tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post5954882130950757304..comments2024-03-25T18:05:03.493-07:00Comments on Dewena's Window: The Shorter the Sleeves, the Longer the GlovesDewenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-9270329908247730362017-03-24T11:35:53.849-07:002017-03-24T11:35:53.849-07:00I have gloves from dear ones but they all had hand...I have gloves from dear ones but they all had hands a bit smaller than mine. I think about popping the gloves on Ebay to find them new homes...but thus far I have resisted. I wore little white gloves to church as a child, gloves at formal dances and then they disappeared from my life, unless garden gloves count. Sweet blog you have...nice to have wandered in here. Jeannettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06115410908800997558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-7099058328722311352017-01-01T17:25:17.306-08:002017-01-01T17:25:17.306-08:00I have my grandmother's mink coat and wear it ...I have my grandmother's mink coat and wear it when it's bone breaking cold. Grandmother worked HARD to afford that coat and I wear it with pride and in honor/memory of her. If someone throws paint (or whatever) on me for wearing it, they'd better be prepared to make friends with Big Bertha in jail because I *will* do everything in my power to send them there. I'm find with folks having their own opinions but *not* when they intrude on my rights. <br />As to gloves...still wear them...leather, silk, cotton...dress up, warmth, farm work so yes to gloves as well.Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15722295191884810953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-135481664723801222016-12-09T11:15:59.045-08:002016-12-09T11:15:59.045-08:00I love your thoughts and stories.I love your thoughts and stories.Lori @ Our Life In The Pacific Northwesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03523410011366090646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-40823330517485558072016-12-02T01:27:20.988-08:002016-12-02T01:27:20.988-08:00please come backplease come backBeachGypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200510017404641217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-20799458950783362342016-11-19T21:49:42.020-08:002016-11-19T21:49:42.020-08:00I've never worn a long glove. I can only imagi...I've never worn a long glove. I can only imagine how elegant it must make you feel.<br />Amalia<br />xo<br />handmade by amaliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15589172037052603746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-81891344945677629352016-11-14T04:56:12.110-08:002016-11-14T04:56:12.110-08:00Gloves are very elegant, in my opinion. Fur coats....Gloves are very elegant, in my opinion. Fur coats... I think they are quite fancy and cute ♥Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285118206749258377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-23255706247223346612016-11-11T04:08:32.065-08:002016-11-11T04:08:32.065-08:00I agree with Benita about the elegance of the styl...I agree with Benita about the elegance of the styles back then! :) Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-77524667610430549692016-11-09T12:35:21.890-08:002016-11-09T12:35:21.890-08:00I love gloves and hats (although hats look horribl...I love gloves and hats (although hats look horrible on me). Clothing styles were much more elegant back in the 40s, 50s and early 60s. I do miss those styles and wish they would come back around like everything else has! Love you sweet lady!!Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-33886502870952742702016-11-08T13:37:28.785-08:002016-11-08T13:37:28.785-08:00I have several real fur collars I've picked up...I have several real fur collars I've picked up at consignment stores and would love to sew them on a winter coat. They're super soft and warm. And I would just say I was "honoring the animal's life" to any who might question it. What's the alternative -- throw it out? No, I wouldn't buy a new one, but I think it's okay to wear a vintage one. And oh, those gloves, just love them! I only wore short white gloves as part of my Easter outfit growing up. The long gloves with the short coat sleeves looks so elegant. Probably not warm enough for the Michigan winters though! xo DeborahDeborah Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-37944057836672674052016-11-08T12:09:09.243-08:002016-11-08T12:09:09.243-08:00I was in love with my grandma's driving gloves...I was in love with my grandma's driving gloves. I've never known anyone else who wore them. If I think about it I can still smell those gloves, the leather and the smell of Grandma's hand cream together...