"I do"... wedding glove etiquette with Ines - part 2

Adding a pair of gloves to your wedding ensemble will undoubtedly lend a sense of dignity and elegance to your special day. Because wedding gloves are not as common today, choosing the right pair and knowing proper glove etiquette can be intimidating.

Glove length

The length of your wedding gloves can vary from a short pair of glace gloves (ending at the wrist) to a long pair of up-shoulder gloves (ending at or just beyond your shoulder). The length of the gloves you choose should complement the sleeve length of your wedding dress. For a sleeveless dress, you have the luxury of selecting a glove of any length. In general, however, glove etiquette dictates the shorter the sleeve, the longer the glove.

Elbow gloves are typically worn with dresses having cap or elbow-length sleeves. Shorter gloves are chosen for dresses having longer or fitted sleeves. Ines has also created a long leather glove, my sensual round top shoulder-high glove, whose rounded cuff would add a touch of graceful elegance to your wedding dress.

A final, very important rule for wedding glove length is that it is quite acceptable for a sleeve and glove hem to meet. However, a glove should never cover a sleeve.

Explore Ines Gloves' glove shop for a large collection of gloves suitable for wedding dresses of all styles! Please feel free to contact me at erin@inesgloves.com for any advice or assistance. Let us help in your special day by adding a touch of Ines' elegance....