It's the perfect way to add unexpected element of sophistication to formal wear, or even a cocktail look. All signs point to the accessory making a major comeback this year-and we are enthusiastically on board. But the long and elegant formal glove has recently started to make a comeback, appearing in Adele's most recent music video as well as on the red carpet by Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney (hers were Prada). Perhaps you even think of that iconic black tie image of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy from the '90s. According to wardrobe stylist Samantha Brown, it all comes down to fit.When thinking of opera-length gloves, the mind probably first goes to debutantes and heiresses-aristocratic women from days past. Shareif Ziyadat / WireImageīut you don’t have to be a celebrity to pull off the look. Lizzo's heart-printed gloves made a splash at an MTV VMAs after-party in August 2019.

Karwai Tang / WireImageĪnd Lizzo took the trend in a fun, pop art direction with playful polka dots at the MTV VMAs after-party. Rihanna attends The Fashion Awards 2019 on Dec.

Rihanna took a modern approach to the look with sheer gloves that perfectly matched her mint green mini dress. Zoe Kravitz was the epitome of elegance at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Jan. Amy Sussman / Getty ImagesĮarlier this month, Zoe Kravitz teamed her Oscar de la Renta dress with the retro accessory in complementary Creamsicle shades. Opera gloves completed Ariana Grande's princess-worthy look at the Grammy Awards. Gareth Cattermole / Getty ImagesĪriana Grande swathed her arms in long gray gloves that matched her dreamy ballgown at the Grammy Awards. Margot Robbie attends the 'Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation Of One Harley Quinn' premiere on Jan. Margot Robbie tried a funky version of the trend with hot pink gloves and a feather-covered frock. Blake Lively is so enthused with the classic look that she wore three different pairs on Monday to promote her new movie, 'The Rhythm Section.' Blake Lively has made long, dramatic gloves part of her signature look recently as she promotes her new movie.

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