Worried about going out in public

[Melissa Charlotte]

Ive been enjoying buying new clothes and dressing up at home but im really worried about going out in public. I worry about being noticed etc

has anyone got any advice for me or tips?

[Karren H]

Wait!! Going out in public by definition is getting noticed? Isn't it? If you didn't get noticed then did you really go out in public? Lol

My stratagy has always been... Bust right in the front door.. Like you own the place!! Walk with your head held high.. Project an attitude that says you belong there dressed as you are and no one will give you a second, closer inspection.. Don't be timid and try to blend into the walpaper because all eyes will be drawn your way.. Like your trying to hide something..

Yeah I get noticed.. But I have had no issues with anyone..

That's my plan and its served me well..

[StevieTV]

Exactly as Karen says...Be confident and know who you are and where you are going. With that attitude no one will think twice of razzing you.

Even when I go shopping en drab in the womens dept. I have confidence. I could care less what others think. That's their problem not mine. I'm there for a reason, to shop. If the SA gives me grief I report them. Done deal. Don't mess with the guy in the dress!!

[Shelly Preston]

A lot will depend on where you live

Can you get to a gathering such as "Be it All" "Southern Comfort Conference" or "Sparkle (UK)"

It easier there with so many girls around

[Melissa Charlotte]

What are those event? im from the uk yeah

[Fab Karen]

You could start simply by getting comfortable with going outside your home at first, just go for a short walk or drive. It could also help for first time to get out with a TG or GG friend.
Perhaps many of us didn't start with boldly stepping out into the everyday public, we started first with going to clubs where TG's hang out or are accepted, then getting out with friends to non-club places, and eventually moving into stepping out further. One thing you come to realize, it seems a bigger deal in your mind than when you actually do it.

[AshleyCDFL]

Personally I could care less about others while I'm out, they're strangers anyway and you probably won't see them again so it doesn't really bother me, its just getting past the neighbors.... the people you do see every day or at least every so often. Thats just my ego getting in the way though, why should we care what they think of us anyway? Everyone's got secrets, so what if they know yours.....

[JoAnne Wheeler]

I could not have said it better than Karren - get an attitude - get

determination - build up your confidence - head held high - then just go do it

Like Karren said, the whole purpose in going out is to be and blend in with

the public - if you don't want that, you might as well stay home

JoAnne Wheeler

[Melissa Anne]

Melissa,
I had the same fear just a few months ago. I had been out dressed before but never to any place that was really busy or crowded, mostly just to parks. However, this year, with the help of my sweet and supportive wife, I have gone out 3 times to very public and very busy places in one of the most conservative areas in the U.S. I haven't had any problems. Just dress appropriate for the setting (unless you want to stand out and be noticed), hold your head high, and smile. Also practice walking and moving like a woman. Most people won't pay you any attention. The first time is the hardest, after that it gets much easier. I survived going into a crowded wal mart a week before Christmas dressed and I didn't have any problems. Just go for it and have fun. Good luck!

[Lorileah]

Wow Karren how Zen is that? "If you didn't get noticed then did you really go out in public? " I tried that busting in head held high...tripped on my heels and ended up with my skirt around my ears...but that is a story for another time.

As has been said above, the idea of going out is to be seen and noticed. I don't take the time and energy to pretty myself up to stay home. But there are two actions here. The "out there" types like Karren, and TxKim, and me and others.

And the ones who find that being wallpaper is much better and easier. It depends on your attitude. The recommendation of going to a gathering sounds like a good start. After that...head high and try not to trip :)

[Melissa Charlotte]

Cheers for all of the advice girls!

im a girl of 21 and i was wondering what outfit to go out in aswell. Skirt, jeans or dress..?

any advice on that one as well?

