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Magickman
09-11-2010, 05:02 PM
Sometimes I will be asked, "Why are you dressed like that?"

Innocently, I reply, "Like what?"

"Like a woman."

"No, I'm just a guy in a skirt, tights, and heels."

"Your nails are painted."

"I think they look nice, don't you?"


Some folks want to get to the root of the matter: why a fellow is dressed in clothes of the wrong gender, as they see it. It doesn't seem right to them, and they demand to know why.

Maybe I should ask them to be quiet, because I am in disguise, or perhaps on an undercover operation. I could claim to be in crossdressing camouflage. Or a journalist investigating mini-skirts. Etc., Etc.

Please feed me some suggested responses to those who find my apparel unsettling.

I just love to confuse people.

Mistybtm
09-11-2010, 05:08 PM
If it is a woman you could ask why they are dressed like a guy. (jeans, shirt, nails not painted, ect.) you get the idea.

Stephenie S
09-11-2010, 05:08 PM
Because I like it.

These aren't women's clothes, they are mine.

They would arrest me if I were naked.

Because I like it.

You are really under NO compunction to explain yourself.Relax.

Stephie

Jason+
09-11-2010, 05:14 PM
Its usually my nails that draw the attention while out as I am still limiting myself on what goes out. Usually I will get the "your nails are painted" point blank statement to which I respond if at all with "why yes, yes they are." If I get the follow on question of either "did you lose a bet" or any variants of the "why" I simply tell them because I wanted them to be that color.

Inna
09-11-2010, 07:32 PM
Oh my, really, it was 5 in the morning and I must have wondered to my wife's closet by mistake, thanks a lot, I didn't notice.

or

I had brain tumor when I was 3 months old, and in order to remove it doctors had to remove part of my brain which controls sex hormones, well I am a fully functional female but as you see look like a bloke. After my mom died 4 months after I was born my dad raised me by him self until age of 3 when he was killed in this horrific accident at work and since I didn't have any further family I was raised by a man that has abused me. I have overcome the shortfalls and met this wonderful man and got married but 6 months after our marriage he passed away from heart attack. I am very happy to have met you, you are so sincere and want to know me better, I am so looking forward to meeting you and becoming friends.

Fab Karen
09-11-2010, 07:39 PM
"because I like it."
If you wanted to say something a bit risky, you could say to THEM,"why are you dressed like that?"

DianeDeBris
09-12-2010, 11:54 PM
Stephenie S. wrote: "They would arrest me if I were naked." What a fantastic response - thank you!! Hugs - Diane

faltenrock
09-13-2010, 02:11 AM
because it makes me feel good, happy and relaxed

Imogen_Mann
09-13-2010, 05:18 AM
Look down at yourself.... Yelp loudly and say "The heels don't match the skirt !? I just KNEW it" Then cast your eyes to the heavens and yell out "Curse you Moriarty !" and walk slowly, confidently away.

Gerrijerry
09-13-2010, 05:34 AM
My nails are painted. Are you sure, what color I am color blind and the salon told me that was clear.

My aren't you so smart to notice, I like guys that are so smart and cute.

I am not dressed like a man because I was born this way.

Do you want help with your makeup, and nails. I would be happy to help you.

Yes I love your outfit also, not to feminine and just enought to make others think you might be a male.

If you really want to get ahead in our company, this is the way you have to dress didn't you know that.

erickka
09-13-2010, 06:20 AM
Because I can dress as a girl, and by gosh. I will!

Alice Torn
09-13-2010, 06:45 AM
Oh, are not thrift stores great!

linda allen
09-13-2010, 07:11 AM
Well, of course the questions are rude, but "because I feel like it" or "because I want to" are probably the best answers if you can't just walk on by without answering at all.

Another choice would be "I don't really think it's any of your business."

Angie G
09-13-2010, 07:34 AM
These belonged to my late wife wearing them makes me feel close to her.:hugs:
Angie

kym
09-13-2010, 10:37 AM
I personally like:"me? dressed as a woman? would that be anything like you dressed as a man? after all you are wearing pants/jeans and a mans style shirt, I'm just following societies example." gets them everytime.

