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* There has been much controversy over the possibility of lesbian subtext in ''WesternAnimation/AdventureTime'', specifically between Princess Bubblegum and Marceline. If this is to be believed, Princess Bubblegum would fit this trope.
* [[spoiler: Asami]] from ''WesternAnimation/{{The Legend of Korra}}'' is a lipstick bisexual. In fact, she's probably the most feminine character in the whole series. Her eventual girlfriend [[spoiler:Korra]] isn't really this, however.

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* There has been much controversy over the possibility of lesbian subtext in ''WesternAnimation/AdventureTime'', specifically between Princess Bubblegum and Marceline. If this is to be believed, Princess Bubblegum Bubblegum, who wears her hair long, likes to wear long dresses, and, um, [[AmazingTechnicolorPopulation is entirely pink]] would fit this trope.
* [[spoiler: Asami]] from ''WesternAnimation/{{The Legend of Korra}}'' is a lipstick bisexual. bisexual -- even when she's in practical adventuring gear, she's always wearing makeup. In fact, she's probably the most feminine major character in the whole series. Her eventual girlfriend [[spoiler:Korra]] isn't really this, however.is more of a tomboy, but not quite enough to be considered outright butch.
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* 'Webcomic/WasteOfTime' has Scarlett.
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* Felicity Worthington, from the ''Literature/GemmaDoyle Trilogy'', behaves like an proper Victorian girl. There are very few hints about her true sexual orientation (subtext only). However, it is revealed in ''The Sweet Far Thing'' that she is in fact a lesbian and was in love with Pippa Cross. Probably due to the attitude of the time, she views this part of her with contempt and is in the closet about it; she seems to think that this means there is something wrong with her. Pippa may be another example, although she also expresses interest in boys, so she's probably closer to BiTheWay or IfItsYouItsOkay.

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* Felicity Worthington, from the ''Literature/GemmaDoyle Trilogy'', behaves like an proper Victorian girl. There are very few hints about her true sexual orientation (subtext only). However, it is revealed in ''The Sweet Far Thing'' that she is in fact a lesbian and was in love with Pippa Cross. Probably due to the attitude of the time, she views this part of her with contempt and is in the closet about it; she seems to think that this means there is something wrong with her. Pippa may be is another example, although she also expresses interest in boys, so she's probably closer to either BiTheWay or IfItsYouItsOkay.
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* ''Possibly'' Minto of ''TokyoMewMew'', but when she says she loves Zakuro it could mean either romantic love or just the obsessive admiration for the celebrity and OneeSama, and she's [[BiTheWay clearly into boys too]].

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* ''Possibly'' Minto of ''TokyoMewMew'', but when she says she loves Zakuro it could mean either romantic love or just the obsessive admiration for the celebrity and OneeSama, and she's [[BiTheWay clearly into boys too]].
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%%* In one episode of "FamilyGuy", Meg poses as a Lesbian to make friends and gets involved with a girl named [[PinkMeansFeminine Sarah]].
* Discussed on an episode of ''KingOfTheHill'', where a subplot involved Hank's driver's license now saying he was a woman. Peggy's hairdresser commented that if they were a lesbian couple, Peggy would be a lipstick lesbian, which is [[VanityIsFeminine "the best kind"]].

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%%* In one episode of "FamilyGuy", ''WesternAnimation/FamilyGuy'', Meg poses as a Lesbian to make friends and gets involved with a girl named [[PinkMeansFeminine Sarah]].
* Discussed on an episode of ''KingOfTheHill'', ''WesternAnimation/KingOfTheHill'', where a subplot involved Hank's driver's license now saying he was a woman. Peggy's hairdresser commented that if they were a lesbian couple, Peggy would be a lipstick lesbian, which is [[VanityIsFeminine "the best kind"]].



* [[spoiler: Asami]] from WesternAnimation/{{The Legend of Korra}} is a lipstick bisexual. In fact, she's probably the most feminine character in the whole series. Her eventual girlfriend [[spoiler:Korra]] isn't really this, however.

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* [[spoiler: Asami]] from WesternAnimation/{{The ''WesternAnimation/{{The Legend of Korra}} Korra}}'' is a lipstick bisexual. In fact, she's probably the most feminine character in the whole series. Her eventual girlfriend [[spoiler:Korra]] isn't really this, however.
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* [[spoiler: Sapphire]] from WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse is a [[LipstickLesbian lipstick]] [[DiscountLesbians discount lesbian]].

