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Vicky Pasche | A Brief History of our Fearless Leader

Posted on March 14 2023

It’s Women’s History Month! Which is why we decided to sit down with Dappe...

Gladys Bentley in Signature White Tux. dapperboi.com

Gladys Bentley: A Queer Black Icon

Posted on February 01 2022

Gladys Bentley, who went by the stage name Bobbie Minton, was a Harlem Renaissance blues singer who pushed the envelope of gender, sexuality, class, and race both personally and professionally.

DB Model Contest Winner at Baby Shower. dapperboi.com

Staying Dapper On Special Occasions

Posted on November 16 2021

One of the best parts of starting a clothing company, as you can imagine, is seeing people feel more confident and comfortable wearing our apparel. It’s why we do what we do. It’s why we’re always humbled and honored to see our clothes play a small in someone’s special occasion.

10 LGBTQ+ Businesses to Support

Posted on November 02 2021

There are still plenty of areas in the U.S. where being an LGBTQ+ owner can hurt your business. Which is why we think it’s important to show some love to other businesses like ours. Here are 10 businesses we’ve been crushing on lately…

Vicky and Charisse, co-founders of dapper boi, and married couple. dapperboi.com

What It's Like to "Come Out"

Posted on October 11 2021

Coming out stories are important. They need to be heard. Because one of the best things we can do as a society is empathize with one another—remind each other that we all come from the same place.

Two People Wearing Shorts on Stairs. Dapperboi.com

The Best Shorts for Your Build

Posted on July 27 2021

First things first, the fit of your shorts should not be solely dictated by your height. That’s a common misconception. In reality, there are a few factors to consider based on your body type.

10 Harmful Myths About the LGBTQ+ Community

Posted on June 22 2021

Information is powerful, disinformation is dangerous. Here are ten harmful myths about the LGBTQ+ community, versus the reality.

How to Be an LGBTQ+ Ally

Posted on June 08 2021

Being an ally is one of the best ways to help solve some of the issues facing the LGBTQ+ community. But, allyship is complicated. And so, in honor of Pride month, we figured we’d write this how to guide.

5 More Butches You'll See in the Wild (Summer Edition)

Posted on June 23 2019

There is a lot to love about summer time: sunshine, chillin’ by the pool, and pride month. Summer is also a great time for one of our favorite hobbies: butch watching!

A Tomboy's Guide to Not Be Mistaken for a Teenager

Posted on May 21 2019

Do you ever get mistaken for being younger than you are?

Hip Hip, Androgyny!

Posted on March 19 2019

Why’d the androgynous chicken cross the road? They didn’t because they chose to sit right in the middle!

Resolution Revolution

Posted on March 14 2019

(Originally Published Feb 27th, 2019) Can anyone else not believe February is almost over? March is at that distance that’s like when you see someone on the street but they’re not close enough to wave yet but you both have noticed it’s not close enough to wave, so now you’re just walking toward each other, staring and waiting for the moment to wave...

6 Types of Butches You'll See Out in the Wild

Posted on March 11 2019

Isn’t it cool that there’s so many different ways to be butch?

5 Ways to Queer Any Outfit (Without Rainbows)

Posted on March 05 2019

It’s 2019 and gender-defying outfit or haircut just doesn’t mean what it used to mean.

Finding Your Dapper Joy

Posted on February 19 2019

Have you gotten on the craze of “Marie Kondo-ing” your house? For those that are unfamiliar, Marie Kondo is an organizing consultant and author. Her show “Tidying Up With Marie Kondo” on Netflix features her visiting with multiple families and the ways in which she helps them cleanse their homes. Most episodes get emotional quickly...

More Layers, Please!

Posted on February 11 2019

It’s important to note that regardless of when this blog goes live, I am writing it with my cold frozen fingers in Chicago on a day that is -20 degrees. This weather is literally arctic weather. Winds and temperatures that are normally over the arctic circle have shifted over to the midwest. And yes, it is horrifying.

Hair We Go!

Posted on January 28 2019

I am pleased and proud to announce that I’ve done it. I’ve found the haircut. My haircut. Well, technically I didn’t find it, Corrine - the wonderful human who cuts my hair - did. But boy has it been a journey to get here.

Honor Your Inner Tomboy

Posted on November 29 2018

Flash forward to this moment right now. Writing at my desk, Queen on my spotify, backwards baseball hat back on my head, and a feeling of gratitude for being out of the closet. When Vicky asked me to write a blog about this limited time jean release I thought first of the little tomboy version of me.

A little Inside Scoop On Why We Launched Bow-Ties! Happy Black Friday!

Posted on November 22 2018

Ever wonder the origin story of the bow tie in our logo? Want to know where we weaned our true dapper powers? Here it is - the story of where it all started.

Where to Wear Your Dapper Boi Button-Up

Posted on November 15 2018

We know what you’re thinking, “I’ve just bought a Button-Up from Dapper Boi, I can’t believe I have this awesome shirt in my personal collection, and I cannot decide where to wear it ﬁrst!” Don’t worry, we’ve put together a list of suggestions for you.

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