Crossdresser Day 2009

[Secret Sis]

Just wondering...

Last year we had a "Crossdresser Day" on the second Friday in November... We as crossdressers (especially those of us well in the closet) wore a simple rubber band on our left wrist to identify us as such... to simply identify us to each other without outing ourselves to anyone not a member of our community.


I know it's nothing huge and probably doesn't make a difference, but last year I saw a couple people with rubber bands on their left wrist and at least wondered... are they one of us or is it just a coincidence?

I find this idea interesting because I work in a job where I come in contact with the public frequently... usually a few hundred people a day...

Does anyone have any interest in doing this again this year?

[geri-tg.]

I did it last year and went to the mall and saw one person wearing a rubber band . We smiled at one another and went about feeling good. I would like to do it this year also.:thumbsup:

[Veronica75]

Why ever not?

[mykhelee]

I'm in!

[Kimmy55]

Sounds like a plan to me

[Sarah_new]

Is this a US or Global idea?

[sherib]

I'm in.

[Secret Sis]

Is this a US or Global idea?

Why not global? The more the merrier...:)

[Kinky with Ink]

Omg not the dreaded rubber band! Count me in but I wouldn't think it's going to be that big outside the states. Just my thought on the matter.

[aggi123]

Hmmm I wear rubber bands on my wrists sometimes anyways. I'm in!

[Prissy Linda]

HA, some CD's are so in the closet they won't even wear a rubberband.

[pattyv]

I'm in for Friday the 13th!!Rubber band on my left wrist!!

[VickysBFF]

Sounds interesting; I'll give it a try

[meri]

Don't forget the secret handshake, anyone can wear a rubber band, but only bona fide members know the secret handshake!

[Berta82]

Count me in.

[joank]

I'll be waring one or maybe just all dressed up.

[MelanieCA]

Don't forget the secret handshake, anyone can wear a rubber band, but only bona fide members know the secret handshake!

I'd like to learn the secret handshake, but I'm a little scared to learn how exactly to fide my bona. :tongueout

[IamSara]

Count me in
Sarah:rose2:

[Lorileah]

is this the one? 32WhJurJUiU

How big should the rubber band be? Do you wear it on the left or right or does that depend on orientation? Is red better than flesh color?

[charlen]

i am all for it:brolleyes:

[Lisa Catherine]

:daydreaming:OOOHH!! I'm in!!!:hugs:

[NathalieX66]

I like the sound of it. Is this a nationally organized event?
Anybody up for a flash mob?
So what's the best venue? Shopping malls? Starbucks? Airport/train/bust station?

[Rachael Ray]

I think it's this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQcewTb94ag

[Angelofsomekind]

I'd do it, sounds interesting.

[Vi]

I have plenty of rubberbands, hmm. should i wear a yellow one? maybe a blue one...no maybe red?

[bobi jean]

Count me in. what are the rules and regulations?
any specific color? size?

[Monica93304]

Since I would be accesorizing, how many on each wrist should i wear?

I'm in with both feet.

[Kaitlin the cd]

What day is this?

[Toni_Lynn]

Honestly now -- it doesn't really matter what colour --- as long as its a GIRL's rubber band :D

Huggles

Toni-Lynn

[lilmissjenny]

im in :)

[NV Susan]

Count me in too!!!

[Katie Louise]

Let's take it global. Count me in for North Queensland Australia

[krisinpink]

left wrist - rubber band - Friday the 13th
I'm IN!

[Emeralddragon]

Sounds like a plan. Lets go for really thick rubber bands.

[abigailf]

This is a great idea. I just hope I remember to wear it when the day comes.

[june58]

I think it is a great idea. They have things like that for other groups, why not ours. A nice way to maybe meet others. Count me in.

[insearchofme]

I'll be traveling by car that day. So when I stop for gas or food I'll be wearing and watching.

[Emeralddragon]

Wait.... Arent we supposed to have International Xrossdressing Day on like Jan 30th or something?

[Amy Lynn3]

Count me in as well. I wore one last year, but I never saw anyone else wear one. No taps on the shoulder, asking for the secret handshake either.

[Shelby's angel]

Is this just for CD's or can I as an SO wear one as well?

[stacy-marie hanna]

im up for global too all the way in the uk.
only thing is i wear at least one rubber band every day as an anti stress mechanism so there wouldnt be any difference

stacy marie

[xdbiker]

Im IN for sure thanks jerzie

[TGMarla]

Gee! If all 43 people who responded to this thread all wore thick, pink rubber bands around their left wrists all on the same day, during the hours of 9 am to 2 pm, that would really make a statement to the world!!!! We'd really show 'em something, eh? "Hi, world! I secretly crossdress!!!! I'll bet you'd have never guessed!"