Kim_Bitzflick
09-13-2010, 10:45 AM
How about....

OH S#%T! I knew something was wrong!

or

Are your the fashion Police?

or

Unlike you, I'm not a lemming (turn & walk away. let them figure out what a lemming is).

RachelPortugal
09-13-2010, 12:03 PM
The washing machine is broken and my wife has more clothes than me.

Miss Misery
09-13-2010, 02:38 PM
Say "SHHH. Two -words, witness protection." And walk away.

OR

Act startled like you've just been awakened and say "Where am I? And how did I become a man?"

Last

"I have multiple personality disorder - one is a woman and one's an axe murderer ..."

Ruth
09-13-2010, 04:39 PM
Seriously, I think it's quite a rude question, if it's coming out of the blue from a stranger. I don't feel obliged to respond to gratuitous rudeness from strangers.

Holly
09-13-2010, 05:23 PM
I thought my Armani gown would be a bit much for the grocery store, don't you agree?

maryannnite
09-13-2010, 05:39 PM
Question why are you dress that way : because it a one of my good days

Billijo49504
09-13-2010, 05:48 PM
Stephene S that's one i've used several times, and it makes them wonder. Keep um guessing...BJ


Because I like it.

These aren't women's clothes, they are mine.

They would arrest me if I were naked.

Because I like it.

You are really under NO compunction to explain yourself.Relax.

Stephie

Tracii G
09-13-2010, 06:25 PM
I have gotten the "why are your toenails red" Q a few times I answered "yeah I love that color what color are you wearing?"
That Q was from a guy and he just looked at me funny and walked off shaking his head.
Women do ask that Q too so I tell them "I like painting my toenails just like you".They usually say its a great color and looks nice.

Kirra_Moon
09-13-2010, 07:50 PM
The only thing I get questioned about is the length of my fingernails. I usually respond by talking in a circle. By the time they realized I didn’t really answer their question the moment is over, and I’ve already left the scene. Misdirection, its not lying, its mind games.

ReineD
09-13-2010, 08:57 PM
Bada boom! :D Some of the one liners in this thread are priceless!



Some folks want to get to the root of the matter: why a fellow is dressed in clothes of the wrong gender, as they see it. It doesn't seem right to them, and they demand to know why.

It's rude to make demands. But, I understand their wish for answers. I think it's healthy for people to want to understand you. It means they're not automatically making value judgments, as in "Oh, what a perv", or "This is so wrong".

An anecdote: Years before knowing my SO, I attended a weekly women's group where there was a CDer. The first few times I kept sneaking peeks. There was something about her appearance that seemed incongruous to me, not ever having seen a CDer before. Like the people who ask you questions, I also didn't make any value judgments. It was just my brain learning to construct a whole new category of people that I had not encountered before ... the people who feel a need to present (or dress in your case) as the gender different than birth.

Within 3 or 4 meetings it all fell into place, especially as I got to know her better, and my friend's appearance became commonplace for me. It didn't take long for me to think of her just as she was, without needing to find words to define her to myself, even though her wife also attended the meetings and she had explained to me (after the second meeting, I think) that her husband was a crossdresser.

But the people you meet when you're out and about don't have that luxury, if they won't see you again. Hence the questions, if they are open minded and they feel comfortable enough to ask you.

I would just answer that you are transgender (or however you define yourself), and make yourself available to answer more questions if you have the time. I'm sure you'll be able to enlighten many people, and if you do see some of these folks on a regular basis, it won't take long for them to just simply begin to take you as you are. :)

JenniferR771
09-13-2010, 09:18 PM
"Because, I am a crossdresser."

" I am a crossdresser--does my hair look OK?"

"Oh shucks! What gave me away?"

"I am a crossdresser; Honestly now, do you think these boobs are too big?"

"Don't stare; I am very shy!"

