Ireland Abortion Referendum: Feminist Fashion Hammers Home The Message - Yes! Tá! Repeal!

'Repeal the f**king 8th.'
Repeal!
Repeal!
Reuters/ Getty/ Sara Nelson

The landslide victory for the ‘Yes’ campaign marked a monumental moment in Ireland’s history and most importantly - for women.

As people went to the polls to cast their votes in the abortion referendum on Friday, and waited for the result on Saturday - many did so displaying badass feminist style.

Here’s our pick of the best that summed up the outcome - a resounding ‘Yes’.

1) This style queen celebrating the result

We love her ‘Repealed’ hat and outfit co-ordination.

Lady in red
Lady in red
Max Rossi / Reuters

2) This WONDER-ful denim jacket

Gal Gadot would be proud.

Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman
Clodagh Kilcoyne / Reuters

3) This bag

Message totes says it all.

Sarah Devereux @iamthedirtbird 'I'm dressed in pink to claim it back from the #novote - hot pink belongs to us... Now everything belongs to us!' #repealedthe8th pic.twitter.com/3aw5cu40MY

— Sara Nelson (@SaraCNelson) May 26, 2018

4) This tee 🖕🏻

Another item that gets straight to the point.

Evette kirwan makes her feelings known ahead of the result #repealthe8th pic.twitter.com/jeNJkf3Tcu

— Sara Nelson (@SaraCNelson) May 26, 2018

5) This embellished jumper

LOVE.

Look at this baby angel in her ‘repeal the 8th’ fashion. All the love and hope to the voters tmrw, to all those travelling back to be heard ❤️ pic.twitter.com/N2mLLtZsaq

— Sara Pascoe (@sarapascoe) May 24, 2018

6) More DIY fashion

This dress “takes the biscuit”.

I love the repeal fashions all over Dublin today - but this girls dress takes the biscuit!! I have no idea who she is - but ultimate respect must be paid!! #RepealedThe8th pic.twitter.com/kbcfmfHkQb

— Trish Fox (@TrishFoxDesign) May 26, 2018

7) The trademark ‘REPEAL’ sweaters

This group of ‘Yes’ voters absolutely rocked them.

Ellie Dunne (front centre) 'I voted for yes. It's a big day.' #Repealedthe8th pic.twitter.com/bi3ap2M2dN

— Sara Nelson (@SaraCNelson) May 26, 2018

8) This personalised tee with the classic ‘Repeal’ necklace

Looks like Louise only wants to be friendly with ‘Yes’ voters 🔥

'I've voted yes, have you?'
'I've voted yes, have you?'
Max Rossi / Reuters

9) This breastfeeding mumma rocking a ‘Yes’ tee

Absolute babe 🤱🏻

Aileen Kennedy and Ruairi: 'it's a historic moment, for our children's futures and the women of Ireland.' #RepealedThe8th pic.twitter.com/0XdXZp5Hsq

— Sara Nelson (@SaraCNelson) May 26, 2018

10) And this pregnant mum-to-be wearing a ‘Tá’ top

‘This is the future.’

Sarah Ross has been tallying votes for Yes. 'This is the future. My baby will grow up in an Ireland where healthcare for women is not compromised.' #repealthe8th pic.twitter.com/eYcGRvUrSD

— Sara Nelson (@SaraCNelson) May 26, 2018

11) And we couldn’t leave out this ‘Yes’ ‘castcosy’

I think we can guess how she cast her vote... And there’s those ‘Repeal’ necklaces again.

Enjoying the sun. What do you think of our #Repeal necklaces and #Yes #Castcosy pic.twitter.com/G1cQmfbvxE

— KaysFlowerSchool Jan (@FlowerSchoolIE) May 25, 2018
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