Author | Christiane Nickel | Fashion Editor
Photography by Lina Grebenyuk
The annual Dyke March is a Pride prerogative. Ever since my early baby dyke years in Boston which back in the early 2000’s was a mix of double popped collars, cargo shorts, skinny jeans and the unforgettable reverse mullets, the dyke march was a queer style matrix of loose adaptations of mainstream fashion. At this year’s New York City Dyke March there was a bounty of different looks. After scaling the March and Washington Square Park, below are a few of my favorite eye catching ensembles and how to capture the look.
Look 1
Playfully understated, even on a scorching summer afternoon this is one breezy andro-chic option for just about every weekend excursion.
I found a similar version of the acid denim jumpsuit worn on the right from Chicnova for a deal redefining $42. A similar version to the tortoiseshell glasses can also be found on Bureau of Trade, like the 1930s style round tortoiseshell glasses from Bureau of Trade for $130.
Look 2
Unabashedly retro that’s also corporate-to-cocktail savvy. I found a similar version of this dress on ModCloth for $69.99.
Look 3
Timeless, andro and understated, this die-hard denim silhouette is transmutably cool from season to season. I found this version, although the price might be a little steep, at Asos for $133.38.
For a more economical alternative, DIY is inherently more appealing. Head to your neighborhood thrift shop and pick up a denim vest or denim jacket and rip off the sleeves. Honestly, this is the best answer considering the best part is it’s a free-for-all to don on as many pins, patches, and appliqué as possible. Head out to the Urban Jungle off the Morgan L stop in Bushwick for $5-$15 denim pieces.
Look 4
As a color enthusiast I particularly liked this prismatic cornucopia of sunflower yellows, acid greens and Blue Jay blues. The pants worn to the left is an adaptation of Kente clothing, which recently has become particularly vogue (talk about an appropriation of culture, but that’s essentially what textiles have been about since colonization). If you want to know more about this topic check out the artist Yinka Shonibare. Nonetheless, this is a fun lightweight pant. The striped shorts on the right are just as urban-contemporary as they are Nantucket.
Look 5
Legiere and effortlessly coordinated there is no particular style ethos to this silhouette which is why I love it. Mixing hardwearing combat boots with lustrous basketball shorts is probably the most ingenuous look one could pull off. I found these basketball shorts for a mere $24.99 at Kohl’s. Finding a good pair of combat boots is equivalent to coveting a solid pair of hardwearing all season denims. I found a vintage Endicott Johnson late ‘60s era boots on Etsy for $148.
Look 6
My unconditional love for high glam statement accessories knows no bounds, which is why I chose this mix of looks. Sculptural gold-toned earrings pair well with cheeky floral bralettes and gold-toned sneakers like the look to the left. Cherry red striped crop tops make for a crisp accent to plush red floral hair accessories, while blue and white foulard embroidered button downs like the look to the right.
In terms of earrings for Frank Gehry-meets-gaudy I personally love shopping at Cinderella Club and So Good Jewelry. Both have quite the accoutrement of statement earrings. If you’re all about the chain-link crazy and you have a love for on-trend slang such as “Ratchet” I suggest you try these hoops below on Polyvore for a mere $7.80. If you want to keep it classy with a timeless chandelier try these by Kendra Scott for the price of $85.00.
Midis, bralettes, and croptops oh my! These tops have definitely envisioned summer silhouettes as a better way to celebrate curves than your average wrap dress, V, or scoop neck. I found these bralettes for $48, a great summer investment.
