First off, let me just say these gloves are *chef's kiss*. The stretchy acrylic material feels like a cozy sock hug for your arms—soft, breathable, and surprisingly durable. I wore them to a steampunk-themed party, and they held up through hours of dramatic posing and accidental ribbon tugging (oops).

The lace-up detail is *stunning* but be warned: it does bunch the fabric slightly, just like in the product photos. I learned the hard way that rethreading the ribbon requires a needle—consider it a DIY goth craft project. The ruffled wrist cuffs, though? Absolute perfection. They flare like a Victorian heroine’s sleeve, and the pearl accents catch the light just right.

As someone with longer arms, I was skeptical, but the stretch is *insane*. No sausage-casing effect here! They stayed put during a full night of dancing, and the thumb holes didn’t strangle my circulation (a rare win for fingerless gloves).

Pro tip: These aren’t just for goths. I’ve styled them with a cottagecore dress for a tea party—just flipped the bows inward for a subtle vibe. Also, shoutout to the review genius who used them as leg warmers. Might steal that idea.

Cons? The top ruffle has less stretch, so if you’re packing serious muscle, measure first. And yeah, the lace-up section is high-maintenance. But for $15? Worth every penny to feel like a haunted porcelain doll.