3 Tips For Straight Allies Who Want To Wear Apparel To Support LGBT Rights

There are many people who identify as straight and support LGBT rights. If you consider yourself an ally to the LGBT community, one of the ways that you can support LGBT rights is to wear LGBT pride apparel. However, before you start shopping for your favorite rainbow-colored t-shirt, there are some things you should take into consideration. 

Consider Whether You Need to Identify Yourself As Straight 

Straight allies make up a large amount of the LGBT community these days. In fact, there is plenty of clothing apparel that allows you to show your support for LGBT rights while declaring your personal sexuality as straight. A common example is the phrase, "Straight but not narrow." Phrases like these can be problematic because some people may view your need to declare your sexuality as a strong distaste for being LGBT, despite your support. While you do not need to purchase apparel that states you are LGBT, you can opt for neutral apparel that simply supports LGBT causes, such as shirts featuring rainbows or the equality symbol. 

Purchase Apparel that Helps Fund LGBT Causes 

There are many suppliers who offer LGBT apparel. However, many of them capitalize on the struggle of the LGBT community without supporting LGBT causes. Make sure that you purchase apparel that either was designed or sold by LGBT community members or whose proceeds go to support LGBT causes. Most companies have a section of their website dedicated to partners and causes they support. If you cannot find information there, a quick online search of the company's name and LGBT will usually let you know where they stand. 

Consider Who You Are Wearing the Apparel For 

When you are choosing LGBT apparel, it is important to be aware of who you are wearing it for. For example, if you are going to a pride event, then you may want to opt for more fashionable, subtle styles. However, if you want to show your support at school or work, or to the general public, then you may want to opt for more blatant designs that people who are not part of the LGBT community will recognize and understand. For example, at a pride event, a subtle equality symbol will show your support, however, among straight people, you may want to opt for a shirt that declares, "I support marriage equality!" 

Wearing LGBT apparel can be a good way to show your support for the LGBT community. However, it is important to carefully consider your apparel before you make any purchases. For more information, contact a company like Hey Bing Bong.


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