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Black Tie For Jay’s Birthday

Posted on January 24 by Ethan M. Wong

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Black tie is worn on special occasions. And what could be more of an occasion than a dinner to celebrate one of your closest friends?

You best believe we’re going to wear black tie for that!

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The Symphony: An Occasion To Dress For

Posted on October 17 by Ethan M. Wong

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Occasion is all about how clothes and the event make you feel. Orchestra music makes me feel great, so I should dress accordingly when I get to see it live!

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A Fancy Dinner

Posted on December 27, 2021 by Ethan M. Wong

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It’s nice to get dressed up. It’s even nicer when dressing up means Black Tie!

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Editorial: Snapshots at Friendsgiving 2021

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Ethan M. Wong

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This November, I’m thankful for one thing: the ability to wear cool fits around friends while I scarf down copious amounts of Brie cheese and crackers.

Oh and for Jay, since he hosts the only event I can do that at.

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Elegance at The Dapper Day x LACMA Swingin’ Soirée 2020

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Ethan M. Wong

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Despite a long construction ahead, LACMA opened it’s doors to the well dressed community of LA for their Dapper Day evening.

Obviously the squad had to show up and do our thang.

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Velvet Slippers and Stubbs & Wootton

Posted on March 23, 2019 by Ethan M. Wong

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I finally have something to wear with evening wear instead of inaccurate black brogues!

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SaDcast Show Notes: Tuxedos, Black Tie, & Evening Wear

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Spencer Otte

So we’re going to start releasing show notes to go along with our podcast episodes! It will help you follow along and see what we’re talking about. It’s not a full blog post, but rather just tidbits and pictures from the pod.

This latest one is all about black tie, done in anticipation of the Dapper Day x LA Phil event, which was finally an appropriate time to don evening wear.

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Evening Wear for Dapper Day x LA Phil

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Ethan M. Wong

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Two Dapper Day events in a row and we aren’t tired yet!  This time we get a chance to don evening wear, actually go into the Walt Disney Concert Hall, and enjoy some great music!

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NYE Eve Attire at the Cicada Club

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Ethan M. Wong

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On New Year’s Eve, I’m usually in pajamas playing video games.  The night before, however, I’m in a vintage tuxedo, hanging out with my friends at the Cicada Club.

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“A Night in Casablanca” at LONO Hollywood

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Ethan M. Wong

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I don’t go out drinking often (if at all), but when I do, it’s with people who like vintage fashion.

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