In July 2013, dapperQ published our first ever list of 100 Most Stylish dapperQs. This was by far one of our most popular posts, but was by no means exhaustive. Since the original post was not comprehensive enough to capture all of the amazing dapper that exists in our community, our team decided to compile an annual list of 100 most stylish dapperQs.
Important things to know about this list…
- Individuals on the 2013, 2014, and 2015 lists were not eligible for the 2016 list. Yes, Ellen DeGeneres is stylish… year after year…after year. But, we wanted to reserve room for other people in our community. Not to worry; those on the first list, on the second list, and on the third list still hold their titles. So, please do not write us asking why we snubbed Ellen! She’s on the first list with 99 other amazing stylish folks. *We will have a 2017 all star list to commemorate our 5 year anniversary of this annual roundup. 2017 will include previously honored dapperQs*
- Individuals were selected based on a nomination system. Don’t see someone you think should be on here? Nominate them for the 2017 list by e-mailing [email protected].
- Our list is trans inclusive because our mission has always been to be a fashion and empowerment website for the unconventionally masculine: masculine and androgynous presenting women, gender queers, and trans identified individuals — anyone who has been told that masculinity, androgyny, and masculine-leaning non-binary style is off limits to them.
- This is NOT A RANKED LIST!!
- This list is not based on sexual orientation, but rather style and expression.
- Nominees have a range of styles: some are fluid, and many do not fit neatly into the gender binary. Styles range from andro-chic to dandy, to tomboy, to rock n’ roll, and more…
1. Cris Domingo
Fashion blogger
Photo via La Garçonnière
2. Yel
Hip Hop Artist
Photo by Ivon Photos
3. Felicia Dawn Hersey
Founder, Girls with Flair
Photo by Molly Adams
4. Renee’ Vallejo
Tufts University, Class of ’16; Infant Teacher
Photo by Jenn Marquez
5. Char Glasser
Partner, Hot Rabbit Events; Creative Director, The Vintage Brands
Photo by Kelly Balch
6. Mrs. Kamau Njuguna
Former Governor, Central Bank of Kenya (1980-1985)
Photo by Osborne Macharia
7. Deeba Zivari
Director of Operations and Development, Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy
Photo by Lucia Ekaterina
8. BLAIZE (Chea Calvert)
Actress; Writer; Androgynous Model
Photo by Joedee Reyes Photography
9. Madeline Soto (aka Magz Bodon)
Campus Safety Officer, New School Parsons of Fashion and Design
Photo by Holly Hunt
10. Ace Portis
Social Justice Fundraiser
Photo by Miki Vargas
11. Olivia Z.
Model; International Security, Cyberterrorism/Cybersecurity
Photo by Jenn Marquez
12. Ms. M Adhiambo
Former Minister of Trade & Industry (1972-1980, Kenya)
Photo by Osborne Macharia
13. Ree Melanent
Gender Retired Part-Time Student/Activist
Photo by Katarina Sällylä
14. Alyssia Evans
Teacher
Photo by Karla Olvera
15. Naa Akua
Spoken Word Artist; Emcee
Photo by Jeanesque Photography
16. Nats Getty
Model; Designer; Getty Oil Heiress
Photo by Sharlene Durfey
17. Jill Soloway
Comedian; Playwright; Television Writer; Director
Photo via Mic.
18. Carolyn Wysinger
Author/Blogger; Activist; Contributor at Autostraddle
Ensemble and photo via Saint Harridan
19. Jake Graf
Filmaker
Photo by Thomas Knights
20. Whitney Hardy
Financial Controller; Business Consultant; Philanthropist
Photo by Denise Parnell
21. NicKayla
Songstress; Actress; Writer; Dancer; Musician; Poet
Photo by Olivia Eutsler
22. LJ Johnson
Social Worker
Photo by Jenn Marquez
23. Phuong Ta
Educator
Photo by Jenn Marquez
24. Consuelo Ruybal
Creative Director, Interactive Strategy
Photo by Meg Allen
25. Stoney Michelli and Uzo Ejikeme
Co-Founders & Designers at Stuzo Clothing
Photo by Molly Adams
26. Stephanie Barreto de Araujo
Model
Ensemble and photo by Brownie and Blondie
27. Michelle Daly
Co-Founder, Plezzure Island/Lesbutante & the Boss; Army Veteran
Photo by Lisa Hause
28. Mindy Dawn Friedman
Product Marketing Manager
Photos via Instagram
29. Janie Cai
Fashion Director, Esquire Singapore
Photo via Instagram
30. Leslie Winer
Model; Musician; Poet
Photo via Notorious Mag
31. Bonnie Beats
DJ
Photo via Instagram
32. Tasha Boué
Stylist
Photo via Instagram
33. Evan Rachel Wood
Actor
Ensemble and photo by Wildfang
34. Heather Rae Martin
DJ; Board Member, LGBTQ MBAs
Photo by Njaimeh Njie
35. Susan Calman
