Fall Dapper Day Expo 2017

Welcome back! I recently attended the Fall Dapper Day Expo at the Disneyland Hotel with my sister and we had a really good time. It's a fashion expo with a big emphasis on retro themes. I saw a lot of attendees dressed in attire that was inspired by the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. Occasionally, I saw some Victorian and Edwardian influences. Some of the attendees and vendors had a really interesting style with a lot of Disney elements. Here's a note to my dieselpunk friends. You guys would probably enjoy Dapper Day because it takes so many elements from your favorite time periods. Keep strolling down to check out my menagerie of photos. 

​First, I looked at the merchandise from the Oblong Box Shop. They specialize in vintage style clothing and accessories. It's really adorable merchandise for women who enjoy fashion conventions and other retro events. I might consider shopping online for skirts at some point. Their website is www.theoblongboxshop.com. I also noticed they have a rewards program and an FAQ section on their official website. 

I also looked at some clothing and accessories from The Official Bettie Page Store. They had a decent variety of retro women's clothing and lingerie. I believe the correct website is www.bettiepage.com. They also have pages on Facebook and Instagram if you want to purchase merchandise. 

There was a lot of variety from Glam Factory Vintage. I'm pretty sure they're from the Las Vegas area. You'll get a decent idea about their merchandise if you check out my photos below. Glam Factory Vintage has a Facebook page if you want to learn more about their products. Glam Factory Vintage on Facebook. 

I thought this gentleman had a cool outfit and he was nice enough to pose for me. He had more of the late 19th century or early 20th century vibe. 

Rockin Bettie came from Las Vegas to sell her merchandise at the Dapper Day Expo. Her official website describes the merchandise as Las Vegas' original Pinup Rockabilly store. Rockin Bettie sells clothing and accessories for men, women, and children. Here's the link to her website if you want to purchase any merchandise. ​www.rockinbettie.com. You can also find Rockin Betty on Instagram and Facebook. The first picture below definitely has Disney themes. I can see a retro Minnie Mouse outfit among others. 

Suavecito has a mobile barber shop. They're also a retailer of pomade and other grooming products. I thought it was quite delightful and nostalgic to see a mobile barber shop at the Expo. Their official website is www.suavecito.com. I saw products for both men and women online. 

I encountered a young couple who had a Star Wars theme with their outfits. Quite a few attendees threw some Disney themes into their costumes. 

Kristy Therrien is the owner of Excavade. She's a jewelry designer for men and women. I think Kristy's jewelry is suitable for vintage and retro outfits. Some of it might also be a good choice for people who appreciate turquoise or amber. You can check out www.excavade.com for more merchandise. 

I thought P.M. Chavez Haberdashery had some nice products for men. He does leatherwork and sells men's grooming products. His products should be a very good choice for men with beards. You can find out more about Mr. Haberdashery and his work at www.pmchavez.com. 

It's Origami Owl! I love their charms and jewelry. Courtney Falde was the vendor for this batch of Origami Owl products. She's an independent designer and I thought her charms were quite adorable. You can find more of her merchandise at www.mahalo.origamiowl.com. I also suggest searching for Mahalo Lockets on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 

Do you guys like Panama hats? Uqsha is a company that makes a wide variety of straw hats in different sizes, colors, and styles. All of their hats are handmade and custom orders are available at www.uqsha.com.   

Pamela's Vintage Millinery also had a great variety of hats. She carries vintage hats for both men and women. Some of her hats would look good on those of us who participate in the steampunk community. I talked to Pamela for a while and she was really interesting. She gives lectures and hat shows throughout Southern California. Pamela's website is www.pamsvintagehats.com. You can also find her on Facebook and Pinterest. 

These two men  might fit into my 19th century settings pretty well. We had a good chat for a while. It's always nice to meet people at these conventions. 

More hats! Sidewalk Fashion Hats has a really big display of vintage style headwear. I don't know much about the company, but it seems like they have quality hats in a strong variety of styles, sizes, and colors. Their hats would be awesome for either steampunk or dieselpunk cosplay. Check out www.sidewalkfashionhats.com for more information. You can also visit their Facebook and Twitter pages. 

Steven Herder and Jillian Barlich are the owners of Port City Pomade. They sell men's shaving products on Etsy. I'm sure their products would be perfect for a dapper steampunk or dieselpunk gentleman. 

Vintage Blue Moon is a retailer of clothing, accessories, and jewelry. As their name suggests, most of their merchandise is authentic vintage wear. I took several pictures because they sell a big variety of goods. They have a website if you want to learn more about their merchandise. www.vintagebluemoon.com. 

This vendor was really cool for me. Lincoln and Hobbs makes vintage style lighting designs. They had touch control lights at the Expo. Tesla power! You can see their products at www.lukehobbsdesign.com. I think they make custom projects too.

Check it out! This is a 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. Sorry, but my knowledge of classic cars is mostly limited to the 60s and 70s. It's still cool though!

My sister took a moment to pose with the Cadillac. Her Dapper Day outfit had some Harry Potter elements. I know her skirt was a Harry Potter item and her scarf definitely shows a lot of Gryffindor. A lot of the attendees had subtle movie themes in their costumes. 

I also found a lot of women's clothing and accessories at Audrey K. Boutique. They have a pretty good variety of merchandise. You can find more details at www.audreyk.com. They also have Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter pages. I took a lot photos for this vendor.  

I found a group who definitely had the Dapper Day spirit with plenty of Disney elements. Hopefully, they enjoyed the event. Thanks for the pic, guys!

What type of attire did I wear? I felt like being a dieselpunk mobster in a hot pink suit. Thanks a lot for exploring my photo gallery! I'll post more Dapper Day photos when the event resurfaces in spring 2018. You can read both steampunk and dieselpunk tales in my book series titled The Post-Apocalyptic Society. My work is available on Amazon and Kindle. 

That's all for now. Next week's post is going to be an author interview. I'm keeping the identity of my interview candidate a secret until next weekend. A little bit of suspense won't hurt you guys. Thanks visiting and enjoy the rest of your weekend.