<br /><br />I inherited a fur jacket from my aunt, her sister. I kept it around for years just to wonder over, but it was pretty tattered and I didn't want to make a spectacle of myself anyway, wearing it, so I gave it to the thrift store where I trust someone found a prize in it.GretchenJoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641677400029070452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-50505091681962028212016-11-08T10:14:06.298-08:002016-11-08T10:14:06.298-08:00I remember wearing gloves to church on Sundays, an...I remember wearing gloves to church on Sundays, and my mother had the long gloves that I used to love wearing. They felt so cool and soft on my arms. I have a fur hat that belonged to my grandmother, but I don't know what kind of fur it is. Being fashionable was so lovely in those days. Not at all like the 'fashion' of today.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09147413132595250490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-53644778141687525452016-11-07T17:37:09.703-08:002016-11-07T17:37:09.703-08:00You look so stylish in your suit and gloves and fu...You look so stylish in your suit and gloves and fur and those glasses, Dewena!!! My mother always said I was born in the wrong era. Early on I loved fur, back before it was politically incorrect. I always thought a mink coat like the one Marilyn Monroe wore would be so chic. It never happened, I could never afford one. As with your chinchilla, I found out mink were very vicious semi aquatic critters, we have them at the lake. They can take down a 35 pound dog. <br /><br />I have a faux fur scarf that is so pretty. I don't think anyone is fooled but still, there are some really opinionated people out there.<br /><br />Jane Blondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-41001292366075438222016-11-07T10:17:35.050-08:002016-11-07T10:17:35.050-08:00Dewena,
I can relate to the Chinchilla! Growing up...Dewena,<br />I can relate to the Chinchilla! Growing up a neighbor Lady raised them for the purpose of coat making, and yes they made the most beautiful furs. On another occasion when we lived in North Carolina there was a fur sale going on in a very lovely boutique and my Mom treated herself to what was affordable. She bought me a rabbit coat and herself a fox. I totally understand all of the thinking of another time period and quite frankly I miss most of it!<br />Hugs,<br />JemmaJemma@athomewithjemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01137225389791605398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-76895128735733340202016-11-05T22:52:36.131-07:002016-11-05T22:52:36.131-07:00I once wore short white gloves while helping my hu...I once wore short white gloves while helping my husband to roof the overhang we built over our deck. The asphalt shingles were too rough on my hands and I didn't have any garden gloves, so there I was, blue jeans and t-shirt and white cotton dress gloves, pounding roofing nails with my hammer. Chic.Nib's Endhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00820552995581749771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-92017524580039635502016-11-05T20:33:24.206-07:002016-11-05T20:33:24.206-07:00Dewena,
I always get a chuckle from your posts.......Dewena,<br />I always get a chuckle from your posts....Lol, nasty chinchilla....my sister had one and it was very sweet! I didn't wear long gloves but I remember shopping for short white ones for Easter and Girl Scout Sunday! I've never owned a fur but if you find an old one I don't see why you can't wear it! Enjoy the rest of the weekend. I should get to bed, we lose an hour tonight and it's late! <br />LindaLinda Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03812556446959019991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-18080203581517635622016-11-05T19:08:41.281-07:002016-11-05T19:08:41.281-07:00I enjoyed this post. I love style and class. I wis...I enjoyed this post. I love style and class. I wish it was something women and men cared about more today. I'd rather see fur instead of PJ's at the market. ;-)<br />I love the idea of bring back the gloves, so fun and classy!Carla from The Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107829617899979937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-22160977406495830902016-11-05T14:03:58.753-07:002016-11-05T14:03:58.753-07:00Oh yeah, I wore gloves that went up over my elbows...Oh yeah, I wore gloves that went up over my elbows. They had tiny pearl buttons on the inside of the wrists. I had a raccoon coat that belonged to my aunt - she bought it as a working gal during the war. I don't have a problem with wearing fur and have made fur garments. We lived in the north and it just made sense.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-16368152530509286102016-11-04T18:02:24.651-07:002016-11-04T18:02:24.651-07:00I remember my older sisters wearing those long glo...I remember my older sisters wearing those long gloves with there can-can prom dresses, Deweena. They were so beautiful.<br />You look every bit the socialite on your honeymoon. I bet your hubby was so proud!