From opera to mitten: These are the 3 types of gloves you need for winter

With considered styling it is completely possible to make runway ready looks work in our everyday lives. From fuzzy tote-bags to logo tights, the panache and pomp of fashion month permeates and inspires the most mundane details of our wardrobes. When every detail is carefully considered, it is sure to exude a certain sartorial gravitas in every element of an outfit.

This season was no exception. On the autumn/winter catwalks we saw elevated gloves en masse. Narrowing down the many iterations, we identified three types of gloves that will help us through the winter months: The classic black leather glove, the long-length opera glove, and the textured fuzzy mitten. Knowing that some of the styles can be tricky to wear, we went one step further and sourced plenty of ways to style them.

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Below, our guide to the three gloves to winter-proof your wardrobe:

A black leather glove is as much of a basic as a white cotton t-shirt, a crisp shirt, or a tailored trouser. It's a timeless classic to cherish throughout the seasons. If chosen wisely, the right glove has the potential to survive for decades when properly cared for.

This season we saw the style paired with sharp, monochromatic tailoring. At Dolce & Gabbana, a certain office-appropriate aesthetic caught our eye. Bare legs – although rare this time of year – played off a demure navy jacket, showing only a sliver of skin above the black leather gloves. Sportmax's mannish chocolate suit styled with buttery leather had us salivating, while Ami's wintery whites created beautiful contrast when paired with black accessories.

A plethora of opera gloves was seen on almost every runway. Although the exuberance of this glamorous glove is reminiscent of a night at the theatre, the style works surprisingly well in our everyday lives. The perfect way to keep warm while bracing for the cold evenings paired with evening cocktail attire, or layered under voluminous sleeves when we hit freezing temperatures, the opera glove has proven to be a functional addition to our closets.

With that said, we know styling such a statement piece can be daunting. Why not extend the sartorial life of your summer tops with a long glove à la Courrèges? Giving the cold shoulder has never looked so good. David Koma opted to pair his leather glove layered over a long-sleeved dress in a graphic print, while Jil Sander mastered the art of the 'scrunch'.

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While abroad, a black leather glove might be enough, but in the Nordics – where we often hit below freezing temperatures – we truly appreciate a stylish rendition of the mitten. The textured glove works just as well in the wilderness as in the city.

As per usual, we favour a fuzzy rendition of the style. Givenchy made the mitten office appropriate with colour-matched tailoring, while Miu Miu's elbow length faux fur version was made for outdoor adventures. Acne Studios blue fuzzy filangee scarf and matching dress – personified the Swedish sensibility in staying warm and cosy over the winter season.