Yo Ho! A Dapper Life For Me!

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Spring has sprung and with it brings Dapper Day, the twice yearly event at Disneyland that encourages visitors to “step out in style” and shop the Dapper Day Expo, which is filled with vintage and vintage inspired goodies, as well as amazing artists. Friday night we helped our friends at Match Accessories set up for the Expo, and I spied this super cute pirate girl brooch, which helped me in finally decided what to wear, because I had no idea! So I went with a pirate inspired ensemble, pulling together elements from Pirates of the Caribbean and The Rescuers.

Also, yes, I know I just wore this crown, but I’m obsessed and this isn’t the last time you’ll see it this month. I mean, it is my birthday month so I figured why not wear a crown all month? But honestly, I also think we should just wear crowns more casually.

The overcast morning finally gave way to a relatively sunny day, which was spent noshing on gumbo and beignets and exploring Tom Sawyer’s Island. Later we visited with friends who were staying at the Disneyland Hotel and took a dip in the pool before helping Match Accessories break down their booth from the Expo. If you’re looking for quality vintage and Disney inspired jewelry, it’s really Match or nothing.

Myself, sitting on a barrel, wearing a copper crown, dress with coral sleeves, maroon lace up bodice, and short floral skirt.

Myself standing against Lafitte Tavern, wearing a copper crown, dress with coral sleeves, maroon lace up bodice, and short floral skirt, with a long brown coat over. On the right a small sign reads "Stowe Yer Weapons" and a rack of swords.

Myself standing in a cave with a light on the left, wearing a copper crown, dress with coral sleeves, maroon lace up bodice, and short floral skirt.

Myself seated at a table with a checkerboard painted on top.

Myself standing, leaning against a rope railing, wearing a copper crown, dress with coral sleeves, maroon lace up bodice, and short floral skirt.

Close-up of my Rescuers purse, which features images of the mice Bernard and Bianca, as well as Orville the seagull and Evinrude the dragonfly.

Myself standing in a cave, wearing a long brown coat and copper crown.

Close-up of my brooch, a wood and felt face of a pirate lass, wearing a black hat with green feather, winking.

Myself leaning against a rock that has a giant anchor on it, wearing a copper crown, dress with coral sleeves, maroon lace up bodice, and short floral skirt, with a long brown coat over.

Myself, leaning over a railing, wearing a copper crown, dress with coral sleeves, maroon lace up bodice, and short floral skirt.

Myself standing in a cave with a light on the left, wearing a copper crown, dress with coral sleeves, maroon lace up bodice, and short floral skirt.

Myself standing against Lafitte Tavern, wearing a copper crown, dress with coral sleeves, maroon lace up bodice, and short floral skirt, with a long brown coat over. On the right a small sign reads "Stowe Yer Weapons" and a rack of swords.

Myself leaning against a rock that has a giant anchor on it, wearing a copper crown, dress with coral sleeves, maroon lace up bodice, and short floral skirt, with a long brown coat over.

Myself standing against Lafitte Tavern, wearing a copper crown, dress with coral sleeves, maroon lace up bodice, and short floral skirt. On the right a small sign reads "Stowe Yer Weapons" and a rack of swords.

Myself standing in a cave with a light on the left, wearing a copper crown, dress with coral sleeves, maroon lace up bodice, and short floral skirt.

Close-up of my Rescuers purse, which features images of the mice Bernard and Bianca, as well as Orville the seagull and Evinrude the dragonfly.

Myself standing against Lafitte Tavern, wearing a copper crown, dress with coral sleeves, maroon lace up bodice, and short floral skirt, with a long brown coat over. On the right a small sign reads "Stowe Yer Weapons" and a rack of swords.

Myself, holding onto a large anchor, leaning away from it, wearing a copper crown, dress with coral sleeves, maroon lace up bodice, and short floral skirt, with a long brown coat over.

Myself standing against Lafitte Tavern, wearing a copper crown, dress with coral sleeves, maroon lace up bodice, and short floral skirt. On the right a small sign reads "Stowe Yer Weapons" and a rack of swords.

Myself seated at a table with a checkerboard painted on top.

Close-up of my gold ring, which features an alligator on it.

Myself leaning against a rock that has a giant anchor on it, wearing a copper crown, dress with coral sleeves, maroon lace up bodice, and short floral skirt, with a long brown coat over.

Myself, leaning over a railing, wearing a copper crown, dress with coral sleeves, maroon lace up bodice, and short floral skirt, overlooking the Rivers of America as the sailing ship Columbia comes down the river.

I got so many compliments on my purse, and was asked if The Rescuers was my favorite Disney movie, which, well, it’s not. So why have a Rescuers purse? Look, I really love Bob Newhart, and it’s rather hard to find wearable Bob Newhart items. It’s kind of why I have Planet of the Apes stuff, sure I love that movie, but I really freakin’ love Roddy McDowall.

Missed out on Dapper Day? Don’t worry, the next one is in November, and there is even one in Paris coming up! Visit Dapper Day’s website to learn more about upcoming events.

Outfit (includes Amazon affiliate link)
Crown: Gum’s Antique Mall, Hawaiian Gardens, California (but I found out it’s available on Amazon, and you can bet I’m gonna buy the other colors!)
Dress & Coat: Buffalo Exchange
Necklace: Disneyland
Pirate Girl Brooch: Match Accessories worn using Magnapin
Bangles: I can’t remember!
Alligator Ring: Little Rooms
Boots: Redlands Galleria, Redlands, Redlands, California
Dooney & Burke Rescuers Purse: Company D

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