What a difference a year makes. Last June, I was walking around New York during Pride Week thinking that in DC you would never see the retail window displays supporting Pride like you do in New York. I was wrong. This year, even the stores at Tyson’s Corner Mall and Target are promoting rainbows and Pride everywhere you turn. There is a debate right now about how much brands should be making statements in terms of social issues that are not directly related to their brands. You could also debate whether it is OK for brands to make money off the Pride ethos without giving some of it back to the cause. You can wear rainbow themed clothing for Pride or just because rainbows are awesome, but we hope seeing more rainbows around this month and every day will help those who might sometimes feel excluded, feel more included.
We’ve already lost a reader over a perceived lack of coverage of Republican women’s fashion. At RLS, we are not afraid to say that we support marriage and families of all kinds. In fact, styling a gay wedding was one of our most fun, rewarding experiences ever. So read us or don’t, but we aren’t afraid to say:
We are all equal no matter who we love. As the T-shirt below says,
humanity
love
equality
hope
acceptance
pride
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Mother To The Point Button Front Denim Dress, $278
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BB Dakota Outside the Lines Skirt, $88
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Alice + Olivia Janan Rainbow Stripe Tiered Sundress, $395
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Opening Ceremony Mini Rainbow Print Silk Dress, $495 $197.98
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Moon River Rainbow Stripe Shorts, $65
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Saloni Karen Stripe Silk Dress, $895
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Modcloth Unbridled Enthusiasm Cropped Pants, $69
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Red Valentino Rainbow Stripe Shift Dress, $695 $277.98
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J.Crew Rainbow Ministripe Button-Front Cotton Poplin Top, $75
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Rachel Rachel Roy Split Back Draped Tank, $85
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Modcloth Match Made Midi Skirt, $59
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Alice + Olivia Kylie Shawl Collar Jacket, $350
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Madewell Second Wave Long Sleeve Rainbow Stripe Rashguard, $69.50
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Room Service Love Wins Rainbow Short Pajamas, $68
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Sub_Urban Riot Pride List Graphic Tee, $34
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Hue Rainbow 3-Pack No Show Socks, $18
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Eric Javits Corfu Packable Straw Hat, $295
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Adidas Continental 80 Pride Sneaker, $80
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Soludos Pride Espadrille Flat, $84.95
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Melissa Beach Slide Sandal, $84.95
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SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker Bliss Low-Heel Pumps, $345
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Tretorn Lace-Up Lite Sneakers, $70
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Circus by Sam Edelman Rainbow Auden Acrylic Clutch, $75
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Michael Michael Kors Ginny Rainbow Stripe Leather Crossbody Bag, $198
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Salvatore Ferragamo Mini Studio Leather Tote, $1,650
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Tom Ford Natalia Large Sequin Shoulder Bag, $4,440 $2,559
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Madewell Classic Transport Tote with Rainbow Stripe, $168
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Circus by Sam Edelman Adakynn Rainbow Pom Pom Tote, $78
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BaubleBar Selena Bracelet, $26
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Dina Mackney Long Rainbow Beaded Necklace, $595
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Sydney Evan Rose Gold Rainbow Sapphire Heart Eternity Ring, $1,970
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BaubleBar Damara Hair Pin Set, $36
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Ettika Rainbow Layered Necklace, $60
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Lani Inlander is a personal stylist who has been working with clients who want to feel their best and look put-together every day for over 15 years. You can find her in the Washington, D.C. and New York metropolitan areas. Learn how you can train with Lani to become a personal stylist at The Stylist Studio.
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