crossdressed
Donned other gender's
Crossdressed is the past tense and past participle of crossdress, meaning to wear clothing typically associated with the opposite gender.
The practice may be done for entertainment, comfort, self-expression, or as part of one's gender identity.
She crossdressed for the costume party.
He had crossdressed since his teenage years.
The term is neutral and descriptive, distinct from older, sometimes clinical or pejorative terminology.
Theatrical feminine performer
- drag kingFemale masculine stage performer
- cabaretLive entertainment venue
- burlesqueExaggerated mockery or risqué variety
- stageRaised performance platform
lip-sync · pageant · ball culture · voguing · runway · performance art · entertainer · persona
Outward manifestation of identity
- dragResistance through fluid
- androgynyCombined sex characteristics
- genderfluidVariable gender identity
- genderqueerOutside the two-category system
nonbinary · gender-nonconforming · femininity · masculinity · queer · transgression · subversion · gender-bending
With identity concealed
- masqueradeDeceptive act or costume party
- undercoverSecretly engaged in espionage
- deceptionIntentional misleading of others
- impersonationPretending to be another
concealment · costume · passing · undetected · stealth · blending · camouflage · pretense
Body coverings worn daily
- lingerieWomen's fine intimate apparel
- heelsRaised shoe bottoms
- wigArtificial head covering
- makeupProducts for beautifying faces
stockings · corset · skirt · blouse · bra · panties · accessories · jewelry
Cultural or social prohibition
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- societal expectationsCollective behavioral standards
- gender rolesExpected behaviors by sex
nonconformity · heteronormativity · prejudice · discrimination · tolerance · coming out · community · support
drag queen
Theatrical feminine performer
- drag kingFemale masculine stage performer
- cabaretLive entertainment venue
- burlesqueExaggerated mockery or risqué variety
stage · lip-sync · pageant · ball culture · voguing · runway · performance art · entertainer · persona · showgirl
gender expression
Outward manifestation of identity
- dragResistance through fluid
- androgynyCombined sex characteristics
- genderfluidVariable gender identity
genderqueer · nonbinary · gender-nonconforming · femininity · masculinity · queer · transgression · subversion · gender-bending · self-expression
incognito
With identity concealed
- masqueradeDeceptive act or costume party
- undercoverSecretly engaged in espionage
- deceptionIntentional misleading of others
impersonation · concealment · costume · passing · undetected · stealth · blending · camouflage · pretense · ruse
clothing
Body coverings worn daily
makeup · stockings · corset · skirt · blouse · bra · panties · accessories · jewelry · foundation garments
taboo
Cultural or social prohibition
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- societal expectationsCollective behavioral standards
gender roles · nonconformity · heteronormativity · prejudice · discrimination · tolerance · coming out · community · support · judgment