Lesbian outfits

Whether you’re just coming to terms with your sexual orientation or have long been a card-carrying lesbian who is struggling with their personal style, this lesbian style guide is for you. Here, we’ll cover some of the basics of lesbian fashion and explain a few enduring trends. 

Types Of Lesbian Fashion Trends

Since time immemorial, fashion has been an important aspect of lesbian culture. 

In the 19th century, at a time when women were held to rigid standards, some women would don male clothing to present and pass as men. In the s, when secret queer bars started cropping up and more lesbians adopted butch-femme roles, butches would differentiate themselves with masculine working-class aesthetics – think t-shirts, jeans, and short hair. The 80s up to the s saw lesbian fashion evolve into something more definitive and easily recognizable. This era birthed stereotypical signifiers like flannel, button-up shirts, denim or leather jackets, and heavy boots to name a few.

But lesbian style is as varied as the community