Gloves can be beautiful, conjuring up images of daintiness and femininity. However, in more recent years, gloves have become associated with bad senior prom looks and the over-the-top Miss Piggy, who pairs her opera gloves with giant purple cocktail rings. Although fun, it may not go with your wedding attire. Here are three key tips for rocking gloves without looking silly:
The shorter the sleeve, the longer the glove: The reason why long gloves often fail is because they’re disproportionate to the sleeve. Long gloves work best with a strapless dress, as there’s nothing to interrupt the flow of arm and glove. Short gloves, like these pretty peach ones from Gaspar Gloves ($15.00) give an extra feminine touch to a long-sleeved dress.
Experiment with fabrics: Satin is the most popular choice for dress gloves, but not everyone is a fan of the shiny, slippery fabric. Try leather, like these beauties from Aspinal of London ($209,) or tulle like these adorable gloves from SIBO Designs on Etsy.com ($55).
Leave the decoration on the gloves: As mentioned earlier, jewelry (save for your engagement rings/wedding bands) can look gaudy on gloves. Try options that have a hint of decoration on them, like these cute gloves from BLDHN ($160.00).
