Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen have been extremely secretive about their engagement and their wedding. Despite efforts to keep things quiet, photos of the bride have surfaced, and she looked stunning on her wedding day. Still, some fans were shocked to see Hailee Steinfeld, who married NFL star Josh Allen on May 31, don opera gloves as an accessory to her wedding gown. While it may seem like an old-fashioned choice, the gloves are making a comeback in style, thanks to several celebrity supporters.

Hailee Steinfeld’s opera gloves at her wedding are making waves

Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen’s wedding was an intimate affair, but that doesn’t mean fans aren’t interested in what she wore. Leaked photos show just how glamorous the Sinners star really looked. Photos published by Just Jared show Steinfeld spent her wedding day in an elegant and understated strapless gown. The fit-and-flare style gown featured a corset top. Hailee Steinfeld opted to accessorize with a tulle veil and opera gloves. The sheer opera gloves are a bold choice that fans can’t stop talking about. While indeed a bold statement, the decision wasn’t entirely unique.

Opera gloves first became popular during the Victorian era. Women often wore them to significant events, galas, and balls. The etiquette surrounding their use was rigid early in their history. For example, it was proper etiquette for gloves to be removed when eating, but kept on during dancing. The strict rules and perceived stuffiness of the accessory led to them falling out of popularity during the early 20th century. In the 1950s, they experienced a revival, thanks to celebrities who sought a way to add drama to their outfits. Stars such as Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn wore opera gloves to ceremonies and photo shoots often.

While Steinfeld’s choice to accessorize her wedding dress with opera gloves is seen as bold and unique by some, opera gloves were having a bit of a moment long before Steinfeld’s wedding. According to InStyle, a number of female stars were seen in opera gloves at the 2025 Golden Globes. The gloves brought drama to otherwise understated gowns. Angelina Jolie and Serena Williams both stunned in smartly paired opera gloves in 2024, and Kim Kardashian stole the show at the 2023 LACMA Art + Film Gala in a hot pink gown and black opera gloves.

Where did the couple say “I do”?

Steinfeld’s opera gloves weren’t the only thing that exuded vintage charm on her wedding day. She likely opted to accessorize with them better to match the old Hollywood charm of her chosen venue.

The couple exchanged vows at San Ysidro Ranch, a historic luxury resort nestled in the Montecito foothills near Santa Barbara, California. The 500-acre property, in operation since the late 1800s, has played host to many important moments, including the romantic moments of the world’s elite, both past and present.

Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh wed at the property in 1940. Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger also picked the ranch for their nuptials. John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier were married on the East Coast but honeymooned at the expansive ranch.