The lace has just enough stretch that they stayed put all night without slipping past my elbow. The pattern is delicate but not itchy at all, which surprised me. Wore them with a sleeveless dress and they made the whole outfit.
Wore these to a cocktail party and the lace sits just above the elbow exactly like the photos. The allover lace is soft against my skin, not scratchy at all, and they stayed up all night.