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* [[spoiler: Sapphire]] from WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse is a [[LipstickLesbian lipstick]] [[DiscountLesbians discount lesbian]].lesbian]], being a feminine-looking alien who uses female pronouns, and who is in a romantic relationship with [[spoiler: Ruby]], another alien using female pronouns.
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** Likewise for Pearl.
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* [[spoiler: Sapphire]] from WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse is a [[LipstickLesbian lipstick]] [[DiscountLesbians discount lesbian]].
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* On the Philippine teleserye ''Series/TheRichMansDaughter'', three of the four lesbians are feminine, namely the two principal characters Jade and Althea, and the latter's ex Wila.
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%%* Another case of Lipstick Bisexuals is Santana and Brittany from ''{{Glee}}''.

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%%* Another case of Lipstick Bisexuals is Santana and Brittany from ''{{Glee}}''.''Series/{{Glee}}''.



* On {{Glee}}, Santana is a lipstick lesbian and Brittany is a lipstick bisexual. They're both cheerleaders and when out of uniform, they both prefer very feminine clothes. Santana does mention being a bit of a tomboy as a kid though.

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* On {{Glee}}, ''Series/{{Glee}}'', Santana is a lipstick lesbian and Brittany is a lipstick bisexual. They're both cheerleaders and when out of uniform, they both prefer very feminine clothes. Santana does mention being a bit of a tomboy as a kid though.

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* ''Creator/SimonaAhrnstedt'' has an example of this in her novel "De skandalösa", when the beautiful GirlyGirl[[spoiler: Venus Dag och Natt]] turns out to be gay.

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* ''Creator/SimonaAhrnstedt'' has an example of this in her novel "De skandalösa", when the beautiful GirlyGirl[[spoiler: Venus Dag och Natt]] turns out to be gay. gay.
* ''Literature/{{Manifestation}}'': The main protagonist, Gabby Palladino, is a teenage lesbian with a very feminine style in her clothing and personal tastes.
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* Lizzy on ''Series/OneBigHappy'' doesn't show any stereotypical traits. Though considering the show is produced by Creator/EllenDegeneres, she's closer to a "chapstick" lesbian.
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* The {{Firefly}} episode "War Stories" has [[HookerWithAHeartOfGold Inara]] taking a female client (also of the [[LipstickLesbian Lipstick]] variety). According to Kaylee, this isn't the first time. Both Inara and the client wear fancy, elegant clothing.

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* The {{Firefly}} ''{{Series/Firefly}}'' episode "War Stories" has [[HookerWithAHeartOfGold Inara]] taking a female client (also of the [[LipstickLesbian Lipstick]] variety). According to Kaylee, this isn't the first time. Both Inara and the client wear fancy, elegant clothing.
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* Lavinia from ''SoukouNoStrain''. Bunny suit, anyone? And let's not get started on episode seven.

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* %%* Lavinia from ''SoukouNoStrain''. Bunny suit, anyone? And let's not get started on episode seven.
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* ''[[VideoGame/AdvancedVariableGeo Advanced V.G.]]'' Ayako Yuuki loves the spotlight and [[http://www.fightabase.com/charMain.aspx?id=303 dresses provocatively]] to draw attention to herself. Her attire usually consists of a short loose-fitting halter-top, a skintight miniskirt, and high-heeled stilettos. But she also loves the female body, so she enters the VG tournament[[note]]which is a women's only [[SupernaturalMartialArts MMA competition]], where [[ShamefulStrip the loser of each match has to strip]] in the ring[[/note]] to take in all the eye candy... in hopes of hooking up with one of 'em.

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* ''[[VideoGame/AdvancedVariableGeo Advanced V.G.]]'' As a dancer, Ayako Yuuki loves the spotlight and [[http://www.fightabase.com/charMain.aspx?id=303 dresses provocatively]] to draw attention to herself. Her attire usually consists of a short loose-fitting halter-top, [[DangerouslyShortSkirt a skintight miniskirt, miniskirt]], and [[CombatStilettos high-heeled stilettos. stilettos.]] But she also loves the female body, so she enters the VG tournament[[note]]which is a women's only [[SupernaturalMartialArts MMA competition]], where [[ShamefulStrip the loser of each match has to strip]] in the ring[[/note]] to take in all the eye candy... in hopes of hooking up with one of 'em.
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%%* Several characters in ''QueensBlade'' count, such as Elina, and Luna Luna.

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%%* Several characters in ''QueensBlade'' count, such as Elina, and Luna Luna.