[Shelly Preston]

What are those event? im from the uk yeah


Hi Melissa

Sparkle is a celebration for the Transgender Community in Manchester

http://www.sparkle.org.uk/

[Phyliss Hdson]

I have only been getting out on a regular basis in the last several months. But when I decided to go out for the first time, at 6'6" in three inch heels, I had no doubt people would notice. I did my make up to the best of abillity put on my best wig, a skirt and top that were not to dressy, and headed for the club. Showed them my ID, pic not of me enfemm, they told me have fun.
Since then I have been shoe shopping and out to eat. I even went to the make up cuonter at the mall recently, and had the attendent give me some pointers, and when she finished told me to come back anytime. I simply hold my head up and carry a confident attitdude. I have noticed that most people either dont seem to pay much mind or don't seem to care, and the ones that do have no idea what to say. I have had a couple of younger girls snicker as i passed them in the mall, but that is there problem.
So hold your head up be confident and enjoy getting out
HUGS PHYLISS

[Sam-antha]

....

But there are two actions here. The "out there" types like Karren, and TxKim, and me and others.
And the ones who find that being wallpaper is much better and easier.

Then there are the ones who start out as wallpaper and who become unglued, get out and either get noticed or not.
Probably one has to be a bit unglued to go out in the beginning, but its grand being in a place where one can be noticed....
~Samm

[Kaz]

I worry about this big time, all the time! But I have been out... not a lot but I'm finding my feet... and it is addictive.

The best time I had, I was so busy doing stuff nobody gave me a second glance... I guess it's about what you want from the experience...

Some of us want to be noticed, some of us just want to be able to be there and "blend"... there is a lot of talk about passing, but right now I just want to be able to experience being Kaz in the real world... don't need to talk to people, just want to feel the wind in my hair and hear the clicking of my heels and to be able to stop and think... this is me.

But I'll crack that and then there is the next challenge...

There are some stars on this site to inspire you to greater freedoms!

Welcome to the club... it is an interesting journey we are all on! :love:

[Nicole Erin]

My stratagy has always been... Bust right in the front door.. Like you own the place!! Walk with your head held high..
Yeah I get noticed.. But I have had no issues with anyone..

That's my plan and its served me well..

What Karren forgot to mention is that when she busts in the door, she starts saying "carry on Carry on, I will be in the area all day" much the same way military officers do before the group comes to attention. :heehee:

[msginaadoll]

Some great advice was given. I also suggest wearing something you feel good in. But also use your head and realize even though a short skirt feels good, it sure will get you noticed. There are different schools of thought. Me I am for dressing to fit the situation and environment. I want to look nice but not overdone. Others go for the all out galmour girl look, and others...... Also in your head prepare to be noticed and looked at, then it wont be too much of a shock when you are. I think it also helps if you treat others extra nice, then they are more likely to be nice to you. Just my three cents.

[donnaking]

Ive been enjoying buying new clothes and dressing up at home but im really worried about going out in public. I worry about being noticed etc

has anyone got any advice for me or tips?

Here's your solution.
Don't go out in public.

[Karren H]

Cheers for all of the advice girls!

im a girl of 21 and i was wondering what outfit to go out in aswell. Skirt, jeans or dress..?

any advice on that one as well?

Skirt or dress!!! Jeans don't count for going out enfemme since everyone wears jeans!!! lol

[Joy Carter]

Did someone say to SMILE yet ? That disarms most. Shows your confident.

[Corsetgurl]

I didn't read all the posts (there's lots of them) so sorry if someone's said this before, but yeah the important thing has already been said. Your a girl so why should you be nervous, your the same gender as half the population, so if you don't worry about it no one else will. I've been going out as Andrea for hmm heavens to betsy it's been 6 months now and the only comment I've gotten was from some drunk a-hole driving by. I think a majority of the people don't know and those who do are afraid of making a scene. I think that theory kinda breaks down when alcohol is involved but a bar wouldn't be the best place to go first.

[Nicki B]

Be confident and know who you are and where you are going. With that attitude no one will think twice of razzing you.

Start by trying to appear confident, even if you don't feel it? Act as if you've every right to be doing what you are, people will take you at face value.

And, when you start to find people think you are confident, you'll find you become it.. :)


What are those event? im from the uk yeah

Roughly where are you, Melissa? We might be able to suggest some groups to seek out.. It's always easier going out with someone else, preferably someone who's been before? :)

[Karren H]

Did someone say to SMILE yet ? That disarms most. Shows your confident.

