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Lesbian Extravagance in Paris: Ethel Mars and Maud Hunt Squire
Early-twentieth century Paris was a hub of lesbian activity—and consequently, lesbian style. Within the community were people from all over Europe but the lesbian figureheads of ‘Paris Lesbos’ were almost overwhelmingly American immigrants. I’ve written about the lesbian fashions and signals that were prevalent in this community in depth, detailing the styles of the s…
Lesbian Fashion Summer
It&#;s been a while since I posted on Dressing Dykes, but I&#;ve definitely not stopped talking about lesbian fashion history. My last post was announcing my publication, Unsuitable: A History of Lesbian Fashion &#; which was published by Hurst this June. Though I have plans for some more posts in the near future (hopefully!), I…
Unsuitable: A History of Lesbian Fashion
Hello! I&#;ve got a massive announcement for Dressing Dykes today&#; My first book, &#;Unsuitable: A History of Lesbian Fashion&#; is coming out in June , and is available to pre-order NOW! &#;From Sappho and
Lesbian fashion. It’s trendy and historical, a fashion born from necessity. Even while “lesbian fashion” is making the mainstream, sapphics styles are unique to us. We create our own trends and communities of queer fashion.
Maybe you’re first coming to terms with your orientation. Perhaps your lesbian identity is antique news, but now you’re exploring your gender expression.
Maybe you just long to swap out your daily Docs and hoodie combos for something with a little more flair.
Whatever the case, this lesbian fashion guide has a little something for all the sapphics.
Lesbian Fashion
Notably, lesbians are wearing more than just flannels these days. The lesbian fashion spectrum ranges from the butch to femme styling scales, which a lot of the lesbian staples of today derive. How to dress like a lesbian takes tokens from both ends of the spectrum.
Masculine-presenting butch lesbians and hyper-feminine femme lesbians jumpstarted the lesbian fashion movement we’re in today. Back then, lesbians used it to identify with each other.
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Find your sapphic aesthetic: lesbian outfits to inspire your wardrobe
Hey queens, are you ready to elevate your fit game? Before we acquire into the specifics, let&#;s talk about the importance of fashion in the LGBTQIA+ community.
For many people, clothes are a way to express their identity and join with others who share their interests and values. Joining a subculture, or community can be as simple as donning the right clothes!
And it&#;s not just about looking the part, but about sending a message. Clothing can be used to signal your sexual orientation or gender identity, from wearing your flag colors, to wearing clothes that help you feel gender euphoria, to hinting with a flannel.
When you find the perfect outfit, it can be love armor, giving you the confidence to take on the world
So, whether you’re thinking of coming out or just need to revamp your style, review out these aesthetics all lesbians are bound to love.
Cottagecore
We’ve all seen it trending on TikTok and Instagram. If a picnic at the prairie and drinking tea are your ideas of the perfect date, then cotta
Lesbian Style: The Ultimate Guide To Lesbian Fashion
Whether you’re just coming to terms with your sexual orientation or verb long been a card-carrying lesbian who is struggling with their personal style, this lesbian style guide is for you. Here, we’ll cover some of the basics of lesbian fashion and explain a limited enduring trends.
Types Of Lesbian Fashion Trends
Since time immemorial, fashion has been an important aspect of lesbian culture.
In the 19th century, at a time when women were held to rigid standards, some women would don male clothing to present and pass as men. In the s, when secret queer bars started cropping up and more lesbians adopted butch-femme roles, butches would differentiate themselves with masculine working-class aesthetics – think t-shirts, jeans, and concise hair. The 80s up to the s saw lesbian fashion evolve into something more definitive and easily recognizable. This era birthed stereotypical signifiers appreciate flannel, button-up shirts, denim or leather jackets, and burdensome boots to identify a few.
But lesbian style is as varied as the community