A Street-Style Manual to Wearing Opera Gloves

The Met Gala calls for glamour. An easy and sophisticated way to elevate a look is by adding opera gloves. If it’s traditional to pair long gloves with glamorous red-carpet looks, it’s more surprising to see them in everyday settings. That never stopped a street styler, though. Below, see how fashionable risk-takers have styled their opera gloves with elegant evening wear and cargo pants alike. Who knows, maybe we’ll see the accessories make the rounds at the 2025 Met Gala.