The More You Dress, The Less You Dress Up

[wetlook crossdresser]

I am what you would call a low maintenance crossdresser. I don't do wigs or makeup and I dress down out in public. I rarely wear a skirt or dress when I am out in the street. Those garments are reserved for the times I feel safe to do so at home or the local public pool that supports my fully clothed swims. Comfortable clothing is a priority to me so I don't go for constrictive garments or high narrow heeled shoes that are bad for my health. Both men and women wear slacks, jeans, t-shirts etc. When I'm out there my clothing is women's but the patterns are subtle even though the slacks might me a little roomy in the hips or the shirts with left side buttons. Thrift shop recycled clothing is my preference too. Dresses and tights are the best but it is all so much fun! Cheers!

[Fab Karen]

While dressing down a bit to do daytime shopping is somewhat common, to each their own. Also this concept of "doing what GG's do" is silly, get 100 GG's together you potentially would find 100 different ways of doing things.
I live in a town where diversity isn't a four-letter-word, so you can see a variety of dressing by GG's in any place you go, and any time of day.
Do what you feel comfortable doing ( do I need to include using common sense? ).

[windycissy]

While dressing down a bit to do daytime shopping is somewhat common, to each their own. Also this concept of "doing what GG's do" is silly, get 100 GG's together you potentially would find 100 different ways of doing things.
I live in a town where diversity isn't a four-letter-word, so you can see a variety of dressing by GG's in any place you go, and any time of day.
Do what you feel comfortable doing ( do I need to include using common sense? ).

Well put, in places like LA or San Francisco anything goes, but for those of us who have to make our way in the world in mainstream America, you blend to get by...although the thrill of dressing will always be there, I've come to appreciate the comfort and practicality of dressing like the real girls, they know what they're doing!

[prene]

I started short skirts and big breasts.

Lately I have been going out in GG jeans, top and smaller breast forms.

[t-girlxsophie]

I know am in a minority here and While I understand what everyone is saying,I have said myself that It seems only we wear skirts,but I love wearing skirts etc.

I dress not for other people I dress to feel nice.dont get me wrong I dont glam up to clean the toilet or do the hoovering but I wont run out in jeans and t-shirt just to keep others happy,let alone,as I have read on here go out without wig,make-up etc,now to me that just defeats the purpose and leaves you open to ridicule

[Slim Jim]

Also this concept of "doing what GG's do" is silly.

Not if you want to blend in and hopefully pass in public, it's not.

[Sweeterica]

I understand what you all say to,but i agree with Sophie to,wearing a skirt shouldnt draw attention unless its too fancy for the moment or you have heels on etc popping to grocers.Dress to suit the occasion thats the rule girls then all should be ok.

[Missy Tanya]

I hear you girl!! Having only been out in public this last 15 months, I find that I rarely dress up sexy at home anymore. Only for special TG events. I found that for me, dressing to pass and fit in is more important than dressing up. Not that I don't wish I could dress up and go out to the movie's, dinner, or dancing with someone special. Just not in my cards as of now.

Before I found my way out of the closet, I could dress up special just for a few hours and be happy. Now if Tanya doesn't get to go out, she's not getting dressed. Now that's selfish I know, but what seems to be the normal for now.

But finding the courage, with the help and support of many of you, to venture outside has been a wonderful experience. One that I hope never looses that spark.

Tanya

[DianeDeBris]

Hi all -- a few years ago, if it didn't involve nylons and heels and full-glam makeup it didn't feel like it "counted" -- now, I am amazed (and delighted!) to realize that I am in total agreement with Cissy's observations -- it is so wonderful just to BE female, feminine, rather than simply to adorn myself with "emblems" -- don't get me wrong, I totally love getting *all* dolled up for an appropriate occasion, but of late I've been adding lots of tops and slacks and jeans to my wardrobe precisely for the purpose of NOT attracting notice, just fitting in -- I absolutely love it when I am out and about and DON'T get any looks (at least that I notice!) --
I'm not certain, and would be most grateful for your thoughts and insights, but it does seem to me that this change in myself reflects my growing comfort with this important but-not-all-encompassing aspect of my self and my life -- it feels more peaceful, much deeper, and definitely more real -- does this ring a bell with any/all of you?

[windycissy]

I'm not certain, and would be most grateful for your thoughts and insights, but it does seem to me that this change in myself reflects my growing comfort with this important but-not-all-encompassing aspect of my self and my life -- it feels more peaceful, much deeper, and definitely more real -- does this ring a bell with any/all of you?

Totally! When I was younger, it was all about the buzz, but lately it's become much cozier, almost serene, to escape the bounds of masculinity into a softer, gentler world where I'm just one of the girls

[Sheila]

Cissy, great thread

I've come to appreciate the comfort and practicality of dressing like the real girls, they know what they're doing!

I think this just has to be sig quoted

[erickka]

I know where you're coming from. I've morphed in that direction too. I do find it really comfortable to be really mainstream, and am really beginning to enjoy it more and more.

[Fab Karen]

Not if you want to blend in and hopefully pass in public, it's not.

Don't quote my words out of context:
get 100 GG's together you potentially would find 100 different ways of doing things.
& the majority of us do not literally pass. We accept this & go anyway, having learned many people are accepting, or don't care.

Post #18 is an example of not thinking you "have to" wear pants to blend in.

[Madilyn A.]

I still prefer to go all out with dresses, lingerie, make up to the max when I have the time. I believe we should try to be just a bit over dressed on all occassions.

[deniseh]

I prefer casual, after working all day the last thing I want to do is come home and get dressed up. When I was younger I would, now I want to come home slip in a nice comfy lounger or nightie and chill.

[jenna_woods]

i agree. i also have dressed down some but its so hard not to wear heals

[victoriamwilliams1]

Being I am tall I dress my best and I have worn capris and pants out shopping

[charlie]

Hello Cissy!
What you say is all true. However, I just love going out in my heels and skirt or dress. Without the makeup it is not as exciting either. So, as you said, it is necessary to dress fully only after 5. Fact of life.

[Nicole Erin]

Yeah, really I hate wearing skirts and I have never owned a dress.
Whether you are CD or TS, if you go out in public, you need to dress to blend in. Heck, even a GG would stand out if she went to the grocery in a fancy ball room outfit.

Jean shorts and tee, sandals, that is my daily garb.

See, with dressing to the 9's, you have to do everything to get the look going, and really it is a lot of work. At first it is fun but you get to the point of "heck with it"

Then of course there are the outfits for strictly home enjoyment, or maybe if you have a "date" for the night but day to day, be comfy.