Do you dress for looks or feel?

[AnneC]

I dress both for looks and for how it feels. If I look good it makes me feel good. Even if I can't pass, the good feeling is still there.

[Julie Denier]

For me, it's both look and feel, and these ideas seem to be intertwined. Certainly I enjoy the tactile experience of the clothing, the ritual of dressing and applying makeup. And I'm thrilled to be a part of the process that turns a 6-foot-2, 300-pound hairy fat guy into a plus-size lady of reasonably pleasant appearance. Then I enjoy the comfort and contentment that comes with just being dressed up as pretty as I can muster

[donnalee]

I've always had an eye for women's clothing. One of the first things I noticed about my SO was how well dressed she was and the quality & tailoring of her clothes. I was always able to buy for her and would often pick out clothes. When I saw something that she could wear, I would buy it for her and she always loved and wore my selections.
CD didn't come along until pretty late, but I prefer high quality fabrics and well tailored clothes with subtle colors, no matter which gender, maxi skirts and as little restriction as possible. Dressing is a comfort thing for me, but it also doesn't hurt if you looks good!

[MissAmy]

I try for both but I like the way it feels more than it looks

[NicoleScott]

.....the ritual of dressing and applying makeup. And I'm thrilled to be a part of the process ......

I'm with you all the way Julie. There's a lot of talk about being en femme, but relatively little about the pleasure of getting en femme. I love the process of making up and dressing, I take my time - no need to hurry through something I enjoy so much. We don't gulp down big chunks of lobster tail dipped in butter. It's too good for that. No, we savor every little bite. Of course, I transform WAY WAY more that I eat lobster.

[Tina G]

I just want to be who i've always felt i am so for me it's both.

Tina

[Chiana]

When I was young, from what I remember, it was a lot about the look. Feel was certainly a factor but the look was primary. I remember being almost mesmerized by the person looking back at me in the mirror. It was intoxicating. As I approach the big "70", it has become more about the feel and less about the look. I still enjoy the process of putting on my make-up, wig, etc. and seeing that transformation. But I think it is more about feel now. If I could just find that perfect make-up that will hide all the wrinkles and large pores and make me look 29 again.....

[Connie.Marie]

Lena,

Put me in the "BOTH" column...

Hugs, Connie Marie

[Angie G]

I dress for feeling but like to look good. Not to mention I don't feel like a man when dressed.
Angie

[Pantyhoselover1979]

For me it is definitely the feel because there is no way that I look good lol

[im-sparkles]

I dress because i love to look female. i hope to look good. When Im dressed however i really want to be a real woman

[Cara Lacey]

It depends on my mood. Sometimes I dress for the feel... Which is erotic. Other times I dress to look as good as possible, but this feels more like acting or a costume. Because I wear a waist cincher and hip and butt padding makes it less erotic feeling.

[Miss Interpretation]

I think I dress more for "look" now, though I definitely still love the "feel" of dressing! When I first started, it was definitely "feel" because I was actually afraid of looking in the mirror. But after I got more comfortable seeing myself in the mirror, it definitely became more "look," especially now that I have the hip pads, forms, corset, etc. That stuff is not comfortable in the least!

[natcrys]

Definitely for the look first.. but the feeling is also important! The wind blowing against the legs while wearing a skirt or dress is a great feeling! And walking in heels (or just wearing) is amazing.. even though those things can hurt like @#%$ after a full day of shopping and going out.

For me, personally.. I have to see Tassia in the mirror... even it's only a few times during a long day and night.

[Sabrina133]

Am with Julie and Nicole, i love the process of dressing...its a ritual. Then, when all dolled up and out and about, i love the way i know i look and "am" - a woman.

[Traceyjo]

As with many of you my priority is the look . When I'm fully transformed I want to see a real, attractive, sexy woman in the mirror. Fortunately I can achieve that to my own satisfaction and the thrill of seeing myself like that is exquisite. I always want to take photos that I can keep and post online to be admired by others.
Having said that though, the feel of being a woman is also a wonderful pleasure , so much a part of my joy of dressing.

[Henriette7]

Definitely for the look first.. But also for the amazing feminine feeling.

[Adam7]

I dress for looks and feel. I go the the gym quite a bit at 29 and my legs, back and shoulders are my best features because of that. Once I shaved my legs, I realized I could wear a pair of short shorts or a skirt, a strapless cami with semi-exposed back, some platforms/heels and be able to show all three off without being ridiculous or too revealing.

[KarenNY]

A little of both -- I love how I look in women's clothes, especially business professional wear and formal wear, that special feeling of looking in the mirror and seeing a woman. I also love how the clothes feel, from nylons and silky underthings, to the sweep of a skirt against my nylon-covered legs, and walking in heels, feeling long hair sweeping my shoulders, dangling earrings, makeup on my face -- all of it...

[Robbin_Sinclair]

For me its the feeling, I need it.
Passing just isn't happening in this life time.

I'm on that ship...judging by Janice An's profile photo, more ways than one but I digress.

It's about feel for me. If I had a group gathering away from home, it would be done to the nines. But in "real" life I'm straight for the family and I have to keep it that way.

I'm never really real male though, even though I (used to) try. I just melt when I see a satiny dress. Couldn't care less about the cute little inhabitant of the outfit. It's the outfit for me.

[GailNightshade]

Both, but for a different reason.
Look: when i get to be in control of the body, i want to look feminine even if its my comfy clothes around the house
Feel: i need to feel like a woman and thats all

[Lexi Moralas]

A little of both I think

[CONSUELO]

I have always loved the feel of female clothing. The obvious sense of feel is for soft silky underwear but also the feel of a dress against the legs and the way in which a skirt will drape or a blouse, is a lovely feeling. That said, the look is also important and so I am prepared to wear a corset and a longline bra so as to get the slimming effect and the right look. They are not as sensuous as a slip or a lovely silk blouse but they contribute to the "Feel" which has a tactile as well as an emotional sensation.

[Elle1946]

I dress for feel, I don't think that I look that great in a dress.

[jillishy]

i dress for feel mostly. I agree with Julie about the process or the short journeys. Its the more of the trip there than the destination