The Best Pride Outfits Ahead Of This Weekend’s Parade

We can't help but strategise outfit ideas for summer – be it festival looks with or an upcoming holiday somewhere scorching, we're already thinking about all the spring/summer 2023 looks we're going to wear for warm-weather plans. And this of course includes Pride. London Pride is the first to kick-off in the UK – it's on 1 July – but Brighton Pride is always the most popular event. This year, the seaside event is on the weekend of the 5 and 6 of August. Planning Pride outfits? The celebration is all about the LGBTQ+ community, and while literally any outfit goes, you'll often see everyone embracing every colour of the rainbow, sequins, statement accessories and glitter absolutely everywhere. If you want some inspiration, here's seven looks we're definitely pre-planning ahead of Pride.

Embrace The Sequins

Pride outfits often involve sequins, sequins and more sequins, which tend to sparkle in the sun during the parade – although, we can't 100% guarantee the sun part. If you don't want to buy new, a more sustainable way to wear sequins is to find pre-loved items in your local second-hand or vintage shop instead.

Wear Your Most Colourful Dress

Make like Ruby and embrace the rainbow with the most colourful dress you can find. Pick out shades from said dress and match your make-up and accessories to it – pops of neon will always work for a fun festival.

Match Your Entire Outfit

Pride outfits are known for embracing the rainbow but that doesn't mean you have to wear every colour at once. Instead, choose your favourite colour and go matchy-matchy for a fresh take on tonal dressing.

Bring Out Your Party Pants

Pick out a bright pair of trousers and the rest of your outfit can follow. Here, Simi styles blue trousers with a multi-coloured cardigan and statement accessories – love, love love!

Wear Underwear As Outerwear

Got a nice bra you never get to show off? Or are the lace bodies in your drawer collecting dust? Pride is the perfect time to show off some of your favourite lingerie and swimwear, so whether you wear a corset with jeans like Essie, or add a bikini top to a mini skirt – remember, anything goes at Pride.

Wear Chunky Boots With a Mini Dress

There's something about a dressy mini dress teamed with contrasting stomper boots that always looks good. Tereza styles this pink sparkly bandeau style with a lace-up style and competes the look with a party hat!

Twin With A Friend

Considering you're planning your outfit in advance, it'll give you enough time to make sure your friends also know the dress code. Here, Madison co-ordinated with a friend with a matching top and jeans. Twinning is winning!