Sister sightings

[FanciJewel]

When you are out and about in drab doing the usual errands, moving about with day to day shopping or other activities, how often do you have a "sister sighting"?

There have been many wonderful stories of being out en femme and having fun with sisters and meeting sisters at GNO's and other activities. However, I have not seen any stories of "sister sightings" in the context that I have described above.

I keep my eyes open for other sisters but have not the pleasure of a "sighting". Either the sisters are very passable in my neck of the woods or are not going out in public.

Has anyone had a "sister sighting"? What did you do when you had one?

Fanci

[Anneliese]

I have been more aware of the possibility of a sister sighting lately. It usually involves a taller-than-average woman who is slightly man-like, but there are other times I'm just not sure. One of the areas where I assume an undressed up sister is before me is when I see another man searching through the women's clothing at the thrift stores I shop at regularly. They might be shopping for a gift for their wife/daughter etc., as I hope others think about me, but I assume they're in the same section for the same reasons I am.

[AlisonRenee]

Spotted such a lady last week. I think more probably a transitioning TS. She was improbably tall for a woman, but I certainly identified with her.

Anneliese, you could have spotted me searching through the racks at some big department stores around here recently. I was with my gg GF and her daughter who were shopping. I love those excursions. It's just window shopping for me in that situation, but it's fun. Someone who knows "the signs" would probably have clicked to my level of enthusiasm, even if I was clearly in the wrong part of the ladies' section. (juniors? uh, no.) I have too much fun helping them find clothes.

[AKAMichelle]

I haven't spotted any since I was a teenager so I'm not sure how to act. Since I have come to terms with cd'ing, it would probably be a great big HELLO.

[Nicole Erin]

The other day when I went to the city-county building, I saw one.
She was going thru security just before I was. Pretty cute really, I didn't say anything, just kind of thought "alright! "

If it had been somewhere else, I might have stopped and greeted.

[Deborah Jane]

Oh great!!!!!

Now do I not only have to wonder if I've been "made" by the general public, I also have to look out for other C/Ders running after me shouting something like...."Hi Debs"

[NiCo]

Oh great!!!!!

Now do I not only have to wonder if I've been "made" by the general public, I also have to look out for other C/Ders running after me shouting something like...."Hi Debs"

I don’t know if you were being serious or not Debs but either way I agree. I often think, why the hell people would get “excited” about meeting some lady out doing her daily activities, for example, going to the shop for a loaf of bread. Would she really want to get ‘clocked’? I know if I am mistaken [which doesn’t happen often but still…] it kills my confidence. Seriously.

I probably encounter a lot of transgender people out and about but I never really notice but then again I never say a thing…why would I want to tear their confidence to shreds?

I don’t want people running up to me going “hey brother!” <<< GTFO.

My friend is MtF [who’s “stealth” btw] and is sitting here reading this post with me and thinks it’s disgusting that people would question the femininity or masculinity of women/ men- how do WE know if they are males or females, or just lesbian women [they could well be transmen…but then again, could just be butch women] or they could be feminine men etc etc…isn’t that like an invasion of their privacy to live their lives without people questioning their motives. If someone was to run up to them in a supermarket and out them, it could seriously put their safety at risk. Not even a joke.

I wouldn’t even make a joke about this, or even think about it at all…I hardly pay attention to people in the streets anyway [because where I live in Glasgow that could get you stabbed], but I’d never even question it either if I seen someone as masculine or feminine- it’s not my business and I keep my nose out, even if they do or do not know it.

Novel post but hey ho.

[Marcia Blue]

[SIZE="3"]I have once, for sure, spotted a sister. She was with a GG, at a Chinese restaurant. Her shoulders were my first clue. I looked for an adams apple but, it was not very prominent. The cincher was when she went to pay and had her male wallet in her purse. She was very nervous, and I wanted to tell her she looked fine and to relax. I was unfortunatly with family, who I am not out to. [/SIZE]

[JenniferR771]

I have spotted a few possible sisters at Goodwill--and--one day a tall woman scared me away from the dresses rack. 60 seconds later I took a good look, as I hid behind the women's short sleeve pullovers. Finally I got bold and caught her eye and winked, as I held a woman's top. Finally said to her, "Hi I am Jennifer--do you think this would fit me?"
He/she then introduced herself. She said she suspected that I could be a sister in drab.

[NathalieX66]

In the town next to mine, there is a very tall senior-ish full timer that I see almost daily as she walks to the grocery store & back to her apartment. Sometimes I think the miniskirts, and even a petticoat is a little over the top for someone that age, which occasionally distracts traffic.