Were still busting down the door, Joy!! lol You get a make over or something?? You look awesome! :)


I didn't read all the posts (there's lots of them) so sorry if someone's said this before, but yeah the important thing has already been said. Your a girl so why should you be nervous, your the same gender as half the population, so if you don't worry about it no one else will. I've been going out as Andrea for hmm heavens to betsy it's been 6 months now and the only comment I've gotten was from some drunk a-hole driving by. I think a majority of the people don't know and those who do are afraid of making a scene. I think that theory kinda breaks down when alcohol is involved but a bar wouldn't be the best place to go first.


Lucky girl!! Obviously your way ahead of the curve here... Most of us are still males.... and were till trying to figure this passing thing out... after 5 decades... sigh....

[Melissa Charlotte]

im in the east of england. North a london really

[Shannen]

my tip jar is overflowing... here are a few.

Do: Practice getting made up, take lots of pictures, then refine the look you like the best.

Don't: Decide to learn how to do makeup the morning of your big adventure! You'll spend 4 to 8 hours learning makeup, but you won't get out the door...

Do: Have a plan to go somewhere that you are reasonably sure no one will recognize you.

Don't: Worry. Even if you can't manage to transform yourself to look exactly like Angelina Jolie, you will probably look so different from your male side that even coming face to face with someone you know will not result in recognition. (Do you look at every woman that walks by and try to figure out if you know a man that would like that if he were a crossdresser? NO!)

Do: Have fun. Smile. Be confident. Try on shoes!

Don't: Look scared. Turn around and run. Refuse to say thank you because your voice isn't perfect.

Do something you are comfortable with. If that's just driving around and stopping for a coffee, fine. Don't get in over your head. Nobody is forcing you to do something outrageous. Of course... once you get comfortable out there, you will be doing things you would say today are outrageous! :heehee: Unless you only have a week to live, take it slow and you will have fun.

Oh, one more.

Do: Enjoy the sound of your heels as you walk around!

Don't: Sit in the car with your hand on the door asking yourself 231 times, "Should I really get out?" Just do it!

:hugs:

[deja true]

Here hunny!

This thread running in tandem is just what you need to instill a little confidence.

The wish to be seen:

http://www.crossdressers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104654

:)

[Nicki B]

im in the east of england. North a london really

Umm.. Perhaps you could narrow it down to a county? :D

Cambridgeshire (http://www.tgcambridge.org.uk/)? Northants (http://www.tgreflections.co.uk/)?Leicester (http://www.leicesterchameleonsgroup.sm4.biz/)? Lincs (http://www.boston-belles.co.uk/)? Norwich (http://www.transgender-advice.com/oasis.html)? There are lots of folk around Essex (http://www.transliving.co.uk/)..

And there's always Pink Punters (http://www.pinkpunters.com/) to go to, in Milton Keynes? :)

[KimberlyS]

I ditto Karren, but I am not quite as bold as she is. I do not take pictures in the bathroom.

[linnea]

Just do it. Do it with confidence. Do it with a smile. Enjoy it. Enjoy the sounds, the sensations, the make-up, and the swish of your skirt.
It can seem overwhelming difficult, but it is amazingly simple.
You WILL be noticed, but few (if anyone) will care that you are presenting yourself as woman. Most won't realize that you aren't a woman.

[Christina Horton]

Were still busting down the door, Joy!! lol You get a make over or something?? You look awesome! :)




Lucky girl!! Obviously your way ahead of the curve here... Most of us are still males.... and were till trying to figure this passing thing out... after 5 decades... sigh....


You know Karren you and I should use my rig and drive all over the country and give CDer that are in the closet and make them over Gorilla style. Like "open up mam We have you surrounded , Put down that beer and clicker down and come out with your hands up." then bring them into the truck's trailer and make them over and do it all on TV. We could call it mobile makeover mob madam's. LOL.

[tricia_uktv]

Start slowly, find a place where there will be other crossdressers or a gay bar. Then gradually build up your confidence and attitude. I find that dancin really helps. The first few times you go all the way in public are so exilerating yet very nervy too. Read "You'll never walk alone" in my blog for what it feels like when you start. Fun, fun, fun!