Rachel Morley
09-13-2010, 11:35 PM
Sometimes I will be asked, "Why are you dressed like that?" .... Please feed me some suggested responses to those who find my apparel unsettling.
My immediate reaction would probably be: "Do you mind!! ... how I dress is my business and no one else's, ... including yours!"

However, if I was feeling tolerant (I usually am) and the person didn't seem like they were threatening me and were maybe genuinely inquisitive I'd probably say what Renie said:


I would just answer that you are transgender (or however you define yourself), and make yourself available to answer more questions if you have the time.

A friend of mine (who's an ex-cop actually) once told me of how when they were once in JC Penny's two teenage girls kept laughing and staring at her and finally my friend went over to them and said: "I'm a crossdresser, am I novelty?" .. and these two teenage girls apparently said: "well actually you are ... we've heard about crossdressers but you're the first one we've ever seen in "real life". They then went on to tell my friend that they thought she was really brave to dress like that and they liked her shoes. In the end they had a long conversation about clothes and how my friend isn't brave she just likes to do things that mostly women do etc and they parted, would you believe the best of friends! :)

Miss Misery
09-14-2010, 11:18 AM
Bada boom! :D Some of the one liners in this thread are priceless!


I think it's healthy for people to want to understand you. It means they're not automatically making value judgments, as in "Oh, what a perv", or "This is so wrong".

But the people you meet when you're out and about don't have that luxury, if they won't see you again. Hence the questions, if they are open minded and they feel comfortable enough to ask you.

I appreciate what you're saying about using a question as an opportunity to enlighten the questioner but I really think that most people are trying to draw attention to us. They aren't really that interested in knowing more about CD/TGs (IMHO). And, if they really are interested in learning more, I wouldn't think they'd be willing to "expose" their interest in public for fear of being considered a perv by others.

I guess I'm pretty cynical (and a smart a**) but I don't count on people to do the right thing. And always hope that I'm wrong.

ReineD
09-14-2010, 04:56 PM
I really think that most people are trying to draw attention to us. They aren't really that interested in knowing more about CD/TGs (IMHO). And, if they really are interested in learning more, I wouldn't think they'd be willing to "expose" their interest in public for fear of being considered a perv by others.

I guess this hinges on whether someone looks at the world positively or negatively. One of the life lessons I've learned is to not presume that I know what people are thinking. This gives me the freedom to give them the benefit of doubt and see the good in them, and I can honestly say that I've been met with positive responses to my positive comments. :)

AmandaM
09-14-2010, 09:10 PM
I can see it now:
Why are you dressed like that?
Like what?
Like a girl?
Why are you dressed like a boy in jeans and shirt?
What?! Fag.
Lesbian!


LOL!

Bethany_Anne_Fae
09-14-2010, 10:53 PM
My personal favorite response has always been: "Because I can!" :)

Zarabeth

Miss Misery
09-15-2010, 02:09 AM
I guess this hinges on whether someone looks at the world positively or negatively ..................give them the benefit of doubt

That sounds great but we need to be realists and recognize that sometimes there's no doubt to be giving someone "the benefit of". We all need to look at the homophobe thread - those folks are real and don't deserve the benefit of the doubt.

I too like to believe that people will respond positively to positive comments but my experience is that it breaks about 50:50. Some do and some don't.

tricia_uktv
09-15-2010, 02:23 AM
People now ask me whether I'm a boy or a girl which is getting there. If I feel like fun I reply
"Because I'm a girl ......... obviously" knowing full well my voice will give me away.

If I'm honest I reply
"Well, I'm transgendered, so make up your own mind".

There is also the obvious "Wish I knew" :)

ReineD
09-15-2010, 02:58 AM
I too like to believe that people will respond positively to positive comments but my experience is that it breaks about 50:50. Some do and some don't.

Miss Misery, do you go out much? My SO and I do. Most people don't notice that anything is amiss (they are busy with their own lives), but those that look at us very closely know. At least I think they know, although I can't say for sure. They certainly do know when they talk to us. Of the hundreds of people we've interacted with in some way, we've been met with politeness most of the time. Some people have stared, but I choose to assume they were just curious. A few people have smiled or smirked, but not the majority. No one has ever walked up to us and hurled insults. The few people who've asked us questions have been genuinely interested in learning more.

