Gloves are considered an indispensable component of the wardrobe of any representative of the fair sex. This accessory not only effectively complements the image, but also reliably protects the delicate skin of the hands from the cold in the winter months and from other unfavorable climatic factors. To ensure that such products look perfect and fit comfortably on your hands, you should carefully choose the size. To do this, it is advisable to first familiarize yourself with the basic nuances of selecting women's gloves.
How to correctly determine the size of women's gloves?
Before purchasing wardrobe items of this kind, you should measure your palm correctly. For this purpose, you need to use a measuring tape, which you need to wrap your palm slightly above the bones (as can be seen in the image). No need to take your thumb into account during the measurement process. As a result, you can get unreliable results.
The final result must be compared with the values indicated in the table.Depending on the manufacturer of such products, these parameters are indicated in different ways: either in Russian or in international format.
Values given in the table designed for a person with an average build and hand shape. When purchasing such accessories in online stores, you should definitely check with consultants about the specifics of the sizing charts.
Types of markings
Such accessories for women are now produced by various companies in different countries of the world. The size of products of this kind has its own nuances. Markings can be indicated in the form of numerical values in inches and centimeters or in the form of letter designations of sizes.
Advice. To determine the size of products from English or American manufacturers, the circumference of the hand should be divided by 2.54 (this corresponds to an American inch).
The variety of markings and units of measurement can cause some confusion. To prevent this from happening, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the information given in this table.
It clearly shows how European and traditional size markings for such products differ. If you carefully study the table, you will notice that the difference is only half the size. But even this seemingly insignificant value can be significant in the formation of an ideal image.
Glove size chart for women
The table below will help you correctly determine the size of women's gloves. Using the data specified in it, you can easily find out the parameters of products suitable for a particular person. Below is the size chart for women's gloves.
Choice of material and color scheme of gloves
In order for such products to fit harmoniously into the overall style, after determining the required size, you should select the appropriate material and determine the color scheme of the products. Gloves for women are made mainly from knitwear, suede and leather.
Products knitted warm and comfortable. The undoubted advantage of knitted models is their budget cost. In addition, knitted models have excellent stretch, so there will be no special problems with choosing the right size. But this option is mainly suitable for sportswear. Such products are most often used in the off-season.
Suede gloves very beautiful and retain heat well. Such models go harmoniously with classic winter clothing. The main disadvantage of suede products is that they are not very practical, as they wear out quickly and require special, careful care.
Models leather They have the highest cost, look great and do not require special care. These gloves will perfectly complement a laconic business look and are suitable for walking around the city.
Important! Gloves made from natural materials are characterized by increased strength and durability compared to synthetic counterparts. This is the most popular and practical option. Models made from artificial materials are not particularly elastic, do not fit well on the hands, and can crack from frost.
How to choose leather gloves?
Leather models are an elegant and stylish accessory that adds special charm and sophistication to the image. When purchasing leather gloves, it is very important to choose the correct size. You can determine it using an ordinary measuring tape. You should visually draw a line from the thumb and under the rest and measure this size.
Important! Properly selected leather gloves will be easy to remove and will not cause inconvenience with frequent use.
Little tricks for choosing gloves
When choosing products of this kind there will be It is useful to use some tricks:
- before purchasing gloves you need be sure to try it on;
- to make it easier to determine the appropriate size in the future, it is recommended to remember (or better yet, write down) the name of the manufacturer whose product fits perfectly;
- It must be taken into account that products those ordered online may not correspond to the indicated labels;
- It is not recommended to purchase products consisting of several dozen small pieces of leather, since such models are unlikely to last long enough;
- for winter months It is advisable to purchase models equipped with a lining made of flannel, wool or knitwear;
- When choosing the best option, it is definitely recommended take into account the properties of the material, from which the gloves were made;
- products from eastern manufacturers are slightly wider than ordinary ones;
- for cold weather It is recommended to purchase models that fit loosely on the hand, since models that are too narrow will cause your fingers to get very cold.
Important! Leather gloves stretch only in the transverse direction, for this reason it is not recommended to pull them down and pull them between your fingers.
For wide women's hands
Those with wide palms are advised to pay special attention to models made according to oriental patterns.If we compare the Russian size scale with the eastern one, it can be noted that the samples of eastern manufacturers are designed for wide palms and fingers of medium length.
Important! Before choosing, it will be useful to look at the size range, which is focused on models made by Eastern and Western manufacturers.
If women's gloves are chosen correctly, such products can be worn for several seasons in a row.