[Debie]

Hi Melissa

I will be posting a thread some time today about this, as I went out for the first time ever yesterday, :happy: had a great time, was with a GG went shopping 3 stores and out to lunch at a very busy Diner in Atlanta. Definitely do plan the day and do it you will not regret it. Yes, you will be nervous :o and yes people will see you but I do not know if they really take time to notice or just don't care, it seems that nobody really took a second look. I did a lot of what Karen spoke of, held my head high and tried to walk with confidence. Good luck let us know how it goes, and remember take pictures.

Trying to bust out of the Closet!!!

[Tracy_Victoria]

Ive been enjoying buying new clothes and dressing up at home but im really worried about going out in public. I worry about being noticed etc

has anyone got any advice for me or tips?

Never leave your house dressed, it so easy to do your make up, Bar Lipstick Wear sun glasses (so people can't see your eyes) and drive part dressed in baggy male clothes.

Find a quite place to park and change there, ie female top clothes, wig and final make up, from there you can drive anywhere you like, but if you know where there is a quite restroom, toilet, you can go there to check your look.

your'll find it easier to mingle with small amounts of people first, so park in a side street, and move nearer and near to people as you go. ie pass people on the other side of the street, if they don't note anything wrong, cross over behind some one, then pass some one. Each step will clarifiy your look, and confidence.

Remember, passing out as a Woman is more than just looking like on. ie it the look, the mannerism, and a confidence, to be the person you are, over the person your hiding beneath. Take small steps to start, and then move on, just driving enfem in your car you will be noticed as being a female, so if you drive like Jenson button, again people will see something odd, ie most woman drive slower and more careful than Men!!!

Small steps, set a goal, and try to do it. but be warned we all get read sometime.

[Christina Horton]

Never leave your house dressed, it so easy to do your make up, Bar Lipstick Wear sun glasses (so people can't see your eyes) and drive part dressed in baggy male clothes.

Find a quite place to park and change there, ie female top clothes, wig and final make up, from there you can drive anywhere you like, but if you know where there is a quite restroom, toilet, you can go there to check your look.

your'll find it easier to mingle with small amounts of people first, so park in a side street, and move nearer and near to people as you go. ie pass people on the other side of the street, if they don't note anything wrong, cross over behind some one, then pass some one. Each step will clarifiy your look, and confidence.

Remember, passing out as a Woman is more than just looking like on. ie it the look, the mannerism, and a confidence, to be the person you are, over the person your hiding beneath. Take small steps to start, and then move on, just driving enfem in your car you will be noticed as being a female, so if you drive like Jenson button, again people will see something odd, ie most woman drive slower and more careful than Men!!!

Small steps, set a goal, and try to do it. but be warned we all get read sometime.


Us far as I am concerned unless your hiding your CDing from your wife you need to ether go out fully dressed or make a appointment at a place that will do you makeup while your in drab in a private room and then get dressed up. If you read my thread First time out YAAAAAAAAAAAAA you will see how I did it and maybe it's for you. But like I said If you want to go out I think that going out as Tracy said is the hardest way and is a great way to get seen sans makeup or wig. I think the girls whom do that might be ok if they have no choice BUT I THINK IT'S THE WRONG THING TO DO! I don't mean to step on some girls toes whom does it but I speak my mind and when I don't like something or disagree with someone I will stand up and say something, if you don't like it well to bad. It's my right to speak my mind and your right to do the same. I would never get dressed in a car are you kidding me yuck. I have a makeup vanity and it's takes 30 min to do my makeup and then 10 min to get dressed. But in the end your the one whom need to decided what she wants to do. I do agree with the small steps if you need to but me I went on my first outing from 0 to 1000 mile per hour in less then a second , but that's me. HUGGS and good luck hun. :hugs: :canada:

[roxannneff]

What I have found in going out in public is it is easier to go out with another girl than to go a lone. Always dress for the occasion to match the other women that will be there. Go to stores where there are not a lot of people until you get use to being a woman in public.

I hope this helps you.

