After hearing about people's experiences here I have gone out in public fully dressed a couple of times now. I know I'm not convincing everyone, people casually looking may not notice but I know some make me. I feel like that is ok. I kind of feel like a rebel for going out and doing it if it makes me happy. There's nothing wrong with what I'm doing after all. And if I present myself well I even hope in some small way it will increase acceptance - obviously only a little little bit.
One thing though, in my limited trips I have avoided getting anywhere near men. I am really nervous about their reactions if the read me. Have any of you found that there is a difference between how men and women accept you in public? I'd love to hear different people's perspectives. Thanks.