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By Riese| June 21, 2018 | 12 Comments
Fashion/Style

22 Brands Selling LGBT Pride Apparel In 2018, Ranked By Highly Subjective Criteria

‘Tis the season for various companies to throw rainbows on their products in exchange for our hard-earned gay cash! Who’s making cute stuff? Who’s donating to LGBTQ+ non-profits and how much? Who partnered with actual LGBTQ+ people to promote their wares? Let’s rank.

By Riese| June 13, 2018 | 23 Comments
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Fandroid Style Guide: What to Wear to Janelle Monáe’s Summer Tour

The inspiration for fandroids who will be screaming their lungs out at a Janelle Monáe concert this summer.

By Ari| May 11, 2018 | 19 Comments
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4 Masculine-of-Center Looks for Any Kind of Winter Date

Warm and handsome outfit ideas for those still too chilly nights.

By AC Dumlao| February 15, 2018 | 14 Comments
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Things to Bring Your Friends for Their Bars (That Won’t Break the Bank)

You don’t have to break the bank to add to the bar.

By A.E. Osworth| February 6, 2018 | 5 Comments
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Relevant To Your Interests: Be The Gym Leader

I do not like gyms. They smell like people. Not in the good way. Here’s some nerd gear to get you through.

By A.E. Osworth| January 22, 2018 | 6 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.

By Nora| January 17, 2018 | 12 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.

By Mey| December 29, 2017 | 23 Comments
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Top 13 Things I Bought From the Autostraddle Store in 2017

I bought some amazing stuff from the Autostraddle merch store and I want to tell you all about it!!!!

By Ari| December 29, 2017 | 12 Comments
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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!

By Nora| December 28, 2017 | 1 Comment
Fashion/Style

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.

By Kayla| December 20, 2017 | 10 Comments
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Holiday Gift Guide: For the Queers in the Kitchen

It would be the sweetest thing to gift your culinarily skilled loved ones with new swag for their kitchen.

By Reneice Charles| December 17, 2017 | 6 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.

By Nora| December 6, 2017 | 40 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.

By Nora| November 27, 2017 | 2 Comments
Fashion/Style

7 Denim Jackets Worth Adding to Your Closet That Go Beyond Basic

Keepin’ it warm. Keepin’ it cool.

By Nora| November 2, 2017 | 5 Comments
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Relevant To Your Interests: “Stranger Things” Things

In honor of the second season coming out tomorrow, I give you the coolest Stranger Things…er…things I’ve found on the internet.

By A.E. Osworth| October 26, 2017 | 4 Comments
Fashion/Style

14 Halloween Costume Ideas from Your Favorite TV Shows, Movies, and More

Halloween is almost here! Here’s how to nail the look of your favorite characters from this year’s TV shows, movies, and video games.

By Nora| October 20, 2017 | 11 Comments
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Unbound’s BDSM-Inspired Jewelry Collection Will Make Design Lovers Super Horny

Do you like sex? Do you like awesome minimalist jewelry? I have some news for you!

By Nora| October 17, 2017 | 7 Comments
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7 Comfy, Queer Things I Can’t Wait to Snuggle Up in This Fall

A bunch of everyday items for clueless queers like me who want to feel confident, look cute, and — most importantly — be comfy.

By Emily Browne| October 5, 2017 | 14 Comments
Fashion/Style

Style Thief: How to Dress Like Kate McKinnon in Vanity Fair

From a Texas Tuxedo to full-on sapphic circus garb, here’s what you’ll need.

By Nora| October 2, 2017 | 7 Comments
Geekery

Relevant To Your Interests: Nerd Your Denim Jacket with Enamel Pins

I have personally selected the nerdiest and gayest enamel pins for your denim jacket, here you go.

By A.E. Osworth| September 26, 2017 | 16 Comments
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