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 by appointment only.
Monday & Wednesday 12pm-8pm
Friday 9am-1pm
For accommodation requests or to inquire about after hour appointments, email us at rainbowcircle@tcpride.org.
Wardrobe Location:
Address: 1201 Harmon Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403
The entrance is located on 12th Street S between Harmon & Yale
Street parking is available and is metered. We are also located next to a Metro Transit bus stop located at 12th Street S & Yale Pl (16th St) Stop ID: 19333
Accessibility:
Our new space is now accessible for wheelchair users and those with mobility limitations. If you require additional accessibility measures such as an interpreter, please note this on your appointment request form.
If you are interested in visiting the wardrobe, you DO need to make an appointment during our open hours
Monday & Wednesday 12pm-8pm
Thank you for thinking of Rainbow Wardrobe for your clothing donation! The wardrobe is made up of community donations.
At this time, we are putting a pause on taking clothing donations as we work through our current inventory.
Items we are still happy to take:
Shoes in new or slightly used condition (especially sneakers and women’s larger sizes),
Accessories (jewelry, handbags, hats, belts, ties, etc),
Personal care items (deodorant, shampoo, body wash, lotion, toothpaste, etc)
New or unused condition masc and femme underwear.
Wigs
Donations can be dropped off at the Pride Cultural Arts Center [1201 Harmon Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403] during our open hours:
Monday & Wednesday 12pm-8pm
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9-4pm
If you’re unavailable during our open office hours, please email rainbowcircle@tcpride.org 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 rainbowcircle@tcpride.org for more info!
If you’re unavailable during the Rainbow Wardrobe open hours, please email us at rainbowcircle@tcpride.org. 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.
