The etiquette of shoulder-high leather gloves

Indulging, shoulder-high leather gloves are hot on the runway this season! Even celebrities are wearing long leather gloves throughout the year, and not just as an accessory during an awards show. Long leather gloves are an amazingly elegant addition to a strapless or sleeveless dress, and are available in a wide array of colors. Before you slip into a pair, take a peek at the rules of etiquette to avoid any style slip-ups!

- gloves are initially put on carefully in the privacy of the home.

- gloves need not be removing when shaking hands, in a receiving line, or when dancing.

- though gloves may be worn while drinking, avoid spilling liquids and ruining the soft leather. Even partially removing the gloves is recommended to avoid a catastrophe!

- gloves are removed while eating dinner, but can be replaced immediately after.

- when removing gloves, do not draw attention to yourself in an undue or seductive manner... unless that's your intention! Long gloves are very sensual, and removing them makes for a very tempting, seductive act!

- glove length: the shorter the sleeve, the longer the glove. Shoulder-high leather gloves are idelly worn with a sleeveless, sexy, little black dress or evening gown.

- black gloves should not be worn with light-colored clothes... black works best with dark, black, or bright colors.

- when gloves are initially put on, the hand should be worked in from the wrist. The glove is then gradually smoothed up the arm, rather than pulled from the top.