Chapman

Chapman Prescription Glasses

A cat-eye is one of the most flattering shapes you can wear. The Chapman is a women’s full-rim cat-eye frame, sized 53-18-145, in Black, Green, Grey or Tort. You can order it with single vision, varifocal or bifocal lenses made to your prescription. You will find it in our Walter & Herbert range.

4 colours to choose from

Black. Black is a deep, solid black. Black suits every hair colour and frames the face with confidence.

Green. The Green version is translucent green. It pairs well with neutrals, denim and earthy colours.

Grey. In Grey, the frame is grey crystal. It is a great match for cooler skin tones and a crisp, tidy look.

Tort. In Tort, the frame is striped tortoiseshell. It warms up the face and sits nicely alongside camel, olive and cream.

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

Design details

The upswept outer corners suit round, oval and square faces especially well, giving the face a gentle lift. A crystal front looks modern and light, and it goes with everything.

The translucent finish lets light through, so the frame looks lighter and softer than a solid colour. Look for the little studs at the corners, a classic detail that lifts the whole frame.

If you want a frame you can put on in the morning and forget about, the Chapman is a strong choice. For a frame you will reach for daily, the Chapman is a solid choice.

Styling tips

Pair it with simple gold or silver earrings and let the frame do the rest. If you wear your hair up, a frame like this can act as your main accessory.

Size and fit

At 53mm per lens, it sits in the medium range, the most common adult fit. The 18mm bridge is average. The 145mm arms are on the longer side, which suits larger heads. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 124mm.

To check the fit, look at the three numbers printed inside the arm of glasses you already own. If they are within two or three millimetres, this frame should feel similar.

Lens options for the Chapman

Choose the lens type that suits how you use your glasses:

• Single vision: one prescription across the whole lens, for distance, reading or the computer.
• Varifocal: near, intermediate and distance in one lens, with no visible line.
• Bifocal: a separate reading segment in the lower part of the lens.
• Ready readers: simple magnification if you just need help with close work.

With a stronger prescription, a thinner high-index lens keeps the edges slim, and an anti-reflective coating cuts reflections from screens and street lights.

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.

From our lab to you

Your Chapman is glazed in our UK-based lab. Once you have chosen your lenses and entered your prescription, we cut and fit the lenses and check the finished glasses before they go out.

A little care goes a long way

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

What size is it?

It is size 53-18-145: 53mm lens width, 18mm bridge and 145mm arms, a medium fit.

Is the Chapman 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.

What does crystal mean?

A clear, see-through finish.

Where are my lenses made?

In our UK optical lab. They are cut to your prescription, fitted into your frame and checked before they are sent out.

Want to compare? See more women’s glasses and prescription glasses.