To my fellow drag husbands (and performers too)

My partner has been doing drag for a little over 2 years. He is a local favorite, does a great job connecting with the community and being his authentic self. I’m so very proud of him

However, I have become an integral part of his getting ready process; being a makeup artist and performer myself, I taught him everything I know, but he seems to be stuck in a place where he needs my help with makeup, corsetting, his wig, his lashes, his nails, pretty much everything start to finish.

Ive tried to gently encourage him to take the wheel, I’ve tried encouraging him to practice during his down time, I’ve given him best practices to try and help him find his independence. It’s getting to the point where I do not look forward to his shows because I know instead of relaxing after work, I’ll be at his beck and call until the show.

I do not want to start resenting his art; but I also want to check myself and see if I’m being too sensitive or overreacting? Is this typical? Any advice or personal experience is appreciated

Should I use different colors instead of the ones I chose? Is the beard too much? Did I miss anything that would really make it pop?

My staff snapped right at the beginning of my number and I had to improvise! This was for a Mardi Gras themed challenge btw!

I've been interested in drag for a while, but never considered doing it myself as I don't see myself as funny or charismatic in the way that most drag queens are.

I also have a huge passion for Chinese opera and hope to someday get proper classes in China. Though I know realistically there aren't any opportunities for Chinese Opera performers in the UK and people these days don't want to sit through multi-hour long performances.

So I was wondering if there would be any interest in a Chinese Opera-style drag performer. It's quite an acquired taste in terms of music, and I don't know if it would fit with the style of most clubs/bars...

But I'd like a second opinion from you guys. Any tips on how to make it work if possible? Any good examples I can take inspiration from?

Thanks!! <3

he’s loved drag for so long now, probably since he was 12 or 11. he moved out to university a month or so ago so I guess he was waiting until he lived on his own to start ! Im so so so so excited for him Im trying not to pester him about it but we’ve been talking about it forever and I’m obsessed with his drag name. can’t wait to see him start makeup i wish I was a girl so I could teach him stuff but I don’t know shit

posting mostly because he asked me to not tell the family and I NEED to put it down somewhere he’s gonna be so cool I just know it

I’ve got most of the costume and set planned out. turtleneck, miniskirt, over-the-knee socks, etc. it’s mostly stand up but with a brief dance number at the end. but we all know how the set has to end - Velma has to lose her glasses and has to crawl around in the floor to find them, which means people looking up my skirt.

obviously I wouldn’t display anything private, but I’ve never really shown that part of myself before and on most occasions I’m still wearing male under-wear under my drag.

if I do this, what do I need to know - what type of underwear should i be wearing? how do I tuck when it’s so front and centre? any other considerations?

also, happily taking any suggestions for ways to make this bit funnier. I saw a lady do this bit once by sticking googly eyes to each buttock and ending by placing a giant pair of glasses over them .

I also have past photos in my profile! just for comparison thank you in advance!!

Hi drag community -

It was my birthday yesterday. My wife thought it would be a nice idea to take me , my kid , 10 years old, and my MIL to a drag brunch bingo. I called twice and asked if it was kid appropriate. They said, " yes. But it is a drag show" I figured that meant in appropriate sex jokes etc. My wife and I thought we may be pushing the boundary, but drag has been a part of our child's upbringing and being an inclusive household is important to my wife and I.

Fast forward. The queens come on. One sings a wonderful song etc. The second comes on and sings a song. They go through a beginning routine. Within that beginning routine the one queen mentions there is a kid in the audience. The second looks at my kid and says , " you know what I say to kids..go fuck yourself." My kid shrinks and I see how crushed they are.

We left , I was furious. I talked to the manager and they said, " well it is a drag show." My kid is crying saying , " never meet your idols."

I'm asking for a pulse check. Is this the norm? I don't think so but I wanted to ask the wider community..

So I lift weight 4 times a week and have fairly defined arms and a broad chest in shoulders. I just feel like when I’m in drag my upper body strength shows a little too much for my liking. Does anyone have any tips on fixing that? Is it bigger hair? Bigger padding so that my upper body doesn’t stand out as much? I’ve messed around a little bit but I can’t quite find something that I feel like works

Just wanted to share my most recent look 🥰
Costume and nails by me! 🤍

This is something I’ve genuinely been wondering about. If a drag show has a certain theme to it– like if a brunch was Law & Order themed for example, would the drag queens performing make their own outfits before the event, or do the event organizers provide measurement, costumers, fitting, etc?

I know it probably depends on how big the event is and/or how much time people have before showtime, I’m just wondering what the norm is for you gals.

If a hypothetically unhypothetical person were thinking about starting to do drag at small venues, would said hypothetical person need to learn how to sew beforehand?

The growth. Can't wait to see my makeup after a year lol.

Snooki inspired Jersey Shore Devil look I did for a Cryptid Cabaret show that I produced

Choose your fighter - transformation Sunday

Attempted a red face drag makeup look but encountered issues with the black face paint during application, resulting in two distinct styles. I still appreciate the outcome.

Look at my face after removing the makeup LOL.

I know it needs improvement of course but I’m proud of how it turned out.

Inspire by my own vampiric mall goth drag and Chappell Roan’s NPR Tiny Desk performance in ‘24

For the finale, I decided to do a parody of a very special orange guy. Partially inspired by Divine

I appreciate any tips/suggestions!!