Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2026

Publication Title

Journal of Homosexuality

Keywords

identity, dress, methodology, clothing, queer

Abstract

In our review, we assess the intersection of LGBTQ+ identities with fashion, style, and dress, providing a comprehensive overview of current peer-reviewed research on the topic. Drawing from a scoping review approach, we analyzed studies published between 2000 and 2024 that address the relationship between LGBTQ+ identities and fashion-related practices. The research identifies key themes and trends, highlighting the evolving academic landscape of LGBTQ+ fashion studies. By examining studies from a range of academic databases, we categorize the literature by theoretical perspectives, methodologies, and geographic contexts. Overall, most articles focused on negotiating identity via clothing of a variety of identities within the LGBTQ+ communities, used qualitative methods, drew upon diverse theories, and focused on the United States context. Continued engagement with the wide array of identities already studied—and those yet to emerge—will enrich our understanding of how fashion operates as a dynamic site of identity construction, community formation, and cultural critique within LGBTQ+ lives.

Funding Source

This article was published Open Access thanks to a transformative agreement between Milner Library and Taylor & Francis.

Creative Commons License

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License

DOI

10.1080/00918369.2026.2614621

Comments

First published in Journal of Homosexuality (2026): https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2026.2614621

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