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Renée
Walton, US23 February 2026
Fun and festive
Perfect for my outfit and I received so many compliments on the gloves.
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Penelope | Short Satin Glove with Sidebow – Midnight Blue 8½
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Penelope | Short Satin Glove with Sidebow – Black
Simple and flawless, a classic short glove in Duchess Satin. No frills, just bows. A perfect 'cocktail hour' glove. It's a classic style which adds sophistication without being 'over the top'. Cut to finish at the wrist,
Wrist Length. 2 inch glove. This is measured from where the thumb seam meets the wrist, to the opening of the glove.
Our Duchess Satin is a medium weight satin which brims with confidence. It has the glimmer of a fabric which knows how to capture moonbeams. It holds the promise, the allure of enchanted evenings and is guaranteed to unlock the mysteries of romance. We promise. And with just a touch of stretch for added comfort and wearability.
If you'd like to see a swatch of this material in this colour before you decide, you can order one here.
Satin is a surface. It doesn’t just clothe — it reflects, glides, and catches light with grace. But that sheen is also its vulnerability. Satin doesn’t take well to stress. It doesn’t like twisting, cramming or high heat. What it wants is space, softness, and time.
Handle it like you would something already perfect — because in its best state, it is.
Let It Glide
Always turn satin inside out before washing, and use a mesh delicates bag. Keep the cycle short and slow. After the wash, lay the gloves flat and reshape while damp. If pulls appear, don’t panic — they often respond to a light scratch from the reverse side to reset the weave.
Care Method
Wash cold on a gentle cycle with gloves inside out in a mesh bag. Lay flat to dry. Gently realign fibres from the reverse if any pulls occur. Do not tumble dry or press directly.
For Shape and Surface Clarity
For gloves with sheen loss, persistent creases or decorative trims, we recommend a professional who works with eveningwear textiles to restore both polish and structure.
Handmade in Sussex, England
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The Finishing Touch
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Every pair of gloves is delivered with care. Wrapped within our premium gift box, accompanied by a complimentary dust bag and handwritten note. It doesn’t get more personal than that.
Penelope | Short Satin Glove with Sidebow – Black
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Linda
United States29 March 2025
Fit perfect
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Penelope | Short Satin Glove with Sidebow – White 8½
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Emese
""5 August 2024
Beautiful material and amazing craftsmenship. The size was perfect and I loved my initials on the glove. It could not have been more perfect.
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Penelope | Short Satin Glove with Sidebow – White 8½
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Stephanie
Louisville, United States22 May 2024
So In Love
The gloves transcended the outfit. Nonstop compliments.
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Penelope | Short Satin Glove with Sidebow – Midnight Blue 8½
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Annette
Alpharetta, United States14 February 2024
These gloves are beautiful. Very well made. Just opening the package was a delight! I could not be happier.
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Penelope | Short Satin Glove with Sidebow – Champagne 8½
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Anonymous
Lancaster, United States19 January 2024
Midnight Blue Sophistication
The Penelope Satin Gloves are absolutely lovely. The fit and comfort are perfect. The deep blue fabric has a light sheen and slight stretch. The Penelope is my 7th pair of Cornelia James gloves. I think this pair is my favorite. The sophisticated Midnight Blue color is very versatile. I can wear these with my denim ensembles or wear them to a formal event in Beverly Hills.
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Penelope | Short Satin Glove with Sidebow – Midnight Blue 8½
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Jan
, United Kingdom8 October 2023
Gorgeous gloves!
I want to tell you how much I absolutely love my midnight blue Penelope gloves! I bought them to match the dress I’m wearing for my son’s wedding next year. You kindly sent me a swatch so I was able to see how perfectly the colour matches. The whole Cornelia James experience - from browsing your website and reading the amazing story of your founder to the extremely prompt delivery of my beautiful gloves - has been wonderful. I particularly liked the perfect packaging and the personal touch of the handwritten message on your enclosed card. Thank you so much! I can’t wait to wear my gorgeous gloves and wouldn’t hesitate for a moment to recommend Cornelia James to anyone looking for excellent quality and super service. You’re simply the best!
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Penelope | Short Satin Glove with Sidebow – Midnight Blue 8½
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Anonymous
Tempe, United States11 September 2023
Perfect fit beautiful glove for any occasion
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Penelope | Short Satin Glove with Sidebow – Champagne 8½
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Anya
, United Kingdom14 September 2022
Penelope gloves
I am delighted with my purchase. The gloves are beautifully made and are classically stylish. I have bought two pairs of gloves from this company and will no doubt buy more.
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Penelope | Short Satin Glove with Sidebow – Black 8½
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Anonymous
Grangemouth, United Kingdom9 September 2022
Beautiful gloves
Beautiful gloves, perfect fit
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Penelope | Short Satin Glove with Sidebow – Ivory 8½
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Alison
Skegness, United Kingdom4 July 2022
Beautiful elegant glives
Beautiful elegant gloves, made to my measurements in a few days.
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Penelope | Short Satin Glove with Sidebow – Ivory 8½
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Alison
Newport, United Kingdom28 April 2022
Beautiful stylish gloves
Very stylish, beautifully made, a bit different but still very classic, great fit.
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Penelope | Short Satin Glove with Sidebow – Midnight Blue 8½
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Jennifer
Lexington, United States13 April 2022
Perfect fit and so elegant!
The ordering process was so simple. I followed the measuring instructions on the website and the gloves arrived fitting perfectly! Not to mention, the shipping took no time at all. I had them in less than a week!
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Penelope | Short Satin Glove with Sidebow – Black 8½
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Kelley
Indianapolis, United States19 March 2022
Classic Elegance!
The satin gloves I purchased for my wedding were absolute perfection! The box they arrived in was simply gorgeous. The gloves were incredibly well-made, delicate and fit perfectly! I couldn't be more in love with them!
Penelope | Short Satin Glove with Sidebow – Ivory 8½
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Margarita
Dallas, United States5 February 2022
Beautiful glove
The shopping experience, as always, was great. The gloves are well-crafted and beautiful.
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Penelope | Short Satin Glove with Sidebow – Black 8½
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