Paul Costelloe 5256

Paul Costelloe 5256 Prescription Glasses

A cat-eye is one of the most flattering shapes you can wear. The Paul Costelloe 5256 is a unisex full-rim metal cat-eye frame, sized 52-16-138, in Black, Crystal Pink or Red. 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?

Black. Black is a deep, solid black. It looks sharp at work and just as good with jeans at the weekend.

Crystal Pink. Crystal Pink is a good everyday shade. It is a fresh, modern choice that suits almost any skin tone.

Red. Red is a confident red. It adds warmth without being too bright, and it suits most skin tones.

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. The crystal finish is clear and fresh, and it lets your features take centre stage.

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 Paul Costelloe 5256 is easy to live with. The Paul Costelloe 5256 is an easy frame to wear every day.

Styling tips

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.

Frame size and fit

The 52mm lenses make this a medium frame that suits most faces. The 16mm bridge is on the narrow side. The 138mm arms are a standard length. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 120mm.

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 Paul Costelloe 5256

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.

The 38mm 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.

Before you order

Make sure your prescription is in date; most adults in the UK are advised to have an eye test every two years, and your optician will tell you if you need one sooner. You will also need your PD, which tells our lab where to centre the lenses. With those two things ready, ordering takes a few minutes: choose your colour, pick your lenses, enter your details and you are done.

Made for you in our UK lab

Your Paul Costelloe 5256 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

Use lens spray and a soft cloth, fold the arms before putting your glasses down, and store them in a hard case. Our guide to looking after your lenses covers the rest.

Questions we often get

Can I get varifocal lenses in the Paul Costelloe 5256?

Yes. The 38mm lens depth gives varifocal lenses enough height for all three vision zones.

Is the Paul Costelloe 5256 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 size is it?

It is size 52-16-138: 52mm lens width, 16mm bridge and 138mm arms, a medium fit.

Will it suit a narrow nose?

Yes. The 16mm bridge is designed for slimmer noses.

What does crystal mean?

A clear, see-through finish.

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 prescription glasses.