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. Dimensions Opera Length. Melissa is a 16 inch glove. This is measured from where the thumb seam meets the wrist, to the opening of the glove.