Paul Costelloe 5242

Paul Costelloe 5242 Prescription Glasses

Mixing a bold top line with a fine lower rim is a classic look that still feels fresh. The Paul Costelloe 5242 is a unisex full-rim browline frame, sized 51-19-145, in Black/Gold or Black/Silver. You can order it with single vision, progressive or bifocal lenses made to your prescription. You will find it in our Paul Costelloe Collection.

Black/Gold or Black/Silver: which one is you?

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

Black/Silver. Black/Silver pairs black with silver. Black suits every hair colour and frames the face with confidence.

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

Shape and style

The stronger top line suits round, oval and heart-shaped faces, and it can make you look more awake.

It is the kind of frame that works with most outfits, which makes the Paul Costelloe 5242 an easy pick for everyday wear.

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.

Size and fit

The 51mm lenses make this a medium frame that suits most faces. The 19mm bridge is a little wider than average. The 145mm arms are on the longer side, which suits larger heads. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 121mm.

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 5242

Choose the lens type that suits how you use your glasses:

• Progressive lenses for clear vision at every distance without swapping pairs.
• Single vision for one job done well: driving, reading or desk work.
• Bifocal if you like a clearly marked reading section.
• Ready readers when you only need help close up.

At 41mm, the lens depth is deeper than most frames in our range, so progressive lenses have lots of room. Stronger prescription? A high-index lens keeps things thin and light. An anti-reflective, scratch-resistant coating is worth adding too, especially if you drive at night.

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.

How your glasses are made

Every pair is made to order. Our UK optical lab cuts your lenses to your prescription, fits them into your Paul Costelloe 5242 and then sends your glasses to you in Australia.

Keep them looking new

Clean the lenses with lens spray and a soft cloth, fold the arms before you put them down, and keep them in a hard case when they are not on your face. Our guide to caring for your lenses covers the rest.

FAQs

Can I get progressive lenses in the Paul Costelloe 5242?

Yes. The 41mm lens depth gives progressive lenses enough height for all three vision zones.

Can I use the Paul Costelloe 5242 as computer glasses?

Yes. Single vision lenses set to your screen distance, or progressive lenses if you also need distance vision, both work well for desk work.

What size is it?

It is size 51-19-145: 51mm lens width, 19mm bridge and 145mm arms, a medium fit.

What is a browline frame?

A frame with a stronger top section that follows your eyebrows and a finer lower rim.

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.

Want to compare? See more prescription glasses.