What Does a First-Time Protester Wear to the Women’s March on Washington? Inline

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    Photo: Courtesy of Rachel Comey
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    “We made (locally, in New York) some jackets and pants for a group of women who are headed to D.C. (from New York and Texas). Several of them were the founders of an organization called Downtown for Democracy.” —Rachel Comey

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    Photo: Courtesy of Nicole Phelps
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    Nicole Phelps, Director, Vogue Runway (far left), marching with friends in 1993.

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    A young marcher and her shirts stands out in the crowd in 1991.

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    My mother’s old charm bracelet.

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    Aurora James

    “What to wear to the Women’s March has been a bit of a tough one. I have my go-to collection of feminist tees, but I would freeze to death and in all reality I think this is one of those events where fashion is fine to take a bit of a backseat.” —Aurora James