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#32: Join cohosts Ariel and Stefanie on their journey for Dapper Day outfits. Immerse yourself in the world of Dapper Day at Disneyland as they explore everything from dressing tips and theme ideas to personal experiences and the pursuit of the perfect outfit pieces. Dive into discussions on vintage fashion, body acceptance, and privilege as they talk about stepping out in style.

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Summary

• What is Dapper Day? 0:10
  • Dapper Day at Disneyland.
  • Step out in style.
  • Disneyland Dapper Day Expo

• Dressing for Dapper Day 5:23
  • Disney Bounding is when they use color blocking.
  • Choosing a theme.
  • The value of being complimented on Dapper Day.
  • Different elements of a Dapper Day outfit.
  • Think good and hard about footwear.

• Ariel and Stef’s Dapper Days of the Past 8:42
  • Ariel bought socks to wear with her heels due to the pain of walking all day.
  • Different park preparation from 20-year-old years to 30-year-old years.
  • Flamingo-themed dress, floral-themed dress, tiki-themed dress, and Moana-themed dress.
  • Tips for where to take pictures in the park.
  • A short girl solution to short girl problems.
  • The many theme ideas for Dapper Day.

• Ideas for Dapper Day 14:46
  • The Disney Dress Shop in Downtown Disneyland.
  • The difference between making costumes and curating an outfit.
  • Flexibility and intentionality are needed when deciding to go vintage or retro.
  • Embracing culture.
  • Filipino formal wear of The Barong Tagalog, The Terno, and The Maria Clara.

• On A Mission for Dapper Day Outfit Pieces 22:26
  • Searching Amazon for Dapper Day themed outfit ideas.
  • On a mission for the perfect pair of white boots.
  • Trying to attain that perfect look, even when it hurts.
• Ariel Does a Star Wars Disneybound for Spring Dapper Day 2023 30:09
  • The fine line between replica and upgraded outfit.
  • Wait, are they getting married?
• Dress To Your Comfort Level 34:58
  • Acknowledging the element of privilege in participating in Dapper Day.
Accepting the changes to your body.
  • Stepping out or staying in your comfort zone.
  • Attending the Expo instead of the Park to enjoy Dapper Day.
  • Catch Stef and Ariel at San Diego Comic-Con for three different panels.


Transcription

Ariel Landrum 0:10
Hello, everyone, welcome to the Happiest Pod on Earth. I’m Ariel. I’m a licensed therapist who uses my clients passions and fandoms to help them grow and heal from trauma.

Stefanie Bautista 0:20
And I’m Stef, I’m an educator who uses passions and fandoms to help my students grow and learn about themselves and the world around them.

Ariel Landrum 0:26
And Happiest Pod is where we dissect Disney mediums with a critical lens.

Stefanie Bautista 0:32
Why do we do this? Because we’re more than just fans, we expect more from the mediums that we consume, especially from Disney. So Ariel, what Disney experience are we discussing today?

Ariel Landrum 0:42
We’re gonna talk about Dapper Day.

Stefanie Bautista 0:47
It has been a minute since we’ve talked about anything. And right before we started recording this, I was 100% shocked that we haven’t talked about tougher day before, because it’s one of our annual traditions, I guess biannual because it happens twice a year, right? Yeah. And it’s one of the things that me and Ariel love doing at the parks. It’s one of the things that brought us together as best friends. And so I’m just like, “Why haven’t we talked about this befire?”

Ariel Landrum 1:14
Exactly! Stef, what is Dapper Day?

Stefanie Bautista 1:17
So Dapper Day. And this is open to interpretation, right? Everybody who’s listening, I know you guys have probably heard seen, or maybe even had friends who participated in Dapper Day, it’s a chance for everybody to come dressed at the park in their best outfits. So as you all know, Disneyland opened in 1955. And in 1955, the fashion was completely different. Everybody was in dresses, men wearing in suits. Even little kids didn’t wear athletic wear. They basically wore really cute things to the park, it was as if they were going out to a special event.

Ariel Landrum 1:51
And the park was more like a park, right? The rides were not as extreme as they are now.

Stefanie Bautista 1:58
It was more like going to a park that had amusement rides, much like a carousel at Griffith Park or pony ride or something like that. So basically, Dapper Day is a way for retro enthusiast, fashion enthusiast, and Disney fashion enthusiast to come together. It dressed up and their best in the park and basically takes a million pictures. Because you when you’re dressed up to the nines like th...