density across the whole lens. The standard sun lens.
Standard
Gradient
Darker at the top, clearing toward the bottom. Keeps the lower field readable.
Selected frames
Mirror
A reflective coating over the tint. Cuts more light and hides the eye.
Selected frames
Polarised
Removes horizontal glare from water, road and snow.
Supplement
Clear
No tint, full UV filter. For optical frames worn indoors.
Optical

Prescription options are covered on the optical page.

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