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Qweary: 6 Places to Shop for Maximalist Menswear

Gale asked: I'm a nonbinary lesbian who loves menswear and dressing very masculine, but I also love bright colors and bold patterns. Unfortunately most high street/mainstream men's clothing tends to sell dull and mute in colors — usually blue/brown/black/green. I don't want to sacrifice my masculinity for my garish, maximalist sensibility, or vice versa — can you recommend any shops that sell vibrant men's clothing?

I feel you! Yes, you won’t have the greatest luck finding bold colors and patterns at big box stores, with the exception of ties and preppy brands like Ralph Lauren.

Here are a few ideas for places to find bright and bold menswear at different price points.

  1. River Island

River Island Blue check suit vest

River Island Jaded London white baroque print shirt

2. ASOS

ASOS design plus wedding skinny blazer with allover floral print in lilac

House Of Hounds Hawk loafers in black brocade

3. Romwe

Paisley Button Through Shirt

Contrast Side Striped Tribal Print Pants

4. Frank & Oak

Frank & Oak Short-Sleeved Cotton-Linen Shirt in Golden yellow

Frank & Oak Printed Reversible Bomber Jacket in Dark navy

5. Forever 21

Forever 21 Rose Print Tee

Forever 21 Classic Fit Striped Shirt

6. Joe Browns

Joe Browns Funky Floral Shorts

Joe Browns Indigo Floral Shirt