by Dark_Shiva144 » Sat Jan 11, 2014 12:18 pm
My BJDs all wear the size recommended by the companies, but in some cases (especially Lati) I think going down one size might look just as good, if not better. It also depends on the eye brand somewhat. I have lots of 16mm eyes for my Soom Little Gems, and even though they're all supposed to be 16mm, some definitely are larger than others. The original Soom ones fit perfectly of course, as do the Enchanted Doll ones I have, but some of the glass eyes I got off Ebay are bigger. Not quite 18mm big, but bigger than 16mm should be.
And like others have said before, it also depends a lot on the kind of look you're going for. Larger eyes will make your dolls look cuter/more anime-style, while smaller ones will make them look more adult.
Currently own: Soom Shale, Soom Fels, Soom Roxen, Soom Borol, Soom Idealian Hyperon Mercenary from Hell, Lati Yellow Kuroo Reindeer SQ, Lati Yellow Lea "Gerda" SQ, Lati Yellow Bat Children Noa and Haru, Fairyland Pukifee Mio (LE)
On the way: Soom Beyla (Winged Centaur)