What does it mean to dress in drag?

Dressing in drag refers to the practice of men dressing in clothing typically associated with women and vice versa. Drag is also a subculture in the LGBTQ+ community.

Drag clothing typically involves exaggerated masculinity, femininity, or other forms of gender expression. It may involve wearing clothes normally worn by the opposite sex, including wigs, clothing, makeup, and accessories.

Drag is a type of performance art and the people involved dress up and perform, often in highly stylized ways. Drag is often a form of self-expression.

The term Drag originated in 19th-century British theatre slang and was used to describe men wearing women’s clothing. In the United States, early examples of drag clothing can be found in gold rush saloons in California.

In the early 20th century, drag began to flourish with minstrel shows and vaudeville. Drag is used to challenge traditional gender norms whilst exploring one’s own gender identity.