I just answered the thread about titles and when I was a kid. It is in stark contrast to yesterday when I had a surprise day all to my self. Black sleeveless dress, fun sandals and new wig (sorry no pictures). I drive to a nearish city, had the "works" done at Sephora, where we just had a fun time talking and learning make up. As I sat in the big girl chair, many women stopped to watch and we chatted. And, yes, there were a few that went by scowling, but that is their problem. From there to dress barn. I spent to much time in there trying on the dresses that they suggested would be on sale soon. Lane Bryant was next door...and you get the picture.
I do try and be strategic, picking places with few teens and few guys. It's my experience that females over the age of 16 seem to be pretty accepting. I avoid malls.
I even stopped into David's Bridal where I had tried on wedding dresses a bit ago. The SA that helped me then remembered me (is that good or bad?) and she offered to me to make an appointment some time and we could play dress up. I will not let that one get away!
Then to lunch at Chiles. Just me in my dress. Being who I am.
So I do see a change in acceptance even here in a very conservative place. I think It's not because I am so passable but because I am being me and being transgender has now become OK in our part of the world.