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Five Outfits for Alluring Lesbian Poets

National Poetry Month is in the past, but as long as there is a moon in the sky, lesbians will be priming their purple pens to write poetry to whoever they love, or hell, even just like a little bit. I say this as a lesbian poet myself, we are the kings and queens of yearning. Nobody writes like a dyke. Lesbian poets are also kings and queens of style. Despite what you’ve heard about how lesbians dress poorly, a lesbian poet wearing 50 rings and three gold chains will have the girls throbbing.

If you’re a lesbian poet looking for your next fit, look no further, I’ve got you covered. Most of the featured retailers carry up to size 3X-4X so this is friendly for some plus-sized babes. As always, these looks are just guides, if you find something similar in your right size or in a better price range, grab it!


An outfit for being the hottest one at the independent bookshop

Photo 1: A green, brown, and offwhite chain pattern blouse. Photo 2: A pair of wine colored flare pants. Photo 3: A pair of green strappy heeled sandals.
1. Printed Flowy Top ($60)
2. Wine Colored Pants ($22)
3. Green Chunky Heel ($140)

An outfit for organizing your manuscript in a secluded cabin/beach house

Photo 1: A white buttondown blouse. Photo 2: White ankle pants. Photo 3: A white Birkenstock. Photo 4: Gold hoop earrings.
1. White Button-Down Shirt ($32)
2. White Pants ($130)
3. Birks ($110)
4. Large Hoops ($88)

An outfit for reading poetry in bed to your new lover

Photo 1: A mesh one-piece bodysuit with a cutout at the stomach. Photo 2: A black satin robe.
1. Cut-Out Bodysuit ($65)
2. Black Satin Robe ($38)

An outfit for traveling for your book tour

Photo 1: A black buttondown sleeveless blouse with a mock neck detail and a deep plunge. Photo 2: Pink pants. Photo 3: Black sunglasses.
1. Cut-Out Halter Blouse ($88)
2. Rose Lantern Pants ($120)
3. Sunglasses ($55)

An outfit for the night of your big reading at your dream venue

Photo 1: An orange satin slip dress. Photo 2: White and orange flats. Photo 3: A gold chain necklace.
1. Slip Dress ($120)
2. Flats ($84)
3. Herringbone Chain ($198)

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danijanae

Dani Janae is a poet and writer based out of Pittsburgh, PA. When she's not writing love poems for unavailable women, she's watching horror movies, hanging with her tarantula, and eating figs. Follow Dani Janae on Twitter and on Instagram.

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2 Comments

  1. One more outfit required:
    drunken poetry writing, preferably on a dark night with candlelight and limitless supply of wine (or absinthe to embrace your enfant terrible)

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