Nicoletta | Satin Opera Glove

For our Opera length gloves, we take a measurement for your upper arm fit to ensure the glove has a correct and flattering fit all the way up your arm. To be clear, the measurement we need is the circumference around your arm at the point where the glove ends - either your bicep or just above the elbow depending on the style of glove.

How do I measure my Upper Arm?

Measure from where the thumb creasve meets the wrist.

Keeping your arm relaxed, measure up the arm until you reach 16 inches. This is where the glove ends.

Measure the circunference of your arm at this point.

The exact result in inches is your Upper Arm Fit for an Opera Glove. Please round to the nearest 0.25 inches.

To convert centimetres to inches, divide by 2.54 - e.g. 23cm = 9 inches

My measurement is below 8.5 or above 15.5 inches, what should I do?

We will still be able to work to your specification, but please contact us before ordering.

We offer the traditional mousquetaire opening as an optional addition to all of our longer occasion gloves. The mousquetaire is a buttoned opening on the inside of the wrist of the glove. Its purpose is to allow the wearer to remove the hand from the glove whilst keeping the sleeve of the glove on the arm. The empty ‘hand’ of the glove is then neatly tucked up inside the sleeve. At a formal banquet or dinner, it is traditionally incorrect to wield knife and fork in a gloved hand and the mousquetaire opening offers a way around this social hurdle. It is also most helpful when a ring finger needs to be made available at a wedding.

Buttons

We offer the mousquetaire with a choice of either covered buttons (in the same fabric and colour as the gloves) or Swarovski crystal buttons.

Covered buttons

Crystal buttons

The ring window is a specially designed - and finely crafted - feature which allows you to put on, take off or simply show off your ring without having to remove your glove from the hand.

It’s ideal for Brides as it allows for the ring finger to be removed from the glove for the ring ceremony and then replaced, leaving the ring on display. It’s simple, straightforward and - importantly -  stress free.

Whether it’s for a special occasion or a unique gift; our monogramming service is the perfect, thoughtful addition to your gloves - add up to four letters to personalise your gloves with elegant, gold embroidery.

• Please always type your monogram in the exact order you would like your letters
• The font we use is GOUDY BOLD
• The colour of the thread is gold
• The charge for monogramming is £25
• We are normally unable to accept returns of monogrammed gloves
• Monogramming can be done in Latin characters only

Positioning

On short gloves (up to 8 inches), we position the monogram on the underside of the left wrist - just the left hand glove - as in the picture above. 

On gloves which are 12 inches and longer, we position the monogram on the inside of the upper arm - again, on the left glove - as in the picture below.

If you'd prefer something different, we can normally accommodate your request - just let us know.

Do I need to provide this?