What could be cuter for a Victorian or steampunk outfit than a pair of simple netted gloves with ribbon ties? I purchased a pair on a lark for a Hallowe'en costume. Given the low price and cheap materials, I was not expecting miracles, but at least something that would give me more than one use if I were careful. They have, though not the way I expected.

The gloves are made for very small hands, and my dainty fingers were cramped by the seams of the cut-off fingers. The bottom of the gloves barely reached my palms, and the mesh fabric rolled up very easily. Tightening the ribbons to fit the gloves better doesn't help one bit, putting a constricting bracelet around the base of your wrists. I spent half the night pulling the gloves down and trying to fix their position. They fit for about two minutes, or until making the slightest motion like reaching for a glass or picking up something. I finally tossed them in my purse and gave up.

A complete waste of money all around, and I wish I could've taken them back. Good for your tween, maybe, but not worth it for an adult.