Huh?

[Lainie]

I used to use a rubber band on my wrist to stop myself from CDing. When I felt the Pink Fog coming on, I'd snap the band & so give myself a slap on the wrist. works for any bad habit.
Now I'm pushing the enveleope again, not trying to stop.

[jenna_woods]

sounds interesting to me i,m in

[Jeanna]

I'm in !

[BLUE ORCHID]

I am in too
.................................................. ORCHID

[Jin Xer]

is this the one? 32WhJurJUiU


:lol:



Honestly now -- it doesn't really matter what colour --- as long as its a GIRL's rubber band :D

Huggles

Toni-Lynn

They make girl rubber bands??? I am SO outta touch. :o

Pink rubber bands could also be interpreted as supporting breast cancer awareness. Not that there's anything wrong with that...

I'll wear one. I have the perfect little stretchy number that I've been dying to wear anyway. :heehee:

[TonyaV]

I am in !

[sherri52]

Count me in

[NathalieX66]

I still think the general public is vastly unawares of this goings on.
Maybe passing through and trawling a general rendezvous location like a Barnes & Noble bookstore, or if you are in the UK, Waterstone's or Tesco (sorry I don't know england that well). No particular time of day except the time you choose. Rubber bands or heels, I don't care. :)

[lavistaa62]

Great idea.

[SuzanneS]

I think it's this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQcewTb94ag

Oh, that has GOT to be the one! Anyone around this county sees me do that one and I'll be hogtied and dragged behind a pickup....:eek:

But....I'm in for the rubber band...might not be anything special to some, but it might make some of us realize that we are not quite alone as we think we are.

Suzanne

[Tess]

I'm in!

[lexygirl]

Im in!!!

[Sandygal]

Some are in the closet, some are out, and some are way out of the closet. What I'm saying is .....wear a small rubberband if you want to say you did it. Wear a large colorful one if you want another cder to notice you and wear a bunch if you want the world to know. It's up to you. I suggest the malls. Get a cup of coffee and relax. Great place for people watching and maybe cd spotting.

To make this work, you all have to spread the word to any other sites your on.

[Ediosa]

I'm in!!! Just hope I remember to wear it on that day.

[skirt_guy]

I'm all in and will be traveling that day. Anyone who notices, please give me a nod!

[andreana]

i'm in, great idea

[Natalie de Valley]

I'd be in but my town is too small, but, why not anyways, I never know!

[Loni]

I will have one on.
But it must be in drab only.

.

[Kaitlin the cd]

left wrist - rubber band - Friday the 13th
I'm IN!

Thats the day then? Works for me!

[Chloe Renee]

I'm in, providing that I don"t forget. sets appointment on google calendar..

[PrincessTia]

I'm in. Sounds like a bunch of fun.

Tia

[Julie513]

Sounds like a party! Wait, we get to wear something special for the occasion? I don't care if it is just a rubberband, I've got an excuse to go shopping! I'll do it! :heehee:

[Stephanie Stephens]

Count me in.

[Viv]

I'm in:D

[Sarah Summerfield]

I`m in

[abigailf]

Gee! If all 43 people who responded to this thread all wore thick, pink rubber bands around their left wrists all on the same day, during the hours of 9 am to 2 pm, that would really make a statement to the world!!!! We'd really show 'em something, eh? "Hi, world! I secretly crossdress!!!! I'll bet you'd have never guessed!"

Huh?

Oh the sarcasm! We are up to 69 now, however, i replied twice ...

[Jilmac]

OMG! My son used to work at a customer fulfillment warehouse as a stock picker. He would come home with a wrist full of rubber bands every day. Does this mean he's a crossdresser and I don't know it? HORRORS! :eek:

PS. I've never come out to him but he found evidence on several occasions that may have outed me.

[ginat]

Im in - I'll just have to search my deep closet to find a pretty one!

[Karen7cd]

Everyday should be. I went Horse backriding yesterday dressed a very nice pair of tight jeans and tight tee shirt. Makeup was over done but it was fun! Hair (wig) in the breeze,
I felt great!

[DiannaRose]

I love this idea, but unfortunately on Fridays I work from home so don't have much chance to actually get out, and if I do, my wife is with me and she's suspect something weird (I don't wear anything other than my watch on my wrists).

But if I DO get out, you know I'll be looking for rubber bands on left wrists!

Go get 'em, girls! :)

[Sarah_new]

Honestly now -- it doesn't really matter what colour --- as long as its a GIRL's rubber band :D

Huggles

Toni-Lynn

I didn't know rubber bands had genders!

