L.K.Bennett 17

L.K.Bennett 17 Prescription Glasses

If you want a frame with a bit of attitude, start with a cat-eye. The L.K.Bennett 17 is a women’s full-rim metal cat-eye frame, sized 52-17-135, in Black/Gold, Gold/Grey or Gold/Purple. You can order it with single vision, varifocal or bifocal lenses made to your prescription. It belongs to the LK Bennett collection.

Which colour is you?

Black/Gold. Black/Gold pairs black with gold. Black suits every hair colour and frames the face with confidence.

Gold/Grey. Gold/Grey pairs gold with grey. It is a warm, elegant choice that pairs nicely with earthy colours.

Gold/Purple. Gold/Purple pairs gold with purple. It is a warm, elegant choice that pairs nicely with earthy colours.

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

About the L.K.Bennett 17 design

The upswept outer corners suit round, oval and square faces especially well, giving the face a gentle lift. Decorative arms give the frame a finished, designer feel when you see it side on.

A patterned front adds personality while still being easy to wear. Metal lets the frame stay slim and light while keeping its shape.

The L.K.Bennett 17 is a great everyday frame: smart enough for work and relaxed enough for the weekend.

Styling tips

For work, pair it with a crisp shirt or blazer. At the weekend it looks just as good with a T-shirt and jeans.

How it fits

The 52mm lenses make this a medium frame that suits most faces. The 17mm bridge is average. The 135mm arms are a standard length. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 121mm.

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 L.K.Bennett 17

Pick the lenses that match your prescription:

• 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.

What you will need

Have your prescription to hand before you start. It shows the sphere, cylinder and axis for each eye, and sometimes your PD. If the PD is missing, your optician can give it to you. Then choose your colour and lens type, enter your prescription and add any extras, such as thinner lenses or a coating. You can check everything in your basket before you pay.

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 L.K.Bennett 17. Every pair is checked before it leaves us.

Looking after them

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.

Your questions, answered

What size is it?

It is size 52-17-135: 52mm lens width, 17mm bridge and 135mm arms, a medium fit.

Can I wear the L.K.Bennett 17 for driving?

Yes. Single vision or varifocal lenses work well for driving, and an anti-reflective coating helps cut glare from headlights at night.

Who glazes my lenses?

Our own optical lab in the UK. Your lenses are made to your prescription and fitted into the frame before your glasses are sent to you.

Not quite the one? Take a look at our women’s glasses and prescription glasses.