Fingerless gloves are making a big comeback in the world of fashion, although they never disappeared. With stars like Lady Gaga, Drew Barrymore, Beyonce Knowles, Janet Jackson, Kate Hudson, and Ashlee Simpson all wearing fingerless gloves, you can see why there is such wide appeal. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons why these fingerless gloves are so popular.
One of the most important reasons is the large number of styles, colors and designs available. From the elegance of black lace to funky punk rock styling and sturdy work gloves, there is a design for everyone. There are long styles and short styles, solid colors and wild colors. Even men come into the game wearing fingerless gloves for driving and motorcycle riding.
Another reason is the wide range of materials and fabrics to choose from. Leather is strong and durable and always looks stylish. Many knit or crochet gloves are inexpensive and filled with colorful patterns to match any outfit. Then there is the cashmere and fleece that provide extra warmth along with stylish designs.
Finally, there is the usefulness of the fingerless style itself. You get the benefit of a glove, but also the ability to manipulate small objects with your fingers and not have to remove the gloves. Whether you’re texting your friends on your cell phone, pulling change from the dispenser at the grocery store, or rummaging through a toolbox for the correct size screws, these tasks are much easier to accomplish when you use a pair of fingerless gloves.
It’s easy to understand the appeal of these gloves when you look at all of these benefits. The only real downside is if it’s really, really cold outside. In that case, you can wear a pair of mittens and you still won’t have to remove your fingerless gloves. With so much utility, style and fashion, you would expect these gloves to remain popular for quite some time.