02Experiment with your gender expression
Get inspired and play with different ways that you could express your gender.
LEARNGet inspired by the style of the LGBTQ+ community.
Playing with fashion can be a generative outlet to explore your gender. If you’re already comfortable rocking your look outdoors – kudos to you! But if you don’t yet feel safe doing so, you can play with fashion without buying new clothes or wearing them out in public. Figuring out what works (and what doesn’t) can be done by finding people whose style sparks joy in you.
Here are a couple of LGBTQ+ fashion icons we love to help you get started. See a look you like? Click on the image to see more of their style!
Troy Solomon (@lordtroy)
Jazzmyne Robbins (@jazzmynejay)
Alok V. Menon (@alokvmenon)
Kenny Ethan Jones (@kennyethanjones)
Vicky Franco (@lavickybeauty)
J Aprileo (@comfyfattravels)
Jari Jones (@iamjarijones)
ACTIVITYPlay with your own style.
The things we wear (clothes, accessories, makeup, nail polish etc.) can help to express the gender(s) we feel. They can also be helpful tools in exploring and experimenting with our gender identity. This activity will help guide you through trying on some of these items and reflecting on how they make you feel.
ACTIVITYTry out a new name (or two).
Names carry power, and a chosen name that vibes with you personally can help you feel more comfortable in your gender expression. For this activity, let’s explore what it might feel like to try on a new name.