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The OUTFITS!

posted 14 years ago by TheCaffeineQueen
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Is there anyway to find out where and/or who the beautiful contestants got their outfits from?

I assume most used personal seamstresses/tailors, but any I've used have been awful, so if anyone knows ones used for this documentary, can recommend any, or knows how to find talented ones locally, I would be indebted because the gorgeous gowns in this documentary left me speechless.

I can list specific ones if necessary - Layla LaRue's deep purple off the shoulder fit-n-flare/mermaid just made me green with envy. An earlier lace w/black insets and corset was amazing as well.

Thank you!

[–] cocacolaistherealthing 10 years ago

I wouldn't be surprised is most of the contestants sewed their gowns. Since drag requires a lot of outfit customization to make their bodies appear more feminine, a lot of drag performers learn how to tailor their own outfits so they can make them exactly as they'd like.

It could also be a esteem thing, when you first begin dressing in drag, it might be hard to approach someone about making you a dress, so it helps to have some knowledge of fashion creation.