Fits Like A Glove

Unless you are a weightlifter, Madonna circa 1984 or a salesperson at Hot Topic ….you will absolutely not be taken seriously wearing fingerless gloves. True, you can more easily navigate your iPhone, spin and scratch your records or strum a six string, but let’s get real here. The only legit time a man should don this horrendous style faux pas is when residing in frigid temps and needs warmth, but seeks the convenience of easily accessible finger tips. However, even then, I would suggest he wear the convertible mitten to glove, affording him practicality, yet with a classy and rugged mountain man appeal. Yum.

I’ve witnessed this fashion atrocity out and about in LA and every time it garners a slight chuckle, eye roll, and then a “Can I get a WTF!?” I see knit, I see mesh, I see neon and I see leather. I’ve even seen rubber fingerless gloves! Correct me if I’m wrong, but does it ever get so cold in LA that we need to wear ANY kind of article of clothing to keep warm, let alone gloves? Fingerless gloves have become a popular accessory in certain circles. In fact, I think you might be able to find them at American Apparel, go figure. “Aside from the many practical uses, fingerless gloves are also worn as a fashion statement. Goth, rock, and to a lesser extent hip hop or rap enthusiasts sometimes wear fingerless gloves for their tough, rebellious look.” Tough, rebellious look? Really? I’m thinking more along the lines of a lame, douchious look... …unless of course, you are Beyond Thunderdome or have the audacity to accessorize your fingerless gloves with gold rings atop each gloveless fingertip like this fashion icon…Go Karl!