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So You Want To Dress Like Shane and Ilya in Heated Rivalry

Joggers, blazers, and patterned shirts, OH my!

Christina Tucker

Jan 16, 2026

A three-way collage, left to right: A light skinned black woman with a large afro and a black ink arm sleeve tattoo and black tank top looks off to the right; a blue haired femme with blunt bangs and a yellow tank top and colorful arm tattoo looks over her shoulder to the camera; a masc presenting person with black ink tattoos up their arms and neck in a grey tank top smiles while looking off camera to the right.

style

A Queer Guide To Getting Tattooed

From finding a queer artist and making your appointment, to etiquette and frequently asked questions (plus 14 queer artists to follow on Instagram!) — Sorry, mom! We’re gay, and we’re…

A. Andrews

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May 9, 2022

Photo 1: Dangly colorful earrings shaped like cuttlefish. Photo 2: A gunmetal colored ear cuff shaped like tentacles. Photo 3: A pearl necklace with a fish pendant. Photo 4: A silver open ring with a mermaid tail and a large gemstone. Photo 5: Five simple friendship bracelets with seashells on them. Photo 6: An enamel pin shaped like a mouth with blue lipstick with tentacles emerging from the teeth. Photo 7: A chunky beaded off-white bracelet. Photo 8: Assorted stud earrings shaped like marine life, including a lobster, a crab, a starfish, a jellyfish, and a fish.

queer fashion

Embrace Your Inner Beach Mommi This Summer With Ocean-Themed Jewelry

Shop for nostalgic dolphin gem rings (DOES ANYONE ELSE REMEMBER THOSE), nautical bracelets, octopus ear cuffs, and more with this queer beach jewelry and accessories guide.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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May 7, 2022

Photo 1: Robin Williams and Nathan Lane sit on beach chairs while wearing linen beach outfits and sun hats in the movie The Birdcage. Photo 2: Robin Williams and Christine Baranski hold hands while dancing in beachy casual outfits in the movie The Birdcage.

queer fashion

So You Want To Dress Like You’re in “The Birdcage”

We’re taking a trip to South Beach and getting into the iconic summer styles of The Birdcage! The neon, the billowy linens, the rings and gaudy necklaces!

Christina Tucker

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May 6, 2022

style

Puberty, Gym Class & Aeropostale — Fat Femmes On Their Childhood Style

“It sounds like we were all told by others that we were too big as children — rather than actually feeling that way ourselves?”

danijanae, Valerie Anne, and Vanessa

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May 5, 2022

In a three way split collage Ariana DeBose in a gold and black structured gown has her tongue sticking out on the Met red carpet, she's facing directly at camera; Janelle Monáe in a slender long black gown with a train and a silver chain headpiece on the red carpet; Cara Delevingne has on ruby red velvet pants and matching high heels, her legs are crossed. She is carrying a thin black cane. On top she is painted gold, with nipple coverings.

celebrities (vapid fluff)

All That Was Gilded and Gay From the 2022 Met Gala

Attractive queer humans put on sparkly clothes and so, in the tradition of our people, I’m here to ask them to step on my neck.

Carmen Phillips

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May 3, 2022

Graphic by Autostraddle, Image of woman being held by shirtless men by David Pomponio/FilmMagic for Paul Wilmot Communications. Graphic contains collage of images related to Abercrombie including a denim mini-skirt, polo shirt, A&F Quarterly

queer fashion

Obsessed: Abercrombie and Fitch’s Bleak “American Dream” and Its Very Bizarre Quarterly Magalog

Inspired by Netflix’s “White Hot: Abercrombie & Fitch,” a journey into the brand’s appalling history, the super-weird A&F Quarterly (and its lesbian wedding!), the Look Policy handbook, an apparent comeback…

Riese

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Apr 22, 2022

Photo 1: A royal blue t-shirt over royal blue pants. Photo 2: A pale pink t-shirt over mustard pants. Photo 3: A pale pink linen maxi dress. Photo 4: A pale green flowy dress with a button front.

queer fashion

Five Plus-Size Outfits for Honoring the Ultimate Lesbian: Mother Earth

Here are five earthy looks with an emphasis on “slow fashion.”

danijanae

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Apr 21, 2022

A bright yellow background with three plus size women collaged in front, left to right: A white woman in sunglasses and a pale orange suit, a light skinned black woman with an afro and bright pink suit and black turtleneck, a brown skin woman with a pale purple suit and a brunette bob standing off to the side facing the camera from the right.

queer fashion

Seven Spring Suits to Look Gay at Literally Every Occasion

Nothing quite says spring like bright colors, florals, and being the hottest person in line at Trader Joe’s.

danijanae

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Apr 8, 2022

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So You Want To Dress Like Shane and Ilya in Heated Rivalry

A Queer Guide To Getting Tattooed

Embrace Your Inner Beach Mommi This Summer With Ocean-Themed Jewelry

So You Want To Dress Like You’re in “The Birdcage”

Puberty, Gym Class & Aeropostale — Fat Femmes On Their Childhood Style

All That Was Gilded and Gay From the 2022 Met Gala

Obsessed: Abercrombie and Fitch’s Bleak “American Dream” and Its Very Bizarre Quarterly Magalog

Five Plus-Size Outfits for Honoring the Ultimate Lesbian: Mother Earth

Seven Spring Suits to Look Gay at Literally Every Occasion

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