Roxann

[JoannaCaroline]

I read some good advice. When you are reluctant to do something you want or need to do ask youself; "what is the absolute worst that could happen and how long would it take you to recover?" Generally it's not as bad as you think and the worst that could happen probably won't and you can recover fairly quickly. I wish I someone had given me this advice about business in my 20's. I probably would have taken a lot more chances.

So you decide to go out in public in a safe place away from your local grocery! The worse that could happen is some 20 something male looks at you, laughs and calls you a derogatory name. This has happened to me. It's terrifying but really not that bad in hindsight. If the worst that can happen is something like "your mother would see you and die of a coronary!" You might want to change locations.

[Sally2005]

Don't forget to consider the best case...what will I gain by going out? Or what will I be missing if I stay in? The hardest and most stressful is finding a 'secure' place to transform, if you can get most done before going out and just cover up somehow. If you can venture out all made up a lot of the stress is gone because you are always in character. I guess the hard part is actually stepping out the door and closing it. In that case, make a plan and then just do it. Take the good with the bad it is all worth the experience.

[Tracii G]

I don't worry about the neighbors I get all dressed up and head out the door.
Go where every I please and do my errands as Tracii.
Shopping, grocery,gas station,GoodWill store(they love when I dress enfemme) just be your alter -ego and act as a woman would.
Most people will not even notice you are not a female.Mannerisms and attitude are the key to a successful day out.
The gas staion I go too see me both ways and the girls there always say tell Tracii hi when you see her.
Be confident you CAN do it.

[Tracii G]

Finding a TG/CD group is a great confidence builder.
My group has some very beautiful ladies so they set the bar high.

[noname]

Just remember one thing... It's called equal rights. Women wear mens clothes all the time, heck they make menswear for women. If other people don't like what your wearing, that is their problem, not yours.

[Tracy_Victoria]

Us far as I am concerned unless your hiding your CDing from your wife you need to ether go out fully dressed or make a appointment at a place that will do you makeup while your in drab in a private room and then get dressed up. If you read my thread First time out YAAAAAAAAAAAAA you will see how I did it and maybe it's for you. But like I said If you want to go out I think that going out as Tracy said is the hardest way and is a great way to get seen sans makeup or wig. I think the girls whom do that might be ok if they have no choice BUT I THINK IT'S THE WRONG THING TO DO! I don't mean to step on some girls toes whom does it but I speak my mind and when I don't like something or disagree with someone I will stand up and say something, if you don't like it well to bad. It's my right to speak my mind and your right to do the same. I would never get dressed in a car are you kidding me yuck. I have a makeup vanity and it's takes 30 min to do my makeup and then 10 min to get dressed. But in the end your the one whom need to decided what she wants to do. I do agree with the small steps if you need to but me I went on my first outing from 0 to 1000 mile per hour in less then a second , but that's me. HUGGS and good luck hun. :hugs: :canada:

Sorry don't think you understood my post at all!

lets look at the facts that you completely seemed to miss?,

One I don't need to hide the fact that I crossdress from my wife, she know, and I follow and old and golden rule, that means I never poop on my own doorstep! My niebours do not need to know anything about my dressing or the fact that I crossdress, nor do that need to feel embaressed about it, therefore I dress in the manor I do for all concerned, not just me!

Two, I've never, ever paid for anyone services regarding my dressing, everything I do, and know is self taught, and learn from reading and trial and error. I first stepped in to the world as tracy at the age of 15, and I have been passing ever since. that 33 years, so I feel I have a damned good Idea about what I'm talking about, and how to get out discretely in public as a woman. to me visiting gay bars, and dressing services is not passing, as we are talking about here.

Three, I don't dress in the car, you give the imression I dress fully in the car, which is totally wrong. as I said, I dress fully including make up wig etc before leaving, I only remove items and cover up obvious signs of being dress before leaving my house. (ie baggy clothes, and sun glasses to cover my eye make up!) Ie your not the only one that spend 30 minutes in front of the mirror, I do too, however when I leave my house, the idea is no one sees anything out of the ordinary. and from 10 yrds or so, no one can see I'm wearing makeup, or items of female clothing.

