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Dress Him Up: A Tailored Collection of Bespoke Fiction

A project of New Lit Salon Press (see other related projects).

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (December 2022). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

Show us stories that: Explore clothes traditionally connected to the constructs of masculinity, like suits and uniforms, but dig deep into what society and those fashions say about what it means or does not mean to be a man. Challenge masculine norms across cultures. Defy traditional and societal norms of “masculine” dress. For example: Crossdressers, drag queens and kings Trans, queer, and non-binary people Gender norms and expectations in dress Color, pattern, and fabric: Pink and lavender are perceived as gendered colors and considered feminine. Plaids and camouflage are often considered masculine patterns, while florals are often considered feminine. Redefine what “clothes make the man” / “the man is his clothing” means. Stories should emphasize how the clothes help or hinder the protagonist in these stories. What challenges are faced or overcome? What expectations are met or failed? Stories should hone in on the defining fashion and/or accessories as the key object(ive)/element of the story. The story should not work without the fashion or accessory as its core feature.

Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 9% of anthologies always charge fees.)

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States
Established in 2022

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication
One-time publication
Print Publication Print Publication
One-time publication

Fiction Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Short Story: 1,000 - 3,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Sexuality/Gender: Gender studies, See guidelines.
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Multiple entries: Unknown.
Media: Text.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026

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