[Jolene]

I have spotted a few possible sisters at Goodwill--and--one day a tall woman scared me away from the dresses rack. 60 seconds later I took a good look, as I hid behind the women's short sleeve pullovers. Finally I got bold and caught her eye and winked, as I held a woman's top. Finally said to her, "Hi I am Jennifer--do you think this would fit me?"
He/she then introduced herself. She said she suspected that I could be a sister in drab.

Jennifer. maybe you have seen me shopping at the Goodwill store recently. Could be I blended in so well shopping the women's section you would never have noticed me.
Yeah Right. LOL

[erika130]

I keep my eyes open for other sisters but have not the pleasure of a "sighting". Either the sisters are very passable in my neck of the woods or are not going out in public...

Same here, I have barely, if ever, seen a "sister" or full cd out & about & not in an event where they would normally be at. It's very strange as I live only an hour away from the big NYC, now you know there are quite a few there, but somehow I don't see them around here.

[Babette]

Occasionally, I catch a glimpse of one. My wife on the other hand picks them out right and left, and then discretely brings them to my attention. We never approach these people out of respect for their privacy. Sometimes it is interesting to observe how others react when they clock a CD.

Most of our encounters have been while traveling throughout the US and Canada. Compared to many of you, we live about as far into the boonies as can be. Nevertheless, we have run into them here too.

If you want to see more of us "out in the wild", then it pays to be more observant. Otherwise, you can be somewhat oblivious like me.

Babette

[tammygirl79]

Back in 2007 I used to work in a casino. One night while I was working (I worked in drab) and a group of four ladies were having a night out at the casino. I could tell that one of them was a sister, and I eventually went up to her and started talking to her. After we talked for awhile, come to find out that all four of them were CD's. I was so surprised. Like i said, I could tell that the one i was talking to was a cd because even though she was very beautiful that night, she had a very prominent Adams Apple, she was taller then average, and she didin't do the greates job conceiling her facial hair....some light stuble could be seen on her upper lip. But I was sooo surprised that the other three were CD's as well.....They were soooo gorgeous, and totaly (atleast to me) undetectable!

[kellyanne]

I have been seeing a sister here in South Edmonton walking along the river - I have tried to catch up with her but she always increases the pace accordingly.

If only she knew I was a card carrying pantied sister in drab looking to give her my number !

[sometimes_miss]

At my job, I frequently see tell tale signs on guys that hint they might be CD. The poor ones that underdress and get caught, of course, well they're just asking for it. But I try to help them avoid having anyone else notice; I don't know what they think of me for doing that, but no one's ever said anything.

[ReneeT]

I am out a lot - if you see me, PLEASE say "hi"!

[victoriamwilliams1]

I have seen a few sisters while out in both modes and I have not tried to talk to them. Now one of them I saw I think I met them in a meeting.

[Elizabeth Ann]

Several months ago, I was returning home on the Washington DC metro (subway) in the evening after a long day at work. There was a woman in the lightly filled car that got my attention. She had the kind of sun creased face than in men we call "character filled" and which women avoid with moisturizer and sun screen. She sat with her feet flat on the floor and her knees almost shoulder width apart.

I thought it must be a sister, and wanted to acknowledge with eye contact, a smile, or other friendly gesture. But what really confirmed it for me was her intense concentration on the book she was holding. During the 10-15 minute train ride, she never once looked up from the book, never checked her surroundings, or looked at anyone else, including me. I have never seen anyone, male or female, avoid the world with such dedication.

I finally got off at my stop without ever getting her attention. To my knowledge, she is the only one I have ever seen "in the wild" so to speak.

Liz

[Tricia Lee]

I've seen a couple for sure. Once was with my family at a Denny's restaurant in Lafayette, Indiana. I didn't notice at first even though she was sitting at a table in plain view of me. When she walked by I notice she was well over 6'. Since we were near to Purdue University, I commented that must be someone from the women's basketball team. My wife said it was a guy. I turned around to confirm while she was at the cash register. No one else seemed to pay any attention to her.

The other time I saw an over-dressed woman walking into JC Penney's. I was driving by from a distance. Once I was in the store I saw her more closely. She was well-dressed, but tall, and didn't do a good job of hiding the 5 o'clock shadow. She bought some things, and the girl SA's at the counter giggled after she left.

During a recent trip to Portland, I had a chance to go shopping for a few hours. While trying on shoes at a DSW, I got at least a 1/2 dozen comments from women about the shoes I was trying on. "Cute shoes", etc. Two of the women really engaged me in conversation, and were very complimentary. They didn't directly acknowledge that they new I was a guy, but I'm sure they did. I appreciated their friendly attention.