To qoute " I would never get dressed in a car are you kidding me yuck"

Fine that your choice, however it is only your choice, not mine! My way of changing has been worked out over years, it is quick, discrete, and no one knows anything about my transformation if done in a quiet place. in minutes I can change from male to female, and then move on. ie how long or how difficult is it to in cert and slip on a dress, jumper/coat and shoes! add a wig, and my own mother wouldn't reconise me, all change from male to female, in about three minutes. And as I clearly pointed out once the basic are in place finishing and preening can take as long as you want where ever you want.!!!

As I said, this all depends on what you call passing, and to me passing is being Tracy in the real world, not in some club, gay bar, or hotel room. I use my method to discretely exit my home, where my family and friends live, without them having a clue about my unusual hobby. Once out it takes a discrete place and minutes for me to fully transform and then the day is mine, I can do what I like as Tracy and no one has a clue I'm a crossdresser and I can freely mingle. going home is a simple reverse ie remove makeup, baggy clothes and glasses and no one knows what the hell I have been doing not that they probably care anyway.

My point of this post was to show it is possible to get out in to the world discretely and be who you wish to be without any stress. and having done this, for 33+ years I think I have a good idea of what I'm doing.

I understand people need dressing services, but some of us don't, and many people will use this sort of method to discretely get out dressed. If you feel it Wrong fine your welcome to your view, but you must also accept that many CD/TV do this everyday to get out in to the real world, and that where I want to be, Not locked indoors, in four wall, or paying for some one to dress me up in the confines of there four safe wall, that not passing, nor is walking from the car, to the club, or bar. interacting with real people who see you as a female, is!!!

This method works for me and other, so please don't knock it, if it not for you fine, but it work for me!!!:2c:

[Tracy_Victoria]

Just remember one thing... It's called equal rights. Women wear mens clothes all the time, heck they make menswear for women. If other people don't like what your wearing, that is their problem, not yours.

I'm sure many a TV that has just been beaten up, have said that very same thing!, But sadly it probably didn't stop them from getting a good kicking! You can quote equal rights all you want,however it didn't stop Martin Luther King from getting shot did it!!! Want the names of a 100 others? , your rights won't stop you getting a pasting from a bunch of small minded idiots, if your foolish enough to wander in to there neck of the woods alone! (crossdressed, or sometimes just being there!!!)

Good rules of thumb

Be discrete,
Don't stand out
Look the part, not over the top
Have confidence
Don't make yourself a target
Be were you are for a reason, not a desire.

Most of all, don't go, where a single woman would never be caught alone, ie dark parks at night, dark corners of car parks, secluded areas, etc.

I think my bi-line, say it all!!!

[Debie]

Hi Melissa

I told you that I would post a thread about my first day out dressed, you can find it here: http://www.crossdressers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104801
Hope this will help, let me hear from you on what you think. Have a great Girl Day. :)

[Carly D.]

You gotta be prepared for the best of and the worst of doing this.. I am closeted and would love to go out and am taking baby steps towards that end but I don't pass, unless it's really dark and the person(s) I'm trying to fool are blind.. anyway my feeling is that I just want to wear what I like to wear, but I feel like I would have to try to pass or this is all for naught.. as far as being seen out in the public eye, I agree that this is what you want.. to be seen and mingle with the public..

[Tracy_Victoria]

You gotta be prepared for the best of and the worst of doing this.. I am closeted and would love to go out and am taking baby steps towards that end but I don't pass, unless it's really dark and the person(s) I'm trying to fool are blind.. anyway my feeling is that I just want to wear what I like to wear, but I feel like I would have to try to pass or this is all for naught.. as far as being seen out in the public eye, I agree that this is what you want.. to be seen and mingle with the public..

Carly

it is many dressers desire to be out, why I don't know, just we seem driven to do this. My first time was as scary as most, and in those early days I was read, and went places I was not ready to go, ie I was read in seconds, because I was just not dressed right.

Passing is possible for most, but in one form or another. ie someone seeing a Dresser from half a mile away and only seeing a woman, not the man he really is, is in fact passing, it not the same as walking in a crowded town surrounded by people, but no mater how your mistake for a woman, when that what people see, ie only a woman, than you have passed.

