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Button-Up Shirts 101: Terminology, Fit Facts, and More

Are you looking to get into menswear? Or have you been wearing it for some time, but would like to dive a little deeper? Let’s talk about shirt terminology, what kind of shirt to wear when, how to find the right shirt fit, and beyond.

cee January 31, 2018 28 Comments
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Style Thief: Kat Sandoval in Black Tie

Once again Sara Ramirez as Kat Sandoval has overwhelmed us. I’m here to help you steal her style.

Ari January 23, 2018 20 Comments
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The Best Plus-Size Pants/Suits Are on Sale and You’ll Want Every Color

Pair with a cigar (actual smoking not necessary) and some slick butch swagger.

Nora January 17, 2018 12 Comments
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Gay Classic Warm Up Pants Are Back, and You Can Wear Them Anywhere

Abby Wambach, but make it fashion.

Nora January 11, 2018 3 Comments
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Business Lounge Is Your Fancy Pajama-esque Winter Aesthetic

Wearable blankets, anyone?

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya January 9, 2018 7 Comments
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Style Thief: How to Dress Like Riverdale’s Jughead Jones

Here’s how to nail Jughead’s classic lesbian look.

Molly Ostertag January 4, 2018 49 Comments
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Follow These 13 Autostraddle Contributors for Queer Style Inspiration in 2018

A look back on freelancers’ style writing in 2017, plus why you’ll want to give them a follow.

Nora January 3, 2018 8 Comments
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The Ghosts of Winter Coats Past

What does a winter coat say about the time in your life when you wore it?

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya January 2, 2018 7 Comments
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We Deserve to Wear These Perfect Bralettes All the Time in 2018

Sporty? Flirty? Femme? Whatever your underwear vibe is, bralettes are here for you, and they’re SO COMFORTABLE.

Mey December 29, 2017 23 Comments
Queer Fashion

Kidd Bell’s New Clothing and Accessories Support Charity, Are Very Gay

You bought all your gals and pals gifts for the holigays and now it’s time to get yourself a gift — and if that gift happens to benefit others through good causes like The Trevor Project and Planned Parenthood, even better!

Nora December 28, 2017 1 Comment
Queer Fashion Shopping

6 Kinds of Coats for Facing Any Winter Weather

I’ve lived in the essentially winter-less Los Angeles, mild D.C., cold New York and colder Ann Arbor, and completely frigid Chicago — and now I’m here to guide you.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya December 20, 2017 11 Comments
Queer Fashion

A Day in the Life: Anita Dolce Vita of dapperQ

A day in the life of LGBTQ fashion/lifestyle/activist staple Anita Dolce Vita, who does more in a day than you would have thought possible.

Molly December 15, 2017 6 Comments
Queer Fashion TV Feature

Style Thief: How to Dress Like Riverdale’s Firey Maple Goddess Cheryl Blossom

Go forth and wreak havoc, my lil vixens!

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya December 14, 2017 12 Comments
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Holigay Gift Guide: Advice for My Mother on What Flannel to Buy My Butch Fiancée

“Can you sneak into her closet and take a pic of the ones she has (just side on hanging up is fine).”

Laura Mandanas December 12, 2017 20 Comments
Queer Fashion

Masc/Femme: Living Your (Cozy) Truth with CC Elise

More often than not growing up, my closet was my salvation.

CC Elise December 11, 2017 5 Comments
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5 Bras That I Love for My Big Bust, and Hopefully You Will Too

A short list of my favorites, from sport to strapless to sexy time.

Nora December 6, 2017 40 Comments
Queer Fashion

Feelin’ Bad, Lookin’ Good: A Guide to Your Sad Queer Winter Uniform

Pieces that are easy to throw on and look good when little else is easy at all.

Nora December 4, 2017 7 Comments
Queer Fashion

Let’s Get Weird: Wearing It on Your Sleeve

The personal is always political, but in Trump’s America, wearing a headscarf or a suit jacket or a skirt can be especially so.

Nora November 30, 2017 12 Comments
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This Whole Pierced Clothing Trend Is Making Me Hot

I think my years of wanting skin piercings may be over, but I’m still excited about the pierced clothing and accessories all over the place.

Nora November 27, 2017 2 Comments
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PHOTO GALLERY: Here Are Your Toasty, Tasty Fall Fashion Looks!

‘Tis the season to get cute and cozy.

Nora November 16, 2017 17 Comments
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