What to wear to Pride: outfit ideas for gay guys
From a simple rainbow tee to a full harness look: Pride outfit ideas, and what to bring for a long day out.
Pride is a party, a protest and the one day a year you can wear exactly what you want and get cheered for it. Whether you keep it simple or go all out, here are outfit ideas that work, plus what to pack for a long day on the street.
Easy and comfortable
- A pride tee or tank with something to say: “Sounds Gay I’m In”, “Yes Homo” or “Make America Gay Again”.
- Rainbow shorts or sports shorts.
- Pride socks and sneakers you can walk in all day.
- A cap for the sun.
Turn it up
- An elastic harness over a mesh crop top.
- A jockstrap under your shorts, for when the shorts come off.
- Swim trunks, if there’s a pool party after.
- Rainbow jewellery: a necklace, bracelets or pins.
Fly your flag
A flag doubles as a cape, a picnic blanket and a way to find your friends in the crowd. The rainbow and Progress Pride flags are the classics; the MLM (men loving men) flag and Gilbert Baker’s original 8-colour flag say a little more about you. Our pride flag guide explains what each one means.
What to pack
- Sunscreen and water: parades mean hours in the sun.
- A phone battery pack, and a plan for finding your friends.
- Comfortable shoes, even if you change later.
- ID, a card and some cash.
- A light layer for the evening.
Tip: Planning a group look? Order two to three weeks before the event and check the delivery estimate on each product page.
Shirts & tanks
Good questions
What should a guy wear to Pride?
Anything that makes you feel good and that you can wear all day: a pride tee or tank, shorts, comfortable shoes and a cap are an easy start.
What colours should I wear to Pride?
The rainbow is never wrong, but any pride flag’s colours work, from the Progress flag to the MLM flag.
When should I order a Pride outfit?
Two to three weeks before the event, so it arrives in time. Each product page shows a delivery estimate.