L.K.Bennett 82

L.K.Bennett 82 Prescription Glasses

Cat-eye frames manage to look glamorous and practical at the same time. The L.K.Bennett 82 is a women’s full-rim cat-eye frame, sized 51-17-140, in Blue Tort, Burgundy Gradient or Grey / Pink Gradient. You can order it with single vision, progressive or bifocal lenses made to your prescription. You will find it in our LK Bennett collection.

Which colour is you?

Blue Tort. The Blue Tort version is blue tortoiseshell. It is a classic that looks relaxed and a little bit vintage.

Burgundy Gradient. Burgundy Gradient is a classic choice. It is a grown-up way to wear colour.

Grey / Pink Gradient. The Grey / Pink Gradient version is grey to pink gradient. It is a quiet, professional finish that works with navy, charcoal and white.

Still torn? Think about what you wear on an ordinary weekday, not on a night out. That is the colour you will be happiest with.

Design details

The upswept outer corners suit round, oval and square faces especially well, giving the face a gentle lift. A soft colour fade defines the brow line and lets the lower half of the frame melt away.

Whether it is your main pair or a spare, the L.K.Bennett 82 is easy to live with. Thinking of a second pair? The L.K.Bennett 82 works well as a backup.

How to wear it

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 51mm lenses make this a medium frame that suits most faces. The 17mm bridge is average. The 140mm arms are a standard length. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 119mm.

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 L.K.Bennett 82

Your optometrist’s prescription will usually tell you which of these you need:

• Single vision: one prescription for distance, reading or the computer.
• Progressive: near, middle and far in one lens with no line. (In the UK they call them varifocals.)
• Bifocal: a defined reading area at the bottom of the lens.
• Ready readers: simple magnification for close work.

Prefer to keep things slim? Choose a high-index lens, which is thinner and lighter than standard. Then add an anti-reflective coating to cut glare from headlights and screens.

Before you order

Check that your prescription is current; an eye test every couple of years is a good habit, and your optometrist will tell you how often you need one. You will also need your PD, which tells the lab where to centre the lenses so you look through the right spot. With those two things in hand, ordering takes just a few minutes: choose your colour, pick your lenses, enter your details and you are done.

From our lab to you

Once you have picked your colour and lens type and entered your prescription and PD, our UK optical lab makes your lenses, fits them into your L.K.Bennett 82 and sends the finished pair to you in Australia.

Looking after them

Wipe your lenses with a microfibre cloth rather than the hem of your shirt, keep them in a case when they are in your bag, and never leave them on the dashboard on a hot day. Our lens care guide has a few more habits worth picking up.

Questions we often get

What size is it?

It is size 51-17-140: 51mm lens width, 17mm bridge and 140mm arms, a medium fit.

Can I wear the L.K.Bennett 82 for driving?

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

What does the colour fade look like?

The colour is darker at the top of the frame and becomes lighter towards the bottom.

Where are my lenses made?

In our UK optical lab. They are cut to your prescription, fitted into your frame and then sent to you in Australia.

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