Anyway colour guidance would be useful, so we all know who we're looking for as there are so many rubber bands for so many different groups.

[Rianna Humble]

I think it's this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQcewTb94ag

Not sure if that was the handshake or even how fide her bonas were, but I did like the Rolls Canardly she was driving around in.

BTW, I'm in if I can find a pink elastic band that fits

[BethCD]

Just wanted to give credit to Sandygal who started this last year ( first one I am aware of anyway....)http://www.crossdressers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92931

I did it last year and am in again, will wear several. Everyone report back so we know how well it went.
Beth:daydreaming:

[kimberly ann487]

I did this last year with no reaction from anyone. I'll try again though, it would be great to make contact !

[CD Jane]

Rubber band on the left wrist, why not. I will be off the road that day. I will be pulling for NE Florida.

[StephHamilton]

it would be good to see other people doing the same in the uk

[KayC]

So do they have anything for supportive GGs to wear?

[amanda w]

I am in I think we should have it pink and blue to cover all the MTF and FTM to support all of us

It is all good

[Laura17]

I'm in...

[Sandygal]

Thanks Beth for remembering. The best part about wearing the rubberband was the excitement of maybe running into someone who has the same feeling as yourself. Even though I didn't run into anybody. The excitement was still there. For those of you that want different colors and sizes, do what makes you feel good. I'm wearing a wide brown rubberband. That way if my so ask what its for, I can say I was just playing around with it.

[girl@heart]

im so in...sounds like a great idea

[lisa_vin]

Count me in.......and it's my birthday too so even better!

[luvgirlyclothes]

count me in

[AmberLynn]

Oh yea,i so want in as well. i dont know if we have member's near me but if there are you will see my support band

[Karren H]

I lost my secret pink CD decoder ring from last years event....

[Wendi]

Count me in too.

[Ashley_in_Texas]

I'll be the one with a whole bag of rubber bands.

[Mardi]

I am in wear a rainbow pride band

[MissyW]

I will do it!

[boardpuppy]

I'm in and I have an appointment in town....what better way to celebrate.

Hugs,
Alice

[trannie T]

To celebrate crossdressing day we wear a rubber band? Why not a dress? Our more closeted crossdressers could merely show a bra strap.
I was not aware that crossdressing is such a shameful activity.

[ladybirdloves]

I'll be wearing one to plus some under garments that only I will know about!

[Rianna Humble]

To celebrate crossdressing day we wear a rubber band? Why not a dress?

I am still not able to be fully dressed at work, but I can and will wear something like a pink rubber friendship bracelet.


Our more closeted crossdressers could merely show a bra strap.

My employer's dress code would not make that possible


I was not aware that crossdressing is such a shameful activity.

Nothing to do with shameful, everything to do with what is possible.

[Secret Sis]

Wow... Look at all the responses here!

As the starter of this year's thread I think a few things do need to be clarified though...

First and most importantly, I owe a huge apology to Sandygal... I never meant to steal anyone's idea. I just remembered doing this last year and thought it was a lot of fun and saw nothing mentioned about it this year. I'd love to see this become an annual tradition!

Also, after reading a couple of the responses I think we need to understand the purpose behind doing this... it's not to say to the general public "Look at us, we're crossdressers and we're proud!", it's to have a way to possibly identify ourselves to other crossdressers without saying a word - a way to know that we're not alone... that there are others like us.

There have been a few inquiries about SO's participating, and I say why not? These people are wonderful enough to stand by us and I strongly believe they should be included. What a great sight it would be to see a couple - both wearing rubber bands! If my wife knew (and I hope she does soon) I would love to see her participate.

Thanks for all the responses so far... some of them made me laugh out loud... we certainly have a sense of humor!

See you all Friday the 13th,, (I hope...):)

[Sandygal]

Secret Sis ...No apology is nessessary. You wrote exactly what I intended this day to be. I didn't bring it up this year because....Well...I was bummed out after last year. I kept reading how everyone wanted crossdressing to be accepted, so I came up with a small starting point and all I read was one negative thing after the other. Mostly from the girls who were totally out. That's when I decided that we will never come out and I headed back to my closet. I tried a small step. I gave up. But I'm willing to try again. So lets all get our rubberbands and head to the malls after work for some coffee and people watching.

[SuzanneS]

Secret Sis ...No apology is nessessary. You wrote exactly what I intended this day to be. I didn't bring it up this year because....Well...I was bummed out after last year. I kept reading how everyone wanted crossdressing to be accepted, so I came up with a small starting point and all I read was one negative thing after the other. Mostly from the girls who were totally out. That's when I decided that we will never come out and I headed back to my closet. I tried a small step. I gave up. But I'm willing to try again. So lets all get our rubberbands and head to the malls after work for some coffee and people watching.

