That is a good book! But I forgot about the spats. :)

I remember the book too. I didn't like it because I got very mad at the mother in the book and kept wondering how she could be so not caring about her DD. That was my take on it anyway. I need to re read it.

Steampunk has put tophats and corsets back in style, so why not spats? The ones in the pictures look like fun!

I never thought they would be back in style.

These were very popular in victorian times and were a normal part of a gents wardrobe. And during the time up through the 20's they were considered stylish for gentlemen to wear.

i had not seen spats for women, just men. nice idea

These were kinda in style during the hippie generation too. I remember having a green suede pair with fringe with matching handbag myself.

I have never heard of them..but they do look warm.

The little black knit ones are cute.

RedGarnet--that is an old pattern, isn't it? My clue was the price at the top! I recently threw away some so old they only cost 50cents. Why do we keep such? The sizing is soooo too small for today's woman.