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The Best VICE Gift Guide Ever

The Best Gifts for Every Kind of Queer Person

From satin PJs and versatile vibrators to oat milk latte gear (the gayest of beverages), here are 26 hella queer gift ideas.
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Mary Frances "Francky" Knapp
11.30.23
The Best VICE Gift Guide Ever

The 25 Best Stocking Stuffers Under $25, From Earbuds to Truffles

From your caffeine-loving dad to your brunch friend, they all deserve the best stocking stuffers under $25.
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Nicolette Accardi
11.14.23
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How to Shop for Jeans as a Non-Binary Person

Tired: "men's" and "women's" jeans. Wired: factoring in the different cuts and wearing whatever the hell feels good (and looks good).
Mel Compo
6.8.23
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The Best Swimsuits for Trans and Non-Binary Folks

The first rule of "non-binary swimsuits" is that there are no rules—other than to only show what you wanna show and to have fun at the beach.
Mel Compo
6.7.23
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How to Look Effortlessly Queer (Without Just Slapping on a Rainbow)

Here are some of the easiest aesthetic cues for flexing your LGBTQ energy without a rainbow in sight.
Mel Compo
6.1.23
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The Best Denim Shorts for Everyone, From Super-Short to Skater Style

They're your favorite pair of jeans, but with your thighs exposed! And best of all, denim shorts—aka jorts—come in all lengths, sizes, and washes.
Mel Compo
3.7.23
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The Best Airbnbs Near National Parks, From Yellowstone to Joshua Tree

Craving some time away from the bad screen? These nature-soaked rental homes with stargazing hot tubs and crackling fireplaces will heal your brain.
Mel Compo
1.18.23
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The Best Bed Sheets for Getting Into the Nice Bedding Game

Ready to make every night feel like sleeping at a luxury hotel? Grab the best sheets in organic cotton, sateen, bamboo, and beyond.
Mel Compo
3.14.22
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The Best Earrings for Men and Masc Folks, From Studs to Dangly Boiz

We've got everything from the classics—diamond studs, gold hoops—to the sta a dangly sword or Harry Styles-esque pearl.
Mel Compo
3.9.22
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The Best Skirts and Kilts for Men and Non-Binary Folks

Do we not all deserve a nice swishy, breezy clothing experience in these hot months? Here are the best picks, from affordable to high-end.
Mel Compo
6.23.21
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After COVID, I'll Never Dress 'Normal' Again

Gender is a construct. Fashion is a construct. Our social lives are a construct. Why limit the way we dress? The answer: Don't.
Mel Compo
3.11.21
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