We had some Ahmazing outfits on Sunday at our Power Clashing Party at The Dalloway. Have I mentioned that I fucking love queers and watching them get dressed up?

Qwear looks gooood on stickers. 

Roomie came all the way out to hang with me. Heyo!!

Guess who! Lexi Ritsch! Such a sweetie and great party co-host

NC (Genderqueer Fashionista) and N! Internet friends in real life: WHATUP!! 

Only took a pic of this queer’s Bass Floral shoes. Which I need.

Me and GQF!

Don’t even know how this happened, but HQ be wearing my hat.

Gingham and stipes. Yeah yeah! I love these Gap blazers. 

Thanks again to The Dalloway for hosting this event with me! Hope we can do another one sooon!

If you have any suggestions for meet-ups, either a city or activity, shoot me a message! - Sonia

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Other upcoming events:

Qwear Salon with Raimi &Lee Sunday May 5th in Somerville, MA!

Jack Tar happy hour/cocktail party! Tuesday May 21, 5-7pm. Sonny’s in Portland. Save the date! I know I am! (Portland, ME)

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DO YOU WANT…

…your haircut to be the envy of all the other queers?
…your nails to be as sassy and fabulous as you are?
…to have amusing and enlightening conversation with other ‘mos while you watch them get transformed?
… your haircut to GET. YOU. LAID?

Well then lock the doors, lower the blinds, and put on your heels, because your hair gurus Raimi and Lee are making their 4^th queer salon a Qwear event. And you’re invited.

WHAT? A radical queer barbershop
WHEN? Sunday May 5, 12pm to 4pm
WHERE? The Homofab House in Somerville (RSVP to sonia@qwearfashion.com for address)
$$$$? $15-30 sliding scale or trade for haircuts
$7-15 sliding scale or trade for nails

This is a booze-free party!
Cuts and nails are first come, first serve. So come early to get your spot!
»Facebook event«

See you soon, lovelies!

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Other upcoming events:

• Qwear Power Clashing Party at the Dalloway on THIS Sunday, April 28! (NYC)
• Jack Tar happy hour/cocktail party! Tuesday May 21, 5-7pm. Sonny’s in Portland. Save the date! I know I am! (Portland, ME)

Exciting news! Indochino loved my post so much that they invited us to come enjoy wine and fittings with them on their final day in Boston, Monday, April 15! Come join me from 5 to 7pm to get fitted, drink wine, and hang out.

RSVP to sonia@qwearfashion.com or on Facebook
If you would like to get fitted, they ask that you please book an appointment during that time slot as well to reserve your spot at indochino.com/boston

Indochino also wanted me to clarify that they only make traditional men’s suits, (boxy, padded shoulders, etc.) and not traditional women’s, even though they will fit them to anyone. If you are looking for a more androgynous look or for something that hugs curves, they might not be for you. (But you should still come hang out with us anyway!)

I can’t wait!!

See you then, ‘mos

- Sonia

I’m off to NYC for the next 24 hours to shoot a spring fashion video showing off pieces from Three Leaves Menswear, with videographer Ricardo Nelson, Topher Gross (contributor at ORIGINAL PLUMBING magazine), Sebastian Joshua Flowers (contributor at bklyn boihood), Rae/The Handsome Butch (our tailoring consultant and contributor at dapperQ), and Katrina Casiño (contributor Autostraddle). All made possible by the amazing Anita Dolce Vita of dapperQ.

Three Leaves Menswear Looks for early spring ‘13 (from wethreeleaves.com/blogs/news)

I’m on the Greyhound as we speak. So excited!!

- Sonia

Calling all NYC Qwearlings!

To celebrate your Powerful Fashion Risks that play between classic and modern, we have teamed up with The Dalloway in NYC to host a POWER CLASHING PARTY!

Join us on Sunday, April 28th in your BOLDEST and BRIGHTEST PATTERNS and COLORS to celebrate the multiple risks we take in fashion… AND in life!

THE DALLOWAY AND QWEAR PRESENT:
Powerclashing Party (21+)
525 Broome Street New York, 10013
Sunday, April 28 at 7:00 PM 
RSVP: clashing@thedallowaynyc.com
Facebook event

No Cover! Prizes will be awarded to the most fabulous clashers.

