Dress for the Occasion (Even If We Made It Up)
✨ A Little Something for Your Look — We’re excited to partner with Nuuly, a clothing rental subscription that makes it easy to discover something new and get creative with what you wear. Registered attendees will receive a 1-month free Nuuly offer to find something fun for the occasion.
This perk is completely optional and intended for event attendees. If you know you won’t be able to make it, please don’t use or share the offer.
Join Kindred Curiosity for Dress for the Occasion (Even If We Made It Up) — an afternoon of getting dressed, celebrating just because, and connecting with other women of the Asian diaspora!
Who says you need a reason to dress up? We’re creating an occasion simply because we can, and inviting you to finally wear the outfit that’s been waiting in your closet. Think the prom dress you never got to wear again, your graduation gown, a Halloween costume, a favorite pair of pajamas, or simply something you love and haven’t had an excuse to put on. The idea is simply to wear something you’ve been saving for an occasion, something you want to wear again, or something you normally wouldn’t have a reason to wear!
We’ll spend the afternoon sharing the stories behind what we chose to wear, enjoying drinks and bites, and making space for meaningful conversations and new connections. We’ll be gathering at the ROGER Bar and Restaurant at The Ameswell Hotel, where attendees can purchase cocktails, mocktails, and food throughout the event.
What to Expect
👗 The Outfit You’ve Been Saving — Come dressed in something you’ve been waiting for an excuse to wear. Prom dress, graduation gown, costume, pajamas, or anything in between — interpret the theme however you’d like!
💬 Intro Circle + Outfit Stories — We’ll kick things off by sharing what we’re wearing and the story behind it. What occasion were you saving it for? Why did you choose it? Or maybe you just really love it!
🍸 Drinks + Bites — Enjoy cocktails, mocktails, and food available for purchase while you mingle and connect with the community.
📸 Mini Photo Booth — Capture the occasion with a low-key photo moment to commemorate your look (and give you an excuse to actually document it!).
🤝 Meaningful Connection — Meet fellow women of the Asian diaspora through relaxed conversation, shared stories, and a little bit of intentional fun.
Come for the outfit you’ve been saving. Stay for the conversations, connections, and celebration. ✨
Event Registration Policies: This event is free to register, with attendees covering their own food and beverages. Since your registration still reserves a spot, if your plans change and you’re no longer able to make it, please cancel your registration and let us know as soon as possible so we can open your spot to someone else who would love to join us.
By registering for the event, you agree to be photographed and filmed, with the understanding that these visuals may be used for public accounts and marketing purposes by Kindred Curiosity.
FAQ
Who is this event for?
This gathering is for women of the Asian diaspora who are looking to connect in a warm, supportive, and low-pressure community space.
What should I wear?
The theme is Dress for the Occasion (Even If We Made It Up)!
Some ideas:
👗 Prom or formal dress
🎓 Graduation gown
🎃 Halloween costume
💤 Favorite pajamas
✨ An outfit you’ve been waiting to wear
💃 Something you simply love but never get to wear
You absolutely do not have to go all out — the goal is to have fun with it and make your own occasion.
Do I have to participate in the outfit theme?
We’d love for you to lean into the theme, but there’s no pressure to wear anything elaborate. Come in whatever makes you feel comfortable and excited to be part of the celebration!
Will food and drinks be provided?
Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the venue. Guests are welcome to purchase cocktails, mocktails, and bites throughout the event.
Parking: Bloom & Vine is located at 110 Castro St, Mountain View, in downtown Mountain View. There is no dedicated restaurant parking lot, but public parking garages, municipal lots, and street parking are available nearby. Please check posted signs for parking fees and time limits, and allow a little extra time to find a spot.
How are community gatherings different from other Kindred Curiosity events?
Community gatherings are Kindred Curiosity’s way of bringing people together—casual, unstructured meetups to connect, share, and support one another. From trying an aerial yoga class to gathering for a picnic or a meetup for small business owners, we’ll be hosting a variety of events to foster community in different ways!
If I do not identify as a woman of the Asian Diaspora, can I still register for this event?
Thank you so much for your interest in our event! This particular gathering is thoughtfully designed for women of the Asian Diaspora, with the goal of creating a safe and nurturing space where they can connect, share, and support one another. By focusing on this specific community, we aim to provide an environment where participants can feel truly understood and comfortable being open and vulnerable.
We deeply appreciate your understanding and respect for our mission. We invite you to stay connected for future events.