This doesn't mean I don't feel uneasy when we go out or that I'm naive and not prepared for the worst. But I don't let these thoughts take over and imagine that everyone looking at us thinks ill of us, to the point where I'm walking around with a big chip on my shoulder.

But then we stay away from places that are potential danger zones. We don't go out in the bar sections of town late at night. Most of our outings are during the daytime, or restaurants, cafes, and movies in the evening. The clubs we do go to are LGBT.

Restaurant people and SAs have ALWAYS been courteous. Well, almost always. I remember a few young guys in the deli department of a grocery store having a good finger-point and snicker a few years ago, but they didn't say anything to us. I don't even think my SO noticed. And I certainly did not believe myself to be in any danger.

The stories I read here from the CDs who do go out frequently mirror my experiences.

So I don't know where your 50/50 chance of being met with negative reactions comes from.

Danni Bear
09-15-2010, 03:20 AM
ReineD,

I agree with you on this. I went about my life for 30 years dressed and didn't face negative reactions. I was approached on many occasions and asked about it. After transition I have been approached by friends and strangers that find out to explain to them. I try to tell all our stories of what it means to be TG. How it affects our lives. I have found that most who ask are genuinely courious and want to understand. Not that they will accept but to understand.

Danni

dominique
09-15-2010, 03:36 AM
Had a power cut and grabbed the first clothes that came to hand and rushed out the house late as alarm wasn't working.

Josey
09-15-2010, 03:44 AM
Reine...You always put matters in the correct perspective. I look forward to your responses. Anyway my one liner to the Q would be: I enjoy the look!

Shananigans
09-15-2010, 05:13 AM
Reply back: "What's it to you?"

Or, tell them it's "Opposites Day." ;)

eluuzion
09-15-2010, 05:32 AM
If it was applicable to the circumstances, I would simply smile.

or if required...

"Why do you ask?"

or

"sorry, but I do not understand your question".

or

"You know law enforcement does not always wear uniforms." (never say you ARE a police officer)

or

"Hey, that's a great tie, did you make that yourself?"
"I just got out of prison, how about you?"

jus'kidd'n on that last one. I too, assume people are genuine until proven otherwise. I am usually able to sense situations like that with enough lead time to avoid them. As a general rule, I do not justify my actions or behavior to anyone unless it is law enforcement.

karen sometimes
09-15-2010, 05:41 AM
I am dressed like this because i can dress like this.

k lynn
09-15-2010, 06:00 AM
because I can and I enjoy it

Princess_of_Hckloins
09-15-2010, 07:37 AM
"And...?"

I've gotten a few strange looks very few verbal confrontations. Most folks are busy with their own lives and the busybodies are usually PO'd at the world in general and if they're not "outraged" by "men in dresses" it will be something else.

Just be careful and use common sense.

Miss Misery
09-16-2010, 01:42 AM
Most people don't notice that anything is amiss (they are busy with their own lives),

Of the hundreds of people we've interacted with in some way ....The few people who've asked us questions have been genuinely interested in learning more.

But then we stay away from places that are potential danger zones. We don't go out in the bar sections of town late at night. Most of our outings are during the daytime, or restaurants, cafes, and movies in the evening. The clubs we do go to are LGBT.


So I don't know where your 50/50 chance of being met with negative reactions comes from.

Hi Reine,

I meant 50% of people don't respond positively when presented with a positive gesture - not adressing CD/TS, just a general observation. Some people reciprocate and some nah.

I don't get to go out en femme for many reasons so, your experience is certainly more relevant than mine on that front. But, where I live, most people, while busy, are also leading pretty boring lives and definitely pay attention to what others are up to. It might be different in a larger community but here, folks know who hasn't washed their car lately ....

I know you've been out w/ your SO but sticking to the "safe zones" can lead one to believe there's more acceptance than is real - sort of a biased sample IMHO.

