Wear Something Gaudy Day

Shafaque Shaikh
Dec 22, 2023 By Shafaque Shaikh
Originally Published on Feb 04, 2022
Wear Something Gaudy Day is on October 17 and is celebrated every year.

Where is Wear Something Gaudy Day celebrated?

Wear Something Gaudy Day is not a holiday that has its basis in a specific religion or geographical region. It is celebrated across the world.

Who is Wear Something Gaudy Day celebrated by?

 People from every country can celebrate Wear Something Gaudy Day by wearing wacky and gaudy clothes.

When did Wear Something Gaudy Day first start?

Wear Something Gaudy Day began to be celebrated after it was mentioned by Larry Dallas, who was a character in the show called 'Three's Company' in the '70s.

Who started Wear Something Gaudy Day?

It was the character of Larry Dallas from the show 'Three's Company' who declared that there should be a day to celebrate gaudy clothes, and so the Wear Something Gaudy Day came to be.

History And Timeline

Appease your curiosity about knowing the timeline of the important events related to Wear Something Gaudy Day through the individual timelines mentioned below.

First Use Of The Word 'Gaudy'

The term 'gaudy' as an adjective was used in 1582. The word evolved from the term 'gaud', used in Middle English to mean 'trick' or 'deception'.

1582

First Airing Of 'Three's Company'

The show called 'Three's Company', which revolved around the lives of three roommates living in Santa Monica, California, was first aired on March 15, 1977 in America.

March 15, 1977

The Foundation Of Wear Something Gaudy Day

It was one of the characters, Larry Dallas, from 'Three's Company', that first suggested that a day should be allocated for wearing bright and gaudy outfits.

1977-1984

Glam Rock Era

This era was the period of gaudy fashion where singers such as Motley Crue and KISS were seen wearing ostentatious costumes and hairstyles.

'70s

Y2K Fashion

Gaudy fashion was at its peak during the late '90s and early 2000s, where tracksuits of bright colors and embellishments were made famous by celebrities such as Britney Spears and Paris Hilton, as well as by Regina George in the movie, 'Mean Girls'.

late '90s to early 2000s

Traditions And Customs

One of the customs observed on the occasion of Wear Something Gaudy Day is to pull out anything flashy and bright from your wardrobe and pair it up to make an extremely outrageous outfit.

Traditions also include wearing a flashy and funny outfit.

Ways To Observe Or Celebrate Wear Something Gaudy Day

In order to celebrate Wear Something Gaudy Day, you can wear the most hilarious or funny outfit you have.

You can pair mismatched pieces of clothes together to make something new. A neon pink shirt can be paired with bright yellow pants, and it'll be right on theme.

You can also add colorful jewelry to the mix to make it tackier. A fashion show or a gaudy party can be held to then choose the best worn gaudy outfit.

Facts And Stats

  • A character from a show called 'Three's Company' was the first person behind the creation of Wear Something Gaudy Day.
  • Wear Something Gaudy Day was not celebrated right after it was suggested in the show; it came to be celebrated by the people of California a few years down the road.
  • Wear Something Gaudy Day inspired some of the fashion trends during the late 20th century.

What is the significance of Wear Something Gaudy Day?

Wear Something Gaudy Day celebrates the idea of wearing anything flashy and gaudy you want without adhering to a particular style or fashion trend.

How is Wear Something Gaudy Day different from Dress Like A Dork Day?

The difference between the two days is that while Dress Like A Dork Day requires that you wear clothes that make you look nerdy or a geek, Wear Something Gaudy Day is for bright and flashy clothes.

Is Wear Something Gaudy Day celebrated worldwide?

Yes, Wear Something Gaudy Day is celebrated worldwide.

What is the history and origin of Wear Something Gaudy Day?

Wear Something Gaudy Day came to be celebrated after it was suggested by Larry Dallas, a character from the show 'Three's Company' in the '70s.

What is unique about Wear Something Gaudy Day?

On Wear Something Gaudy Day, you can show off the gaudiest clothes in your wardrobe.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Saturday, October 17, 2020
  • Sunday, October 17, 2021
  • Monday, October 17, 2022
  • Tuesday, October 17, 2023
  • Thursday, October 17, 2024

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Written by Shafaque Shaikh

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English Language and Literature, Master of Library and Information Science

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Shafaque ShaikhBachelor of Arts specializing in English Language and Literature, Master of Library and Information Science

Shafaque has a Bachelor's degree in English language and Literature from Sophia Girls' College with a Master's degree in Library and Information Sciences from Shreemati Nasthibai Damodar Thackersey Women's College. She has a strong command of written and verbal English, along with proficiency in Hindi, French, Urdu, and Korean. With extensive knowledge of English literature and creative writing, Shafaque has completed numerous creative writing courses online and has previously worked as a content writer at Scripto.

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