Female impersonators

Drag queens in the 1940s

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Baby Doll - Female Impersonators of England, 1972

Recently my enthusiasm to dress as a woman is high. My previous posting mentioned I love make-up, everything about it. I always felt cheated as a boy I could not wear it without society ridiculing me. There was a bit more to my desire though. I not only wanted to wear make-up I also wanted to look like a girl. As I got older this matured into eating to look convincing as a woman. It is something I have a desire to do and I also enjoy the process of creating my female alter-ego. Add to that I…

How those lovely ladies used to dress at those times.

Famous film femulator Christopher Morley sent me the following Facebook message: "For all your 'femulate' fans, I now have a Facebook page with many photos and videos for their enjoyment."

Charles Pierce (July 14, 1926 May 31, 1999) was one of the 20th century's foremost female impersonators, particularly noted for his impersonation of Bette Davis. Born in Watertown, New York, he began his show business career playing the organ and acting in radio dramas at station WWNY. He branched

▶ Femme Name: Jennifer Merrill ▶ Location: Southern California ▶ How long you have been crossdressing : Since I was 3 years old ▶ Say something about your crossdressing experience: I have had an amazing life exploring my gender gift. I have had many offers to perform as a female impersonator and met many wonderful, kind souls who have supported my efforts. ▶ Reason you crossdress: It’s part of who I am. I spent many years contemplating transitioning, but realized I also have a strong male…

Advocate, C. 2011. Kim Christy representing as a female impersonator by applying lipstick to his make-up finished face.

This is the famous female impersonator Jene Chandler pictured in 1962 aged 25. young female impersonator by the name appearing in the Nutrix publication, "Letters From Female Impersonators Vol 11" which is available for all in PDF form from The Digital Transgender Archive (www.digitaltransgenderarchive.net/files/k3569438f). By 1962 Jene was already quite established in the world of female impersonation and her letter describes her rise to fame from a manager in a ladies clothing section of a…