Bill Blass paired gloves with pencil skirts and fitted jackets for a ladylike effect. Hermes upped the sex appeal of tall boots with gloves, while Ralph Lauren used gloves to add a film noir edge to tweed suits. It’s rare for fashion to entertain function, so seize the moment to keep your hands warm and feel like a cat burglar. Since the last time many of us were seen in gloves was cotillion, here’s a simple guide to the art of wearing them. Just try not to pilfer too many jewels.
Portolano
Glove length is measured in buttons, an antique French measurement slightly longer than an inch. The general rule on glove length is the longer the glove, the shorter the sleeve, with opera gloves being reserved for strapless or sleeveless dresses. 6 button (elbow length) gloves are darling with the ¾ sleeve jackets out this season.
Saks
Drinking in gloves is fine as long as you are careful not to spill. If you’re a tippy sipper (and who isn’t by the end of the night?), then remove one glove and hold your drink with your bare hand. Eating in gloves is unacceptable- always remove them before chowing down.
Bloomingdales
Jewelry is not worn over gloves. I know it’s tempting, but consider the logistics. Anytime you remove your gloves, you’d also have to remove your bracelets and rings. Not only is that inconvenient, but you’re guaranteed to loose something.