These paintings by Gil Elvgren, show “real” women as slim, busty, and perfectly coiffed bombshells, not drag queens. But the way Elvegren has distilled and heightened their feminine traits is really the essence of drag. As Ru has famously said, “We all came into this world naked. The rest is all drag.” This would be great Drag Race challenge for Season 7, right? Take a gander at these gams and hooters! (via Nerve)
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