gloves lycra black

Black lycra gloves are long, close-fitting gloves made of stretch fabric that reach above the elbow. They are suitable for women and men completing an evening look, a charleston outfit, or a chimney sweep costume. Wear them with a sleeveless dress or short sleeves to make the most of their full length on the arm.

Exactly how long are these black lycra gloves?

• The gloves measure 60 cm and therefore reach above the elbow, as indicated on the packaging.
• The fabric consists of 98% polyester and 2% elastane, a stretchy lycra-like material.
• The color is solid black, without print, shiny trim, or decoration.
• You receive a pair of gloves with a smooth finished top edge without a closure or buckle.
• Washing instructions: hand wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry, do not iron, and do not dry clean.

Long gloves as a classic evening accessory

Long gloves are part of evening fashion from the 1920s to the 1950s, when they were standard with evening gowns and stage costumes. It is precisely that length that evokes the atmosphere of charleston, cabaret, and the red carpet. In solid black, they remain neutral, so they work just as well in a dark vamp or gothic look as with a chimney sweep costume, where black hands are part of the outfit. Because they cover the entire forearm, they visually complete an outfit with short sleeves.

How to complete the look with long black gloves

Combine them with a black or brightly colored dress, a boa, and a necklace, so that the contrast with the bare shoulder stands out. For a charleston look, choose a fringed dress, a headband with a feather, and red lips. With a chimney sweep outfit, slide the gloves under the sleeve of the costume so that no skin remains visible between the sleeve and the hand. For a gothic or vampire look, they do the same under a cape with wide sleeves.

Long black gloves for carnival, a gala, or a theme party

During carnival, at a gala evening, during Halloween, or at a 1920s theme party, these gloves are the item that completes a costume set. They are suitable for women and men, and the stretch fabric makes them reusable with multiple outfits.

Choose these black lycra gloves if you are looking for a long, solid version that reaches above the elbow. Customers give our store an 8.7.