Paul Costelloe Sun 88

Paul Costelloe Sun 88 Prescription Sunglasses

Good sunglasses keep the glare out. Prescription ones let you see the view as well. The Paul Costelloe Sun 88 is a pair of unisex full-rim stainless steel rounded square sunglasses, sized 49-20-140, in Black, Brown or Navy. It can be made with your prescription, so you can see clearly and keep the sun out at the same time. It is part of our Paul Costelloe Collection.

Choosing your Paul Costelloe Sun 88 colour

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

Brown. Brown is a warm, earthy brown. It is shown with gradient lenses. It is a classic that looks relaxed and a little bit vintage.

Navy. Navy is a deep, dark blue. It is shown with grey lenses. It is a fresh alternative to black that still looks professional.

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

The details

The rounded corners and straight lines balance most face shapes, especially oval, square and heart-shaped faces. Stainless steel is strong, light and resistant to corrosion, so the frame keeps its finish over time.

Keep the Paul Costelloe Sun 88 in the car, take it to the beach or wear it on your lunch break; it is ready for bright summer days.

How to wear it

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

Size and fit

At 49mm per lens, it is on the smaller side, which is ideal if most frames feel too wide. The 20mm bridge is wider than average, which suits a broader nose bridge. The 140mm arms are a standard length. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 118mm.

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.

Prescription lenses for the Paul Costelloe Sun 88

The Paul Costelloe Sun 88 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 40mm lens depth gives varifocal lenses plenty of room. 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.

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

Pick your colour and lenses, add your prescription and PD, and our UK lab cuts your lenses and fits them into your Paul Costelloe Sun 88. Every pair is checked before it leaves us.

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.

Your questions, answered

Can I get the Paul Costelloe Sun 88 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 88?

Yes. The 40mm lens depth gives varifocal lenses enough height for all three vision zones.

Is it a small frame?

Yes. With 49mm lenses it suits smaller faces.

Will it suit a wider nose bridge?

Yes. The 20mm bridge is wider than most frames.

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.

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