# Long White Cotton Gloves

Our long white gloves capture the refined glamour of a bygone era, offering a touch of timeless sophistication to any vintage-inspired look. Once a staple of eveningwear in the first half of the 20th century, white opera gloves were favoured by Hollywood stars—Marilyn Monroe was rarely seen on the red carpet without them—and even fairytale heroines like Cinderella wouldn’t dream of attending a ball bare-handed.

**At a Glance:**

**Colour**

White

**Style**

Opera length

**Fabric composition**

92% Cotton, 8% Lycra

**Country of manufacture**

United Kingdom

_Width top of arm: 11" (28cm) stretching to 13" (33cm)._ _Length from tip of little finger to top:_ _21.5" (55cm) but please note that your arm will shorten the length a little when worn._

What makes our version truly special is their authenticity. Made in England from 92% cotton, 8% lycra, the yarn itself is knitted into jersey in England, ensuring craftsmanship every step of the way. The cotton is grown in California, where the long, high-quality fibres are renowned for producing fabrics that are soft, durable, and beautifully smooth against the skin.

Designed to elongate the arms and add an air of elegance, these long white gloves are as versatile as they are classic. Perfect for pairing with evening gowns, bridal wear, or retro ensembles, they bring a polished finishing touch that never goes out of style. Whether you’re recreating the silver screen glamour of the 1950s or simply adding a note of refinement to your [outfit](https://www.whatkatiedid.com/collections/1950s-reproduction-fashion), our white cotton opera gloves embody grace with a modern sensibility.

-   The plainest little black dress can be transformed into a head turning retro cocktail ensemble with the simple addition of a pair of black long satin gloves. They work wonderfully with fashions from almost any time period, having been popular for over three hundred years.
    
    ## Long Black Evening Gloves
    
    Whether you're a burlesque star, Steampunk damsel, film noir-style femme fatale, or just attending a black tie ball, you'll always look the part with a pair of black satin long gloves. And you can have a lot of fun seductively peeling them off at the end of the evening!
    
-   Our black long satin gloves are made from 85% nylon, 15% Spandex so have just the right amount of stretch, to fit a variety of sizes.
    
    The length of our long satin gloves is approximately 20.5” (52cm) long from end of little finger to top of glove although your arm will take up some of the length depending on size, they generally sit a couple of inches above your elbow.
    
    They’re made in China where just about all fabric gloves are made, especially for us by one of the biggest glove manufacturers with whom we’ve been working with for over a decade.

## Details

- **Price:** 39.5 GBP
- **Vendor:** Southcombe
- **Type:** Accessories
- **Tags:** Faire, spo-disabled, spo-notify-me-enabled

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 39.50 GBP | In stock |

## Images

- Woman with red hair and white gloves posing with a decorative hat against a patterned background
- Woman in a vintage car wearing a wide-brimmed hat and white gloves, with a scenic background.
- Person wearing white gloves holding onto a yellow vehicle with a scenic background
- Woman in a vintage car wearing a wide-brimmed hat and white gloves, with a clear sky background.

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> Source: [What Katie Did](https://www.whatkatiedid.com/products/long-white-cotton-gloves)
> Updated: 2026-04-29