Can you put up with wearing long opera gloves

[Paul]

I just come to the conclusion that out of all the items a lady wears long opera gloves are the most impractical, reading the extricate, of taking them off to eat, what happens if you wear jewellery over the top or even under them, where do you wear your watch or just really upon your escort for the time.

There are not the easiest item to put on or take off in a refined way, apparently you have too in an evening .
So how do you get one with opera gloves ? or not.

 

[Miss Crisplock]

Practical?

One hardly does much practical at the Opera or a formal dance, but eighteen button gloves are made with that opening at the wrist for a reason - you undo the wrist opening, slide the glove down a few inches, flip off the portion covering your hand and tuck it under. When done one reverses the process.

BTW, if you eat, drink or smoke while wearing a glove on your hand, said hand WILL fall off. I have this on the highest authority.

 

[LizzieMaine]

I've only worn these a couple of times, to swanky-type events where I was working, so it was essential for me to know the time. I made no attempt to *wear* a watch -- I carried it in my bag instead!

 

[KittyT]

Paul, check some of the other glove threads. I know there is discussion in one about how to wear jewelry with gloves, as well as glove etiquette.

 

[Paul]

Paul, check some of the other glove threads. I know there is discussion in one about how to wear jewelry with gloves, as well as glove etiquette.

Yes i will do thanks KittyT

 

[Josephine]

...where do you wear your watch ...

Women aren't supposed to wear a watch in the evening anyway...

 

[Viola]

Hehe, I was just about to say something like, "I don't wear watches in the evening, that's what guys are for." lol

 

[Flitcraft]

Hehe, I was just about to say something like, "I don't wear watches in the evening, that's what guys are for."

That's what all the ladies tell me...lol

 

[Clara Noir]

I only wore such long gloves once because of a fancy dress party. I couldn't wear them more than that for a very different reason to a watch or bracelet. I have a little puddle of fat at the top of each arm, leading to elbow overhang. My arms get a muffin top if gloves pass my elbow. Restrictive, uncomfy and ever so unslightly.

 

[Vintage Betty]

I wore long opera gloves for years. YEARS. :eusa_doh: Not necessarily the brightest move I made, but the gloves made for some interesting looks, and more than once, saved me from sweaty male palms while dancing.

Pros:

• In the right dress, you can look killer. Best with long gowns, otherwise, they look dorky (at least on me, I'm short).
• Saves you from sweaty palms (your own or someone elses).
• Covers up bad hands, bad manicures, etc. (Once I had kitten scratches all over my hands and gloves were a blessing).
• Enhance the color of an outfit.
• Good conversation starter. "Where'd you get the gloves?" "Do you wear those all night?" etc.
• Enhances the look of jewelry to the nth degree.

Cons:

• Takes FOREVER to take off, depending on cut, buttons at wrist, etc.
• Leather gloves only can be used a few times at most before showing stains.
• Washing gloves is a pain.
• Broken seams make you look stupid.
• Wearing ANY jewelry makes for it hard to take off jewelry + gloves.
• If someone wants to hold your hand, you have to struggle to take off your glove.
• Food is a no-no unless you are careful.

I'm sure there are more things I can think of...

VB

 

[Barbigirl]

Love'em/Hate'em

I have worn them a few times this year. I adore how they look and would love to get some with buttons. I really need to work on my flabby "hi Mildreds" upper arms though.

 

[Vintage Betty]

I have worn them a few times this year. I adore how they look and would love to get some with buttons. I really need to work on my flabby "hi Mildreds" upper arms though.

If you aren't into the "everything must be vintage and from X period" mindset, may I make a suggestion?

The newer gloves (polyester, nylon) with buttons run about $15+ and are SUPER. They last a long time, stretch nicely without staying streched, and most importantly, can be WASHED with STAINS WASHING OUT. :eusa_clap

My vintage gloves can only be worn about 3x each before I have to throw them out (assuming I am dancing in them).

Just thought you'd want this info before spending money on something short-term.

VB

 

[Barbigirl]

If you aren't into the "everything must be vintage and from X period" mindset, may I make a suggestion?

The newer gloves (polyester, nylon) with buttons run about $15+ and are SUPER. They last a long time, stretch nicely without staying streched, and most importantly, can be WASHED with STAINS WASHING OUT. :eusa_clap

My vintage gloves can only be worn about 3x each before I have to throw them out (assuming I am dancing in them).

Just thought you'd want this info before spending money on something short-term.

VB

Thanks for the heads up. I want to look vintage sometimes, I am not necessarily into authentic vintage. My Gramma recently sent me some of her old day gloves but I haven't had a chance to wear them yet.

 

[Vintage Betty]

Thanks for the heads up. I want to look vintage sometimes, I am not necessarily into authentic vintage. My Gramma recently sent me some of her old day gloves but I haven't had a chance to wear them yet.

My pleasure. If they are fancy, maybe you'd like to consider placing a pair into a shadow-box with her photo? Just a thought.

Vintage Betty