Paul Costelloe 5256

Paul Costelloe 5256 Prescription Glasses

If you want a frame with a bit of attitude, start with a cat-eye. 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, progressive or bifocal lenses made to your prescription. You will find it in our Paul Costelloe Collection.

Choosing your Paul Costelloe 5256 colour

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 easy to wear. It keeps the look soft and understated, and it works especially well on fair skin.

Red. Red is a confident red. It is rich and confident, and it looks stunning with dark hair.

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.

Why you will like it

The upswept outer corners suit round, oval and square faces especially well, giving the face a gentle lift. A crystal front looks modern and light, and it goes with everything.

Slim metal arms keep the frame light and add a polished touch. Metal lets the frame stay slim and light while keeping its shape.

The Paul Costelloe 5256 is a great everyday frame: smart enough for work and relaxed enough for the weekend.

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 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.

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 Paul Costelloe 5256

Pick the lenses that match your prescription:

• 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.

The 38mm lens depth gives progressive lenses plenty of room. 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.

Made for you in our UK lab

Choose your colour and lenses, enter your prescription and PD, and our optical lab in the UK makes your lenses and fits them into your Paul Costelloe 5256 before sending them to you in Australia.

A little care goes a long way

Rinse off dust before wiping, dry the lenses with a clean microfibre cloth, and take your glasses off with both hands so the arms stay straight. For more tips, see our lens care guide.

Questions we often get

Can I get progressive lenses in the Paul Costelloe 5256?

Yes. The 38mm lens depth gives progressive 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.

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.

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