My Outrageous Eccentric Purchase

Mousquetaire Opera Gloves, in black naturally...

I have always loved the look how beautiful women presented themselves in 1940-1950. I've been dying to try it myself, a great little investment at $27.00 now I need to find the most suitable outfit to complement my new long gloves.

Photo's from: For The Loves Of Opera Gloves

+ Traditionally, opera gloves should not be put on in public, but should be donned in the privacy of one's home before going out.
+ If you remove your opera gloves, you should not take them off in a way that calls undue or seductive attention to the process (unless, of course, you are attempting to seduce the viewer!)
+ Your gloves should be kept on when shaking hands (e.g., in a reception line) or when dancing.
+ Gloves may also be worn while drinking, though care must be exercised not to spill liquids on them, especially when the gloves are made of kidskin or some other delicate leather. It is better to remove, or partially remove them, when practicable.
+ When you sit down to dinner, you should take off your gloves, and put them back on when dinner is over.
+ The basic rule as to length of gloves may be defined as follows: the shorter the sleeve, the longer the glove. Opera gloves are, therefore, properly worn with sleeveless or short-sleeved dresses or strapless, sleeveless (with straps) or short-sleeved evening gowns.
+ Black opera gloves should not be worn with white or light-colored dresses or gowns, but can be worn with black, dark-colored or bright-colored clothing.
+ "When putting on Her gloves, the Lady should work in the hand from the wrist, then gradually smooth the glove up the arm, rather than pulling from the top. Gloves are worn during the cocktail hour, at least the right glove removed entirely while dining, then worn again for the remainder of the evening (or night!) A Lady does not remove Her glove when shaking hands nor when presenting Her hand to be kissed. It is now very permissible to wear rings and/or a bracelet over one's glove."