Rainbow Wardrobe
Rainbow Wardrobe: Gender-Affirming Care for All
The Rainbow Wardrobe is a community service dedicated to providing free gender-affirming care in a welcoming, private, and supportive environment. We offer a space where LGBTQ+ individuals can try on clothing that affirms their gender identity, without the discomfort or anxiety they might face in traditional retail settings.
All items in our wardrobe, including clothing, chest binders, tucking underwear, and packers, are available at no cost to our clients. Our mission is simple: to empower everyone to live their most authentic life by dressing in a way that truly reflects who they are.
At the Rainbow Wardrobe, we believe that clothing expression exists outside the gender binary. Choosing clothes that align with your identity is a universal act of self-expression—and for LGBTQ+ individuals, it can be a powerful form of gender-affirming care. By reframing gender-affirming care in this way, we aim to destigmatize it and celebrate self-expression as a vital part of every person’s journey.
Whether you’re exploring your identity or simply need a safe place to find clothing that feels right for you, the Rainbow Wardrobe is here to help.
Rainbow Wardrobe is open Monday – Friday from 9:30am-4:00pm by appointment only.
For accommodation requests or to inquire about after hour appointments, email us at [email protected].
Our next Rainbow Wardrobe Open House is Saturday, October 12th from 9am-2pm.
Location: Loring Social [1629 Hennepin Ave #300e, Minneapolis, MN 55403]
Parking: Metered Street Parking & MCTC Parking Ramp
This Open House will feature free gender affirming fall and winter clothing, outerwear, accessories, personal care items, and free gender affirming undergarments.
Free gender affirming haircuts will be available on a first come first serve basis!
OutFront Minnesota will be on site providing information about the resources they provide as well as talking about the dates of their upcoming name change clinics.
Wardrobe Location:
Address: 1618 Harmon Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Street parking is available and is metered. We are also located one block from a Metro Transit bus stop located at Hennepin Ave & Maple St (16th St) Stop ID: 17939
Accessibility:
Because our wardrobe is located in our basement it is not an accessible space. You can email us at [email protected] and we can make accommodations for your visit.
If you are interested in visiting the wardrobe, you DO need to make an appointment during our open hours Monday – Friday from 9:30am – 4:00pm.
The wardrobe is in the basement of the Twin Cities Pride Office; if you need accommodations during your visit, please email us at [email protected].
Yes! The wardrobe is made up of community donations. Donations can be dropped off at the Twin Cities Pride Office Monday – Friday from 9:30am – 4:00pm. We accept clothing, toiletries, makeup, and monetary donations. If you’re unavailable during our open office hours, please email [email protected] to arrange a donation drop off time.
We do! We carry both new gender affirming undergarments from TOMBOYX, as well as community donated undergarments. The wardrobe has binders, tucking underwear, packing boxers, STP packers, menstrual boxers, and foam breast forms. For any questions regarding out gender affirming undergarments, please email rainbowcircle@tcpride.org
We do not have a limit but please remember this is a community resource, so please only take what you need so other community members can also benefit from the wardrobe.
Yes! You are more than welcome to bring someone with you to visit the wardrobe.
Yes! We have brought the wardrobe to multiple events. If you are interested in having Rainbow Wardrobe at your event, email us at [email protected] for more info!
If you’re unavailable during the Rainbow Wardrobe open hours, please email us at [email protected]. The wardrobe is closed evenings and weekends, but we host monthly weekend open houses. We will try our best to accommodate your request.
Yes! We provide a range of toiletries, community resources, and pre-packaged frozen meals provided by Open Arms.
