It used to be that when women got dressed to go out, it involved selecting not just a dress, shoes, handbag and jewelry but entailed the selection of a hat, scarf, gloves, stockings and appropriate undergarments as well.

Whew! Sounds like a lot of work, doesn’t it? And all this just to head off to the market, the doctor’s office or lunch with the girls.

As for me, I’m fine with the modern abandonment of girdles, stockings and hats but I would be quite happy to see more gloves. Not the kind you wear to clean your windshield or make snowballs but the fashionable kind that are a fantastic addition to a suit and that add a stylish pop of color with a blazer.

Of course, out here in LA I may only take my gloves out to play a few times a year but what fun when I do! And since I’m always on the lookout for another unique pair, I couldn’t resist today’s VPOD. These vintage kidskin gloves from France are completely charming with their stitching and fringe and surprisingly, they’re even washable.

That makes them an irresistible find for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Coronet Weeds Vintage.

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