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Men in Dresses

Men don their pleated dresses, maxis, or short-skirts for a whole host of reasons. Some do it to protest injustices and discrimination against others who wear dresses. Some do it because it's more comfortable. And some simply do it because it looks fabulous. Whatever the reason, The Advocate has everything you need to know about this growing trend, with videos and pictures galore. Note that men in dresses are not necessarily trans. There are plenty of cisgender men who wear feminine clothing for the reasons outlined above without identifying as women.

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