Gay Fashion

Styling up the Spectrum:  12 Best Gay Fashion Trends Every Guy Should Follow

This is the 21st century and it's all about appreciating diversity, practicing self-love and breaking the norms. Fashion is our generation’s new way to express ourselves and now it is the high time to step back and relax and let your style do the talking. Express yourself with fashion like never before! 

With a cup full of self acceptance and love, elevate your styling game with these fashion tips and trends and be the dive of your own red carpet!

Gay Fashion-Pride & Pride

During pride month and other pride events, what could be better than styling it up with bright pride and rainbow colors. You can make outfits stand out by using the colors from the vibgyor grid. Another way of styling with pride can be using the colors of the flag you are representing. For example, individuals representing bi-flag can use shades of pink, purple and violet, pansexuals can use pink, yellow and blue and so on.

Bedazzle it up with Shimmers and Sparkles

A bit of sequins and a bit of sparkles are never too much, are they? Never let your spark down and shine your way through the crowd with a pinch of shimmer added to your wardrobe with outfits lined (or showered!) with sequins and glitter. Style up sparkling vests, blazers, pants, caps, and even shoes to add statement to your fits. 

Gay Fashion Trends

Gender Fluid Clothings

Comfort sees no gender. If you are someone who has just started walking down the path and doesn't wish to make it apparent yet or simply just loves neutrality and minimalism, gender fluid clothing is for you. These are the clothes which don’t restrict the gender wearing them and lets be honest, with some confidence, effort and styling every wearable thing can be gender fluid! 

High and Higher Heels

Look above those boring societal clouds with high heels and platforms. Originally invented for men, high heels were a popular styling element for men in the 1600s and now it's making a comeback. Let your inner divas out and rock the floor with those damn inches!

Pantyhose Stockings

Another piece created originally to be worn by men, pantyhose stockings are a sexy choice to style-up your outfit but also at the same time can be used in a simpler, everyday look. These provide the wearer a layer but also keep them cool or warm depending upon the thickness. Style them with shorts or distressed articles and get the flow going with pride!

Lace it up with Corsets

Corsets not only help men to sculpt their outfit according to their body but also gives the fit a lot sexier look compared to what it would be otherwise. Corsets come in different lengths and variants(laces, hooks, etc) and it is suggestable to try various options so as to be sure about the final one. Since a corset is a fitted article, improper sizing can mess up with the final look.

Sheer Fabric

Another trending fashion statement are clothes fabricated out of sheer fabric. These have a wide range to them including plain outfits, embroidered outfits, etc. Shirts, T-shirts, vests, etc made out of these give a very chic and relaxing look. These are great for warmer days due to the well air-ventilation. Style them with an inner vest or wear them directly, these pieces will definitely turn heads on your behalf.

Patterns and Prints 

Go get that beautiful shirt you saw the other day and didn’t get because you were unsure about the vivid and bold patterns on it. Experimenting around until you find your style can be really exciting as you get to try on a bunch of fits and next time make sure to include all sorts of patterns in your cart and decide upon the right one with a runway walk in the trial cabin. Apart from the traditional strips and checks patterns, mess around with all those little daisies and Egyptian patterns and line arts and others and find your perfect fit.

Accessories 

Accessories like rings, chains, earpins and earrings can become the statement pieces and upgrade your simple boring outfits to the next level. This helps in creating a focal point within an outfit. Furthermore, shoes, belts and handbags can also be used to create an exceptional look  .

Style the stubble

Usually, a clean shave is a prominent aesthetic in the gay community as it adds softness to your looks but trying out various grooming patterns for facial hair can help you find your style and maintain a healthy beard growth. However, it is a notable point that it is not at all necessary that a guy styling himself with a clean shave is a part of the gay community as grooming and styling is entirely based on the aesthetics preferred by the individual.

Glam it up with makeup

These days makeup is becoming more and more popular among the gay community as it helps to enhance the facial features and highlight them, bringing out the physical beauty more elegantly. Exploring various types of make-ups and color grids can aid you in discovering your aesthetic and be the beautiful center of attraction. 

Maximalist

If you are someone who is not afraid to go all the way out there with your outfits then maximalism is for you. Get those layers on layers and throw some accessories right in with a pair of some heavy sneakers and some really fine strokes of your makeup brush. Wear your confidence out in public with Pride! Break necks with your styling sense and keep the game on.

Gay Fashion-Tips and Advices

Apart from keeping up with trends there are certain ethics one should inculcate in their shopping and styling routine to be a responsible individual. Therefore here are some ethical advice and individual tips which can help you the next time you go shopping.

• Say no to fast fashion- These refer to the cheap or inexpensive clothing which are industrially produced to meet up the fashion trends. These get out of trend in a short span of time and are thus referred to as ‘fast’ fashion. Due to this, these clothes are disposed of after minimal use and often end up in landfills. 
• Quality over quantity- Prefer buying durable clothing and styling items which can last for a longer time rather than going for a larger quantity just because of the cheaper cost .
• Know your size- For the clothes which are supposed to stay fit to your body, make sure to find your exact sizing as  tighter articles can cause discomfort and looser ones can deviate the style of the outfit.
• Comfort over validation- Your comfort should be your priority before getting complimented and validated. 
• Wear it with confidence- The key to rock the outfits is to add a handful of confidence to it. How people perceive your style also greatly depends upon your confidence and the way you carry yourself.
• Respecting other’s styles- Styling and fashion for pride community is a subjective task which would be done differently every time a different individual is assigned to do it so it becomes very important to be respectful towards others' way of perceiving fashion and be appreciative of them or be a healthy critic to them.