Also, if only a few people have asked questions out of the hundreds you mention, there's a majority that we don't really know what they think. Not hostile but accepting?

Anyway, I'm sorry if I'm a bit stirred up but between the homophobe thread and me being dumb enough to sneak a peek at crossdresserwives, has me disturbed. I'll be better in the morning :)

ReineD
09-16-2010, 01:56 AM
Oh ... don't hang out at crossdresserswives. It's bad for your health! I do think it is only a small handful of GGs who keep the negative fires burning. It amazes me that some people would rather seek to fan their own inner discontent than try to find a healthy resolution to their bias. :p

Or maybe these women are married to louses who also just happen to CDress. Who knows? But don't spend time on that site. It's not worth it.

Christinedreamer
09-16-2010, 02:13 AM
My mom wanted a girl and dad wanted a boy, This way they are both happy.

Kate Lynn
09-19-2010, 08:54 PM
Because I have the right to dress any way I want,and don't need anyones permission to do so,and I answer only to one person,and it isn't you.

Thats my usual answer when someone sticks their nose where it is unwanted and unwelcomed.

Leslie Langford
09-19-2010, 10:04 PM
Bada boom! :D Some of the one liners in this thread are priceless!



It's rude to make demands. But, I understand their wish for answers. I think it's healthy for people to want to understand you. It means they're not automatically making value judgments, as in "Oh, what a perv", or "This is so wrong".

An anecdote: Years before knowing my SO, I attended a weekly women's group where there was a CDer. The first few times I kept sneaking peeks. There was something about her appearance that seemed incongruous to me, not ever having seen a CDer before. Like the people who ask you questions, I also didn't make any value judgments. It was just my brain learning to construct a whole new category of people that I had not encountered before ... the people who feel a need to present (or dress in your case) as the gender different than birth.

Within 3 or 4 meetings it all fell into place, especially as I got to know her better, and my friend's appearance became commonplace for me. It didn't take long for me to think of her just as she was, without needing to find words to define her to myself, even though her wife also attended the meetings and she had explained to me (after the second meeting, I think) that her husband was a crossdresser.

But the people you meet when you're out and about don't have that luxury, if they won't see you again. Hence the questions, if they are open minded and they feel comfortable enough to ask you.

I would just answer that you are transgender (or however you define yourself), and make yourself available to answer more questions if you have the time. I'm sure you'll be able to enlighten many people, and if you do see some of these folks on a regular basis, it won't take long for them to just simply begin to take you as you are. :)

Reine,

You've touched on a very important - and often overlooked - aspect of inter-personal relations here wherein we seem to be programmed to respond favorably to known (and therefore, non-threatening visual clues) and become apprehensive of anything that is out of the norm. It is only when this perceived "threat" is determined to be non-existent or irrelevant that we then let our guard down and relax. It essentially comes down to "profiling" and is something we all do subconsciously even if we don't like to admit it because of its politically incorrect overtones. So when most of us see a hairy, tattooed, 300 lb. biker we typically think "Hell's Angel club member with a seriously nasty anti-social streak". And surprise, surprise, said biker can often turn out to be a complete pussycat deep down inside and an otherwise contributing member of society despite his seemingly ferocious outward appearance if we ever take the trouble to talk to him. And contrary to his otherwise benign demeanor, a suit-and-tie wearing "model citizen" such as Bernie Madoff can often create far more havoc, heartbreak, and distress any day than the average anti-social biker type simply because they manage to fly under the radar for far too long.

Or to put it another way, every day we interact with people of different races, ethnicities, religions, and style of dress etc. Although we may make a mental note of this difference when we first meet them because we are programmed to do so, as soon as we start to interact directly with that person, we connect with them as a fellow human being and become oblivious to the external package. This is likely what you experienced in your dealings with the crossdresser you mentioned in your post, and what I invariably experience when I am out and about en femme. I may get the odd look or stare from another person who might think that there is something not quite kosher here when they first notice me, but as soon as we interact and they realize that deep down inside I am not that different from them, then the barriers drop and a pleasant conversation generally ensues. And as a bonus, I have then just created another potential friend/supporter for our community who now realizes that we are far from being the freaks that people like Jerry Springer often portray us as when pandering to his redneck audience's basest instincts.