Allex Knight, DapperQ  (Photo cred: Shaina Chin)

Here are some tips from our power clashing post: 

1. Mix bigger patterns with smaller ones.

2. Find a way to tie it all together. When mixing patterns, find a common color to repeat throughout the outfit.

3. THE SQUINT TEST: When you have your outfit on, squint and see if it looks like a mess or you can easily distinguish the different pieces. 

Can’t wait to meet all the NYC folks I haven’t met yet! So excited that the Dalloway wants to party with us. Make sure to add them on Facebook  and Twitter. See you April 28th!

- Sonia

If you are responding via Tumblr account, make sure to have your ask page activated so I can contact you about your address. If I can’t get in touch with you, I’m going to give the card to my mom. Yup.

Qwearlings! I’m doing a $50 iTunes card giveaway tomorrow at 10 am EST. A gift from me to you, baby. I’ll post a Qwear trivia question and send this bad boy out to whoever answers correctly first. So make sure to study up and check back tomorrow!

#nojoke

Woohoo! Another calendar year of queerfabulous fashion debauchery. I’ve laughed, I’ve cried (of joy). I’ve spent hours messing with HTML and CSS and SEO and trying to figure out how the heck the internet works. I’ve gotten inspired by all of YOU fabulous people in all your gingham and fitted corduroy. I’ve added J.Crew ties to my cart and then closed the window and then went back and then closed, because those beauties are toxic. 

So, highlights of 2012. Your favorites, along with some of mine:

No Thanks, What Not to Wear (Yours! 118 notes) Jul 13, 2012
Gay Male Inspired Style (Yours! 96 notes) Oct 24, 2012
Skirts as Menswear (Mines) Oct 16, 2012
The Queer Pomp in 3 Steps With I Dream of Dapper (Yours! 74 notes) Sep 28, 2012
60’s Color Explosion (Yours! 72 notes) Jul 25, 2012
Ask Men’s Sock Rules: Are They Right? (Mines) Jul 11, 2012
Elbow Patches with Sepia Palette (Yours! 68 notes) Dec 3, 2012
The Full-On Budget Shopping Post (Mines) Oct 19, 2012
Casual Ways to Layer Button-ups (Yours! 68 notes) Sep 27, 2012
Blake’s Thrifting Success (Mines) Nov 7, 2012

Thanks for reading Qwear, and here’s to another year of insane style and queer celebration. If you haven’t shown your face here yet, I highly recommend submitting. Because everyone likes being a little gaymous. 

- Sonia

Hi Lovelies. You know what I’ve been thinking about lately? How excited I am to get to meet those of you in Boston in T-12 days for Qwear’s first ever meet-up. 

A little bow tie inspiration. From The Cordial Churchman.

Don’t forget to RSVP on Facebook and invite all yer friendsss:

Wed Nov 28th at 8pm
J.P. Licks in Jamaica Plain (659 Centre St)
We will be in the back booth
Ice cream + fashion ice breakers! Bow ties suggested.
RSVP on Facebook, or to Sonia at sonia@qwearfashion.com

Thurs Nov 29th at 9pm (21+)
Middle East Corner Restaurant (480 Mass Ave, Cambridge)
Meet all the fashionistas over drinks. Cocktail inspired ensembles recommended!
RSVP on Facebook, or to Sonia at sonia@qwearfashion.com

See you soon!!

It’s time for Qwear’s first ever meet-ups! Come hang out with all the fabulous well-dressed Qwears in Boston. Discuss your love of bow ties over drinks and ice cream. And meet THIS GUYYYY *points to self.*

Wed Nov 28th at 8pm
J.P. licks in Jamaica Plain (659 Centre Street)
We will be in the Back Booth
Ice cream + fashion ice breakers! Bow ties suggested.
RSVP on Facebook, or to Sonia at sonia@qwearfashion.com

Thurs Nov 29th at 9pm (21+)
Middle East Corner Restaurant (480 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge)
Drink and meet all the fashionistas. Cocktail inspired ensembles recommended!
RSVP on Facebook, or to Sonia at sonia@qwearfashion.com

Can’t wait to meet ya’ll! Send any questions my way at sonia@qwearfashion.com.