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So I dressed up for a gala/fundraiser for a local LGBTQ+ Youth Organization. I went with my GF and another friend. New dress and makeup at Sephora! :battingeyelashes: I have shared my fem persona with a lot of friends and since I had some pictures that I really liked I decided to share them with some new woman friends. I didn't get into any gender stuff just said "I thought you would enjoy these pics, I dressed up for a charity event!" One friend took it very matter of fact and was like "You are a good sport!" The other intuited that it was more than a one-time thing and started recommending places where I should shop for dresses :).

I had never showed any fem pics to my dad or brothers but recently I decided to send them pics of me with my GF. I was a little nervous but just felt like it was no big deal and presented it the same way - "Dressed up to go to an event, here is your long lost sister/daughter." They took it as a lark and both my brothers and a Sis in Law commented that I looked like my cousin. No negative comments and nobody mentioned it again. It left me feeling really good!! I was glad a could share the pic without getting into a big "gender discussion."

Didn't want to post my GFs picture but here is the idea:
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I am happy to hear everything went well and I think you look amazing, love the dress!

You look very nice - glad you had no bad reactions from either your friends or family

Looking great! Just goes to show we can be as "out" (or in) as we want. I'm planning on coming out (at least a little) next month to some close friends - I hope it goes as well as this!

Your family may have more questions as you get involved in charity events on a weekly basis ;)

Love the dress you look great. Sounds like you had a nice time :)

Love the look, glad everything went well for you, it is nice to be out and enjoying yourself.thanks for sharing your story and picture, hugs.

You look great! Do pass on the dress shop recommendations. 😊😊

Nice dress Natalie. You look great.

Thanks for all the nice words! I have been pleasantly surprised by the acceptance I have received ☺️

You look awesome and it sounds like your girlfriend friend is a sweetheart.

You look lovely -- great dress that suits you very well! Glad you are feeling free and can dress up and get out.

Hi Natalie, wow looking good. I love your hair, I may have to grow mine out.

Hey Natalie. I love the classy look. A perfect outfit and smile.

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You look awesome and it sounds like your girlfriend friend is a sweetheart.

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She's the best!! I really should say partner instead of GF, we are in it for the long haul. She is very encouraging of my fem side and pursuits. When I was single, I felt like I needed to be open with a potential partner about my "gender stuff" and wasn't sure I would find someone. We made a great match. ☺️

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Hi Natalie, wow looking good. I love your hair, I may have to grow mine out.

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I wish I could! It's a good wig.

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You look great! Do pass on the dress shop recommendations. ����

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She suggested Anthropologie

You look lovely Natalie. You are lucky to have such an accepting partner.

I love the cut of that dress! It has some sleeves, it has a narrow neck, no waistline, and it isn't too short. I couldn't do the sheer part, but otherwise, that is my kind of dress!

Joey