Aloha Friday: Mens Wear At BlogHer’s SparkleCorn
Next week, I’ll be attending BlogHer 2010. Among the events, is a party billed as “glitterlicious” where people are told to “dress in glitter and leotards.” Obviously, as a guy attendee, this doesn’t quite match up with my wardrobe. There aren’t many glittery men’s outfits around. Call us guys crazy, but “glitter and leotards” just hasn’t hit it off as the macho fashion trend for 2010.
So what should I wear? After all, I don’t want to show up in a sea of sparkle wearing a plain shirt and pants. After some thought, I remembered back to when my friend G got married. Part of my groomsman outfit was an orange silk vest/tie combination. Here’s a photo of me wearing it (my friend got the gold version since he was the groom).
I got to keep this set post-wedding, but they weren’t exactly my day-to-day style so they got put into the closet and ignored. With BlogHer, and SparkleCorn, approaching, however, I’ve began thinking of taking them out. I could easily wear this with a pair of brown pants and a nice shirt underneath. Of course, if I really wanted to embarass B, I’d take LastMinuteMandy up on her double-dog dare and wear this mask from G’s costumed wedding reception.
Hey, it is sparkly! And you’ll definitely be able to tell me apart from the crowd. I’d be The Masked TechyDad!
Since we’ll be driving to BlogHer, I don’t need to worry about airlines charging extra for luggage. Still, I don’t want to overpack. Plus, we might be hopping from party to party so do I really want to leave the previous party, stop back at my room for my vest/tie (and mask) and then head back for SparkleCorn?
My Aloha Friday question for today is: If you were in my shoes, would you pack this vest/tie? If not, what would you suggest for a guy to wear to a party like SparkleCorn?
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Aloha #49
I think we need to go out this weekend and buy some SPARKLE makeup. If you are going to make a name for yourself at BlogHer and the party you may need that. Oh and I think we’ll need a photo of you with Mandy to blog about it! Hmmm….what color nail sparkle should we buy?
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Nix on the Vest ~ Just wear a white tuxedo shirt with black bow-tie and and awesome sparkly Derby hat!!
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I saw no vest. Instead like The Angel Forever said invest in some sparkle make up! That would make my day!
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They should be happy to have you there 🙂
Have a great Friday!
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Well, I think the vest is a great idea. If B. has a large enough purse you might be able to fit the vest and mask in (or at least the vest, nicely folded). At very least you should wear the tie.
Other options are sparkly cufflinks.
🙂
I think your current outfit is fine. You could add a sparkly green leprechaun hat hehe
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I think the vest is a great idea. Sounds like it is going to be one fun party!
no vest but tux shirt and tie! some sparkly stuff and you will look great!
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MORE. SPARKLE. (Like “More Cowbell” only 1000 times better.)
Do eeeet. 😉
Can’t wait for the photo-op!
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