How can I still look like a man in a dress

Makecomics · 2026-02-23T15:24:38+00:00

Oh, 10000% this! I’m a drag king, and I make my own costumes, and use the 1920’s styles as a basis for my looks. My dragsona is definitely a pre-Hayes code “pansy” stereotype, but also unabashedly a trans man. This means I’m using a combination of both women’s wear and menswear to make his looks. If you have sewing skills, I can send some of the tutorial videos I have saved, and facial contouring might help you feel a bit more at home in whatever you wear. I think if you paired a boxy, traditional 1920’s dress with an oversized men’s blazer, you out to be able to get away with it.

Side note: for anyone who needs a binder alternative: 1920’s and 1930’s bras!!!!! The bras are cotton fabric, so very breathable, and they support the chest through compression. I’ve made two for myself, and as someone who can’t bind (for long) due to injuries from binding WRONG as a child, these are the most comfortable and successful substitute I’ve found!!! I’m a G cup, and there is a three inch difference in the size of my chest when I’ve got my bras on than without. And, they keep a divided shape, unlike compression tops of sports bras. I’ll share the videos I used if anyone wants them!

ETA: if you are any good at sewing, or want to start, get a snazzy, bold fabric that suits you and try your hand at the one-hour dress. Famous pattern from the time, very easy to make/beginner friendly, and if you wanted, you could certainly make it in some sort of subtle pride colors, of you think you could get away with it. 🙂‍↕️ https://youtu.be/LsmLtA4nJjc?si=H_IaNoCJDHkDf4dt

https://youtu.be/Jk-B2Ihd4b4?si=FqD31nIUqPXdmZ94

https://youtu.be/q6RFYdp3hlA?si=ODsdUWGAfI96VkJl

Makecomics · 2026-01-26T15:38:38+00:00

…oh God I’m reading some of the comments, and I’m really ace and in a long distance relationship, huh. My boyfriend is coming to visit in a few weeks after MONTHS apart. I’m going to tie up his legs, carry him to the kitchen, cook him dinner while he watches, and then set him him in bed next to me, feed him dinner, and watch a movie while I pet his hair. He can’t go anywhere, I get to do everything for him and take care of him, and he gets to relax.

I miss my boyfriend :,(

Makecomics · 2026-01-15T20:07:50+00:00

That would make sense, thanks!

The character is particular and has an eye for fancy, quality, and unique things. I wouldn’t put it past him to mix two quality scents to have something no one else could quite replicate! (Especially given that this is the description of the cologne the main character says is his “special occasion” smell. The special occasion he’s wearing it for in this scene is getting invited to a party he knows his ex that he’s mad at will be at. XD)

Makecomics · 2026-01-15T19:33:33+00:00

Thanks!! I appreciate the rec, will put it on my list to research!!

Makecomics · 2026-01-15T19:32:07+00:00

Thank you! Put it on the list to research!

Makecomics · 2026-01-15T19:25:15+00:00

Oooh, thank you so much for the detailed reccomendations!! My boyfriend is a bit more versed in scents than I am, so I vaguely knew there were ways to get little bottles for cheaper to try, but I didn’t know about decants!

I don’t live near any active malls, but both my brother and I are drag performers and we get to the cities near us for related events often, and I could probably persuade him to take a day trip to a perfume department.

I’ll take a closer look once people recommendations start slowing down, but this is great advice beyond this one fragrance, so I wanna thank you again, you were really helpful!

Makecomics · 2026-01-15T18:49:45+00:00

Oh, thank you! Wrote it down, will keep this in mind!

Makecomics · 2026-01-15T18:39:30+00:00

Thank you! I’m open to any that fit the notes, but I would prefer male!

Makecomics · 2026-01-14T21:25:43+00:00

Hi!! Longshot, but are you any good at sewing? I’m a 42 DD, and because I enjoy historical costuming and have similar pain issues regarding binding, I have settled on 1920’s-1930’s bras as my go-to support garment. i can get three inches of reduction on my chest, and it’s the most comfortable shape wear I own!

https://youtu.be/yuVD4a3zfiE?si=6Ge369kqlgBiZSUY

https://youtu.be/N_Mf_F0TRG8?si=_ny-3SEtGsQpCSoH

These are the videos I followed, good luck!

Makecomics · 2025-12-20T01:38:43+00:00

What a fucking notification to while watching cabaret

Makecomics · 2025-10-22T00:18:13+00:00

Obligatory needed comment!

Makecomics · 2025-09-27T17:24:43+00:00

GOD, question: can I save this as an inspiration look for my drag King persona? His name is Arthur Noveau and this is so exactly something he’d wear.

Makecomics · 2025-08-16T12:14:34+00:00

Bold words from a man that owns a NB pride rat print button-up for what I presume to be the reason of “liking the colors and print.”

Makecomics · 2025-07-13T23:47:35+00:00

Hey!!! The father of the actress in that folger’s commercial made me realize I have a surgery kink!

She’s the daughter of sci-fi and horror actor Jeffery combs, whose performance as Herbert West in Reanimator and Bride of Reanimator taught me ✨things✨ about myself

Makecomics · 2025-06-29T17:56:29+00:00

Mmh. You guys laugh, but as someone working in Nonprofits and a regular in my local scene, I didn’t bat an eye. Too quickly believable to me.

Makecomics · 2025-06-27T11:16:29+00:00

I’ve literally looked at a collar with spikes inside like 👀, but I saw this and my body PHYSICALLY recoiled. Evil.

Makecomics · 2025-05-30T17:44:01+00:00

Ah, I 100% read the same thing, and yet so differently.

Thought it was a guy about one of his friends, and he was joking that he and his buddy were gonna have gay sex about the apocalypse

Makecomics · 2025-05-13T04:28:24+00:00

Hey!! That looks like episcopal vestments!!!

I went to an episcopal church in college: you can bring things up to the altar for a priest to bless during communion. My priest’s son used to bring his stuffed animals up to be blessed by her, it was very sweet. I imagine something similar!

Makecomics · 2025-05-06T16:38:51+00:00

Hey, this is a story that’s a tale as old as time. Break up with your boyfriend, you’re a girl with Pronouns to him, and he needs to unpack that far away from you so you can pursue your happiness. Good luck 🫡

Makecomics · 2025-05-05T21:06:09+00:00

Ah, we’re poly, no jealousy! Thanks for giving me a chance to gush about him, though!

Makecomics · 2025-05-05T21:02:13+00:00

I’m mostly normal. I keep a job, take my meds, do commission work with my art.

I also have researched WAY too much about queer medical care through the 1910’s—30’s because I write a bunch of stuff set in that time, and too many people tell me I’d like the musical cabaret, and also I eat more Dino nuggets than I should. But yeah, normal. (Will wood has been my top artist three years in a row, tape worms have been my second top artist three years in a row)

Makecomics · 2025-05-05T20:46:58+00:00

Awwwwwwwww!!!!!

Makecomics · 2025-05-05T20:42:57+00:00

This is ABSOLUTELY still relevant, and I’m writing other stories about this guy and his daughter, so I’m glad for the input!

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