LGBTQ Pride Month begins on June 1st each year, but the yearly pride parades are where festivities are truly at their ~peak~. The parades are a chance to dress joyfully, show off your eccentric style, and celebrate living openly along with your besties and the greater local community. Whether you’re a seasoned Pride-goer or a first-timer, we’ve put together a little shopping guide of the best Pride parade outfit ideas to help you slay the game this year.
Embrace the opportunity to wear your wildest, most colorful, and most glitzy clothes. Make sure you're wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a bag that holds a water bottle, sunscreen, a portable charger, and other necessities, but other than that, anything goes! Sparkles, colorful accessories, and bold graphic tees are all great options. Armed with this list and a cute Pride-themed IG caption, you'll be ready for that pride parade in no time at all.
Pride is the time to not hold back, so show your true colors with rainbow sequins and cowboy boots. You can wear a colorful mesh shirt or printed tights underneath, too.
If you're in need of a last minute outfit, pop on a little shimmery dress and call it a day. You can let your Euphoria-inspired makeup and colorful accessories do the talking.
This crop has been fit-tested on all body types, so you know it'll be comfy for everyone. Throw it on with some denim, grab some rainbow accessories, and you're set.
Repeat after us: you need comfy shoes for Pride. Chances are you'll be dancing, cheering, and walking (!!) all day long, and the last thing you want is for blisters to take you out of the game.
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Doad Lantern Sleeve Multicolor Striped Sequin Short Romper
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Doad Lantern Sleeve Multicolor Striped Sequin Short Romper
Overalls = the perfect fashion solution for showing off that graphic tee you're trying to style. Wear one strap buckled and the other one loose, for ~chill~ vibes.
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Kurt Geiger Kensington Small Rainbow Beaded Camera Bag Crossbody
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Kurt Geiger Kensington Small Rainbow Beaded Camera Bag Crossbody
This backpack checks off style and practicality — the cutie little rainbow straps add flair to your 'fit, while the bag is sturdy enough to hold multiple water bottles, chargers, and even a change of shoes if necessary.
Prefer to wear a more blend-in-with-the-crowd outfit but still want to rep an LGBTQ artist or designer? This tee designed by queer Latino artist Simón Malvaez’ for Lululemon (a brand that donated $1M to The Trevor Project) is a great option.
Not wanting to go through the hassle of styling an entire outfit? With this romper, you only have to put on one piece of clothing. Done and done. Plus, it has pockets! 😍
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Express Printed Short Sleeve Button Front Boxy Shirt
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Express Printed Short Sleeve Button Front Boxy Shirt
Easy and breezy are our two favorite words. This button-up shirt can be layered open over a crop top or tee, or you can tuck it into pink shorts for a Barbie moment.
Your go-to white sneaks, ✨Pride edition✨. If you don't want to dish out the cash for new shoes, try doodling on an old pair for a creation that's totally unique.
Unsure of how hot or cold it's going to get? Layers, layers, layers. This silky top can be layered over a bralette or crop top, and then you can wrap it around your waist once it starts to get hot throughout the day.
Hannah is the Assistant Fashion & eCommerce Editor at Seventeen and covers all things style, shopping, and money. Seventeen taught her how to get dressed when she was younger, and she now spends her working hours passing down her expertise.