What material and length of mitts should you prefer?
Stylists recommend choosing short mitt models so that your arms don’t look shorter than they actually are; they are most suitable for dresses with elbow-length sleeves, as well as ones that are slightly below the knees. The bride's long gloves look royal, but they can cause some inconvenience at the banquet - for this you can purchase an additional pair of short mittens with a loop.
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Before choosing wedding mitts, you should pay attention to the weather conditions: in winter you need gloves made of thick fabric: taffeta or satin. Wedding mitts with a loop made of the same fabric are best suited to a satin dress; models that also have lace - in the middle or near the wrist - look great. Gloves made of tulle and lace are the most popular, but they must be handled with the utmost care.
Of course, you should pay attention to ensuring that the accessories match the dress in shade: it is unacceptable to match ivory-colored gloves to a white dress or vice versa. This rule applies to any material - both airy and dense. Therefore, the easiest way is to select accessories for a dress when purchasing it, so that in the future there will be no problems with color selection.
The bride always tries to think through every detail in her image, so the choice of gloves also needs to be approached with all responsibility, trying to emphasize the elegance of her hands, the beauty of the dress and the exquisite taste of the wedding queen.
How to choose?
When choosing this important accessory, you need to combine two parameters :
- How well the model matches the color, style, decor and other characteristics of the wedding dress;
- To what extent does it suit the figure, skin color and other characteristics of the bride.
So, for girls with thin arms, you can choose a model that gathers into folds on the wrist and forearm (usually made from natural fabrics), but with full arms, such a choice will aggravate the problem.
The presence of any defects in the skin, structure of the hand or fingers, a tattoo that is inappropriate for a wedding ritual can be conveniently hidden with closed gloves or mittens that “hide” the entire palm, with the exception of the fingers.
In general, we can recommend the following:
- In winter, it is better to give preference to closed products made of thick leather or textiles; indoors, they will then have to be removed or replaced with a lighter model;
- For summer weddings, the optimal choice is thin lace or fabric , openwork and mesh;
- The manicure must match the chosen model , including the length of the nails - too long and sharp, they can damage thin tissue. If you are planning this type of manicure, you should prefer fingerless gloves and wear them with care;
- The fabric should either be tightly fixed to the hand (especially for gloves above the elbow), or move freely along it and not create inconvenience, including when putting on a wedding ring;
- Excessive decor on all elements of the outfit suits few people;
- Very long (almost shoulder-length) gloves should only be worn in conjunction with an open dress that exposes the shoulders and part of the back;
- The choice of colored models, especially bright ones that contrast with the outfit, should be confirmed by the presence of other accessories of the same color - for example, a clutch or hat, shoes.
Another important point . For open (mitts, models with a finger loop) and very thin gloves, putting on a ring during the ceremony is not a problem, but thick fabrics or leather can make the process very difficult. To avoid an awkward situation, it is better to think things through in advance. It is believed that it is better not to put a ring on a glove .
Interesting: when greeting guests and shaking hands, it is better to wear gloves if they have already been taken off.
During a wedding reception, the closed model will still have to be removed, since modern table etiquette requires bare palms when eating. If someone kisses the bride's hand, it is done through a glove. It is removed only if the newlywed wants to emphasize her equality with the person or show a special attitude towards him.
Wedding gloves made of colored fabrics
This type of gloves is suitable for girls and women who like to look original and surprise others with every detail of their wardrobe.
Of course, traditionally, all wedding dresses should use exclusively light colors, such as white, peach, soft pink, or even eggshell.
But we live in the 21st century, you don’t have to be afraid of anything and choose bright or even flashy colors for your wedding.
How to do it yourself?
For needlewomen, it is not a problem to make an unusual and beautiful model - sewn, knitted, wicker. For those who have little experience, but want to create wedding gloves with their own hands, we can recommend two options:
- Decoration of finished products;
- Sewing from elastic lace.
The simplest sewing option is presented below in the form of training videos from Alena Pekur:
Mittens without loop
For fingerless gloves you will need:
- Elastic lace, the width of which corresponds to the desired length of the glove, and the length to two girths of the hand + a margin of 2-4 cm;
- Sewing thread of the appropriate color;
- Sewing machine;
- Scissors.
It is better to sew with a knitted or zigzag . Decorations and the way they are attached depend on the chosen design.
Sewing itself is the fastening of a “pipe” , which should tightly cover the hand from the base of the fingers (measurement is taken from the index or middle finger) to the wrist and/or beyond.
1. We wrap the lace around the hand and make marks for the oberz 2. Cut off two identical pieces 3. Make more precise markings (at the wrist the lace is wider than at the bottom of the glove)
Girls with narrow hands and wrists can simply sew an even rectangular piece of lace. Those who have different girths of the hand at the widest point and wrists should sew a conical “pipe” .
4. Cut off excess fabric and sew the edges on a machine 5. Try on the glove. Use a few stitches to join the fabric between the index finger and thumb.
As decoration you can use ribbon, rhinestones, artificial pearls (beads and half-beads), thermal stickers, beads, etc.
6. Decorate using satin ribbons 1-2 cm wide (length 20-25 cm) 8. Decorate the bow with a brooch and sew it to the gloves
Result of work:
Price
The cost of wedding gloves depends on whether it is individual or mass-made, the prestige of the manufacturer (brand or craftsman), material, and decorations. If the accessory comes as part of a set with a wedding dress and veil, its price may be included in the total cost of purchasing the outfit.
The simplest models (originally from China) start from 400-600 rubles; the wedding salon will offer accessories costing 1500-6000 rubles. You can purchase products from handmade craftsmen 600-5000 rubles, and famous designers offer their unique ideas for hundreds and thousands of euros.
Interesting: the cost of gloves does not directly depend on the length, cut and material. The main component of the price is the level of exclusivity.
The right choice of wedding gloves for the bride is very important, because on the wedding day all attention will be focused on the newlywed’s hand with a brand new wedding ring. To ensure that your purchase does not disappoint or ruin your important day, you should pay maximum attention to finding the right accessory.
