Tomboy and Femme Ways to Style a Jumpsuit

On hot summer days, I want to wear something that's light and not too complicated to throw on. Body-hugging vintage denim, as much as I love it, is a hard pass in mid July. For the past few summers, my go-to has been a jumpsuit. These closet staples are quite literally a blank canvas. Not only can they be dressed up and down, but you can play with accessories to make them communicate a different style. I got mine at Urban Outfitters; I've thrifted a few but ultimately I wanted one that fit me perfectly so I decided to buy one from the store. When picking one out, ask yourself what details you're drawn to so that you know you'll wear it. For me I love that it has short sleeves, a snap button down to the waist and that it's a thicker cotton fabric so it'll be more durable. All of that makes this something I'll be wearing again and again until the hot weather goes away.  

Now for my queers, to make the first look more feminine, I added a silk headscarf (from British fashion blogger Sammi Jefcoate), white chunky heels and a gold statement choker. I wanted it to be feminine but with a bit of a rocker vibe. This would look sick with a lavender or navy lipstick. I also picked out a pair of tortoiseshell sunnies that add to to the rocker chic look. 

On the other hand, for the tomboy version I wanted to give off more laid back, surfer girl vibe. I paired it with a sports bra to minimize my chest, Calvin Klein slides for a casual look and a taupe snap back from California brand Katin (they're known for durable yet stylish outdoor apparel) to top it off. 

Over all it was super fun to play around with making a simple piece work for both a more feminine and a masculine look. Summer isn't necessarily my favorite fashion season but the scorching weather is no excuse to not look and feel your best. Starting with a simple piece and getting creative with your accessories can help elevate a look to and help make you feel more comfortable in the way you want to present yourself that day. Thanks for reading and let me know what you're interested in seeing next week in the comments!

Kisses xx

Links


Jumpsuit: Urban Outfitters
Shoes: Roc Australia
Headscarf: Sammi
Necklace: Traded on Bunz
Bra: Sokoloff Lingerie


Hat: Katin
Shoes: Calvin Klein
Bra: Calvin Klein

Summer Vibes

Hey Babes-


So we blinked and its summer. For me, getting dressed in the morning is still one of my favorite daily rituals and it's how I feel normal in these whack-ass times. My intention for creating this blog is to share outfits that I feel bomb in as a queer woman. This week its all about playing around with the same colors to create different vibes that work with the hot weather.

 I'm a big fan of keeping my clothes monochrome in every season because it helps build a more cohesive wardrobe. This way you buy less clothes to create more outfits and can cement your own style; which is ultimately better for your confidence, wallet and the environment! In this post I'm featuring summer outfits in capsule wardrobe colors for looking nice during those twenty minutes before you're covered in sweat and melted sunscreen. If you don't have this problem are you even enjoying summer?

Outfit 1: Editorial

"Oh but you don't look gay...?"

"I do in this outfit honey."

I wanted to do a completely thrifted look that gave off polished gay grunge vibes. To do this I paired a classic white blouse with silky boxer shorts and layered a silver chain under the collar. Essentially I want to look like Kurt Cobain if he was styled by Alexa Chung. 

It can be intimidating to start building outfits that are bought only second hand, but if you live in Montreal I cannot recommend Cul-de-Sac enough for vintage blouses and denim. For the States, Buffalo Exchange has been my OG shopping spot since middle school (70% of my closet is from this magical place). Each city has its hidden gems for thrifting; the main joy of the experience is finding YOUR spot that speaks to your personal sense of style. 

A good blouse that makes you feel expensive is a closet essential and it's fun to wear something that normally translates as "business" in a street look. When hunting for the blouse of your dreams you have to check the fabric; no polyester, you want a breathable cotton or silk. I like to go for thicker fabric in blouses so that they're more durable. If you go a size up and wear oversize you can come across with a more boyish look, whereas if you pick a form fitting blouse it's more likely to be perceived as feminine. Play around with it and figure out what works best for your body. 

Mixing unusual parings can be hit or miss but that's the whole point of trying to find the style you feel the most comfortable in. Try something new. Mix a blouse with boxer shorts. Protest for Black Lives Matter. Demand radical government change. You do you. 

Outfit links:

Shirt: DKNY - you can find similar shirts to this at ANY thrift store! 

Shorts: Alexander Wang (Found on FB marketplace. Asos probably has similar styles)

Shoes: Doc Martens 1460 (These are a closet ESSENTIAL. That word just hits different these days, no?)

Chain necklace: Borrowed from my roommate. I'm a bad gay, I don't own my own chain yet </3

Outfit 2: Show me to the BAR

I used the same color scheme here with a white top and black shorts but switched out the pieces to create a more sporty-urban look. The shorts are a little bit longer to balance out the oversize t shirt. Shout-out to Vans for the most comfortable dyke ass shorts on the market. Run don't walk to find your perfect ones. 

 I was hesitant at first about the cross body bag/fanny pack trend because I associated it with '90s dad fashion but somehow the gays managed to appropriate it and pull it off. 

I would wear this to drink in the park or to work (same activity, different location) because its easy to move around in and still pretty damn cute. 

Links:

Shirt: Melodie Perrault 

Shorts: Vans

Cross body Bag: Little Burgundy

Outfit 3: Insta Baddie

I physically cannot take pics standing up in this outfit. 

These are the same boxer shorts I wore in the first look, but paired with a simple black crop top. Its easy and sleek. For me what makes the outfit is the accessories; a silver chain, watch, and a little contrast with white statement socks all help this look to stand out and make you look cool despite summer heat. (Yes I wrote that joke sober). 

Outfit links:

Shirt: Originally from Urban Outfitters. Size up! Love the thicker fabric.

Docs/Shorts: See above

3 Easy Masculine looks for Spring

Hey Babes-


Welcome to quarantine looks part II! I wanted to style some outfits that contrasted with my last post to show some more tomboy or masculine styles. Again, masculinity looks different on everyone but for me it means focusing on neutral colors to not distract the eye while building a silhouette that is more androgynous. As a queer woman I find dressing and presenting as androgynous very empowering because it allows you to encounter the world in a fresh way and present a different side of your personality. So without further ado, lets get into it!






Look 1: Everyday Vintage

For an on-the-go, stylish but easy look, I love an oversize tee and vintage denim. I find that the minimalist style is so versatile and just looks good on everyone. (Donatella Versace don't come for me!)


The straight leg cut of the jean helps to elongate your form and downplay any curves on your body, which creates a more boyish silhouette. The oversize t-shirt adds to this effect by drawing the eye down and making a box around your frame instead of hugging it. 

(My face here says these self timer pics better work out)

My goal with more boyish looks is never to hide my form but rather to create a shape that's flattering while de-emphasizing curves and body parts that are typically associated with being feminine. I also try to pick out clothes that still reflect my personal style despite them being from the men's section so that I still feel like myself. 

Outfit links:

Jeans: Thrifted at Buffalo exchange Williamsburg. These are the light-wash vintage Guess jeans of my dreams. Please bury me in them. You can find similar pairs on etsy! 
Shirt: From Cafe St Henri (For those of you who live in Montreal, buy local!)
Shoes: Vans (wouldn't recommend the white ones per se because they look cool for about thirty minutes before you spill coffee or something on them. Maybe you could wear them as a house shoe? If you're uncivilized like that?)
Existential dread: brought to you by the american economy

Outfit 2: All Black Everything

For a bit of a fancier look I went with a patterned button down blouse, black jeans, a flat-brimmed hat and patent leather oxfords. An all black outfit comes off as polished and pulled together and is a go to for me in any season. 

To make this look more formal, the accessories are everything. The leather oxfords and wool hat add texture in order to give a bit more personality in a monotone outfit. 

If you want your look to come off as more androgynous, I recommend choosing clothes that downplay any "feminine" parts of your body. For instance, I opt for a bralette or sports bras instead of an underwire one to minimize my chest when I want to appear more boyish. 

Pants: BDG (I've been buying this same pair of jeans since I was 16. I could sleep in them. They're not real denim but everyone has an exception)
Bra: Free people (Don't be fooled by how boho their shit is, I've had this bra since I was literally 17. Its indestructible and sexy as hell)
Top: Eva B Vintage
Shoes: Aldo
Zorro hat: Buffalo Exchange

3 Go-to Spring Looks for Femmes

Hey Babes-


While we all are still practicing self isolation or quarantine in Canada, one of the things that's been keeping me happy is dressing up, even if the only place I'm going to is the kitchen (or if we're really wild, to the farmer's market).


I wanted to share 3 "femme" outfits that make me feel good in my skin and are compatible with the somewhat frigid east coast spring weather. Of course, femininity looks different on everyone, and ultimately fashion is about self expression so it's good to keep in mind that there's no right or wrong way to express your gender or sexuality through clothes. 


For me, feminine means picking form flattering silhouettes and wearing more traditionally feminine accessories such as hoop earrings or heels, but there's no reason why those can't be incorporated into a more androgynous outfit either. There are no rules to self expression!! And without further ado here's my first look!


Look 1: Retro Femme

For this first look I wanted to go for something that's easy to throw on with some of my closet staples : a white tee, light wash shorts and combat boots. High rise shorts and jeans are a must have for me because they're flattering on longer torsos and they give off a retro look.

This outfit is great for warmer spring days when you're moving around and just need a little bit more room to breathe. I like this look because it feels like something that's been in style for decades- I can picture this being rocked by a backup dancer in Grease. Overall it makes me feel pulled together, a little punk, and definitely good in my skin.

 

In order to personalize the look and/or make it give off more queer vibes, I'd recommend playing with accessories (and cuff those sleeves!!) When the color scheme of what you're wearing leans towards neutral, it's super easy to dress up your outfit with a bold lipstick, a headpiece, some chains, statement socks, a funky jacket... really whatever makes you feel like yourself! In honor of fashion queen Blair Waldorf I styled this outfit with a cheetah print headband to give more personality to the look.


Outfit links:

• Top: Zara L.A tee 
• Shorts: Topshop
• Shoes: Docs 
• Headband: Urban Outfitters

Tips for buying basics: I try to make sure the fabric is 95-100% cotton; this helps lengthen the life of the fabric. Zara and Topshop generally carry good denim for under 50$ and you can especially save if you look for clothes off-season (i.e., buying shorts in the winter).

Look 2: Oui can do it

That pun was terrible, but to be fair I've also been stuck in my house for 7 weeks. Come at me. This look is what I envision the WWII era lady factory workers would wear today if they were gay (they probably were) and had a thing for neutral color schemes.

Again I picked this outfit because it's more practical- I can move around in it and it keeps me warm in the godforsaken bitter Canadian spring without sacrificing looking cute.

Here's a cute pic of me thinking about what the hell I'm going to do with my French degree 🙃

I like the cigarette cut of the pants because it gives it a retro vibe (there's clearly a theme here) that's perfect for mid-season. I think overalls are a really quirky piece that everyone should have in their wardrobe because they're like the gay version of a dress and make people question whether you went to art school or not. 

Outfit links:

• Top: Aritzia (not the same exact one but you could crop it to get the same effect)
• Overalls: Topshop
• Shoes: Vans
• Bandanna: Thrifted at Eva B Vintage

Are you gay and is getting dressed hard? Listen up b*itch because I'm here for you

What clothes make you feel the most you when you're here, you're queer, and you just don't know where you fit in on the style spectrum?

Navigating the world of queer fashion can be intimidating, especially when you first come out, and it takes some time to feel comfortable enough to express who you are. My own personal brand of fashion is heavily based around thrifting because it combines sustainability, uniqueness and is budget friendly. Recently I've found myself incredibly inspired by many fashion bloggers but always let down by the inaccessibility of their designer wardrobes. (Who has 3k to drop on a new Armani suit every month?) So here I'm looking to create a space to share what works for me with you! Since coming out in 2012, my predominantly feminine style has gotten more androgynous, leaving myself with the question of how I can play around with gender expression in clothing while staying true to myself and what I like to wear.

I prefer sleek silhouettes and having a closet that leans on the minimalist side - black, white, grey and blue and not much outside of that color scheme. I think that style is something everyone should have fun with because its a type of creativity we can carry in our everyday life- and that feeling good on the inside can be greatly helped by feeling like who you are on the inside matches what you are presenting on the outside. So my goal here will be to share what outfit combinations works for me (and the ones that don'), where I shop, and my style tips (aka why you should never ever buy polyester!)

A bit about myself- I was born and raised in Washington State and I'm currently escaping the dystopia that is the United States by riding out the pandemic and the presidency Montreal, Canada. I'm a recent graduate in French studies, because I thought "hey, why not? If you're going to go for unemployment, why not go all in?" I'm passionate about bartending, my 15 houseplants, and good denim.

À Tantôt les amours!