To start this out, I want to make clear that I support and don't judge anyone who dresses in drag. My questions are: What motivates you to dress in drag? At what times do you dress that way? I'm just curious.
That was a question I always had in my head. If gay guys like guys, then why dress like girls? Simple answer. You do what you want. If you want to and you like it, why not? I'm actually planning on cosplaying my fav character (it's a she) for halloween. Never really into it, but it wouldn't hurt to try it once
Well I have no interest in drag but I think it has something to do with, you know, dressing how you want? It's like asking what motivates me to wear jeans. Because they're comfortable, I like the way they look, and they are they way I want to convey myself to the world on an appearance-based level.
I don't dress in drag, but I do cross dress for roles in theatre. It's actually really fun, and the weird looks are priceless. However, dresses are the most uncomfortable things ever, so I'll be sticking to masculine dress. And I can't take myself seriously in women's clothes, though I don't know why.
The Out List Part 2 - Vidéo Dailymotion Relevant part starts at 6:00. She briefly mentions near the end why she does drag, but the whole interview is interview. For that matter, the whole documentary (The Out List) is worth watching.
~"Be it, don't dream it." *Ahem* excuse my random movie quoting. I don't and doubt I ever will do drag, but I suspect the reason varies depending on the person and the occasion.
I can't stand monkey suits but when my 'girls' grow out more I might dress up like a guy for sh-ts and giggles. It's about having fun ^,^ And it doesn't matter what everyone else thinks about it when you're doing it.
I have some gay friends that love to dress up in drag and believe me they have some incredible tales to tell I did kiss one of my friends when they were dressed up it was alright .
Every year for either courtwarming or homecoming, we have a dress up day called "switcheroo day", where you dress up in drag to help your class win our spirit stick. I've done it the last two years
Taking drag to mean crossdressing in general, the reasons I can think of off the top of my head are - If you are not cisgender and wish to express this using clothing; As a job if you are an entertainer and work as a drag queen; For sexual gratification; As a political statement to challenge cultural norms (such as the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence); If you act in all male theatre productions of Shakespeare; And, because it's fun! None of those reasons are mutually exclusive.
I usually dress very femininely, but occasionally if there is fancy dress or something, I use that excuse to do the opposite and dress as a man! I don't know why I enjoy doing it, but I'm not sure that I would dress as a man every day, given the chance. For me, it's to do with having a change and embracing my more masculine side.
For a friends birthday once me and a few friends dressed in drag and put on a show for her and I actually quite enjoyed it. It's definitely something I could see myself doing more some day.
Interesting point. What does drag actually refer to? Dressing as the opposite gender in general? Dressing as the opposite gender for reasons other than comfort? (Fun, protest, cosplay) According to the OED it's : So in general, wearing clothes for the opposite sex. I've worn dresses and skirts while playing female roles in plays. I didn't mind, but didn't find them to be particularly comfortable. I sometimes wear a kimono at home, but other than that I just find shorts and jeans more comfortable.
As many of the queens on Rupaul's Drag Race put it, it has nothing to do with wanting to be a woman, it's just an art form. Just as you would if you're wearing a costume on stage for a play.
