Paul Costelloe 5253

Paul Costelloe 5253 Prescription Glasses

If you like structure but not sharp angles, a soft square is the sweet spot. The Paul Costelloe 5253 is a unisex full-rim soft square frame, sized 50-19-140, in Brown, Green or Pink. You can order it with single vision, varifocal or bifocal lenses made to your prescription. It is part of our Paul Costelloe Collection.

Which colour is you?

Brown. Brown is a warm, earthy brown. It flatters warm and olive skin and works with almost any outfit.

Green. Green is an earthy green. It pairs well with neutrals, denim and earthy colours.

Pink. Pink is a soft pink. It pairs nicely with neutrals, white and rose gold jewellery.

Each colour is shown in the gallery, so you can compare them side by side before you decide.

About the Paul Costelloe 5253 design

The softened corners suit round, oval and heart-shaped faces, adding a little shape without looking severe. Because the colour is see-through, the frame has a light, glowing look.

The striped finish adds texture that changes as the light catches it.

If you want a frame you can put on in the morning and forget about, the Paul Costelloe 5253 is a strong choice.

Wearing it every day

Keep the rest of your look simple and let the frame do the talking. It works just as well with workwear as it does with weekend clothes.

Size and fit

At 50mm per lens, it is on the smaller side, which is ideal if most frames feel too wide. The 19mm bridge is a little wider than average. The 140mm arms are a standard length. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 119mm.

Not sure about sizing? Compare these numbers with the ones on the inside arm of a pair that fits you well. A difference of two or three millimetres or less usually means a similar fit.

Lens options for the Paul Costelloe 5253

Your optician’s prescription will usually tell you which of these you need:

• Single vision: the same prescription from edge to edge.
• Bifocal: distance at the top and a reading segment at the bottom.
• Varifocal: a smooth change from distance to reading, with no line.
• Ready readers: a fixed magnification for books, phones and screens.

The 40mm lens depth gives varifocal lenses plenty of room. Want lighter lenses? A high-index lens is thinner than standard plastic. Pair it with an anti-reflective coating for less glare when you drive after dark.

Ordering online is simple

You need a valid prescription from your optician and your pupillary distance (PD), the distance between your pupils. Many opticians include your PD on the prescription; if yours does not, just ask for it. Choose your colour, pick your lens type, enter your details and add any lens upgrades. If you are unsure about size, compare the measurements above with a pair you already wear.

Made for you in our UK lab

Every pair is made to order in our own UK lab. Your lenses are cut to your prescription, fitted into your Paul Costelloe 5253 and checked by our technicians before they are sent out.

A little care goes a long way

Clean your lenses with a microfibre cloth rather than your jumper, keep them in their case when they are in your bag, and do not leave them on a sunny car dashboard. Our lens care guide has more tips.

FAQs

Can I get varifocal lenses in the Paul Costelloe 5253?

Yes. The 40mm lens depth gives varifocal lenses enough height for all three vision zones.

Is the Paul Costelloe 5253 comfortable for all-day wear?

Yes. It is a lightweight frame, and a thinner lens for a stronger prescription keeps the weight down even further.

Is it a small frame?

Yes. With 50mm lenses it suits smaller faces.

Do you make the lenses yourselves?

Yes. Every pair is made to order in our UK optical lab, where your lenses are cut to your prescription and fitted into your frame.

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