LEOPARDS AND COUGARS AND PUMAS, OH MY!

Vintage 70s Leopard Print Dress $45

Beep beep beep beep...this just in.  A leopard has been spotted in our city today.  Citizens are urged not to panic.  If you encounter this exotic creature, the males in particular need to handle the situation with care.  Stay indoors especially at night, as these powerful cats are nocturnal and prey on their victims with stealth and speed.  Stay clear of nightclubs, dinner theatres and lounges.  They have the ability to stalk a man then pounce on him before he is even aware of what is happening.  Leopards are strong swimmers so beware of watering holes.  These still waters can run deep, so they serve as excellent traps for any man under the age of 35.  

Leopards can easily be mistaken for their counterparts which are cougars and pumas.  Prudence and vigilance are necessary to ward off all 3 types of predators. 

Men be aware and guard your loins! These felines are are available and are hot trends for this fall!

  Leopard Print Capelet

Leopard Print Wide Brim Hat

Leopard Print Vintage Coat

Vintage 2 Headed Leopard Bracelet

Vintage Velvet Gloves

Vintage Gloves Part II

The length of a glove is traditionally expressed in buttons, an antique French unit of measure which is slightly longer than one inch. Button measures are customarily taken from the bottom of the thumb seam to the top of the glove.

The various traditional lengths are:

2-button Also known as shorties. These are wrist-length gloves, generally 8 to 9 inches long.

4-button These gloves are 10 to 11 inches long and cover the wrist, reaching a couple of inches up onto the forearm.

6-button 12 to 13 inches long, these gloves reach well up onto the forearm. Many gauntlet type gloves (i.e., these gloves with flared armpieces in the style of equestrian gauntlets) are this length.

8-button 14 to 15 inches long, this type of glove reaches to the upper forearm. This is also known as the "three-quarter" length glove

12-button Approximately 18 to 19 inches long, this type of glove reaches up to and just over the wearer's elbow. Known as elbow-length, many have wrist openings (called mousquetaire).

16-button 22 to 23 inches long - this is the classic Opera length, and as a general rule comes with the wrist opening.

21-button 27 to 29 inches long, the very longest of the glove length. This glove generally reaches all the way to the wearer's armpits. This is generally worn only with strapless or sleeveless evening outfits.

Throw Down Your Gauntlets!

Vintage glove sizes are about a size smaller than modern glove sizes, and vintage size 6, which is one of the most common vintage sizes, is too small for many modern hands. If you want to wear vintage gloves, you should look for at least a size 7, preferably a size 8, depending on the size of your hands.

The pricing of a vintage glove will depend to a large extent on its condition. Brand-new kidskin opera gloves will sell from anywhere from $150 to $265 but you can get good-condition vintage kidskin opera gloves for much less from a reputable vintage seller. Good condition leather gloves should still be soft and smooth with minimal staining.

Kidskin Leather Opera Length Gloves, c. 1950s

Stay tuned for my next post: Different lengths of gloves.