Slow steps is what is needed, your look needs to improve to get closer to people and belive me the desire to be out and do more makes you improve, well it did for me. However my one main piece of advice is stay away from quiet places in the dark, ie sulking from tree to tree in the middle of the night. there is always someone out there, and by doing something a RG would not be seen dead doing (ie along in a dark place) by doing it yourself you make yourself a target. (and many will tell you, when that happens it is not pleasent!, not Pleasent at all)

Good luck

[LA CINDY LOVE]

Ive been enjoying buying new clothes and dressing up at home but im really worried about going out in public. I worry about being noticed etc

has anyone got any advice for me or tips?
There are lots of Cd's who have gone out and have not got read, so they have this since of confidence that they have build up......then one day they get read and that confidence that they had is gone and the first thing that they do is hold there head down and try to find a place to hide.....then they come here looking for answers

Buying new clothes and dressing up at home dose not mean you are ready to go out in
public most Cd's start off buy going to tg friendly clubs and places at night going out in the day time is a real challenge for all of us and how you look and act is very important,
a lot of Cd's will not go out in the day but those who do are very confidence and know how to act.

The one thing I do when Cindy is out and about at night or in the day is when some one is looking at you DO NOT SHY AWAY it is a dead give away hold your head up and make eye contact with them and smile in other words STAND YOUR GROUND.

LA CINDY LOVE

[Bootsiegalore]

Wait!! Going out in public by definition is getting noticed? Isn't it? If you didn't get noticed then did you really go out in public? Lol

My stratagy has always been... Bust right in the front door.. Like you own the place!! Walk with your head held high.. Project an attitude that says you belong there dressed as you are and no one will give you a second, closer inspection.. Don't be timid and try to blend into the walpaper because all eyes will be drawn your way.. Like your trying to hide something..

Yeah I get noticed.. But I have had no issues with anyone..

That's my plan and its served me well..


Karen Has it.... I have been going out more now that my kids know....

I go to Walgreens and buy make-up and Pantyhose. I go out to sunday Lunch with my wife! It is AWESOME. Now and then I see a snicker. BUT no one has ever treated me badly.... Besides, this is AZ, - everyone packs heat! All sales assistantrs are lovely. I went to Dillards and bought an expensive pair of sunglasses and Tressor perfume.... The sales girls were all sweet and helpfull and referred to me as she and her. I do still get nervous though. But if you have the attitude, it works!

Tara

[SANDRA MICHELLE]

I'm with Karen, agree whole heartedly except for the purple wig, that will surely get you noticed.

[Joy Carter]

You get a make over or something?? You look awesome! :)



I shamelessly took the picture of a popular dog trainer, Victoria Stillwell. She's just my idyllic woman. Looks pretty good to be forty she dose. :D

[Nicki B]

You know Karren you and I should use my rig and drive all over the country and give CDer that are in the closet and make them over Gorilla style.

Do you hate them that much? :eek:

[SuzanneS]

Melissa,
I really, really, really want to head out in public, but I have alot of practice to do yet....and I would really like to find a friend or two to go with. I'm taking a little bit of a trip tomorrow and am going to stop at a couple of places in drab:eek: and going to try and find some nice dresses and skirts to go out in.....I've never been out as Suzanne, and I've never shopped around here for Suzanne as my male alter ego...I am scared poopless about it already, but I am amping myself up about it and am trying my best to build my confidence up for it. I guess I really don't have any good advice for you, but if I can actually drum up the confidence to go shopping tomorrow, I hope you can find the confidence to go out as Melissa. I know it may not seem too much for me to do what I am planning on, but trust me, to me it is. I wish you good luck and I hope I have some myself.

Suzanne.

[Melissa Charlotte]

Thanks for all the advice girls..made for interesting reading!

Im planning to take it slow. I am going to go out for a night time drive enfem in jeans and a dress type top.

[Kaz]

Thanks for all the advice girls..made for interesting reading!

Im planning to take it slow. I am going to go out for a night time drive enfem in jeans and a dress type top.

