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Drag for dudes >> Danny Doll Rod walks us through Crossdressing 101 by RUPERT BOTTENBERG
Lesson 1: "A good place to start is a wig. It just depends on what you feel good in. I have fun going to wig stores and trying on wigs. Most places are pretty accommodating. It's also a good idea to go with a girl, if you're a straight guy. That would make it easier, and I think most girls would really like to help you pick out an outfit. Wigs can be expensive, that's the thing. You can probably find a cheap one for $20 or $30, and a decent one for $50 to $75. But if you don't have long hair, then it's good idea to get one. If you do have long hair, then you can have a girl help you style it." Lesson 2: "The basic things for makeup would be eye liner, eye shadow, lipstick and blush. And a decent foundation, for that all-over makeup look. You know, cover the beard and all that. As for five o'clock shadow, just shave it really good. And then you could get some base foundation to go over it, that would hopefully match your skin tone. As far as colours go, you've got to look at your eyes, see what matches your eye colour and the tone of your skin." Lesson 3: "Your outfit would depend on what kind of look you want. Maybe think about what you like to see on a girl, or what you've always wanted to try wearing. You can go pretty wild, dress like a wild rock slut, or you can go a little more conservative. I've done both, I've worn a black turtleneck and a little skirt and tried my best to just look like a regular girl. I did a video once, and the woman who did my makeup did this totally overdone job. At the time, I didn't know enough to tell her to stop and say, "Hey, there's no reason to do that, just make me look like a regular girl." But she had me in this Priscilla, Queen of the Desert look. I let her do it because it was fun having my makeup done by a professional person. But that's the thing: a lot of people think drag has to be this over-the-top kinda thing, and it doesn't, necessarily." Lesson 4: "I have worn padded bras, but it's a lot easier to stick a couple of socks in there, which I have done. But real falsies are pretty expensive. You can get really fleshy ones which look really real. But I don't mind having smaller breasts. You don't necessarily have to have big titties." Lesson 5: "I don't think you necessarily have to shave your legs, but if you want to, by all means do it. I use an electric razor and clip the hairs really short. I don't actually shave right down to the skin. But if you don't feel like shaving, a pair of nylons or panty hose will do just fine." Lesson 6: "I'm fortunate enough to have a small foot for a guy. I'm a men's size 7, which translates to a women's size 8 or 9. So I'm lucky in that respect. But if you're a guy who has a bigger foot, you might have to go to a specialty store to get some really hot footwear. High heels are a challenge, and they take some practice. But it is fun, and it looks good. I would recommend practicing around the house a little. If you don't want to, there's plenty of sexy, flatter shoes out there." The Demolition Doll Rods play Jailhouse Rock with Tricky Woo, Wednesday, July 15, 9pm, $5
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News flash, gentlemen: drag ain't just for fags anymore. Whether it's a sign of solidarity or a cheap ploy for pussy, you know the ladies love it. Trust me on this one. We've asked Danny Doll Rod, singer/guitarist of Detroit's garage-punk grinders Demolition Doll Rods, for a few pointers to get you started: