Celebrities are falling in glove. Opera gloves, the classic Victorian accessory once considered mandatory attire for proper etiquette, are no longer reserved for galas and ritzy society events.

We know it well. It’s early morning on Fifth Avenue, circa 1961, and Audrey Hepburn—or rather Holly Golightly—steps out of a taxi wearing a black Givenchy gown, with long black opera gloves to match.

Opera gloves may look undeniably chic on the red carpet or a high fashion runway but can they actually work in real life? The internet's concerns boil down to practicality, with some noting that ...

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