Long-Arm Reading Glasses: The HangOver Panto
Updated September 2026
Reading glasses are often something you put on and take off repeatedly throughout the day. Long-arm reading glasses are designed to make that a little easier by allowing the frame to hang around your neck when you are not using it.
The HangOver Panto by I Need You combines this practical feature with a classic Panto-shaped front and is available in Black, Blue and Havana.
What Are Long-Arm Reading Glasses?
Long-arm reading glasses have extended temple arms that curve further behind the ears than those on a conventional frame.
On the HangOver Panto, those extra-long curved temples allow the glasses to hang around your neck when you take them off, so they remain close at hand rather than being put down on a desk, in a bag or in a pocket.
Why Might They Be Useful?
This type of frame can be particularly handy if you use reading glasses on and off throughout the day.
Rather than reaching for a separate spectacle cord, the long-arm design performs a similar job as part of the frame itself. It will not suit everyone, but for some people it is a very simple and convenient solution.
A Panto Shape with a Practical Twist
The HangOver has a classic Panto-style front, with a softly rounded lens shape and a fuller lower curve.
Its overall proportions are fairly conventional for a full-frame reader, measuring approximately 133mm wide and 42mm high. The unusual feature is in the extra-long curved temples, which are designed to let the glasses hang around your neck when you take them off.
If you’d like to read more about the Panto shape itself, see our Panto reading glasses guide.
Black, Blue or Havana?
The HangOver Panto is available in three finishes:
Black gives the frame a simple, understated look.
Blue is a little more noticeable and contemporary.
Havana gives the frame a warmer, more traditional appearance.
The shape and long-arm construction are the same, so the choice is mainly down to colour preference.
The 'Hangover Panto' by I Need You combines a classic Panto shape with a fresh blue finish and an unusually practical feature: extra-long, curved temple arms that allow the glasses to hang comfortably around your neck when you're not wearing them.
It's a simple idea that makes these reading glasses particularly handy to have around, keeping them close at hand rather than leaving them on a table or in a case.
Long-Arm Glasses or a Spectacle Cord?
Both solve a similar problem: keeping your reading glasses close at hand.
A spectacle cord can be added to many different frames and is easy to replace. A long-arm frame such as the HangOver builds that convenience into the glasses themselves, so there is no separate cord to attach.
If you already know you prefer a conventional frame, a cord may make more sense. If you like the idea of a self-contained design, the HangOver is worth considering.
Who Might the HangOver Panto Suit?
It may suit you if you:
take your reading glasses on and off frequently;
prefer not to use a separate spectacle cord;
like a full-frame Panto shape;
want your readers to stay close at hand during the day.
As always, fit matters, so the long arms should still feel comfortable when worn normally.
A Practical Alternative to a Spectacle Cord
The HangOver Panto is unusual because its most useful feature is built into the frame rather than added afterwards.
For anyone who regularly mislays reading glasses simply because they keep putting them down, the long-arm design is a practical idea — without needing to turn the frame into anything more complicated than it is.
If you are unsure whether this style would suit you, please get in touch and I’ll be happy to help.