* ''[[VideoGame/AdvancedVariableGeo Advanced V.G.]]'' Ayako Yuuki works the dance floor at the [=SoTO=] Techno Rave Club, and loves the spotlight. But she loves the female body even more, so she enters the VG tournament[[note]]which is a women's only [[SupernaturalMartialArts MMA competition]], where [[ShamefulStrip the loser of each match has to strip]] in the ring[[/note]] to take in all the eye candy... in hopes of possibly hooking up with one of 'em.

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* ''[[VideoGame/AdvancedVariableGeo Advanced V.G.]]'' Ayako Yuuki works the dance floor at the [=SoTO=] Techno Rave Club, and loves the spotlight. spotlight and [[http://www.fightabase.com/charMain.aspx?id=303 dresses provocatively]] to draw attention to herself. Her attire usually consists of a short loose-fitting halter-top, a skintight miniskirt, and high-heeled stilettos. But she also loves the female body even more, body, so she enters the VG tournament[[note]]which is a women's only [[SupernaturalMartialArts MMA competition]], where [[ShamefulStrip the loser of each match has to strip]] in the ring[[/note]] to take in all the eye candy... in hopes of possibly hooking up with one of 'em.
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''[[VideoGame/AdvancedVariableGeo Advanced V.G.]]'' Ayako Yuuki works the dance floor at the [=SoTO=] Techno Rave Club, and loves the spotlight. But she loves the female body even more, so she enters the VG tournament[[note]]which is a women's only [[SupernaturalMartialArts MMA competition]], where [[ShamefulStrip the loser of each match has to strip]] in the ring[[/note]] to take in all the eye candy... in hopes of possibly hooking up with one of 'em.

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''[[VideoGame/AdvancedVariableGeo *''[[VideoGame/AdvancedVariableGeo Advanced V.G.]]'' Ayako Yuuki works the dance floor at the [=SoTO=] Techno Rave Club, and loves the spotlight. But she loves the female body even more, so she enters the VG tournament[[note]]which is a women's only [[SupernaturalMartialArts MMA competition]], where [[ShamefulStrip the loser of each match has to strip]] in the ring[[/note]] to take in all the eye candy... in hopes of possibly hooking up with one of 'em.
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%%* Ayako from ''VideoGame/AdvancedVariableGeo''.

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%%* ''[[VideoGame/AdvancedVariableGeo Advanced V.G.]]'' Ayako from ''VideoGame/AdvancedVariableGeo''.Yuuki works the dance floor at the [=SoTO=] Techno Rave Club, and loves the spotlight. But she loves the female body even more, so she enters the VG tournament[[note]]which is a women's only [[SupernaturalMartialArts MMA competition]], where [[ShamefulStrip the loser of each match has to strip]] in the ring[[/note]] to take in all the eye candy... in hopes of possibly hooking up with one of 'em.
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* Felicity Worthington, from the ''[[AGreatAndTerribleBeauty Gemma Doyle Trilogy]]'', behaves like an proper Victorian girl. There are very few hints about her true sexual orientation (subtext only). However, it is revealed in ''The Sweet Far Thing'' that she is in fact a lesbian and was in love with Pippa Cross. Probably due to the attitude of the time, she views this part of her with contempt and is in the closet about it; she seems to think that this means there is something wrong with her. Pippa may be another example, although she also expresses interest in boys, so she's probably closer to BiTheWay or IfItsYouItsOkay.

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* Felicity Worthington, from the ''[[AGreatAndTerribleBeauty Gemma Doyle Trilogy]]'', ''Literature/GemmaDoyle Trilogy'', behaves like an proper Victorian girl. There are very few hints about her true sexual orientation (subtext only). However, it is revealed in ''The Sweet Far Thing'' that she is in fact a lesbian and was in love with Pippa Cross. Probably due to the attitude of the time, she views this part of her with contempt and is in the closet about it; she seems to think that this means there is something wrong with her. Pippa may be another example, although she also expresses interest in boys, so she's probably closer to BiTheWay or IfItsYouItsOkay.
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* ''Anime/VariableGeo'': Ayako Yuuki works as a floor dancerl at [=SoTO=] Techno Rave Club and dresses accordingly, in a haltertop, [[DangerouslyShortSkirt a mini-skirt]] with suspenders, and [[CombatStilettos high-heels.]] Her official character bio, states that she's not only a lesbian, but has entered the VG tournament as an excuse to see as many naked womens' bodies as possible[[note]]the rules of the tournament mandates that [[ShamefulStrip the loser of each match has to strip in the ring]] for the crowd[[/note]].

