Wear cycling gloves tight?

I think I have small hands but most women's small gloves are too tight. I recently bought a pair of gloves that fits well, but comfortably- close, no gaps, but definitely not tight.

I went to two stores and tried on about 12 pairs in 5 or 6 brands before I found a pair that I really liked the fit of. They are made by Serfas.

I have small hands, but long fingers and my hands SWELL on the road...even medium gloves get tight. It is always hard to choose short-fingered gloves. Considering just wearing my long-fingered mtb gloves, for some odd reason my hands don't seem to swell so much in those.