Collection: Saint Laurent Small Glasses

If you have a smaller face or simply prefer a neat, close-fitting frame, our Saint Laurent small glasses collection is the place to start, gathering genuine petite-proportioned optical frames from the iconic French fashion house. Priced from around £170 to £255, this edit includes refined models such as the SL 804 cat-eye, the delicate SL M117 cat, the SL 784/J, the graceful SL 751 Jeanne, the ultra-slim SL 737 Mica Thin and the understated SL 623. Every frame is 100% authentic, supplied as an authorised UK stockist and ready to be glazed with your prescription.

Who Saint Laurent small glasses are for

Choosing Saint Laurent small glasses is about proportion and comfort as much as style. A frame that is too wide slides down the nose, leaves gaps at the temples and overwhelms finer features, whereas a correctly scaled small frame sits securely, keeps the eyes centred in the lens and looks intentional rather than borrowed. These frames particularly suit those with narrower faces, lower nose bridges, or anyone who loves the precise, minimalist aesthetic that Saint Laurent does so well. They are also a favourite for a polished, professional look, and for petite face shapes that struggle with mainstream sizing.

If you would like to see the House across its full range of shapes and sizes, our wider designer eyeglasses UK collection is a good next step, and you can explore matching shades in the Saint Laurent sunglasses edit.

Getting the fit right

Frame size is written on the inside of the temple as three numbers — lens width, bridge width and temple length, for example 49-19-140. For a small frame, lens width typically falls between roughly 45mm and 51mm. The quickest way to judge fit is to measure a pair of glasses you already own and compare. Beyond the numbers, look for:

• Bridge fit — the frame should rest on your nose without pinching or sliding; acetate keyhole bridges suit lower nose profiles.
• Temple width — the frame front should not extend past the sides of your face.
• Eye position — your eyes should sit near the horizontal centre of each lens for the best optical performance.

For more advice on optical frame sizing and shapes, browse our general glasses and eyesight glasses frames collections.

Shapes and signature style

Saint Laurent's design language is sharp, confident and rooted in Parisian cool. Even at small sizes you will find real variety: precise cat-eyes like the SL 804 and SL M117 that lift and flatter, slim rectangular and oval frames such as the SL 737 Mica Thin for a barely-there minimalist look, and softly rounded shapes that add a touch of retro character. The cat-eye in particular is a house signature — feminine, elegant and universally flattering on heart and round faces. If the cat-eye look appeals across your eyewear, our cat-eye shape sunglasses range carries the same silhouette in tinted form.

Materials and craftsmanship

These frames are made in Italy from premium acetate and lightweight metal. Acetate models offer depth of colour — glossy black, tortoiseshell, translucent and layered tones — with a comfortable, skin-warming feel, while thin metal frames deliver an even more discreet, weightless fit that suits small proportions beautifully. Sprung or reinforced hinges, quality nose pads and the distinctive Saint Laurent or Cassandre monogram temple detailing feature throughout, so the luxury is in the finish as much as the name.

Prescription options at Ardor

Every frame in this collection is designed for prescription lenses, and our UK glazing team can fit single-vision, varifocal, bifocal, blue-light, tinted and photochromic lenses to your exact prescription. Smaller frames are especially well suited to higher prescriptions because the reduced lens area keeps lenses thinner and lighter. If you need progressive lenses, take a look at our women's prescription glasses frames collection for more petite-friendly options. Prescription orders take approximately 7–10 working days for glazing before dispatch.

Styling small Saint Laurent frames

Small frames have a refined, considered quality that suits a wide range of looks. A neat black acetate cat-eye such as the SL 804 brings polish to tailoring and office wear, while a slim frame like the SL 737 Mica Thin reads minimalist and contemporary against monochrome or Scandinavian-inspired outfits. Because petite frames draw attention to the eyes rather than dominating the face, they are a natural choice for anyone who prefers understated elegance over bold statement eyewear. When choosing a colour, warm tortoiseshell and honey tones flatter most complexions and pair beautifully with softer, casual wardrobes, whereas cool black and translucent frames sharpen formal and monochrome looks. As a small frame sits close to the features, the finish and fit are especially noticeable — which is exactly where the hand-polished Saint Laurent detailing earns its place.

Why buy from Ardor Eyewear

As an authorised stockist, we guarantee every Saint Laurent frame is genuine — never a replica. Orders include free UK delivery, official Saint Laurent packaging and our 14-day returns policy (customer pays return postage). Care for your frames by cleaning lenses with a microfibre cloth and lukewarm water, storing them in the supplied case, and adjusting the fit at an optician if needed rather than bending acetate arms yourself.

What counts as a small frame?

Generally a lens width of roughly 45–51mm. Check the first number in the size code on the temple (for example 49-19-140) and compare it to a frame you already wear comfortably.

Are Saint Laurent small glasses only for women?

No. While many petite frames are styled for women or those with narrower faces, several are unisex. Choose by measurements and fit rather than by gender label.

Can I add my prescription to these frames?

Yes. All frames here are designed for prescription lenses. We fit single-vision, varifocal, bifocal, blue-light, tinted and photochromic lenses; glazing usually adds around 7–10 working days.

Are small frames better for strong prescriptions?

Often, yes. A smaller lens area keeps lenses thinner and lighter for higher prescriptions, improving comfort and appearance. Ask us about high-index lenses for the slimmest result.

Are these genuine Saint Laurent glasses?

Absolutely. Ardor Eyewear is an authorised UK stockist, so every frame is 100% authentic and arrives with official Saint Laurent packaging and documentation.

What are the delivery and returns terms?

UK delivery is free. Prescription orders take about 7–10 working days for glazing; non-prescription frames ship sooner. Returns are accepted within 14 days, with the customer paying return postage.