Chantelle 988 Petite

Chantelle 988 Petite Prescription Glasses

A clean rectangular frame works at the office, at home and everywhere in between. The Chantelle 988 Petite is a unisex full-rim metal rectangular frame, sized 59-13-130, in Blue, Brown or Champagne. You can order it with single vision, varifocal or bifocal lenses made to your prescription.

Which colour is you?

Blue. The Blue version is crystal blue. It is a fresh alternative to black that still looks professional.

Brown. In Brown, the frame is crystal brown. It warms up the face and sits nicely alongside camel, olive and cream.

Champagne. Champagne is a pale, warm beige. It is a fresh, modern choice that suits almost any skin tone.

Still torn? Think about what you wear on an ordinary weekday, not on a night out. That is the colour you will be happiest with.

About the Chantelle 988 Petite design

Rectangular lenses suit round and oval faces, adding a bit of definition. A crystal front looks modern and light, and it goes with everything.

Slim metal arms keep the frame light and add a polished touch. Metal lets the frame stay slim and light while keeping its shape.

Whether it is your main pair or a spare, the Chantelle 988 Petite is easy to live with.

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.

How it fits

At 59mm per lens, it is a generous size, a good pick if standard frames feel tight. The 13mm bridge is narrow, so it sits securely on a slimmer nose. The 130mm arms are a little shorter than standard. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 131mm.

The easiest way to check is against glasses you already love. Most frames show their size inside the arm; if yours are close to these, you are in safe territory.

Lens options for the Chantelle 988 Petite

Pick the lenses that match your prescription:

• 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 34mm lens depth is on the slim side, so single vision or bifocal lenses usually work best. If your prescription is high, a high-index lens keeps things thin. An anti-reflective, scratch-resistant coating is a sensible extra for everyday wear.

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.

How your glasses are made

Pick your colour and lenses, add your prescription and PD, and our UK lab cuts your lenses and fits them into your Chantelle 988 Petite. Every pair is checked before it leaves us.

Keep them looking new

Rinse off any grit before you wipe, dry the lenses with a clean microfibre cloth, and take your glasses off with both hands so the arms stay aligned. See our lens care guide for more.

Questions we often get

Is the Chantelle 988 Petite suitable for varifocals?

The 34mm lens depth is fairly shallow, so single vision or bifocal lenses usually work better.

Can I use the Chantelle 988 Petite as computer glasses?

Yes. Single vision lenses set to your screen distance work well for desk work.

Is it a large frame?

Yes. With 59mm lenses it suits wider faces.

Will it suit a narrow nose?

Yes. The 13mm bridge is designed for slimmer noses.

What does crystal mean?

A clear, see-through finish.

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.

Want to compare? See more prescription glasses.