Are you "pretty"?

[Carole Cross]

In male mode I was often called georgeous by my ex GF before the relationship went south and told I was handsome by a lot of people. En femme I am not pretty but as I get more experience and the hormones start to take effect, I may get better but I don't think I will ever be called pretty. For me transitioning is more about feeling happier within myself and making my outer gender compatible with my inner gender.

[Kelsy]

Pretty as a frame of mind, yes. I want to be and would consider it a great compliment if someone were to say I was but in reality ,as in physical appearance Probably not.I am working on it though!!

Kelsy

[Angel.Marie76]

Since I've been coming out to my friends several of my female friends have said that I make a very pretty girl compared to my manly self. Almost every one of them was shocked when they saw a picture of me dressed fully.. and were like 'Wait, that's YOU??!??!?' HOLY CRAP!!'. Similarly, I've had at least two or three of my males friends now note the same thing, quietly usually..

I love it, personally, because I feel so much better about myself to hear it from others with NO prompting. As a male, I've always felt ugly, and rarely, never, EVER smiled, and when I did, it felt forced every time. Put me in makeup 'n heels and you'll have a hard time STOPPING me from smiling once the mood strikes.

[kristinacd55]

In my mind I am, maybe not in the mirror!

[Katrina]

Sometimes I feel pretty...not very often though. My SO did compliment me the last time I got all dolled up, but I think that was a pity comment due to the fact that I was REALLY bummed she made me cut my hair.

[Sherry-Stephanie]

My eyesight ain't all that great....so I'll let you all decide...if I get a "pretty shoe" then I'll wear it...if not then what the heck!!!! I mgiht be shoeless....

[charlie]

When I'm all dressed, coiffed and made up, I just love to be called pretty. I feel pretty as well! Nothing wrong with the word "pretty"!

[Paige.]

Over the course of time I have told a number of my CD friends here that I think they are "pretty" and by that I mean I think they are definitely very feminine and cute looking, if I can use that word as well. I hope I have not unknowingly offended anyone's sensibilities.

Pretty is not a word I use to describe a male, or a CD in drab. Women are pretty and men are handsome. Period.

But many of the CD's on this site go beyond what can genarally be defined as pretty and are gorgeous, attractive women. My attitude is if you present yourself as a woman, then be prepared to accept the compiment of being called pretty.

[trisha59]

I have a nice personality

[Gabrielle Hermosa]

What do you think about pretty?

I honestly prefer to be called a hot, sexy, delicious looking babe!

I'll settle for pretty though. I'll take any compliment on my looks so long as it is an honest one. When I'm en femme, I really want to be told I'm pretty or beautiful or sexy or whatever feminine (and hopefully positive) comment people may make about my appearance.

When I look in the mirror at Gabrielle, I expect her to be gorgeous. I try my hardest to make her that way, given the limitations of my own appearance to work with.

Honestly, I don't care if it's a gg, t-girl, guy, or even big foot - I LOVE to be told I'm a hottie when I'm Gabrielle.

I don't want to get hit on, just complimented.

[Joanne Curl]

As my avatar says "I like to be pretty". I know I'll never be as beautiful as some or the girls on this site but when my hair and makeup are just right and I feel good about what I'm wearing, once in awhile I do feel pretty.
Joanne

[Sigrid Cutie]

well i sure feel pretty, and cute, and i have no problem about that.
i love it when some one else calls me pretty.

[kelly1469]

i'd like to think i was pretty - certainly feel pretty when in fem!

[Ruth]

Not every woman can be pretty and as Ruth I don't think I usually look very pretty - but that's OK. My aim is to look somewhat feminine and well-groomed.
And as I'm not trying to attract a man, my prettiness or lack of is no problem.

[Kathi Lake]

I think it comes down to what we say and just what that phrase means. Think about it, most of us say "I feel pretty" (when we say that, of course) - not "I look pretty." When I take the time to dress, I say I feel pretty because I do indeed feel pretty. I feel that real beauty comes from the inside, not caked on from the outside. Don't get me wrong, I find it hard to feel pretty sitting in my BVDs with a days worth of stubble, no makeup, etc. When I dress, I allow my inner beauty to come out. I feel pretty. Others tell me that I am pretty. I wonder, are they seeing what is on the outside or what is on the inside?

For instance, look at my avatar to the left. Not exactly the epitome of perfect feminine beauty (whatever that is), but I like it. I think it shows the beauty, the serenity, and the softness I feel when dressed. So, it's not always about looks for me, but feelings.

Kathi

[TaylorAB]

I have no problem with others saying that I am pretty. I think it is a wonderful compliment. I would not refer to myself that way because I think it would come across as vanity and I wouldn't want to come across that way.

[Kimberly Marie Kelly]

while I was going out, we chatted for a minute or two but she commented first thing that I looked very pretty, I was not presenting as a woman 100%, just my normal feminine pants, blouse and makeup. No wig or forms.. It made my evening when a beautiful women told me I was pretty and meant it.

[msginaadoll]

That is a tuff one. I still remember being told I look like "Fred Flintstone in drag" when a guy saw my pic. Im still working on my look. Not sure really what I am other than Gina, and working on being more comfortable in my skin. A big thing for me is not trying to compare myself to others or try for something unattainable. I am who I am warts and all.

[Sam-antha]

I wasn't sure so i asked Sheila for her opinion

She said.....

Honest now Debs, what were you not sure of ?
Your translation ? Or doyou doubt me ?

~Samm

[Dalece]

Well have men looked at me and have told me I'm pretty. Some days i do somedays i don't if i feel my make up and things are right i do other times i dought myself.

[Carin]

A couple of years ago, while still in the closet, and maybe androgynous on the outside, an acquaintance said that I looked "attractive", then after thinking about it for a moment, she said that she meant "handsome". I wonder what she really saw.

These days I do get a variety of compliments, "attractive", "pretty", "that color suits you". I like those complements any way they come. I don't think I try to be 'pretty'. Stylish is good.

[Jess_cd32]

Well I thought about telling my SO I was going upstairs to make myself 'pretty' but that only would have brought more wrath upon me verbally.......so I said I'm going up to make myself gorgeous and only got a nasty snear for using that word

[Elise.Matei]

Are you "pretty"?

Yes, very.

Next question please...

[Jilmac]

Hi Steph, Jill here, let me give you my 2 cents worth. Throughout my life I have always considered myself an ugly duckling. As a kid, I had buck teeth. As a teen I wore braces (to correct the buck teeth) but I was also nearsighted and wore coke bottle glasses, and to top it off I had a face full of acne. Oh how I silently longed to be pretty like a girl.

In my mid twenties I grew a beard to conceal my ugliness and kept it continuously for 37 years. During that time I was way back in the closet so I was unconcerned about being seen in public in a dress and a beard. When I would see my image in a mirror or in my camcorder, I admired my femme self from the neck down.

Since my wife passed away and I have come out, the beard is gone, the makeup goes on, along with the dress and accessories and I am PRETTY. In drab, I'm just an ordinary guy, but en femme I'm actually proud that I can emulate women to the fullest. NOW I CAN SAY I'M PRETTY.

[Bethany_Anne_Fae]

I like to think I am, and I try very hard to be, but beauty is always in the eyes of the beholder

*hugs*

Zarabeth