ReineD
09-20-2010, 12:14 AM
I agree with you, Leslie. Most of us grow up in small circles that hopefully continue to expand in terms of exposure to the full richness of human diversity out there, and there is nothing wrong with asking questions that help with awareness, providing the intent is not to be abusive. Not everyone has a negative agenda.

Another anecdote: When my oldest was about 4 we were in a restaurant sitting next to a man who's arms ended at the elbow. He manipulated his food adeptly with the stumps of his arms. My son was fascinated and kept asking me questions. "Why doesn't he have any hands? How does he eat without fingers?" I saw the man look at us, he obviously heard the questions and I immediately sensed that he was interested in my son's questions. I hate telling a child "Hush up" and treating a physical disability as if it is a dirty secret that mustn't be discussed, so I asked the man if he was open to answering my son's questions. We ended up sitting together and having a great lunch! This man felt happy to encounter people who did not avert their eyes, my son got all his questions answered, and I know in my heart that this little episode helped teach him that we're all basically the same, even despite our differences.

docrobbysherry
09-20-2010, 12:41 AM
"I really don't know! Do u have any theories?" If they say, "No", end of conversation!

If she says, "Yes", I'd ask her to meet me to discuss them!

If he says, "Yes", I'd say, "Good! I THOT u looked brite!". Smile, wave and walk away!

Pythos
09-20-2010, 12:42 AM
That is a very cool thing to hear ReineD. When I drove paratransit there were many like that man, but unfortunately there were several others that I think are the reason why we treat disabilities or such as if they are dirty secrets. Cause they themselves think it is a mark of shame, which simply is not true.

Hmmm, sounds familiar. :)

Satrana
09-20-2010, 06:01 AM
One other thing Reine to keep in mind is that a CD who can walk with his SO or another person greatly helps in the initial judgement that people make. If a CD is with a GG then the assumption is made that there is nothing to be concerned about and the person's transgenderedness is a serious display of personal identity rather than a pervert getting off in public.

If your SO walks around with other CDs on the other hand, assuming they don't pass well, then the degree of stares and sniggers multiplies many times and people will be less inclined to approach them to find out more.

Simply put the less threatening you are, the more confident people will be to approach you and take you seriously. What this means to me is to tone down your appearance to a normal everyday look, behave normally and confidently, smile and be polite and best of all be with your SO or other non-CD friends.

Jorja
09-20-2010, 09:36 AM
First off I want to say is Reine is spot on with her comments and advice.
As some of you may know I am a transgendered woman. Even before GRS I proudly went anywhere and everywhere I desired or needed to go. Yes, there was always that chance of some jerk trying to hassel me by being negitive and saying rude and stupid and threatning things. In almost 40 years since I first stepped outside my own door, I can count on one hand the times anything negitive happened to me or one of my friends for being dressed as a woman in public. Don't get me wrong here. One has to be careful of where they go. If you walk into the lion's den, expect to be eaten.

For thoes that have not been out as yet, know that it is not as bad as you make it out to be in your mind. There are very few people out there that will even notice you are a man in a dress. They are simply too busy with thier own lives. Yes, you will get some stares. Yes, you will get some snickers. Yes, you might see someone pointing at you. So what? The thing that really matters is you are being you. Enjoy it because this world has soooo much to offer.

JulieC
09-20-2010, 12:41 PM
Another anecdote: When my oldest was about 4 we were in a restaurant sitting next to a man who's arms ended at the elbow...

Similar story for our family. We encountered a man in line at a fast food restaurant who had a prosthetic leg from a bit above the knee down. I said to my kids (4 and 2 at the time) "That's pretty cool, he has a robot leg!" The kids were fascinated. The guy overheard us, turned around with a smile on his face, and proceeded to demonstrate a number of tricks he could do with it, including making it go 180 degrees. Great laughter from the kids, and the guy got hugs from both of them.

