Paul Costelloe Sun 71

Paul Costelloe Sun 71 Prescription Sunglasses

Cat-eye frames manage to look glamorous and practical at the same time. The Paul Costelloe Sun 71 is a pair of unisex full-rim cat-eye sunglasses, sized 55-15-140, in Black, Brown Mottle or Burgundy. It can be made with your prescription, so you can see clearly and keep the sun out at the same time. It belongs to the Paul Costelloe Collection.

Choosing your Paul Costelloe Sun 71 colour

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

Brown Mottle. Brown Mottle is a mottled brown. It is a classic that looks relaxed and a little bit vintage.

Burgundy. Burgundy is a deep wine red. It adds warmth without being too bright, and it suits most skin tones.

If you are stuck between two, choose the one closest to the colours you wear most. You can always add a second pair later.

Shape and style

The upswept outer corners suit round, oval and square faces especially well, giving the face a gentle lift.

The Paul Costelloe Sun 71 is an easy everyday pair of prescription sunglasses for driving, walking and weekends outdoors.

Styling tips

Keep a pair in the car and another in your bag and you will never squint at the glare again.

Size and fit

At 55mm per lens, it is a generous size, a good pick if standard frames feel tight. The 15mm bridge is narrow, so it sits securely on a slimmer nose. The 140mm arms are a standard length. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 125mm.

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.

Prescription lenses for the Paul Costelloe Sun 71

The Paul Costelloe Sun 71 can be made with any of these lens types:

• 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 38mm lens depth gives varifocal lenses plenty of room. 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.

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

Every pair is made to order in our own UK lab. Your lenses are cut to your prescription, fitted into your Paul Costelloe Sun 71 and checked by our technicians before they are sent 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

Can I get the Paul Costelloe Sun 71 with my prescription?

Yes. Choose single vision, varifocal, bifocal or ready reader lenses when you order.

Can I get varifocal lenses in the Paul Costelloe Sun 71?

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

Is it a large frame?

Yes. With 55mm lenses it suits wider faces.

Will it suit a narrow nose?

Yes. The 15mm bridge is designed for slimmer noses.

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.

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