What are long black gloves called?

Long black gloves are often referred to as opera gloves. Traditionally, opera gloves extend above the elbow and became a symbol of formal glamour during the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, black opera gloves are closely associated with old Hollywood style, vintage eveningwear, burlesque, and classic red carpet dressing.

How do you style long black gloves?

Long black gloves instantly add drama and elegance to an outfit. They pair beautifully with strapless dresses, corsetry, vintage-inspired eveningwear, and lingerie looks. Black opera gloves can create a polished old Hollywood effect or add a darker, more theatrical edge depending on how they are styled.

Are black opera gloves vintage inspired?

Yes: black opera gloves are one of the most iconic vintage fashion accessories. Popular throughout the 1940s and 1950s, they were worn by Hollywood stars, debutantes, and eveningwear icons alike. Their timeless appeal comes from the way they elongate the arms and add a sense of glamour that modern accessories rarely achieve

A woman with red hair models a black lingerie set consisting of a lace halter bra, matching high-waisted french knickers, and long black gloves standing against a white brick wall with a vintage yellow sign in the background.

Long Black Gloves A2017

€22,95 EUR

Our Long Satin Gloves bring effortless old Hollywood glamour to your wardrobe with a sleek satin finish and elegant opera length.

At a Glance:

Colour	Black
Style	Opera length
Fabric composition	85% Nylon, 15% Spandex
Country of manufacture	China

Channel timeless elegance with our black evening gloves, the ultimate finishing touch for any vintage-inspired look. From Audrey Hepburn’s iconic Breakfast at Tiffany’s moments to Balenciaga’s modern couture catwalks, black opera gloves have never gone out of style.

Whether you’re dressing up for an evening out, adding drama to a cocktail look, or embracing full 1950s glamour, these sleek satin gloves elongate the arms and instantly elevate any outfit. They pair beautifully with everything from classic little black dresses to structured coats and even playful daywear for a fashion-forward twist.

Crafted from a soft, stretchy nylon-satin blend (85% nylon, 15% spandex), they offer a smooth, comfortable fit for most hand and arm sizes.

These gloves are made in China by one of the world’s leading glove manufacturers, with whom we’ve worked for over a decade.

Add a dash of old Hollywood glamour, and a touch of high-fashion edge, with these essential long gloves.

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.

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Luxurious and Stunning

These gloves create just the right finishing touches to outfits. What really stands out for me is that they work for larger hands... a rare find indeed! Most Ive tried which dit(ish) are of very poor quality, whereas these, like everything Ive bought from WKD, are exceptional. They look fabulous and are clearly very well made; they will definitely last.

Fantastic Glove!

Great Quality Gloves!!
Perfect Length!
I've got arms like JAJA Binks LoL
& They fit So nice.

Ooooolala!

great quaLITY AND PRICE

sPEEDY SERVICE. gREAT PRODUCT

Great Style, But They Don't Fit Larger Hands

I adore WKD and have made several purchases from them before and always been happy with the style and quality of my purchases. These gloves are just as good, but unfortunately they barely fit- if you're a large-handed person be warned they may not fit and don't have a huge amount of stretch.