Different isn't wrong. Trying to teach kids that is ever so important, especially when they are frequently bombarded with the opposite message.

Heisthebride
09-20-2010, 01:18 PM
Back to the one liners:

"It's weird. People have been asking me that all day, ever since that hypnotist show I went to last night."

"My wife is a little behind on the laundry."

MargaretJ
09-20-2010, 03:33 PM
...because I'm going to stand outside your house and criticise your curtains.

Kate Lynn
09-26-2010, 03:26 PM
Because I had older sisters,and had to wear hand me downs lol

Annaliese2010
09-26-2010, 05:23 PM
How I answer depends on whose asking. If its a man I'd flat out ignore him like he wasn't there. Not out of anger or anything... just because I have less than zero interest in males - and don't wish to speak about anything personal with some dumb ass. If it was a woman asking me that and if I was attracted to her it would be fun to engage her. I might smile charmingly and in a relaxed manner say: "I'm androgynous - have both male and female sides to my personality. Most of the time I'm a regular guy who goes to work thinks and behaves in regular ways. Sometimes, when I have the time, I like to give free expression to the female side of my personality. And that's me, Annaliese! It works, doesnt it?"

If she's confused or smiles... I'd continue"

"Think of it as... well sort of how you hear really great actors get completely immersed in their role and stay in-character throughout the making of the movie? It's sort of like that... but with me I'm not 'acting' don't have to memorize lines of dialogue or follow a screenplay. I'm a girl like you in many respects and do things based on that spontaneous impulse, moment by moment. When I become Annaliese - or more correctly, when she 'surfaces', so to speak, I really feel myself to be feminine in many ways to varying degrees of intensity. Most of the time I'm the male in me of course. During these 'outtings' I find it fun and exhilarating to expereince this side of me - living learning and having fun being me... Annaliese. When I'm free of pressure and don't feel threatened I can really immerse myself in her - without 'acting' or playing a 'role'. She's a girl like any girl...experiencing life, changing, growing, evolving."

Then I'd continue if she seemed interested or attracted to me...

"Because I'm attracted to you and wanted to be polite - I had to back out a bit so my answers would make sense - which they might not have had I tried to explain it 100% from Annaliese's pov. If this is confusing and you want to understand better... lets do lunch do sometime. Oh yeah...before you ask... No, I'm not gay, have absolutely no interest. In fact, even when fully immersed in my female persona, Annaliese, I am only attracted to women. Guess that makes me lez - just so you know."


Hopefully I'd have a girly girlfriend sometime soon after that! Lol...

jenifer m.
09-26-2010, 06:58 PM
im totally on the same page.i love the reactions too.one of my favorite responses is(aren't i allowed to look fabulose too?)or women can wear anything a guy does so why cant i wear anything a woman does?or some times when im asked i just simply say (cuz thats how i roll baby)most times i will still get a nice compliment anyway.

Roberta Marie
09-26-2010, 09:50 PM
In the past 3 years I've been out hundreds of times and interacted with hundreds of people, I've had conversations about everything from jewelry that I've made to fashion to cooking. But I've never been asked why I was dressed the way that I was. I would love to have the opportunity to educate someone about crossdressing.

I have to wonder if a flippant zinger will do much to help us gain acceptance.

Just my $0.02 worth.

Bobbi

Carly D
09-27-2010, 06:17 PM
If it is a woman you could ask why they are dressed like a guy. (jeans, shirt, nails not painted, ect.) you get the idea.

Actually she would be dressed like a woman that way.. I mean they do dress like guys that way but that is the way they are anymore.. Just not very convincing as a woman dressing as a woman anymore..



Because I like it.

These aren't women's clothes, they are mine.

They would arrest me if I were naked.

Because I like it.

You are really under NO compunction to explain yourself.Relax.

Stephie

I was going to say because I'd rather be naked but...

Very freaky anymore, I think about what would happen if I were asked why I'm dressed this way and my response I think would be to a woman "because it feels good, doesn't it?" and to a guy it would be because your wife thinks I look good when we ...