Leather Dress Gloves for Women
Use and Occasion
As you might expect, things get far more complicated for ladies. In all things fashion, men are the utilitarians, women the aesthetes. Men wear gloves for warmth with only a handful of exceptions. For the most part purely dress gloves for men are cotton—as in military or police dress uniforms—though there are white leather dress gloves on offer for men for these ceremonial situations. Women might be called on to wear gloves even in warm weather if the fashion calls for it, and many are predicting a comeback for opera length gloves this year.
The Cut
Charlotte Ronson, a UK born/New York based fashion designer turned heads this past winter at Fashion Week with her opera length leather dress gloves—black, sexy and striking, think Holly Golightly with a dash of punk rock. Cut as high as the elbows; make sure you get a pair that fits snugly and attractively if you choose to wear them. There are also wrist length gloves, shorter than the classic opera look, and often decorated with further accouterments. Finally, there are the traditional gloves, much like men's, but constructed for women's more delicate hands.
The Color
Women's leather dress gloves are more likely to come in a wide array of colors, perfect for matching to your favorite outfits. With the rising popularity of gloves as an accessory, consider stocking up now and wearing them earlier in the year than you might have before. Black is, of course, the traditional color for women's dress gloves, with white also used often in formal situations. But nowadays virtually every color is offered—find a pair that goes perfectly with your favorite coat or dress and add a touch of sophistication to even your most common party clothes. Another great idea is to find a pair that works perfectly with your purse and shoes—get all your leather in line. Finally, consider the material: the texture of your leather dress gloves can offer different tones and shades for different occasions and ensembles. Suede has its famous duller tone, more traditional leather or even patent leather gloves are also available for different effects.
Fashion is not about any particular style or set of clothing: it is a mindset. It is a mindfulness of what one looks like when one goes out in public, a desire to be seen and to please those who do the seeing. Suits, coats, dresses, slacks, blouses—the core of one's dress—can look pretty drab without the right accessorizing. Picking the perfect pair of leather dress gloves only adds to your look. When the weather turns cold, everyone wears gloves—the truly classy take this opportunity and show off some leather dress gloves that say as much about the wearer as they do about the weather.
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