Exactly! For those of us that aren't out yet, I think this is a great idea. I myself still feel kinda' alone no matter how much I read the posts on this site...don't get me wrong, I love talking to all the girls on this site, but I'm pretty sure that there are some girls that are so far in the closet that are hesitant to let on where they are located, but they may just take that chance and wear a rubber band.....easy enough to make an excuse for if someone asks, so not a big deal. Sure, there is surely someone that will be wearing a rubber band "just because", but if any of us CD'ers are, sometimes just a knowing glance is all we need. WE don't even have to talk to each other, don't even have to acknowledge each other, but at least some of us will know that maybe there are more of us out there than we think there are!:battingeyelashes:

Suzanne

[Maddie22]

I"m in!!!!!!!

[SimoneTV]

I'll be wearing my rubber band with pride. I have to be careful as I work in a male dominated environment, but I'll be smiling all day with my rubber band on.

As well as my silky stockings, silky knickers and painted toenails. Lol.
SimoneTV

[crossdrezzer1]

next friday wear a elastic band on your left wrist to proclaim your one of us,, it is a national day and the word has to be spread,,, so tell all,, I do believe I have the facts strait but if not let us all know..

[vivian33]

i am definately in on this.....Im excited just sitting around thinking about it! I will definateley keep my eyes open for any other gurls around here!.....anybody else from southeast PA?

[AmberLynn]

Im in as well,but im from the qc in IL. it will be neat to see how many other's do this

[Jennifer Giovannetta]

Yea im in too.

[Temptation]

who came up with this and what's the point?

[Karren H]

I think like all holidays.... Hallmark came up with the idea... Pick up your elastic band at the card store... By next year they will have Happy Dressing Day cards for sale... Bumper stickers... "Honk if your wearing panties.... And aren't supposed to be". :D

[Kate Simmons]

I think like all holidays.... Hallmark came up with the idea... Pick up your elastic band at the card store... By next year they will have Happy Dressing Day cards for sale... Bumper stickers... "Honk if your wearing panties.... And aren't supposed to be". :DActually I did Karr. I was wearing rubber bands on my left wrist since I was 15. Whoulda guessed that would catch on?:)

[docrobbysherry]

If it is, then everyone that ISN'T CD literate, will think we're supporting cures for BREAST CANCER!?:brolleyes:

[Kroma]

I've never been one much for accessorizing, but what the hay! Gotta start some time.

[Kaitlin the cd]

Im in as well,but im from the qc in IL. it will be neat to see how many other's do this

Yay im from the QC too!

[DiannaRose]

Bumper stickers... "Honk if your wearing panties.... And aren't supposed to be". :D

I love it! You made me choke on my lunch, Karren! :laughing:

My wife would KILL me if I put one on my car, though. :)

[xd-tigger]

Count me in for England UK, and i'll be looking out for other band wearers.

[joandher]

And anouther girl from the U.K. will be wearing hers, what a simple great idea

:hugs: J-JAY

[shypaula]

Sounds like a plan!

[Diane1950]

Me too

[silkthong]

Count me in. It will be interesting to see how many sisters are out and about. Need to keep it on the down low so rubber bands don't get turned into bra, panties, high heels and a pretty dress and we get outed without even the joy of wearing those things in public.

Danielle

[christinek]

I just cant believe no one mentioned this, this Sunday is Trans Parent Day

http://transparentday.org/


http://transparentday.org/images/stories/wristband.png

I have 2 of these bands and lots of girls at the SCC were wearing them.
I know you will say you are not a parent, but :D

Oh yeah your right Duh me! Sorry girls it was last week.

**Mod Edit Note** According to the website provided, Transparent Day was last Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. According to the website, Transparent Day is held on the 1st Sunday of November each year.

[Marlena-4now]

Terrific idea and I'll definetly have my band on -but- we need to maximise participation - how can we get the word out ? A full page add in the NYTimes ? A World Series commercial break ? lol ....anyone have a marketing plan ?

[Ellie Lierae]

Count me in for sure.

[tinna.blackburn]

I will have mine on.

[HelenaB]

I'm in from the UK. I've dropped the UK Angels group an email to see if they will help promote it in the UK.

[LaurenB]

I'm in. If you see me here in Mass please give me a wink and a smile and I will return the gesture.

Hey maybe it should be every second Friday of the month...

[Michelle_NY]

are you really a Rascal fan like me Lori? I know them all by heart too, nice to see a fellow sister who is a Little Rascal fan too

[Fab Karen]

To spot the closeted CD's, look for people trying to look at everyone's wrists.
I can see it now,"omg, I hope no-one I know sees me buying rubber bands!":)

[nvlady]

I'm in, I just wrote rubber band on my calander.

[bobbiewpb]

hi im in im a truck driver deliver local in fort lauderdale area and will wear rubber band november 13 im in cant wait

[Beth Wilde]

I'm in!!

[vjaducd]

Is this a US or Global idea?

2 nd friday of november is a global c.d. day should be flagged globally for all c.d.s in the world.
Now so many in nos. too here in India itself so celebrate world c.d. day with pride
vjadu/kirancd:hugs::love::thumbsup:

[Erica G]

I'm in for sure.

[blakt]

I like this Idea very much. I am a closeted male attracted to MTF cross dressers, transvestites and transsexual (CD/TV/TS) women, personally and romantically.

My problem is protecting my business from the biased public. I dare not go to the CD/TV/TS bars and clubs where the ladies congregate; news of me in such a place might spread like bad news. So I live my TG lifestyle in quite, private places, which makes it very difficult to find my and maintain good friends in the local TG community; it's easier when traveling.:battingeyelashes:

Wearing a rubber band is an effective, innocent and subtle way to announce yourself, to identify other locals (genetic male and CD/TV/TS women) and preserve one's own options in safely choosing to whom you wish to out yourself (locally and while traveling); it's a super idea; I love it as an everyday idea versus only once a year.

I will wear a rubber band on my left wrist from this day forward.

I hope you ladies take of the practice too! :daydreaming:

PS: I live in southeast Michigan; if you do too, I like to know you:love:

Blake:)

[linnea]

I think that it's a sweet idea; I'll do it! I hope that everyone feels comfortable doing it!

[CLARRISA]

Its a crossdresser day...doesn't matter what nationality it is...internets global..we're global..i'm in ...but haven't got a rubber band so may use one of them red postal ones...i'm going out to see if i can find one on the pavement..

[Michael 54]

Count me to .

[Marcia Blue]

I will have to join this wonderful idea, count me in.

[Jodi M]

Iwant lace on my rubber band! Seriously I will be out enfemme on Friday afternoon/evening and I will wear a rubberband, left wrist. You may see me in the Fashion Bug, Catherines,Borders book store,the Goodwill store, any store in the mall that sells ladies stuff,maybe a restaurant or even go to a movie.If I see you wearing a rubber band I may walk up and say "nice rubber band"
Jodi M

[blakt]

If I see you I will greet you with ""nice rubber band" Love.:love:

It's a great idea; makes us see like a community.

I'd like to know the hand shake. Do you know it?


Blake

[RACHEL S]

I'm in

[lottarosie70]

i did it last year. wasn't a rubber band, but a hair elastic. (i have long hair, which work requires me to tie back.) didn't see any rubber bands, or anybody checking wrists surreptitiously either. i do have some rubber bands, but most are covered with paint and glue (from building models.) have to see what i can find.

[Francine Nice]

I'll be out there wearing my rubber bands and hopefully find someone else. :)

[Patty]

I am in :battingeyelashes:

[Sarah Doepner]

I don't know if my wife will let me out of the house with nothing more than a smile and a rubber band on my left wrist, but I'll give it a try.

[Aeval]

I'm definitely in!

Hell, I may start wearing one the second Friday of every month to show my solidarity!

-Aeval

[Samantha Girl]

I'm in! :) Awesome idea girls :D

Now I gotta go find a rubber band, you'd think an artist would have a rubber band! :p Hmmmmmmm. Also unfortunately I still haven't found a job but I'll try and get outta the house on Friday with my rubber band! ;)

EDIT! Found one! It's already on my wrist! :cheer:

[Toni_Lynn]

We of course we be making ourselves known by wearing gumbands :-)

(Note to others -- thread is now translated to Pittsburghese!)

Huggles

Toni-Lynn

[KitCat]

what a cool idea
Im pretty jazzed about it!
I am so In

[VERONICARH]

I'm in.

[Marcie R.]

I think the rubberband on the left wrist is a great idea. I had never heard of it before. May I suggest that we do it the second friday of every month. I think it would be a great way to recognize others from our CD community.

[Malori Cross]

Bumper stickers... "Honk if you're wearing panties.... And aren't supposed to be!". :D

Great idea Karen!!!! :heehee:

Anyway--I'm in. What color rubber band? Shouldn't it be pink?

