Every girl dreams of a perfect wedding, a beautiful wedding dress. The choice of wedding accessories turns into a ritual that only emphasizes the triumph of the moment.
Wedding gloves are one of the most common, along with a veil, additions to a wedding dress.
The history of gloves is as old as the history of human development itself . Almost immediately, gloves began to be used to protect hands from the cold, during heavy and dirty work. But also their sophisticated counterparts served as a distinctive feature of the costume of the highest persons. So, even in ancient Egypt, the pharaohs wore gloves as a distinctive sign of their divinity. In ancient Rome, beauties wore them, preliminarily oiling the skin of their hands with aromatic oils and creams.
In the Middle Ages, gloves were an integral part of men's wardrobe. This piece of clothing played an important role in etiquette and matters of honor. With the help of them they emphasized their generosity, nobility, defended honor, challenged to a duel.
Gloves made of deerskin, brocade, taffeta were sewed manually and decorated with precious metals and stones.
And, as usual, women did not stand aside and appropriated this part of the wardrobe. Women's long gloves became an obligatory attribute in the dress of a noble lady until the beginning of the 20th century.
Unfortunately, the fashion for them is gradually disappearing. And only wedding gloves are considered an almost mandatory accessory in the dress of the bride.
It must be remembered that the combination of a dress and gloves looks most harmonious when they match even in the shade of the color of the fabric. Therefore, it is preferable to buy a wedding dress at the same time with gloves if you decide that they will complement your look.
Depending on the style of the dress, wedding gloves are also selected. The more the top of the dress is open, the longer the gloves. So for the bustier model, gloves will be an excellent addition almost to the shoulders. And for a dress with long sleeves, choose those that only slightly cover the hands.
In summer, thin gloves made of lace, chiffon, tulle look harmonious, but in winter, warmer analogues are needed. Take a look at the finest leather, brocade, lycra options.
In addition, models sewn from a dense stretch fabric will help to veil some fullness of the hands.
In cut wedding gloves also vary. The most classic are gloves that completely cover the brush and fingers. It should be borne in mind that during the ceremony you will wear jewelry, in particular, a ring directly on them. Do not lose it later during the celebrations, because the fabric of the gloves is usually very smooth and slippery. And besides, then you will wear the ring on your bare hand.
But if you want to demonstrate a beautiful manicure, perhaps with extended nails or a voluminous design, then you better choose wedding gloves with open fingers. Gloves with a triangle, which is fixed on the middle finger, look very gently on the female handle.
But for mischievous brides, cropped options, the so-called mitts, are also suitable.
Which and where to buy, long gloves or short, in our time it will not be difficult to determine. A huge number of specialized wedding salons and shops will help you choose the perfect wedding dress and all the necessary additions to it. Shine at your wedding.