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A Whole Lotta Glove
So with the recent article on watches out of the way, let’s move from the wrist down to the hands shall we? With the recent post-apocalypse weather that we’ve been experiencing here in England it seems only fitting that we run down what options guys have when it comes to gloves. And trust me there are plenty.
With the emergence of numerous new trends to be a part of this A/W (Nomad, Town/Country and Urban Bohemia to name just a few) gloves have really started to become an integral part of a man’s look. As well as the practical aspect of gloves preventing frost bite and general discomfort, they allow you to add that little bit of flair to an outfit.
Types of Gloves
Now the two different types of gloves that are available to you are either leather or knitted. As usual with any accessory, it will come down to personal preference but I would say that if you can afford to do so; buy both. The reason for this is because the two different materials offer two very different connotations when worn with an outfit.
Leather is the luxury option of course. It communicates that you are a gentleman who understands that while wool may keep your hands warm, it’s leather that keeps the cold out. Leather is also useful if you happen to do a lot of driving or enjoy being dexterous as well as warm. Most of these types of gloves will come in the traditional leather colours available but it’s important to bear in mind that it isn’t necessary to match them to your other leather items such as shoes, belt or jacket. Often the contrast can help both the gloves and the other item stand out or ‘pop’ more.
With knitted gloves you get a slightly different feel. Wool is a far more comforting material than the sometimes cold leather and shows that you prefer to feel a bit more cosy and comfortable when you dress. Also you get the added bonus of being able to incorporate a pattern into your look too. For example, Fair Isle and Alpine patterns are still really big this season and there are plenty of stores and designers that are using them in their gloves. A glove with one of these patterns on them would be a great nod towards the trend when paired with an oversized chunky cardigan/jumper, cargo pants and woollen beanie.
Both of these styles of gloves can also be found in fingerless versions but I’ve never really been a fan of fingerless gloves of any material for the primary reason that they leave your fingertips completely frozen. I know certain aspects of fashion are meant to be uncomfortable but when this is applied to accessories things have gone too far.
There has also been a rise in gloves that combine the best of both worlds – where the main body of the glove is made from leather and then the fingers and wrist sections are made from wool. They are a really interesting concept and think they could work very well within a military-inspired look. Ben Jones covered them in his great article on this season’s essential gloves.
Ways To Wear
As always here are some fool proof ways of incorporating gloves into your wardrobe:
- Go all out English Gentleman and combine some wool suit trousers, a striped oxford shirt under a quilted jacket with some leather gloves in either black or brown. Then top it off with some black alpine boots (the best shoes to handle snow because they were designed to) and tuck your trousers into them.
- With your chunky cardigans pair some knitted gloves, maybe in an interesting Fair Isle or ethnic pattern. Try and invest in a pair that extend further towards your elbow so that you can layer them over your knitwear to create an enhanced modern layered look.
- If the weather ever finally gets up above 1 or 2 degrees why not try pairing some leather gloves with your leather jacket? Reach for your classic black bomber-style leather jacket and then invest in some caramel leather gloves. The juxtaposition will work, trust me.
Fashionbeans Glove Picks:
So there you have it guys another piece to add to the arsenal of accessories that you are accumulating at the moment. I think the most important thing about gloves is to view them as a separate piece to the rest of your wardrobe. As it’s more than likely that you’ll be taking them off when you get to your destination, why not invest in gloves that have some flair, colour and attitude. It will make your look that bit more interesting and individualistic.
Until next week,
Matt Allinson
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Leather gloves with a leather jacket? Yes or No? I’m thinking no but idk
@SM1- I’d say no. That being said, a nice driving glove with a little bit less of a leather overload can look good.
Great article, however I’d disagree on the fingerless gloves; my hands have always been pretty warm when wearing them despite having no fingers, and they offer much more dexterity than full knitted gloves. Black, Grey or Brown fingerless gloves also really hit the Urban Bohemian trend, which is something I really like.
Im having awful trouble trying to find gloves to fit well, most seem to have excess fabric in the thumb or else my thumbs are small….. Im looking at trying out a couple of sizes in dents gloves, i like their style simple yet elegant. I like the hand sewn ones but i am unsure as to what lining to go for silk or cashmere and color? Im thinking English Tan now that you said it doesn’t have to match everything else.SM1 id wear leather gloves with a leather jacket no problem but they would have to be fitted, so sleek looking, i don’t like them when they’re chunky.
Hi Matt, I’m a newbie to this site and I absolutely adore it, particularly your fashion basics sections, my wardrobe has never been in such good shape. I was wondering though would you be able to do a fashion basics on underwear, or does it not really apply? You know things like should our underwear all say CK round the top, should we stick to trunks, are y fronts acceptable that sort of thing. Keep up the good work.
Daniel
I’ve become obsessed with backless gloves these days. I have a hard time finding a good cut-out. The ones posted above are okay, I’ve seen ones like that in a store, and the cut-out is awkwardly placed. I’m still looking. Any ideas people?
I like this article and gloves are an essential this christmas, i was wondering what make are the gloves featured in the picture at the very top of the article? because those gloves look super stylish
Love the gloves at the top. Any ideas what brand they are?
The gloves in the main image above are by Filippa K – although I did a quick search on the internet and couldn’t find anyone selling them online (in the UK at least) at the moment.
Hope this helps your search though :)
SM1/OLLY – I would have to strongly disagree on the “No leather gloves with a leather jacket” I have nice pair of thin black calfskin ones that I wear with my street racer jacket and I think it look super tough and very fashion forward. It just shows one man’s faux pas is another man’s Fabu. Cheers-
SM1, it depends on the leather jacket and how you wear it really, but if you’re going casual with it, some back-cut ones like those first left on the fourth row of Fashionbean’s picks, or some fingerless leather gloves may be best suited.
Fingerless debate aside (I tend just to keep my hands in my jacket pockets as much as possible whilst outside with my knitted ones), a pair of fitted fingerless leather gloves could also work in the spring / summer with the sleeves of your leather jacket (depending on the type) rolled up just above your elbows (or with a leather waistcoat if that’s your thing) for a rocker / punk kind of look.
Happy to see you listed the leather driving gloves by Dents. I have a pair of these. Great gloves!