Which party glasses suit which party? Model, fit, and quantities
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by Verpakkingdeals.nl
5 min reading time
Party glasses are the cheapest accessory you can use, but they are often chosen incorrectly. Here's how to determine the model, fit, and quantities for a group.
In most party photos, half the people are wearing glasses that aren't their own. They're cheap, they fit any head, and they turn an ordinary outfit into a look in two seconds. That's precisely why they're also poorly chosen: too heavy, too small, or a model that ends up in a corner after half an hour because no one can see through them.
With the autumn season approaching — theme parties, birthdays, bachelor parties, and the first Christmas drinks — glasses are the cheapest accessory you can use. Below, you'll find which model works for what, what to look for when buying for a group, and how to avoid buying thirty and only finding ten.
Three Types of Glasses, Three Purposes
The assortment falls into three clear groups, and the choice mainly depends on what the glasses need to do: stand out in a photo, be worn all evening, or be a joke that lasts five minutes.
Type
Purpose
Wearing Comfort
Price Range
Statement Sunglasses
Photos, festival, group look
High — can be worn all evening
€ 5 – € 6
XL or Decorative Model
Photo booth, theme party, distribution
Medium — light but large
€ 2 – € 3
Joke/Novelty Glasses
Bachelor party, short moment
Low — intended for a short time
€ 5 – € 10
The Fashion Glasses Black and White (€5.00) are an example of the first group: a narrow frame that passes as regular sunglasses and that people keep on by themselves. The heart-shaped red sunglasses (€5.95) fall into the same category, but with a clear theme — handy if you want to make a group recognizable without putting everyone in costume.
For a Group: Expect Losses
Anyone buying glasses for ten or more people must accept one thing: some will always disappear. They end up on tables, in coat pockets, and in the garden. Therefore, don't count on one pair of glasses per guest, but on approximately 1.2 per guest if you want everyone to have one in the group photo.
That makes the price per piece more important than the quality per piece. The Large Pink XL Glasses with lace (€1.95) and the Large Glasses with Lace in pink (€2.95) are made for this: low in price, high in effect, and it doesn't matter if one gets lost. For twenty guests, twenty-four pairs of glasses at €1.95 each will cost approximately €47 — less than what you'd spend on one decoration package.
A few practical points for a group:
Choose one model, not five. A group stands out through repetition. Five different models look like a jumble on a photo.
Hand them out upon arrival, not halfway through. Those who put them on immediately usually keep them on.
Place a bin by the door if you want them back. Without a collection point, little will be returned.
Consider glasses wearers. Large models often fit over regular glasses, narrow frames usually do not.
Fit: Where It Usually Goes Wrong
Party glasses don't come in sizes, but they don't all fit equally well. There are three things that make the difference between glasses that stay on and glasses that come off after ten minutes.
The width of the frame. Narrow models like the Fashion Glasses pinch wider faces. Wide and XL models, on the other hand, slide down on narrow faces. For a mixed group, large models are the safest choice: they might slip at most, but they won't pinch.
The weight. Anything over fifty grams will press on the bridge of the nose. Plastic decorative models are light; glasses with glued-on decorations or feathers are heavier than they look and tend to slide down more often.
The vision. Dark lenses are fine outdoors and in daylight, but indoors at a party in a dimly lit venue, you won't see much with them. For indoor parties, opt for a model with clear or lightly tinted lenses, or one without lenses.
When the Glasses Are the Whole Joke
At a bachelor party or a naughty theme party, the glasses are often not meant to be worn but to be shown. The Willy Glasses (€9.95), the pink variant (€9.95), and the lighter pink version (€4.95) fall into that category. Don't expect all-evening wearing comfort from them; they do their job in the first ten minutes and in photos.
Practically: in that case, buy one or two, not twenty. One for the main person and a spare is enough. The rest of the group is better off with a neutral model that *can* be worn all evening.
Combining with the Rest of the Look
Glasses are rarely the whole story. They work best when they are one of two or three elements you add to ordinary clothing. A steampunk hat (€19.95) with narrow sunglasses, for example, is already a complete look without needing a costume. If you're heading towards Halloween or a masked theme, you don't want to overdo it: a mask and glasses clash.
Do you sell glasses yourself in a shop or at a market? Then a sunglasses display of 15.5 x 25.5 cm (€19.95) is a practical way to present them on the counter; glasses left loose in a bin get scratched and sell less well.
In Summary
For a group: one model, low price, and count on approximately 1.2 pairs of glasses per guest.
For indoors: no dark lenses — you won't see anything with them in a dimly lit room.
Large models fit over regular glasses, narrow frames usually do not.
Buy novelty glasses in one or two copies, not for the whole group.
Combine with at most one other accessory; more becomes cluttered in photos.
Looking for the right model? All glasses are together in the Glasses collection. For the rest of the look, check Hats & Wigs, Tiara and Costume Accessories; for a complete party package, see Bachelor Party or Festival. If you have doubts about quantities for a group or the availability of one model in larger quantities, email info@verpakkingdeals.nl and we'll assist.
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