We love velvet. It is gloriously indulgent. But, above all, velvet -especially black velvet - looks great against satin. If your dress is a dream in satin, go with velvet for your gloves - they will make the perfect counterpoint. Long evening gloves in a velvet that is almost as black as sin.
Featured in Cosmopolitan’s “Party Luxe” story, the Melissa velvet opera length gloves bring a sharp, retro note to evening wear. Paired with a draped gold dress and bold jewellery, they…
Black velvet opera gloves with Enhancement Mousquetaire--absolutely beautiful. High quality smooth velvet that hugs my arms and is not bulky or overpowering. Very elegant
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Melissa | Velvet Opera Glove – Black 8½
Debbie
Duncansville, United States8 December 2025
I just wore these velvet gloves to my daughters wedding and I cannot say enough just how many people said how stunning I looked with these full arm gloves on with my black sleeveless gown and black mink wrap in the winter weather for her outside wedding. They said i looked like I looked like a star straight from the fifties era of Hollywood and I loved the comparison!!! Stunning to say the least. Top of the line look and worth every penny!!! If you are debating getting these in any way, get them. You will never regret this purchase ♥️♥️♥️
Melissa | Velvet Opera Glove – Black 8½
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Elizabeth
Vancouver, CA29 November 2025
Simply beautiful and high quality gloves
Very high quality material and stitching with excellent fit.
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Melissa | Velvet Opera Glove – Black 8½
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Anonymous
San Diego, US19 November 2025
Classic and Amazing Opera Gloves
I needed these gloves for a black-tie event and I ordered them last minute. They arrived quickly and were even better than I had thought they could be. The design was lovely, the fit was perfect, and they made my entire look complete.
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Melissa | Velvet Opera Glove – Black 8½
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Anonymous
Charlotte, US21 October 2025
excellent fit
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Melissa | Velvet Opera Glove – Black 8½
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Marie
Milwaukee, United States29 April 2025
Special and elegant!
We may have ordered the black gloves, but rest assured this was a white glove service purchase in ALL respects. The emails, the hand-written follow-up note, the speed of the delivery, and of course the elegant, well-fitted gloves themselves and the darling glove box are beautiful and beyond expectation. If your attire requires the extra touch of opera gloves, buy these. Do NOT be fooled by cheap polyester, uncomfortable, sweaty, lumpy imitations. You'll never wear those. Cornelia James gloves are gloves to treasure for a lifetime.
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Melissa | Velvet Opera Glove – Black 8½
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Fiona
United Kingdom17 February 2025
Slightly loose on the top of the arms but comfortable.
Tips of nails slightly loose and not snug but super comfortable.
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Melissa | Velvet Opera Glove – Black 8½
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Anonymous
Detroit, United States10 November 2024
Elegant and well-made.
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Melissa | Velvet Opera Glove – Black 8½
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Anonymous
United States23 September 2024
Fabulous!
Perfect for the Fall Formal Wedding we are attending. Love them - quality is outstanding!
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Melissa | Velvet Opera Glove – Black 8½
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Anonymous
United States18 September 2024
Poor customer service for a nice product
The gloves are excellent quality, the customer service is extremely poor. I ordered gloves on August 6th and paid for one day shipping. They arrived on August 11th, after the event for which I had ordered them. I contacted customer service, asking only for the cost between expedited and regular shipping to be refunded. I was promptly refused, and my follow up emails (including screenshots from their website stating that the gloves should have arrived within two days to my location) were entirely ignored. I hope that extra few dollars they kept for shipping was worth losing a repeat customer.
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Melissa | Velvet Opera Glove – Black 8½
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Nour
Paris, France23 May 2024
It is perfectly fitting width wise. I would just wished they were longer, it would add more drama.
The material is exceptional.