[drushin703]

count me in and I will be fully and totally dressed this friday.....dana..

[CutieJulie]

count me in :D

[Sandygal]

Did anyone spread the news to other cd sites about crossdresser day? Like anything new, it takes time, but it will grow every year, if we spread the word. Crossdresser Day. 2nd Friday in November. Wear any color rubberband on your left wrist. The bigger and more colorful.....the better.

[Sallee]

I hadn't heard of it but I will partake and wear a rubber band on my wrist I often have them there any way but I will make it a point and wear colorful one :)

[joann426]

why not but what color is it to be

[donnatracey]

great, Fri the 13th too......:devil:

but...I will wear a rubber band too......

[Aeval]

I might even take a pic of my banded wrist while I'm out in public...hmmmm...where would be the perfect backdrop...Starbucks?

[crossdrezzer1]

I did

[Paula W]

Why wear a rubber band when you can wear a skirt to show off for crossdresser day!

[Courtney A Anderson]

count me in :)

[marie354]

I'll wear a blue one! (To match what I'll wear.)
:love:

[ILV2DRESS]

I am in this should be fun to see if anyone we know is wearing one...

[SaraTV]

Count me in

[Sarah_new]

I'm in, any particular colour?

[Joanne f]

OK rubber band on my left hand Fri 13 Nov ,( which is my left hand ):D

[melissacd]

Hmmm, since I dress en femme most of the time I will have to make sure that I wear a very obvious rubber band so that you will know that I am a cross dresser ;)

[Amy Lynn3]

Joanne, if you know the secret crossdresser handshake you will not need to wear a rubberband. That eliminates knowing with is your right or left hand.hehe

No particular color rubberband required, just have one on and if I see someone wearing one I will tap them on the shoulder and point to my rubberband. Hope its not a letter carrier I tap on the shoulder !!!hehe

[Angie G]

Lets do it.I down with it Sis.:hugs:
Angie

[Karren H]

I thought about posting a flyer in the company cafeteria..... But I figured all the women would show up to work in jeans wearing elastic bands... Noooooooooo... :(

[Kate Simmons]

Not really. I figured any CD with any gumption at all would already know about it. If the media gets wind of it though people will be watching to see who wears them, I guarantee it.:)

[Francine Nice]

I'll be out shopping looking for friends. Hope to see someone I can relate with.

[DeniseNJ]

yes I am in.. I got a nice purple rubber band ::: hopeing to spot another local crossdresser:o yep I will make it to starbucks as well and hang out @ VS:)

[Vickii*]

Boooooo....I wear all my jewlerry on my left hand.

Oh well, I guess I can go without it for one day. Chances are I won't see anybody anyway.

[terry29]

A rubber band on my left wrist to signify that I'd rather be wearing stockings, heels and a dress? Sure! I can do that :)

[Keely]

I'm in. I have the rubber band. I'm trying it out right now.

[Veronica 1]

I'm in. I think that I have a pink one in my desk.

[Sandygal]

I'm not talking about the media....We only want to be seen by each other....for now. What I meant is, did you all spread the word to other sites for cders. That includes Female to male.

[Francine Nice]

I can't wait. I started wearing my rubber bands today but I'll be out Friday, especially in the womens dept of stores.

Francine:o

[Sarah Doepner]

This is great timing. There will be an organizational meeting for a Utah Tri-Ess Chapter at the Utah Pride Center, 361 N 300 W. from 6PM to 9PM on November 13th. So bring your rubbber bands and help set the agenda for the next year or two in Utah.

[erika130]

I'm totally in !
I'll be out that day, possibly even the city! we'll see
I think afterward there should be a separate thread for us all to post any experiences on this (i.e spot anyone?)

[lisa_vin]

:D Been wearing four of em' all week already in preparation!

[Kinky with Ink]

Lol so funny thing. It's 2 am Friday morning here in japan and I just now realized there isn't a single rubber band at my workplace. I guess getting a free rubberband out of the deal is ou of the question. I guess I'm going rubber band shopping when I get off in 6 hours. Can't decide what color I wanna wear. Too bad they don't make carolina blue rubberbands. Go Tarheels! Hmm maybe a purple one would work though. Hopefully I'm not the only person in my area sporting a rubber band.

[AlanaBCD]

Another one in...

[Misty G]

How about a pink pony tail holder

I am in

[Sandy Banks]

I'll keep an eye out and stop by the neighborhood mall tomorrow!:hello:

[APRIL0401]

I'm in.

[DiannaRose]

I may be out and about for a short time tomorrow after all...now, do I have a rubber band anywhere? :)

[lilmissjenny]

im going to try and drive around a bit tomorrow while en femme. we will see tho but i hope i can as it will be my first time out dressed.

