A "lipstick lesbian" is a very feminine lesbian. Most of them like to dress girly and do girly things. (Wear makeup, carry purses, wear skirts, etc.) They are often mistaken for being "straight." It's sometimes even hard for gay people to spot them, but I usually find that a lot of straight people are almost blind to them. The phrase "they don't look gay" comes to mind. A lot of people have a stereotypical image of a "lesbian" in their head (you know, short hair, boyish clothing, no makeup, rugged), and they refuse to believe that any lesbians can actually be feminine. Not all lesbians are "manly," and not all gay guys are "feminine." To each their own!
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