Like some of the others, if anyone sees me out shopping be sure to say hi!

[Loni]

not sure if yes or no, but the other day at target in town i thought i did see a sister? did not see her in the store...but then i did not try looking for her anyway....had things to do. places to be.
i was in drab with my mom, and she does know and support Loni.


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[Donnadcd]

that the more I wish I could have a sighting (along with the ensuing greeting, hello and introduction), the less likely it'll ever happen. Maybe I should stop trying and then it will actually happen. What do you think?

[PetiteDuality]

I've seen a couple for sure. Once was with my family at a Denny's restaurant in Lafayette, Indiana. I didn't notice at first even though she was sitting at a table in plain view of me. When she walked by I notice she was well over 6'. Since we were near to Purdue University, I commented that must be someone from the women's basketball team. My wife said it was a guy. I turned around to confirm while she was at the cash register. No one else seemed to pay any attention to her.

Your wife clocked her, but did not react. Wondering if many people who claims to pass just get indifference, but are actually clocked.

I spotted once at a mall a sister of us. She was middle aged, dressed very conservative. I noticed her because of her lack of hips. I noticed because I tend to observe these details, otherwise I would have not notice her. She was pretty nervous (pretty crowded mall).

My first reaction was to try to follow her to be sure and take a better look. But I scared her. She evaded me (I don't know how), and I lost her.

I'm very sorry for my behavior. It was not on purpose, I did not mean to scare her, but I was very excited for spotting another like me for the first time. Just was a very clumsy reaction of me.

Next time I would leave her alone.

[joanieb]

I have had a sister sighting or two. All of them though were in or at non convenient times to say "hey gurl fren". And have always left me a little anxious or sad. Firstly because a chance meeting, wonderful time chatting, new friend opportunity was lost. And second, I was in endrab at those moments. Would my approach and subsequent disclosure that I was a "Sister", cause the sister to think. "OMG! How did he know? I can't pass?!".

I guess the only way to ease that pain would be if the two of you were enfemme. That way you could do the giggle thing as when dressed and out we have the excuse that we can all tell each other apart anyway.

(On passing I think we get lost on the term and what we think we need to do to "pass". We should think more of a term like presentable. As I believe this is really our nature. Or the nature of those of us who have no desire to transition to full time womanhood. Being presentable in public as a (excuse the term) a guy in a dress. Is in my mind more of an honest statement. And if we do so with taste style and class, to a point where we do in fact look presentable. I think we have accomplished more then "Passing" as something we actually are not. I've had the pleasure of many conversations with GGs in public settings, and they have all gave me some paraphrased line from Too Wong Foo, I'm not really sure what you are, because woman don't have Adams apples, but I know I can not think of you as a man.)

[RocketGal]

Hi, Fanci Jewel and all
My first "Sighting" was about 55 years ago near L.A..

I would take any job just to help at home and have some left for whatever.
I was very much in demand... charged $.50/hr. for yard work.

A Family friend sent me over to see two sisters who needed extensive debris removal and
flower bed renewal.
The sisters were sixtyish and dressed in "Little old lady outfits." They were very sweet and apologised for having such a terribly strenuous job to do for only $.50/hr. and did I need help? And, "Oh my, you really do not look like you need help" I was 6' & 180lbs "We'll bring you some lamonade and fix you a nice lunch...."
Being very wellbroughtup I smilled an asked about tools & Etc.
As I was wont to do, I dug right in and they stood around offering to get me a towel....

At noon, they called me in for a very nice lunch and told me where the bathroom was and towels were Etc.
and made their excuses that they to get some things from the local nursery and some dessert.
"Enjoy your lunch Dear and Just relax and digest your lunch. We'll be back in a bit"

Meanwhile, I opened the door to the WC that they had indicated and found a bedroom instead.
On an old fashion coat rack, neatly hung were two bussiness suits and ties and laid out on the bed were two white shirts. Not being Nosey Parker, I closed the door and opened the correct one behind me. Being born and raised in and around L.A. and somewhat of a similar bent I knew that I was not alone!
But what came next was completely unexpected.
I was in the process of joining the U.S. Navy and was just knocking around with my buddies several weeks later when my mom sent my brother to find me. I thought it was the Navy Recruter to talk to my folks. Nope! It was the two sweet ladies wanting to know if they could adopt me! I was the greatest youngman and they would make sure I got the best education money could buy and so on.

How had they read me???

I had already made up my mind to join the Navy and wouldn't change a thing after 23 years. ps It took me 20 of the 23 to get my BS. It was worth it!

My mother was a very open minded person for the 50s and just asked me if I wanted to be adopted