Hi Melissa, The first times I went out I did this too. It gets you used to being out en femme, without being "out". Then park up somewhere where there isn't anyone - I have used carparks, out of town shopping areas, etc... get out of the car and get used to walking around outside. Practice walking, smiling, get a feel for yourself.

Next move I got out and walked around with others in the distance.. realised that from a distance no-one gave me a second look! My confidence grew... Once you feel more confident about yourself, you behave more confident.

I've practised a lot with make-up, and to support Tracy Victoria, yeah I have got changed and done my make-up in the car... and the reverse before going home! I've found some good spots close to home where I can do this easily... Once you know your look, this is relatively easy to do.

I have had a ball sat in my car doing the final touches to my make-up with people walking past - that's what vanity mirrors were invented for!

I am still learning slowly though, so yeah, for me it is also bit by bit.

Last time I was away from home in a hotel I ventured to the bar area to be seen from a distance, though got closer to people than ever before. On the way back to my room I took the lift. Just checking my face in the mirror when the doors opened. I spun round and there was a guy there waiting! He smiled the most wonderful smile as I left the lift - he'd just clocked a girl checking her face in a world of her own... his face said it all - I passed! I giggled a bit, smiled and fluttered my eyes... and yes as I walked off I looked back and he was still smiling - not an "I've just clocked a tranny" smile... something else!

That has given me even more confidence, but I haven't been able to get out for a few weeks...:sad:

Kaz:hugs:

[Tracy_Victoria]

I've practised a lot with make-up, and to support Tracy Victoria, yeah I have got changed and done my make-up in the car... and the reverse before going home! I've found some good spots close to home where I can do this easily... Once you know your look, this is relatively easy to do.

Thanks Kaz, I'm sure many Girls use this method for descretness


I have had a ball sat in my car doing the final touches to my make-up with people walking past - that's what vanity mirrors were invented for!

Kaz:hugs:

LOL very true, how many girls do you see in a day retouching there makeup. maybe there all trannies!!!!

[Sam-antha]

This thread has indeed gone to a lot of places.

One of them that I am no so keen on is changing in a car. Doing that at night is no more difficult than doing it in the daytime, except that the light is so poor that you could make horrible basic overlooks.
But it does work with lots of practice if everything is to be right. Checking lipstick in a mirror in a car is not that easy, at first, especially if you are putting it on in the car.

You do not say if you are living at home/by yourself/with others. (If you did, I missed it).
I say, do the change at your living place and go out. In the dark if necessary, ( under an umbrella ) and just go out.
Clubs will not really help in the short run...... you will still want to get out and waiting for a club meet will sort of give a deadline on a day that yo may not feel too confident and confidence is all.
What to wear. A skirt of course. That will be your aim in the long run. Do it now and it will be one less hurdle.

~Samm

[Altema]

Wait!! Going out in public by definition is getting noticed? Isn't it? If you didn't get noticed then did you really go out in public? Lol

My stratagy has always been... Bust right in the front door.. Like you own the place!! Walk with your head held high.. Project an attitude that says you belong there dressed as you are and no one will give you a second, closer inspection.. Don't be timid and try to blend into the walpaper because all eyes will be drawn your way.. Like your trying to hide something..

Yeah I get noticed.. But I have had no issues with anyone..

That's my plan and its served me well..
Re: Karen Hutton 04-07-09 #2....

Believe me girls, it works! I could never really "pass", but because I look and act like I belong there and do that/go there regularly, people see a woman, and not a man in a dress trying not to be noticed!

[Di]

my first time was out with a social group of cross dressers, so that made it easier.

Monica

If you are nervous about it this would be the best way to go....google tg/cd groups in your area and go to one of their group functions. Be alot of girls there to support you and maybe even give you tips. So if you are stressed about it ...this would be a great first time option. Safety in numbers and others there for support.

[grace@4]

im in the east of england. North a london really

Hi melissa am l live in dartford kent and never been out and would love to go out in public as soon as l tell my friend that l CD there lots of places to go in london and we got one in dartford but never been there so thats gonna be my starting point so gonna get the best outfit for that nite

[Angel.Marie76]

so much has been said already, but I'll second a few ideas: Social groups/support groups, go out with others, and confidence! :hugs: