4 Dope Looks To Wear To Pride This Year That Directly Benefit LGBTQ+ Organizations
With so many technicolor fashion releases having dropped as of late, the possibilities of what to wear to Pride 2019 are seemingly endless. Not only have brands been gearing up for Pride via festive collections, but rainbow everything is a huge trend for summer in general, meaning racks are about to get super saturated with vibrant hues. No matter whether your style skews sparkly or sporty, understated or bold, there'll be plenty of ace fashion, accessory, and beauty offerings to help you celebrate Pride in style this year. But if you want your looks to really make an impact, consider shopping solely for items that benefit organizations that support the LGBTQ+ community through their sales.
More and more, brands are using their platforms to help people put their money where their mouth is and shop for good. Retail heavyweights such as TOMS, Reebok, DKNY, Levi's, Urban Decay, Converse, H&M, Diesel, Express, ASOS, and many more released Pride collections this year that directly benefit important non-profits, proving their commitment to supporting causes and efforts that positively impact the LGBTQ+ community. That alone makes them worth shopping, but the fact that they're all legitimately cute AF is just the cherry on top. Because I know scrolling through product pages can get overwhelming, I put together four ace Pride outfits below featuring pieces from the collections. Wear your support loud and proud!
Rainbow Bright
TOMS made what are most likely the coolest Pride sunglasses around thanks to their rainbow gradient and trendy wire frames. The brand partnered with Helen Keller International’s Childsight Program to provide free eye care for homeless youth in New York City and Los Angeles, 40% of whom identify as members of the LGBTQ community, through the sale of these glasses.
Festive and ultra comfy, this is a romper you'll want to wear all month long and beyond. Through July 15, Express will donate 25% of the net income of its entire Love Unites collection to GLAAD, which promotes accurate and diverse LGBTQ representation in the media.
Because there's no more convenient bag than a fanny pack during a Pride parade! 10% of each purchase will be donated directly to New York City’s official Pride organization, Heritage of Pride.
And finally, some fresh white sneakers with rainbow stitching to round out the look in style. Between May 15 and June 30, Reebok will donate a portion of the proceeds from its Reebok Pride Collection to Fenway Health, an LGBTQ+ health care organization, up to $50,000.
Play It Cool
This visor by Diesel will help you keep your face protected in style, no matter which Pride event you might be attending. A portion of proceeds from Diesel's Pride collection will be donated to The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative.
OK, I take back what I said earlier about TOMS making the coolest sunglasses for Pride, because these aviators by DKNY are definitely top notch, too! Featuring a yellow lens and rainbow detailing on the frame, they're beyond fashionable. DKNY partnered with the Hetrick-Martin Institute, which provides empowerment, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ youth, on its Pride collection.
ASOS and GLAAD collaborated on a lineup of Pride items that boast some seriously rad prints, including this co-ord featuring a rainbow python pattern. 100% of all net profits from the collection go to GLAAD, so definitely check it out in full.
Shine Bright
This look is definitely for those who love to sparkle from head to toe, starting with their eyelids! Urban Decay is donating 25% of the purchase price from its new Stonewall Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner to benefit the Stonewall Community Foundation, which strengthens the LGBT rights movement and support organizations, projects, and scholarship programs.
Whether you wave it or wear it, this rainbow bandana is an accessory you don't want to miss out on. Levi's is donating 100% of the net profits from its Pride collection to OutRight Action International, which campaigns for LGBT rights internationally.
This twofer by H&M is glittery, colorful, and comfortable — everything a good Pride look should be! The retailer will be donating 10% of global sales from its Pride collection to the United Nations' Free & Equal campaign.
To ensure the outfit is properly grounded in glitter, I opted for these glittery and rainbow Chucks. After all, more is more! Proceeds from Converse's collection benefit various LGBT groups including the It Gets Better Project and OUT MetroWest.
Keep It Casual
If you want to get festive but you prefer to do so in non-glittery, ultra comfy style, this is your look. It starts off with a denim hat featuring an embroidered rainbow by American Eagle; 100% of sales from the brand's Pride collection will benefit the It Gets Better Project.
I adore this cheeky tee by American Apparel! 100% of net proceeds from the brand's Pride Collection will benefit the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Trans-Cosmetic Donation Drive, which serves low-income trans and gender non-conforming people.
Through June 30, 2019, Macy's will donate $2 from the purchase price of these bright and festive socks to The Trevor Project — seeing as they're the most wearable Pride item ever, you might as well snag a pair.
And finally, a pair of rainbow-soled sneakers to end an outfit with a bright bang. Adidas will also be donating to The Trevor Project this year.