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19 Pride Parade Outfit Ideas You Might Not Have Tried Yet

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LGBTQ Pride Month begins on June 1st each year, but the yearly pride parades are where festivities are truly at their ~peak~. The parades are a chance to dress joyfully, show off your eccentric style, and celebrate living openly along with your besties and the greater local community. Whether you’re a seasoned Pride-goer or a first-timer, we’ve put together a little shopping guide of the best Pride parade outfit ideas to help you slay the game this year.

Embrace the opportunity to wear your wildest, most colorful, and most glitzy clothes. Make sure you're wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a bag that holds a water bottle, sunscreen, a portable charger, and other necessities, but other than that, anything goes! Sparkles, colorful accessories, and bold graphic tees are all great options. Armed with this list and a cute Pride-themed IG caption, you'll be ready for that pride parade in no time at all.

1

Princess Polly Do What You Love Tee

Do What You Love Tee
Now 36% Off
$27 at Princess Polly

Plain and simple! Show off your pride in a low-key way with a white-on-white monochrome 'fit to highlight the colorful words on your baby tee.

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2

Gleyemor Polarized Heart Shaped Sunglasses

Polarized Heart Shaped Sunglasses
Now 10% Off

If you're going to cover up your fire eyeshadow look with a pair of sunnies, make sure they're fabulous. This retro silhouette is sooooo cute.

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3

Swoveralls Rainbow Stripe Tie Dye

Rainbow Stripe Tie Dye

Overalls = the perfect fashion solution for showing off that graphic tee you're trying to style. Wear one strap buckled and the other one loose, for ~chill~ vibes.

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4

Nasty Gal Rainbow Disc Sequin Mini Dress

Rainbow Disc Sequin Mini Dress
Now 60% Off

Pride is the time to not hold back, so show your true colors with rainbow sequins and cowboy boots. You can wear a colorful mesh shirt or printed tights underneath, too.

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Editor's Pick

Unique Vintage Rainbow Dot Romper

Rainbow Dot Romper

Not wanting to go through the hassle of styling an entire outfit? With this romper, you only have to put on one piece of clothing. Done and done. Plus, it has pockets! 😍

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6

Kurt Geiger Kensington Small Rainbow Beaded Camera Bag Crossbody

Kensington Small Rainbow Beaded Camera Bag Crossbody

Buy this bag for Pride, and then use it all year long whenever your 'fit needs an extra pop of color.

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7

Doad Lantern Sleeve Multicolor Striped Sequin Short Romper

Lantern Sleeve Multicolor Striped Sequin Short Romper

This colorful sequin romper is giving big Lover by Taylor Swift energy and we're so here for it.

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8

LGBT Pride Clothing HUMAN Gay Pride Month T-Shirt

HUMAN Gay Pride Month T-Shirt

Make a powerful statement in this simple black tee that says "HUMAN".

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9

ASOS Curve Plunge Tie Front Mini Dress

Plunge Tie Front Mini Dress

We support any and all occasions to rock a mini dress. This print will make a statement as you march.

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10

Lululemon All Yours Cotton T-Shirt Pride

All Yours Cotton T-Shirt Pride

Prefer to wear a more blend-in-with-the-crowd outfit but still want to rep an LGBTQ artist or designer? This tee designed by queer Latino artist Simón Malvaez’ for Lululemon (a brand that donated $1M to The Trevor Project) is a great option.

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LGBTQ-Owned

Wildfang The Empower Button Up

The Empower Button Up

Celebrate the people around you with this profile-print button-up shirt. Style with cool silver jewelry and your favorite rings.

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LGBTQ-Owned

Tomboy X Longline Scoop Bra in Digital Rainbow

Longline Scoop Bra in Digital Rainbow

This crop has been fit-tested on all body types, so you know it'll be comfy for everyone. Throw it on with some denim, grab some rainbow accessories, and you're set.

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13

Multitrust Sequin Glitter Layered Mini Dress

Sequin Glitter Layered Mini Dress

If you're in need of a last minute outfit, pop on a little shimmery dress and call it a day. You can let your Euphoria-inspired makeup and colorful accessories do the talking.

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14

Converse Run Star Motion CX Platform Pride

Run Star Motion CX Platform Pride

Repeat after us: you need comfy shoes for Pride. Chances are you'll be dancing, cheering, and walking (!!) all day long, and the last thing you want is for blisters to take you out of the game.

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15

Fjallraven Kånken Rainbow Air Blue/Rainbow Pattern

Kånken Rainbow Air Blue/Rainbow Pattern

This backpack checks off style and practicality — the cutie little rainbow straps add flair to your 'fit, while the bag is sturdy enough to hold multiple water bottles, chargers, and even a change of shoes if necessary.

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LGBTQ-Owned

Humankind Swim Trunks — 6.5″

Swim Trunks — 6.5″

If a pool party or beach event is on your Pride celebration agenda, snag a pair of swim trunks that double as regular ol' shorts.

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17

Express Printed Short Sleeve Button Front Boxy Shirt

Printed Short Sleeve Button Front Boxy Shirt
Now 26% Off

Easy and breezy are our two favorite words. This button-up shirt can be layered open over a crop top or tee, or you can tuck it into pink shorts for a Barbie moment.

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18

Soludos Rainbow Wave Sneakers

Rainbow Wave Sneakers

Your go-to white sneaks, ✨Pride edition✨. If you don't want to dish out the cash for new shoes, try doodling on an old pair for a creation that's totally unique.

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19

REI Cotopaxi Kapai 1.5L Hip Pack

Cotopaxi Kapai 1.5L Hip Pack

Keep all your essentials close by with this multi-colored belt bag. Everything you need will be accessible all day long.

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20

Summersalt The Cloud 9 Silky Pajama Set

The Cloud 9 Silky Pajama Set

Unsure of how hot or cold it's going to get? Layers, layers, layers. This silky top can be layered over a bralette or crop top, and then you can wrap it around your waist once it starts to get hot throughout the day.

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Hannah Oh
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Hannah is the assistant shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, covering all things from cute apartment decor to trendy fashion finds, TikTok products that are actually worth your $$$, and the perfect gift to buy for your boyfriend's mom. She previously wrote for Seventeen and CR Fashion Book. Follow her on Instagram for hot takes on red carpet fashion and unhinged updates on the books she’s reading on the train. 

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