Fingerless gloves, also referred to as bum gloves, have been an edgy fashion staple for many years. They allow the warmth and comfort of wearing gloves while allowing full use of the fingers and showcasing the nails. Although worn by both men and women, the feminine versions are by far the most fun and creative. They can be found in every color of the rainbow as well as a wide variety of materials including leather, cotton, wool, lace, cashmere and silk. If you really want to get a complete idea of all of the style options available and how to properly style them, who better to look to than celebrities?
You would be hard pressed to find a young, beautiful and trendy celebrity who hasn’t worn them. The reason for that is that since their invention in the thirteenth century, gloves have been a way for women to accessorize their outfits while drawing attention to the one of the most feminine parts of the body. Celebrities and their stylists know that it isn’t always about the legs or bust. Drawing attention to a woman’s hands can be very sexy.
Below are the celebrities who have worn them best.
Fingerless Gloves: Drew Barrymore
Drew wore a red knit pair with a graphic t-shirt and jeans. She does a great job of showing just how casual and effortless they can be.
Fingerless Gloves: Rihanna
Rihanna is a great example of how to wear them in black leather. She’s been spotted pairing them with bare legs, stiletto heels and red lips for a hard yet sexy look. She has also worn them in elbow length lace with multiple layered strands of pearls for a more feminine and soft look.
Fingergless Gloves: Sarah Jessica Parker and Emily Rossum
These lovely ladies have been seen out and about in the ultra-warm and ultra-luxurious cashmere version from Vkoo. Both ladies wore them in a very soft pale grey. Sarah and Emily paired them with knit hats and warm coats. They are a perfect example of how to look fashionable and trendy without sacrificing warmth and comfort.
Fingerless Gloves: Kim Kardashian
Kim made a great fashion statement when wearing purple leather gloves for a pop of color with an all black outfit and neutral makeup. Gloves are an excellent and effortless way to add color to an outfit.
Fingerless Gloves: Kate Bosworth
Kate showed that they can also be dressed up when she wore sparkly elbow-length gloves on the red carpet with a coordinating sparkly cocktail dress in the same shade of grey.
Fingerless Gloves: Heidi Klum
Super Model Heidi Klum wore wrist-length gloves in a latex
black and white design with a coordinating dress for a futuristic look.
Fingerless Gloves: Lady GaGa
The singer who is known for her outlandish looks was photographed wearing them in black latex with a matching black latex cat suit.
Fingerless Gloves: Madonna
It is impossible to mention fingerless gloves without giving special attention to Madonna who reintroduced them to the main stream and made them a staple of the 1980s in the wardrobe of every teenager and young woman in the country.
Madonna’s signature look is the lace version. Worn in both elbow and wrist length, she famously paired them with lace bustiers, tights and tutu skirts. They were recently seen worn by her daughter Lourdes during an event for the launch of their fashion line. She created an iconic look that changed the way that young women dressed. She is also still known to wear them from time to time.
If you’re feeling nervous about trying this trend, don’t be. You will be in great company when wearing your fingerless gloves. They are one of the least expensive celebrity looks that you can make your own. From edgy, to sexy, to comfortable, there is no shortage of ways to wear your gloves.