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* ''Anime/VariableGeo'': *''Anime/VariableGeo'': Ayako Yuuki works as a floor dancerl dancer at [=SoTO=] Techno Rave Club and dresses accordingly, in a haltertop, [[DangerouslyShortSkirt a mini-skirt]] with suspenders, and [[CombatStilettos high-heels.]] Her official character bio, states that she's not only a lesbian, but has entered the VG tournament as an excuse to see as many naked womens' bodies as possible[[note]]the rules of the tournament mandates that [[ShamefulStrip the loser of each match has to strip in the ring]] for the crowd[[/note]].

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* Ren of ''Manga/PoorPoorLips'', an out of the closet lesbian who's also every bit TheOjou.

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* Ren of ''Manga/PoorPoorLips'', *''Anime/VariableGeo'': Ayako Yuuki works as a floor dancerl at [=SoTO=] Techno Rave Club and dresses accordingly, in a haltertop, [[DangerouslyShortSkirt a mini-skirt]] with suspenders, and [[CombatStilettos high-heels.]] Her official character bio, states that she's not only a lesbian, but has entered the VG tournament as an out excuse to see as many naked womens' bodies as possible[[note]]the rules of the closet lesbian who's also every bit TheOjou.tournament mandates that [[ShamefulStrip the loser of each match has to strip in the ring]] for the crowd[[/note]].



* Krista in ''Manga/AttackOnTitan'', if her interactions with Ymir are to be believed.
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* [[spoiler: Asami]] from WesternAnimation/{{The Legend of Korra}} is a lipstick bisexual.

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* [[spoiler: Asami]] from WesternAnimation/{{The Legend of Korra}} is a lipstick bisexual. In fact, she's probably the most feminine character in the whole series. Her eventual girlfriend [[spoiler:Korra]] isn't really this, however.
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* Yamato from ''{{Loveless}}'' acts as the more "femme" of the female Zeroes, as opposed to her fighter Koya.

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* Yamato from ''{{Loveless}}'' ''{{Manga/Loveless}}'' acts as the more "femme" of the female Zeroes, as opposed to her fighter Koya.
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* [[spoiler: Asami]] from WesternAnimation/{{The Legend of Korra}} is a lipstick bisexual.
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%%* Karolina Dean of ''ComicBook/{{Runaways}}'' qualifies as well.

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%%* * Karolina Dean of ''ComicBook/{{Runaways}}'' qualifies is one of the most feminine members of the group. That doesn't stop her from liking other girls. She and Julie Power of ComicBook/PowerPack once dated (Julie herself is a bisexual). At another point, she tries to kiss her friend Nico, mistaking her as well.lesbian just because Nico said she's "done with boys forever".
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* Veronica from ''VideoGame/FalloutNewVegas''. One of her quests involves finding a dress for her to wear, completely inverting RealWomenDontWearDresses as a result.

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* Veronica from ''VideoGame/FalloutNewVegas''. One of her quests involves finding a dress for her to wear, completely inverting RealWomenDontWearDresses as a result. Ironically, Veronica is also a WrenchWench, fond of making off-colour jokes, and her favored weapon is a power fist.
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*** In ''Webcomic/{{Sunstone}}'' Lisa and Ally become these and [[spoiler: Valerie, who criticized Lisa for having a girlfriend, is revealed to be this.]]

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*** %%* In ''Webcomic/{{Sunstone}}'' Lisa and Ally become these and [[spoiler: Valerie, who criticized Lisa for having a girlfriend, is revealed to be this.]]
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* In ''Webcomic/{{Sunstone}}'' Lisa and Ally become these and [[spoiler: Valerie, who criticized Lisa for having a girlfriend, is revealed to be this.]]

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* *** In ''Webcomic/{{Sunstone}}'' Lisa and Ally become these and [[spoiler: Valerie, who criticized Lisa for having a girlfriend, is revealed to be this.]]
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** Didi is feminine or more feminine than her straight sister at least. Didi has a feminine and slender physique and a perky personality. She is also likes Music/LadyGaga and sometimes wears dresses. She later admits to her sister, Gogo, that she likes women.

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** Didi is feminine or more feminine than her straight sister at least. Didi has a feminine and slender physique and a perky personality. She is also likes Music/LadyGaga and sometimes wears dresses. She later admits to her sister, Gogo, that she likes women.
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** Gogo is a complete inversion. Her figure is very muscular for a woman. Even back when she was more feminine looking, she was very {{Tomboy}}ish, being a BoisterousBruiser among other things. She's only shown interest in men so far.

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