Born This Way: The 2024 LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration Style Guide

Jean shorts of every wash and every length are many people’s default Pride uniform. But heavy denim in the summer can be hot and restrictive after a day of partying. We love these 100% cotton canvas shorts from Meals, one of our favorite emerging brands based in Los Angeles. Comfy, cute, and available in basically any color you can imagine.

Humankind is an amazing gender-inclusive activewear brand. These soft terry cloth shorts have solid pockets and an adjustable drawstring waist – perfect for a poolside Pride party.

If you’d told us in the early 2000s that Abercrombie would have a dedicated Pride collection, we’d have popped our layered polo collars and told you to keep dreaming. But these crocheted pants are honestly perfect for whatever you’ve got planned this Pride – breezy, flattering, and inclusive.

Bralettes are another Pride staple. We love this rainbow option from Parade, made of sexy, slinky mesh.

For a simple look, you can’t go wrong with Skims. Their bralettes are supportive and well made, and come in a range of cuts and colors. We love the flattering square neck of this longline option.

If you want to try something more festive (do it!), you can’t go wrong with adding sequins…

We love Cotopaxi’s sustainable bags, made from 100% remnant fabric. This rainbow cutie comes in a few different colorways. It also comes in a 3L size, perfect for if you’ve somehow ended holding everyone’s phones and sunscreen.

If you’re packing for a longer day of celebrations, this backpack from Fjallraven is cute and capacious. The rainbow straps are super festive, and the bags themselves come in a variety of colorways.

A hat is a must if you’re going to emerge from Pride celebrations sans sunburn. We are in love with Mains De Vapeur, an up and coming hat brand designed by Mariela Alexandra. Each of their hats is hand shaped and finished in Mariela’s Mexico studio.

We have a feeling Levi’s Rainbow Rodeo Pride collection is going to be everywhere this summer. This Y2K inspired trucker hat is our favorite piece from the collection.

Shoes are where our outfits fall apart every year. Do not wear the cute strappy sandals. Repeat, do not wear the cute strappy sandals. You will get blisters, you will go home, and you will regret it. There are plenty of adorable, rainbow accented sneakers on the market now that won’t shred your ankles. These chunky, rainbow sneakers from Charlotte Stone are a personal fave.

If you manage a quick change between daytime partying and hitting the club, we salute you. For late night Pride revelry, this rainbow sequined Nasty Gal dress is It. Pair with some boots and you’ll be the baddest on the dance floor.

Take it from our Berlin besties who dance for 48 hours straight, these platform boots are essential for all night dancing. They go with everything, and won’t break your ankles.

Scandi it-girl brand Núnoo has a bag for every occasion. For a post-parade night out this Pride, we love their signature Sally Pocket Bag in metallic pink.