[BethCD]

Was going to "borrow" a few from work, but forgot....:eek:
Sooooo,had to run to the store where I found some prettier ones than we had at work...:)
So, I will will be wearing my 6 multicolored rubber bands and watching carefully for sisters!!

Beth
:D

[Sandygal]

4730 hits on this thread in only a few days. Seems to be a lot of interrest in Crossdresser day. We should keep this thread front and center all year long.

[SuzanneBender]

Im in wearing my rubber band on my left wrist along with my pink and blue IFGE transparents day band.

[girlalex]

Im in, can't wait till tomorrow well technically today. I will be wearing a skin color rubber band.

[VTDresser]

I had to go to my lawyers office to talk about settling a parent's estate. I didn't notice until he started discussing the final steps of estate distribution that he was wearing a blue rubber band on his left wrist. Talk about a shock. Coincidence?

My wife and I are open about crossdressing so I told her about the crossdresser rubber band day. She half heartedly told me that it will disrupt her day at work today; all she will do is walk around trying to find men that have rubber bands on their left wrist. At least she will have a diversion from work!

[Sally R.]

Got mine on

[Keely]

Mine is on. A nice hot pink one.

[Karren H]

Wearing 3... Black... Gold... Blue....

[LaurenB]

I still think we should do this on a monthly basis...say the second or third Friday of the month. I'm wearing my rubber band today.

[susants]

I have mine on already and i'm going out shopping dressed i think folks will know before they see the rubber band but i'll be watching for all you sisters how to see many ok a few
Susan

[TonyaV]

I am meeting with 4 clients today. I hope to have stories to tell tonight. Let's go out and enjoy the day. OUR DAY!

:hugs::love: to all

T

[MsJoann]

I've got one on my wrist...along with my bracelets! Actually, without the rubber band, one look says it all.

[samanthasfcd]

i'm in san francisco and i'll be wearing my rubber band at Kohl's in colma

[Rianna Humble]

I am still not able to be fully dressed at work, but I can and will wear something like a pink rubber friendship bracelet.

I am wearing my pink bracelets on my left wrist, no sign of any others so far today :sad:

[PretzelGirl]

I have to say, that I am surprised that a nervous bunch like us would do this on Friday the 13th! :heehee:

[Sarah Summerfield]

I`m wearing a pink rubber bracelet.

[eldonvon]

Have mine on!

[Ashley_in_Texas]

I have to say, that I am surprised that a nervous bunch like us would do this on Friday the 13th! :heehee:

I'm wearing a purple one. I'm not worried about Friday the 13th, as far as the rubber band is concerned, but I am waiting for my plumbing inspection, and the electrician just drilled a hole in one of my pipes! :Angry3:

[aggi123]

Got mine on and am ready to take on the world ! I have to work today at store level so I'll get to see a lot of people. Maybe i'll find one.

[KitCat]

Spent a couple of hours in the food court at Walden Galleria mall in Buffalo today at noon and the closest thing to spotting anyone was the girl ahead of me at the gas station I am kind of let down
I had such high hopes
:yawn:
Cat

[KatieC]

I almost didn't take part in Crossdresser Day today. I'm a total chicken.

But then I happened to be the last one out the door this morning, and a light-green rubber band happened to be sitting there on the counter as I was rinsing off my breakfast plate, and the next thing I knew I was slipping it on.

I haven't noticed anyone else wearing one, but I wasn't really expecting to. I know that statistically, there's probably at least one other crossdresser at work, but the chance that there actually is one who also happens to be a member here and is participating in Crossdresser Day is far too remote.

[sputnik]

I'm in!

[lilmissjenny]

ive had mine on all day and havent seen anyone else here with 1 on :sad:

[Francine Nice]

Disappointed! Didn't run into anyone with their rubbers. Maybe we should do this every Friday.

Francine:o

[sherib]

I had my rubber band on today but the only place I went was to take my car to be serviced. I didn't see many people, so now I entend to wear my rubber band all weekend.

[AlanaBCD]

I was around Laguna Beach, walking around, and I saw several with rubber wrist bands, but nothing that gave me a clue that they were doing the same thing I was...

But then again...

[KateW]

Just a thought - there are probably a lot of crossdressers that don't know about this site. Do you know if much is done to promote it? I will add a link on my facebook page for those that are interested. That way more people can learn about Crossdresser Day!

I love the idea of doing something like this that always helps us identify other girls.

