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Subtle Pride Gifts
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items Gifts for your friends and loved ones who are out, proud and gay, but don't really want everyone else in the world to be hit in the face with their rainbow. Little trinkets to add a touch of fabulous personality to their daily life. I'm a straight ally, but I find myself often looking for gifts for my gay and lesbian friends for birthdays and other occasions. This is a small list of thoughtful things they have really liked…. and stuff I will probably buy in the near future! I will add more to this list as I see new and cool things out there in the wild :) Some of the links associated with this list may be affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase something by following my link, at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
This necklace is so dainty and minimal, I love it! I don't know if many straight people know the double Venus symbols mean girl + girl. But that's why I call it ‘subtle!’
14k Gold Neaklace
I love these so much! Hang one in your car or on the Christmas Tree. Anywhere ! :) Macrame art is so cool right now, why not make a subtle statement out of it too? Maybe hang one of these on your macrame plant holder!
Small Macrame Decorations
Rustic and dark, this beautiful water bottle is stunning and represents all the colors of the Philadelphia (Inclusive) Pride Flag. There's one for the allies too!
Wood Grain Pride Flag Water Bottle
This is a beautiful and subtle transgender pride retro style tote bag. The colors of the trans flag pop against a dark background, and the simple and modern line art speaks to an art deco style that is so popular right now.
Trans Retro Tote Bag
A nice toque (sorry, I'm Canadian) with ‘girls’ embroidered on it. I suppose anyone could wear this, but if a lady person wore it, I would consider her to be gay. Without anyone shouting it at me! :) nice and subtle!
Lesbian Winter Hat
A combination of LGBT historical fiction and a gay coming of age story. It takes place in Ireland after the second world war. It is beautifully written, sweet, painful and funny. I highly recommend!
A Novel (for Gay Men)
This one is a Fantasy Vampire Story. I know right?? This book inspired a movie and a popular lesbian web series. Honestly, it's impossible to choose one ‘best’ novel for this list. It's the idea that I wanted to note! You can buy your lesbian and sapphic friends a nice novel as a gift. If you're after a heavy dose of smut, I have another list for that ;)
A Novel (for Gay Women)
This hoodie is loud and colorful, but I think it's subtle because it isn't immediately obvious that it represents the bisexual pride flag. The color blocks are different sizes, so i think this hoodie is really cool!
Bi Hoodie
Just some wee little colorful adornments for your sneakers! This shop has a bazillion flag pins, lace locks, tie bars, etc. Some of the flags I had never even seen before. I live a sheltered life haha
Pride Flag Lace Locks
These shoelaces are from the same Etsy shop as the lace locks. (But I wouldn't use them together) Just sayin, they have every color combo of every pride flag in existence for shoelaces! The laces themselves are quite noticeable because of the bright colors, but I don't think many people would clue in as to what they mean.
Pride Shoelaces
This one is super subtle! Simply using the colors of the lesbian flag. This art is serene and pretty, and would add a pop of color to any room! This one is sold as a digital download from a shop on Etsy. There are a bazillion sizes available to suite the frame size you have.
Lesbian Art
Not overtly for gay men, but this is a beautiful print simply celebrating the male form.
Gay (Male) Art
This is so pretty and delicate, I love the subtle pastel rainbow colors!
Rainbow Leaf Pride Pin
This is just so pretty and delicate. I feel like this wing speaks to the idea of freedom.
Pride Wing Necklace
This just looks really cool. I understand what this bear paw means, and I know you do too. Just no need to announce it to the world. This design is on Redbubble, and you can get it on a phone case, shirt, mouse pad, or whatver you are looking for… it's probably there :)
Copper Bear Gay Pride Cap
Super simple and modern! It's not your typical rainbow, just a delicate and subtle message and aesthetic.
Minimalist Line Art