Encouragement needed please - first outing on Friday...

[ChristineReid]

Having been a closet dresser for about 40 years, then my wife finding out about 18 months ago (surprisingly benign) - this Friday I will be going out dressed with people I know. Admittedly it's under the guise of fancy dress - but I have taken the opportunity to go en-femme.

The theme of the evening (a Christmas party for my wife's dieting club) is musicals. The only 'excuse' I could come up with was to go as Priscilla queen of the desert. Now this presents a slight problem because I like to dress fairly conservatively when I go out and I don't like the drag queen look - I prefer (generally) to be more authentically my 50+ age. So I have picked an outfit that, hopefully, fits the theme (to satisfy everyone else) but allows me to look reasonably feminine (to satisfy myself). It is a pink 70's disco outfit with a silver wig (not sure if the mods allow a link here - but this is it http://www.joke.co.uk/disco-girl-costume~73404/).

Of course I will be adding my own breast forms, silicon hip enhancers and high heeled pink strappy sandals and will be applying my own (finely-honed over several years) make-up and will be able to walk quite happily in the heels. I will try to avoid the inevitable questions about all of this - how come you....? Where did you get...?

I'm really excited about it - surprisingly not nervous. It's a MAJOR milestone for me - hopefully it will go well - not sure where it will lead.

Wish me luck....

I'll let you know how it goes

[kimdl93]

well, honestly, Christine, its about time I think you'll look smashing in that outfit and you can excuse the excess to the party theme. Best of luck...as if you'll need it!

[Erica Marie]

Costume parties are always a good way to test the waters. Get out and see the world through your girl eyes. Im sure it will be fun and Im sure you will knock 'em dead.

[ChristineReid]

Thanks for the encouragement! Just to clarify - I've been out a lot on my own - but not with anyone who knows me as a man. I know a few people at this do so it brings it much closer to home and is a game changer for me...

[Lorileah]

La Cage and Hairspray have TG parts. Also Rent has a very meaty part, Angel, who is TG and does not dress all the time like a DQ. May have to explain that to non-Broadway people but that would be the one I would choose
angel.

[AmyGaleRT]

Great outfit, Christine! Go out there and do your sisters proud!

- Amy

[Rachelakld]

Sound like fun, I had you pegged as Sandy from Grease. I'ld be more happy as me in any role except drag but with good company and good wine, why not

[Alice B]

I agree that is is about time.I know that the first time going out dressed is somewhat hard to wrap your mind around, but I promise that it will be fun and a great experience. Since it is with friends and with your wife makes it all the better. Have fun and let us know how it goes.

[Cheryl123]

You Go Girl! I haven't made the plunge myself (getting there!) but your presentation is great and I know you will do fine. Make your entrance with a boom-box playing Abba's "Dancing Girl" and you will be a hit.

For future reference you might consider "Hedwig, the Angry Inch" -- a true story of a punk rocker from E. Berlin. It's funny, and unlike many movies, it treats Transsexuals with respect.

Have fun and keep us posted, please.

[MssHyde]

you will be super fine

[reb.femme]

Room on the outing for one more Christine? The outfit is certainly not from your own wardrobe....eek, perish the thought. However, this is a fantastic opportunity to strut your funky stuff.

Your biggest problem will not be explaining the costume but how you walk so well in heels . Seeing as it's showbiz, "Have a Ball darling".

Rebecca

[Beverley Sims]

Just do it well when you present yourself to the world.
Look good and be happy.

[Violet-13]

you can do it, and remember any one who says any thing is mad that they couldn't pull it off