miss_elise
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anyone have any tips for eating canapes whilst wearing gloves? should the gloves be removed or do they just get dirty on the fingertips?
miss_elise said:anyone have any tips for eating canapes whilst wearing gloves? should the gloves be removed or do they just get dirty on the fingertips?
miss_elise said:anyone have any tips for eating canapes whilst wearing gloves? should the gloves be removed or do they just get dirty on the fingertips?
KittyT said:No, gloves are always removed when eating. If they are opera length gloves, they may be unbuttoned so you can stick your hand out through the hole in the wrist, then tuck the hand of the glove inside.
There are several threads here on glove etiquette if you're looking for more info.
Laura Chase said:About the no white after labor day rule, does the rule apply only to all white outfits, or does "no white after labor day" mean no white at all, not even a shirt or scarf?
PS said:However these days, I'd say it's better to be over-dressed. It doesn't take much anymore. Even wearing a simple dress must mean you have somewhere important to go.
Rachael said:I've always associated this with ensembles. A white blouse or shirt is always a staple, and at one time was the only acceptable color for a man's shirt. White always is a cooler choice for summer, with the sheerness. And in the winter there's a greater chance of mud on hems as well as shoes.
I find it extremely annoying that whenever I wear a skirt people ask what event I'm going to! Can't girls just get dressed up b/c they want to, or was that as much of a faux pas then as it is now?
Miss 1929 said:I have a vivid memory of going on a "lady trip" with my mom, when I was 7, 1967, to San Francisco, wearing a sailor dress, matching hat, and little white gloves. A memorable trip as I discovered the wonders of the pastry cart, and saw my first black person!
roots66 said:No first hippie?
Miss Neecerie said:We are not going to start the 'hippie' talk in this room....Please, I beg of you....
Don't make me get out the mean face...it makes my forehead wrinkle...
roots66 said:(Forgive me, I had no idea it was a bone of contention here...merely curious, 'cause she mentioned SF in '67, that's all...)
I love these rules. Unfortunately, this is the only "rule" that I break on a routine basis. Because of a congenital disability, I must alway wear orthopedic shoes even with an evening gown.retrogirl1941 said:Your shoes choice should match your outfit. For example: house dress goes with saddle shoes, penny laofers, lace up oxfords, etc. evening gown goes with delicate strapped shoes or wedges.
Samantha
I wish the entirety of women would read this! It is amazing what a change it would do....
Wear foundation garments! Especially under slim skirts or any type of fitted dress. Trust me, it ALWAYS looks better!