The Stripper Bag

Your stripper bag is your survival kit to help you get through the night without having to beg or borrow shit from any of the other girls. This is especially helpful when you're new, because begging and borrowing is not a good way to make friends. It's better to show how incredibly self-sufficient you are, and bonus points for being able to supply a baby wipe for someone else who's come unprepared. Here is a list of supplies I keep in my stripper bag, and some of their uses:

1. Baby wipes- these are good for wiping yourself off if you are sweaty, if you just had to get close to a gross guy, if you fucked up putting on your makeup, but especially are crucial in a nude club, if you just went to the bathroom and have shredded toilet paper all over your area and have to go on stage. Always check your area before going on stage or doing a nude dance, and baby-wipe if needed.
2. Costumes- buying "costumes", or "outfits" is one of the funnest things about being a stripper. You may try on or buy hundreds of outfits, but eventually your favorites, the ones you look the best in, will rise to the top. In time you will find out what looks best on you. When I first started I thought I should wear lots of silver and shiny stuff to keep with the outer space-rocketgirl theme, but I soon found out it wasn't very flattering. Usually girls find black, red and white to be the most flattering colors, although if you have a nice, darker skin tone bright floral patterns look nice. Sometimes costume-makers bring their wares into the club and you can try on stuff in the black-light and everything.
You should bring three or more g-strings, 1-2 booty shorts, at least one black bikini top, maybe a couple bras, 1-2 dresses, socks or stockings, or any other matched outfits you fancy.
3. Shoes- I usually wear stilettos over boots, and if I wear boots I wear ankle boots. This is because I feel my legs are among my better assets and feel it isn't cost-effective to cover them up. That being said, climbing a pole is a million times easier wearing boots at least knee-high. Always make sure you have at least two pairs of boots or shoes; if you only bring one, they will break. If you bring boots don't forget the socks.
4. Makeup- The makeup I bring consists of : a compact of pressed powder, lipstick, eyeshadows, liquid eyeliner, and mascara. I use my lipstick as blush. Other girls also like to wear fake eyelashes. Don't ever ask anyone to borrow their makeup, especially powder and lipstick. Don't feel you have to let anyone borrow yours either.
5. Hair product- when I use a curling iron I always need hairspray, or the curls fall.
6. Hair tools- by which I mean curling or flat irons.
7. Body spray- you will be spraying this on yourself a million times every night, so don't bother getting anything expensive. The guys won't spend more money on you because you are wearing expensive perfume, not enough to make a difference anyway. My theory is that they kind of like the cheapness of the perfume, it makes the whole experience more covert and adventurous and dirty and sexy. Scent, as you will come to find out, is a very powerful motivator. Stick your heavily scented cleavage in a guy's face and ask for that dance again. See what happens.
Some traditional stripper body spray scents are: cotton candy, vanilla, "white musk", jasmine (my fave), or gardenia. The first two are thought to be somewhat "barely legal" scents, which can work for you if that's the look you're going for.
8. Fombs, brushes
9. Hand fan- this isn't exactly "typical" stripper gear. In fact, in nine years I've only seen a couple of other girls with one. But let me tell you those $3 miracles made of paper, fabric and wood have saved my looks and my night so many times in the club, they were worth every little penny. I like to really get a workout on stage, and as we know the best time to ask for a lapdance is right after a good stage set. Fanning yourself while chatting up customers looks coy and mysterious. It adds interest while keeping you cool and dry. The perfect accessory!
10. Stripper purse- Take all the cash and valuable documents out of your regular purse, roll them up and rubber band them, and then stick them in your clutch-sized stripper purse. Now you won't have to worry about getting your money stolen, and the rest of your money you make tonight will be safe by your side all night long and you won't have to worry about the club, some dumb bitch or some drunk customer ripping you off as long as you keep your stripper purse glued to your side or at least in eyeshot all night long.
11. Altoids- For talking to customers.
12. Robe, slippers- Actually these aren't in my stripper bag, but you might like to wear them on breaks or while getting ready. So, optional.
13. Deodorant- If you're getting sweaty on stage and are concerned with "freshness"
14. Towel- some clubs have showers, but they usually don't provide towels. Also optional. ..Actually, you can also bring a hand-towel to sit on so you don't have to sit on your bare ass on the chairs in the dressing room. When you shave that area you become vulnerable to red bumps from exposure, so the towel helps protect from that.
15. Hand sanitizer- keep clean, because you are in constant contact with the general public. Put it everywhere, but especially your hands, neck and between your legs. It cools you down and helps prevent razor bumps.

I like either duffel bags or carry-on size roller bags. Roller bags are more obviously stripperish , but are good if you drive a car.
I have a locker but I still bring a stripper bag to and from work. I have a huge selection of costumes and have to pick and choose each time before I go. I change costumes at least twice in each four hour shift. I'm almost neurotic about having way more costumes than I need. It's reassuring.
Think of your stripper bag as your arsenal. It contains all your war paint and powerful trappings of femininity that will make you the sexiest and most powerful dancer in the club!