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13
May
Look at Blake!
Everything thrifted except tie clip, pants, and shoes
Blazer: Brooks Brothers, $8
French Cuff Shirt: Brooks Brothers, $3.75
Vest: From the Young Men’s shop in town, thrifted for $4
Tie: $1
Tie clip: Her professor made it for her!
Pocket square (it has shoes on it!): 25 cents
Chinos: Tommy Hilfiger, $32ish
Shoes: ALDO, $110
(Source: queerplusfashion)
13
Mar
It was so gorgeous in Boston today!! 50 degrees, no clouds in the sky So since it’s like basically HOT OUT, I asked Blake to share with us how she transitions into a spring wardrobe. Hope some of you find this useful when getting together yer outfits! - Sonia
By Blake
You don’t need to start from scratch when the seasons get warmer! For spring I only make two significant changes to what I wear:
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I still wear jeans (vans and cuffed jeans= classic) and collared shirts in the summertime (usually not at the same time) depending on how hot it is. 
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The weather in Virginia can be pretty temperamental (Buah hah!); 70 degrees one day and 50 the next. However, the outer layer goes away-sweaters, cardigans, and heavy jackets. To replace a big coat, I’m in love with the windbreakers/ parkas I’ve seen around for when it gets chilly.
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Zanerobe Bay Short Sleeve Shirt, $99 at needsupply.com
Gitman Vintage Pinup Oxford Shirt (from meadowweb.com)
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In addition, I love incorporating a busy pattern into my spring outfit. Because it is often too hot to wear a sweater or cardigan, patterns can add another layer of complexity and flare. I’m talking polka dots (and top button swag), florals (“florals for spring…groundbreaking”), zig zags, pin-up girl patterns; go crazy. When done right, patterns show that you put some thought into your outfit.
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Timex weekender watches $35 at Amazon
I roll my sleeves up most of the time during the spring. Great opportunity to accessorize with some bracelets and a watch. You can find more affordable bracelets from ALDO or Etsy. 
Sperry Top-Sider Authentic Originals Mens Boat Shoes
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I also wear lighter colored shoes in lighter fabrics-usually low tops. So Sperry’s, Vans, etc. Happy spring dressing!
06
Dec
Who said faux-hauks had to be thin? Not this queer. Sunny’s got her punk on; with torn up black jeans, broken-in black boots, plugs, tattoos, and that fabulous bleached wide faux-hauk. But the bow tie adds a touch of dandy.
Sweater: H&M
Black button-up: American Apparel
Bow Tie: The Tie Bar
Skinny jeans: CPS jeans
Boots: ALDO
Plugs: gift in Thailand
Sunny’s Tumblr: tipthevelvet.tumblr.com
16
Jul
This is adorable and dapper on so many levels. Georgie is the one who introduced me to Topman way back in the day and changed my life, and now we get to see Topman’s shorts rocked by a queer for the first time! Georgie says, “Here is my outfit I wore for World Pride, which was in London this year. I am quite obsessed by nautical clothing at the moment, and my dachshund Linus has a matching outfit!”
Nautical? Dachshund? Linus? Sailor hat? I need to sit down.
Linus:
Vest harness: Puppia
Sailor Hat: Hand made
Related posts: British Mod Fashion, Topman: A New Dyke Discovery!