[Francine Nice]

Maybe we could like pick out certain stores...Starbucks...TJ Max...Staples...Walmart:o on certain days of the week and plan to shop or at least stop in and see if anyone is wearing the bands. What does everyone think.

Francine

[Bobbi Lynn]

What do you mean;"aren't supposed to be". I only have panties to wear! I did not have a chance to go anywhere to wear an elastic band.


I think like all holidays.... Hallmark came up with the idea... Pick up your elastic band at the card store... By next year they will have Happy Dressing Day cards for sale... Bumper stickers... "Honk if your wearing panties.... And aren't supposed to be". :D

[Tess]

I had my rubber band on plus pink panties underneath but no sightings of other left wristed rubber band wearers during my errands today. We really didn't have a long time to get the word out...maybe next time we should plan further in advance to give time for the information to spread. I enjoyed it anyway and hope we have another one soon.

[donnatracey]

No luck here either. Went out for a 3 mile walk (passed and passed by numerous people), then went to both an indoor mall, including food court, then to a huge outlet mall south of Austin (dark by then). Even added a "touch" of eye shadow, lipstick and mascara to my normal drab look to add some mystique....:D

[Keely]

No sightings by me yesterday. I even went shopping at Ulta, Pennys, Old Navy, TJ Max and Kohls.

[Sarah_new]

Weather was really bad here, but whilst I was out I didn't see anyone else wearing a band.

[bianncats]

i wear one everyday...guess its sort of a bracelet...maybe carry over from last year. My paper comes wrapped in one daily and it usually goes on for the day.

[BethCD]

Sadly, no sightings by me either. I did a walk through the big mall, and only saw women and old husbands waiting for their wives.
Hopefully some more sightings will be reported here today.:)

What I'd like to suggest is doing this a few times a year and in the warmer months. ( Up north here in November is typically colder than we experienced yesterday (62 degrees), so wearing short sleeves was no problem. Had the weather been more typical, us northerners would have been wearing jackets thus hiding our rubber bands.
Also, as Sandygal and others suggested we should include other forums to spread the word further.....
Some of the ones I'm with are:
http://crossdressers-forum.com/forums/

http://crossdresserclub.com

http://velvetboudoir.proboards106.com/index.cgi

To be honest I haven't been to them in a while, as this is home to me:D
I think those things could help, thanks for listening,
Beth:hugs:

[Secret Sis]

Well... As I said, I work in an occupation which puts me in contact with a fairly large number of people on a daily basis... on my 8 hour shift yesterday, (3-11PM) if my numbers are correct, I dealt with 1481 people and noticed 7 wearing rubber bands. Of those, 3 seemed to take notice of mine although no words were said. Maybe a coincidence? I don't know, but interesting....

[Aeval]

I wore mine all day...I even doodled on it at lunch with a sharpie to make it look a bit snazzier.

Alas, I didn't see anyone else...

I still agree that doing this maybe the second Friday of every month might be nice. Who knows...seeing the same person with a rubber band on every second Friday for a few months may be just the thing we need to approach them and start a conversation!

- Aeval

[NathalieX66]

I even made a point in the last few days to shop where the rainbow flags are present, and stil have had no luck. I am so burnt out on caffeine as a result of all the cofeee shops in these areas.
I now proclaim everyday as rubber band day., and maybe the sightings will increase exponetionally.

[AlanaBCD]

As someone said, we don't want the whole world knowing about this, as then you might as well wear a sign that says, "I AM A CROSSDRESSER!" Granted, some might want to do this. I do not. I have been in public twice now dressed. Some have never been out, but still want their dress preference to be known without broadcasting to everyone.

We have to be careful about getting this message out. We only want fellow CDer's and supportive SO's to know.

I am all up for doing this more regularly. I would love to see other CDer's, and let them know I am one too. But I think if the population in general knew about this, it would lose the very purpose of what we are trying to say, "I am a crossdresser, but I can't dress right now. If you are a crossdresser, I am in your camp too."

How about making this a every other month thing? Second Friday, every other month? Ideas???

[MyBlackTights]

alot of people wear bands on their wrists, how about picking a certain color so it cuts down on the risk of asking a stranger about the band and its absolutely nothing....preferably an odd color.....so's that do not know anything about it wont even suspect, fridays or another day of the week or month aint bad either.......just my 2c :drink:

[Paige Winslow]

I'm wearing a rubber band for the rest of my life!

[Heather Dur]

Like the idea of doing this say, every other month - the odd month like November is the 11th month, on the second Friday. Missed this thread until it was too late, and upon reading it thought doing this once a year was not enough. So every other month sounds great. Anyone else going for this idea? Need to start a new thread about it?

Keep the faith,

Heather Dur