Yet today certain Society events today still require gloves (such as many debutante balls).Īs with most luxuries, fancy gloves are not limited to the upper class (just the fanciest are reserved for them). Before and after those times, fancy gloves were an optional luxury. This trope was at its height from The Gilded Age to The '60s, when they were considered a necessary part of Society style. The gloves themselves may get bloody when she punches someone's nose in, but her tough hands will stay immaculate.
An exception to this latter clause is when a lady wears fancy gloves when Kicking Ass in All Her Finery. As such the hands of some upper class characters look soft and delicate (and will give away such characters who are trying to hide their status). When Idle Rich hands do little work as it is, gloves further make sure nothing will callus them. Though even gloves without practical purpose do help protect the hands. If they are, they will be Stylish Protection Gear (such as a lady's winter gloves being lined with fur).
The style peaked in the early 19th century when gloves were considered an etiquette standard for both daytime and evening wear amongst men and women.Such gloves are rarely worn for practical reasons. Since then, everyone from the real Queen Mary and the fictional Daphne Bridgerton to Marilyn Monroe has donned an evening glove for one soirée or another.
While you may have noticed an influx of evening gloves on your Netflix account and Instagram feed lately, the trend dates all the way back to the 17th century. Suddenly, silk evening gloves are gracing the arms of modern-day royalty left and right, with Kim Kardashian, Olivia Rodrigo, Dua Lipa and Barbie Ferreira as just a handful of celebs giving a silk armful a try. If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, STYLECASTER may receive an affiliate commission.įashion inspiration can strike at any time-and this season’s hottest accessory trend just happens to coincide with the launch of Bridgerton’s second season.
0 kommentar(er)
