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Gloves: length, opening and occasion
Length sets the register
Wrist-length gloves are everyday. Elbow-length reads dressed. Opera length, above the elbow, is occasion wear and is drafted to sit under a short sleeve so the two meet. Fingerless styles sit outside that scale entirely: they are punk rather than gothic, and they pair with hardware rather than with a gown.
| Length | Ends at | Reads as | Fabric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrist | Wrist | Everyday | Knit, PU |
| Elbow | Elbow | Dressed | Lace, velvet |
| Opera | Above elbow | Occasion | Satin, lace |
| Fingerless | Varies | Punk | Knit, mesh |
Fit and care
Gloves are sized on hand length and palm width, stated in centimetres on the product page. Lace and mesh snag easily: remove rings before pulling them on, and hand wash cold rather than machine washing.
Frequently asked
- What length are opera gloves?
- Above the elbow, usually mid-upper arm. They are drafted to be worn with a short or sleeveless top.
- How are gloves sized?
- On hand length and palm width, in centimetres, stated on the product page. Not by clothing size.
- Can lace gloves be machine washed?
- No. Hand wash cold and dry flat. They snag and lose shape in a machine.
- Are fingerless gloves gothic or punk?
- Punk, generally. They pair with hardware rather than with formal gothic dress.