#nonbinary looks

FISH!

Shirt: a local giftshop

Pants: thrifted, tailored by me

Shoes: Marc Jacobs Outlet

One of my best fashion tips on how to look androgynous is to layer your outfit and to mix together futuristic style, oriental motifs and sportswear elements. For one thing, it’s comfortable. Layers of clothing will make you feel comfortable and protected, in your own fashion, against the cold weather and the scrutinizing stares of people trying to determine your gender. This way, you’ll behave more confidently and your movements will be more relaxed. Flowing fabrics and soft folds will create the right genderless mood, set the rhythm of your gait, and help you get rid of deliberately ‘masculine’ sweeping movements or ‘feminine’ hip-swaying for a more androgynous look. You’ll be soft and comfortable while embracing androgyny. There’s no need to pretend to be someone else. Your clothes will do everything for you.

For another thing, most people already have entrenched ideas on what makes a clear binary gender image. With such a look, you are guaranteed not to conform to any. You simply hover in the “Are you a girl or a boy?” category and calmly ride your own nonbinary wave.

These stretch low-rise unisex joggers by the Ukrainian brand BlackLimit combine both sports and oriental androgynous inspirations at once. They’re extremely comfortable and snuggly. My knee-length oversize Pull-and-Bear tunic goes well with almost all the things of this trend: joggers, skinny pants, or leggings. An incredibly warm shaggy unisex sweatshirt by the Ukrainian brand 452f_official has thumbhole sleeves and a huge cowl collar that can serve as a scarf and even as a hood if desired. It’s a very practical and indispensable thing.

Actually, here’s a fashion tip on how to dress androgynous in the cold fall or winter season. With an outfit like this, all you need do is throw on an overcoat, and even chilly weather won’t hold you back.

And yes, a coat. A neutral, straight-cut, herringbone tweed overcoat is an all-age androgynous fashion must-have in your streetwear wardrobe. There are so many stylish combinations you can create with this coat: harmonize and slightly tone-down the most courageous boho outfit, present yourself as a stylish and strict introvert, or add it to your athleisure outfit and turn yourself into a seasoned, worn-down maverick. In short, never throw away such a coat.

Complement your gender-neutral outfit with comfortable flat-soled boots. Mine have wide neoprene boot tops. Gods, I love black footgear with white soles. It’s always attractive, stylish and completes your image beautifully, literally lifting you above the ground if you’re wearing total black.

Voila — you are a stylish androgynous ninja from the future.