For a good length of time after coming out to my wife, I refused to get a wig. I don't know why, but it just seemed weird to me. I was happy with just the clothes and clomping around the house. (Though - I also avoided mirrors, as I did NOT like seeing "a guy in a dress" looking back).
~2 years ago or so, she finally convinced me to go get a wig. We hit up a local TG specialty shop and picked one out. As *soon* as I put it on - BAM - Laura was born. I couldn't believe how much of a difference hair made! From that moment on, I HAD to wear it whenever I put any fem clothes on.
After seeing some of Becky's posts, my wife and I got to talking about a new wig. My current one is getting a little beat up. It's a decent wig (not like a costume shop one or anything) but the fibers are plastic and it seems once they get knotted, they kink, and it's getting harder and harder to keep it looking nice. We played around with a bunch of hairstyles on LadiesHomeJournal.com (you can upload your picture and scroll through hundreds of choices) before deciding on a new style.
So today, had a little time, and we decided to run back over to the same TG shop to see what she had. Tried on a few before falling in love with this one. It's longer, it has bangs, just a gentle curl on the ends. I think it looks really cute, very natural, and my wife says it looks a lot more feminine. The fibers are still synthetic but feel SO much nicer. A lot softer, heavier, and lays a lot nicer. Been wearing it since we bought it this afternoon and I can't stop playing with it! On the way over to the shop, I was nervous and self-conscious (even though I was all done up and wearing my old wig). Walking out of there, I didn't want to go home - I wanted to go out and show it off! I am amazed how much impact the right wig can have!
Whaddya think?