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11 Creative Ideas for What to Wear to Pride as an Ally
June will be here before you know it. ✨
By Hannah OhPSA: You don’t need to be part of the LGBTQ community to participate in Pride celebrations, parties, or parades. June (a.k.a. Pride Month) is a wonderful opportunity to support LGBTQ-owned businesses or shops that are giving back to organizations that fight for LGBTQ rights. As you figure out what to wear to Pride as an ally, here are a few things to keep in mind.
Stick to weather-appropriate styles that make a supportive statement, whether that’s cute protest patches on a denim jacket or a graphic tee with a message like “Ask me my pronouns!”. Also, between the walking, the heat, the sweat, and long hours, you’ll want to have the right gear on hand for the day — a belt bag can hold your essentials along with makeup touch-ups and decorative pins. Stock up on extras if you want to be able to pass them out to people you’re attending the Pride parade with, or new friends that you meet along the way. But most importantly, go in with an open mind, a willingness to learn, and a fully-charged phone so you can take allllll the pics.
Below, some suggestions for what to wear to Pride as an ally.
A subtle accessory can go a long way to show allyship. This "you can be yourself with me" pin would look so cute on your backpack.
Abercrombie & Fitch Pride Flip Sequin Heart Tee
Abercrombie & Fitch Pride Flip Sequin Heart Tee
This flip sequin shirt (run your hand over the rainbow sequins to reveal a brand new design!) was created for Abercrombie in partnership with The Trevor Project. The brand makes a donation to the LGBTQ non-profit each year.
HRC Y'all Means All Rainbow T-shirt
This graphic tee with a Southern spin is sold by the Human Rights Campaign. 100% of your purchase goes towards the org's fight for LGBTQ equality.
Embracing the bright rainbow color scheme with your outfit could help your friends feel more confident to wear their pride on their sleeve, too.
Etsy What A Beautiful Day to Respect Other People's Pronouns Shirt
No need to complicate things. Trusty sneaks for walking? Check. Sassy T-shirt that makes a really freaking good point? Check.
Pura Vida Bracelets Serena Star Bead Stretch Bracelet
Pura Vida Bracelets Serena Star Bead Stretch Bracelet
Pura Vida is partnering with The Trevor Project to give back a portion of the proceeds from their collection of Pride bracelets. Buy a couple of these for yourself and gift them to your friends to show your love for them during Pride Month and every month after.
Nothing says celebration like a super bright, cheerful print. Pair your favorite flowy mini dress with colorful block heel, platform, or flat-soled shoes for optimal comfort.
Alphatool 30 Pcs Gay Pride Rainbow Enamel Lapel Pin Set
Buy a bunch of enamel pins to keep in your belt bag and have them on hand to pass out to the inspiring people that you meet and celebrate throughout the day.
Windsor Strike Again Marble Print Mini Dress
Windsor Strike Again Marble Print Mini Dress
Calling all fashionistas: Pride is the perfect time to go all-out. Just imagine this swirly mini dress with some extra eyeshadow and face gems.
Even the most low-key dresser will be down to rock a minimalist tee with cute little rainbow hearts on the front. You'll be able to wear this shirt way beyond Pride Month.
Humankind Pride Lanyard
Humankind Pride Lanyard
Swap out your usual lanyard (whether that's a work ID, a school ID, a nametag badge, or a camera strap) for a Pride version that makes a subtle but powerful statement.
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.
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