Comedian; Panelist, BBC
Photo via Susan Calman Website
36. Kristen Stewart
Actor
Photo via W magazine
37. Eve Mathenge (aka Mr. Eve)
Stylist; Marketer
Photo courtesy Mr. Eve
38. Zoe Hughes
Not-for-Profit Researcher
Photo by Elisha Clarke
39. Camilla Fioravanzi
Legal Secretary; Photographer; Graphic Designer
Self portrait by Camilla Fioravanzi Photography
40. Ebony Sargent
Landscape Architect; Model
Photo by Tren’l Brunson
41. Ashlyn Harris
Professional Soccer Player
Photo via Instagram
42. Mrs. S Were
Former Economist and Personal Advisor to the President (1972-1992, Kenya)
Photo by Osborne Macharia
43. Kelly Sanders Moffat and Laura Mofatt
Wife and Wife Co-Founders of Kirrin Finch Apparel
Photo by Evan Robinson Photography
44. MJ Hessel
Non-Profit Direct Support Professional
Photo via Instagram
45. Madeline Guzman
Talent Acquisition Specialist/Boxer
Photo by Charlie Billups
46. Jackeline Bodden
Student; Fashion Blogger
Photo via Instagram
47. Zoe Warry
Personal Trainer
Photo by Morgan Church
48. Live Hart
Musician
Photo by Gary Hughes of Hughes Fioretti Photography
49. Maya Thompson
Dental Student at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Photo by Rosy Mackintosh
50. Emily Meyer
Designer
Photo via Cheetah Is the New Black
51. Lauren Yates
W’menswear Blogger
Photo via Ponytail Journal
52. Lena Tenney
Graduate Student; Educator
Photo by Lyndsey Smith
53. Rosemary Kim
Accountant
Photo by Marisa Tovar
54. DapperJae
Chicago-Based DJ; Composer
Photo via Instagram
55. Lena Waithe
Actor; Screenwriter; Producer
Photo via The Blueprint Show
56. Ariana van Dyck
Project Coordinator at Architecture Firm
Photo by Armont van Dyck
57. Kellie Ketron
Tie and Accessories Maker; Owner/Handmaker/Mastermind of Dapper Geek
Photo courtesy Dapper Geek
58. Buzz Slutzky
Artist; Professor
Photo via Facebook
59. Megan Rapinoe
American Professional Soccer Player
Photo via International Business Times
60. Melles (Xanh) Tran
Photographer; DJ
Photo via Tumblr
61. Molly Adams
Photographer
Photo by Leah Case
62. Danielle Small
Digital Media Consultant
Photo by Brown Boi Images
63. Robyn The Trex Lambird
Wheelchair Racer; Vlogger; Mentor
Photo via Instagram
64. Maya Spratling (aka Jetpacksprat)
Style Blogger
Photo via Instagram
65. Carol Loan (aka DJ Kandylion)
DJ/Producer; Audio Engineer
Photo via Chris Sorensen
66. Susan Lee
General Manager, Upland
Photo by Evan Sung
67. Tara Juano
Model
Photo by Anastasiia Sapon
68. Fernandra Fowler
Photographer; Videographer
Photo self portrait via Instagram
69. Shannon
Doctoral Student
Photo via Tumblr
70. Robin Dembroff
Doctoral Student
Photo by Daniel Wodak
71. Maye Musk
Model
Photo via W magazine
72. Küb
Actor; Performer
Photo by Jaso Thunderkhat
73. MicahTron
Hip Hop Artist
Photo via Instagram
74. Carter the Body
Personal Trainer; Exotic Dancer
Photo by Nuvia Magdahi
75. Amanda Martinez
Dancer
Photo via Instagram
76. Sarah Jane Adams
Designer; Instagram Sensation
Photo via Instagram
77. Becky Morgan
Psychology Professor
Photo by Miki Vargas
78. Doreen Pierre
Blogger; Photographer
Photo by Jelan Coley
79. Ciara Shiggs
Designer
Photo by Derek Blanks
80. Lola Sanchez
Tap Dancer; Artist; Model
Photo by Raydene Salinas
81. Brooklyn Wright
Founder, Boi Society, Inc.
Photo by Meg Allen
82. Ana “Smitty” Smith
Hand Model Recruiter
Photo by Gianella Espinosa
83. Alexandra Shad ShadLav
Healthcare
Photo by Jenn Marquez
84. Dina Thorpe
Musician
Photo by Jack Jackson
85. Malinder Tooray
Drummer
Photo by Kate Singh
86. LA-Based Band “No Girlfriends”
Photo by Liza Nelson
87. Erica Moise
Attorney; LGBTQ Rights Activist
Photo by The Erin and Christa Show
88. Julia Weldon
Musician; Actor; Model
Photo by Najva Sol
89. Lees
Designer
Photo by Olivia Eutsler
90. Grey Dominguez
Men’s Hairstylist
Photo by Kristin Deavers
91. Jahna Salvo
Paramedic
Photo by Miki Vargas for the Handsome Revolution Project
92. Fuzz Rico
Artist; Curator
Photo by Fernandra Fowler
93. Hillary Werth
Artist; Model
Photo by Adam Reynolds
94. Luisa Caruso
Youth Worker; Yoga Teacher
Photo by Estee
95. Ericka Hagan (aka Egypt)
Artist
Photo by REEGH
96. Dr. M. Shelly Conner
Executive Director, Quare Square Collective, Inc.; Travel Blogger
Photo by Betsy Stout
97. Sham Shirley
Image Consultant
Photo via Instagram
98. Minerva Rivera
Bar Owner, Henrietta Hudson; Real Estate Agent
Photo by Frank Manning
99. Lisa Cannistraci
Bar Owner, Henrietta Hudson
Photo by Brown Boi Images
100. Krys Robens
Bartender
Photo by Brown Boi Images