<br />Now, as far as furs go my opinion is that it is a cultural thing largely. I lived and worked in the Yukon and the NWT where it can be -45 for weeks and many people still wear furs there. In the gallery that I managed we sold Inuit and Dene handmade product. This included seal skin kamiks and many leather fur trimmed mitts. This was a large source of income for those in the Arctic. I personally have a collection of several lambskin coats and a couple of furs. I say wear your coat about walking the dogs, but sorry to say it might be too risky to wear in the city!camp and cottage livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09493023859271366201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-90092812718502108702016-11-04T17:47:21.538-07:002016-11-04T17:47:21.538-07:00My mom was born in 1931 and gloves and furs were a...My mom was born in 1931 and gloves and furs were a staple. I grew up swooning over her collections. I actually wore her mink coat a few times...years ago...no more of course...and you are right. It's the warmest thing I have ever put on. I would love to see gloves come back though, frankly, I'd love to see the idea of "getting dressed" come back,b ut I am afraid that ship has sailed. Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-51164120031357601122016-11-04T17:41:19.226-07:002016-11-04T17:41:19.226-07:00Oh- I wore the gloves and I wore fur coats back ye...Oh- I wore the gloves and I wore fur coats back years and years ago when EVERYONE wore them. It just felt glamorous and sophisticated to do that. From mini-skirts to fur...lol I hit all the fashion highs back then. lol You sure were cute in your honeymoon picture. xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-1993805052448076432016-11-04T16:50:17.879-07:002016-11-04T16:50:17.879-07:00I can just see you in your prom dress and long glo...I can just see you in your prom dress and long gloves, Dewena. No gloves for me worn to the prom, but it sounds very elegant to me. I've always loved the look of gloves. You look so stylish wearing your mother's mink stole. And that red wool suit is very cute. :)<br /><br />~SheriRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-80112644250131454252016-11-04T15:55:58.507-07:002016-11-04T15:55:58.507-07:00I love the picture of you on your honeymoon; you l...I love the picture of you on your honeymoon; you look so elegant and stylish and happy!<br /><br />I didn't wear the glove or the minks - guess I missed those eras, but I do like the idea of wearing long, silky gloves with sleeveless party dresses. The minks, not so much (your scary chinchilla story dismissed that idea instantly!). <br /><br />Wishing you a very cozy weekend,<br />Hugs,<br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-43582325726069961152016-11-04T15:51:25.511-07:002016-11-04T15:51:25.511-07:00I always think gloves can look so elegant!
These d...I always think gloves can look so elegant!<br />These days I just wear them to keep my hands warm in cooler weather.<br /><br />Lovely to see your honeymoon photo.<br /><br />Enjoy the up-coming weekend<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-55312368552175672032016-11-04T12:48:49.456-07:002016-11-04T12:48:49.456-07:00I'm laughing along with Tammy about that meani...I'm laughing along with Tammy about that meanie chinchilla. Truth be told, chinchilla is my favorite kind of fur. SO soft!! So go ahead and wear it if they're mean lol.<br /><br />I have one fur now. It is a reversible mink jacket that is pretty versatile. There is a story behind how I came to own it. We were in Manhattan on a Saturday and suddenly it got cold. The only store that was open was a fur store! I did have a beautiful mink coat for several years but about 2 years ago sold it at a consignment shop. I got $1000 for it! These days, I would never buy a fur but I wear the one I have ocassionally, but not often, as we are not here when it's really cold.<br /><br />As for gloves, love the way they look but rarely wore them. Beautiful pic of you on your honeymoon!!<br /><br />XXXDoreen@foxdenrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09418636999038800443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-2328027507033154162016-11-04T11:43:11.264-07:002016-11-04T11:43:11.264-07:00Dewena, If it's an old coat wear it....it has ...Dewena, If it's an old coat wear it....it has to be used for some good, why not to keep warm. I love gloves, wish they were back in style...it's tempting to wear them when shopping ...since it's easy to pick up germs with our hands. .My guardian angel had all kinds of fur coats ...as was the style back in the 50-60's. Once she came to our house with a sable collar...you know where one is connected to the next one and they look whole. My little brother said, "Mrs. Russell, where did you get them squirrels?" LOL He was 4 and did not know. We still laugh about that. I loved the pictures. Blessing to you, xoxo, Susie Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425051654313691986noreply@blogger.com