Opera Gloves Are the Soon-to-Be Fall Staple

are called trends for a reason. They tend to come and go with the seasons. So when something comes along that’s truly sustainable, you know in it for the long haul, we sit up and take notice. Which is why opera gloves need to be on your radar. They were everywhere in the Fall 2021 collections. But they’ve been slowly building their case for a while now. Whether used as originally intended to complement an elegant dress or layered under a coat to keep your ~~hands~~ arms warm, the effect is still the same. Sheer glamour. Speaking of sheer, you can definitely go the see-through route. Especially if you plan on rocking them with a fall dress. There are also wool, more mitten-like offerings. Although leather versions (both real and faux) may be your best investment. Why? They’ll never go out of style. Black is the most popular hue, but it’s not the only option. From neon green to a deep purple and even bright pink, they’ll add a pop of color to jazz up even the most bland cold-weather ensemble. Here are our favorite pairs of opera gloves to wear now and forever. They come in a variety of price points so everyone can indulge.

Opera Gloves

Opera Gloves #1

Zara Leather Gloves Limited Edition, $69.90 at Zara
Opera Gloves #2

Dries Van Noten Green Leather Gloves, $605 at SSENSE
Opera Gloves #3

Jil Sander Long Gloves Intarsio, $590 at Jil Sander
Opera Gloves #4

Shuting Qiu Multicolor Floral Print Gloves, $140 at SSENSE
Opera Gloves #5

MM6 Maison Margiela Elbow-Length Gloves, $260 at Farfetch
Opera Gloves #6

Alberta Ferretti Wool Gloves in Deep Jane, $160 at Alberta Ferretti
Opera Gloves #7

Eloquii Faux Leather Opera Gloves in Black, $34.95 at Eloquii
Opera Gloves #8

Valentino Garavani Leather Gloves, $690 at mytheresa.com
Opera Gloves #9

Manokhi Long Leather Gloves, $416 at Farfetch
Opera Gloves #10

Sportmax Long Nappa Leather Gloves in Black, $450 at Sportmax
Opera Gloves #11

Marine Serre Printed Stretch-Jersey Gloves, $375 at mytheresa.com
Opera Gloves #12

Gucci Pointelle-Knit Cotton-Blend Gloves, $390 at Net-a-Porter
Opera Gloves #13

Urban Outfitters Celine Satin Glove in Red, $18 at Urban Outfitters
Opera Gloves #14

Isa Boulder Two-Tone Knitted Gloves, $223 at Farfetch