Types of Winter Gloves

There are many winter gloves on the market, from the bold to the utilitarian. When you examine your wardrobe carefully, you'll find that your wardrobe has several areas where you can fill in the blanks.

Classic Leather: Your first pair of leather gloves should definitely be a pair of classic leather ones, and you can find them in fun colors as well as the grime-hiding ones. Black and tan are the obvious options, but have you ever considered purple, pink, or green instead?

Fur or Faux-Fur Trimmed: Fur-trimmed gloves are cozy and warm, excellent for northern climates. If nothing else, you should pack a pair for emergencies, like car-tire changing and getting stuck in the snow. For those who are opposed to fur, there's also the faux stuff that does the trick.

Fleece-Lined: If you're not a fan of fur or you simply don't enjoy the feeling of fur against your skin, there are always fleece-lined items to enjoy instead. Pop on a pair of cozy fleece-lined gloves when you're feeling chilly. You can also find gloves fashioned entirely in fleece instead of simply fleece-lined.

Wearing Ladies Winter Gloves

Having trouble accessorizing your winter gloves? These tips will get you back on track.

• Don't forget to pick up a coordinating scarf to blend with your gloves. It doesn't have to be matchy-matchy, of course, but you might want to try combining purple and green or purple and yellow, for example.
• Look for a basic black scarf or hat to match any pair of ladies gloves you have. If you want a simple matching solution, this is it! A pashmina can be purchased for under $20 and can serve as a wrap as well. Toss that around your shoulders.
• Get a fleece-lined hat to keep your head as warm as your hands in your fleece-lined gloves.
• Buy a pair of extra-long winter gloves to wear with bracelet-length sleeves. There's nothing worse than having a small amount of skin peeking out between your gloves and your arms!
• Fingerless gloves are a practical option for those who are always taking off their gloves to grab something. You can also buy the glove-mitten combinations in wool, which have a small mitten detail that flips up over the fingers.