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Fashion inspiration can strike at any time—and this season’s hottest accessory trend just happens to coincide with the launch of Bridgerton’s second season. Coincidence? I think not. Suddenly, silk evening gloves are gracing the arms of modern-day royalty left and right, with Kim Kardashian, Olivia Rodrigo, Dua Lipa and Barbie Ferreira as just a handful of celebs giving a silk armful a try.
While you may have noticed an influx of evening gloves on your Netflix account and Instagram feed lately, the trend dates all the way back to the 17th century. Since then, everyone from the real Queen Mary and the fictional Daphne Bridgerton to Marilyn Monroe has donned an evening glove for one soirée or another. The style peaked in the early 19th century when gloves were considered an etiquette standard for both daytime and evening wear amongst men and women.
Today, short leather gloves are often worn as a stylish accessory to keep your hands protected against the cold.Despite the luxury once affiliated with evening gloves, they are a relatively affordable accessory to try. Adding gloves to a strapless black dress or bodysuit is an easy way to give an outfit newfound life. If you want to take the look a step further, play up your gloves with lots of chunky rings or bracelets stacked overtop for added oomph.
My advice? Forget about finding Prince Charming and focus your energy on finding the perfect pair of princess-level evening gloves to slip into this season. Read on for a few favorites.of satin evening gloves comes in 14 different colors so have some fun and opt for a bright pair instead of classic black.Glossy Flossy Fishnet Gloves These fishnet gloves are perfect for a night out—or to spice up some lingerie for a night in.