thepostgrad:

knowhomo:

LGBTQ* Fashion History

At the turn of the twentieth century,  wearing a red neck tie was a “signal” for (and to) those in the know. Following the green carnation, but predating the pinkyring, gay men would adorn a red neck tie “outing” themselves quiety in public

Does anybody have a list of queer fashion symbols/signs like this? I’m looking for things akin to handkerchief codes, right pinky rings, freedom rings, and green lapels. 

I’ve been considering bringing back these things when I go out for queer socializing. Can you imagine? Handkerchief codes at places like Rage and WeHo? Red ties at galas, green lapels at house parties? 

Granted, folks at Rage may not get the handkerchief codes, but that would make it all the sweeter (and more likely for us to hook up) if someone approached me and knew their queer symbology!

Ughhh. How fuckin’ hot of a conversation would that be.

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Him: Is that an [insert color] handkerchief in your pocket? 

Me: Yeah. It is? So? 

Him: Well, I guess that means you like to…(bends over, whispers the correct meaning in my ear) 

Me: (Me smiling) Well, yeah. Why don’t I show you? 

(We proceed to skip the fuck outta town and go at it like crazy)

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Please! If you know any other queer fashion signs, please send me a message ASAP!