What's the first "really" public place you went while crossdressed?

[Starla]

Not just ducking out of the car quickly, or walking in some deserted park or parking lot -- I mean that first serious "mission." What's the first place (a business, a building, a venue) you went that was both public and populated -- a club? Mall? Restaurant? Library? Street fair or other event? -- and that was not specifically a TG or GLBT "safe haven" (support group, gay bar, etc.)? And why did you choose that particular place for your public "debut?"

[Trish]

My first time out in public dressed, was in Las Vegas. My wife did my make up, and we went to several casinos and played the slot machines.

[sherri]

First outing = gay club.

First non-safe haven outing = a road trip, with several stops at public venues.

[MJ]

i had no choice. it was at Limeridge mall i went in as a guy and got transformed at a salon then i had to walk through the mall to go see my shrink as mj. so my first time as a woman in the mall and to make matters worse my first time in heels he he Rookie, i was so scared. but nothing happened no big Deal at all. apart from my feet were killing me after like 15 minutes walking.
it was my shrinks idea to see me as mj and after my first visit she wanted to see only mj.. did not see that one coming but all went well

here my very first time as mj pose like a guy in both pictures lol

http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx166/mj_fry/Dec%202010/Panoramafirst.jpg

[MargaretJ]

My first real time out in public was in the centre of Edinburgh at night. I parked my car near the train station then walked around the outside of it, into and along Princess Street. I was a wee bit nervous but I thought I pulled it off. I walked up a few of the streets leading off Princess Street, and was approached in one by a couple of nice older women looking for directions. I was dumbstruck as I hadn't expected anything like that happen. On my way back to the car, I went through the train station, and that was ok apart from a moment when one of the cleaning staff looked to be approaching me, but I got by ok. Although this wasn't my first time out, I felt all the previous trips out to secluded locations, helped me a lot, especially getting practice walking in heels.

[Jennifer in CO]

I was 10 - went shopping (not for me..we were just shopping) with my Aunt and 3 cousins (all girls). It was she who "created" me...

Jenn

[Tasha McIntyre]

March last year.....I plucked up the courage to go to a coffee shop on quite a busy street, I parked the car and had to walk a short distance in plain public view. The waitress who took my order was like OMG, but in a very positive way, and it took 3 waitresses to escort a single cappucino to my table, all sporting huge smiles which made me feel a bit more at ease.

That was the first incredibly nerve wracking adventure of Tasha McIntyre. Happy to say it went extremely well, and I was thoroughly hooked on the adrenaline rush.

http://www.crossdressers.com/forums/showthread.php?103927-First-time-in-public-ooh!


I was 10 - went shopping (not for me..we were just shopping) with my Aunt and 3 cousins (all girls). It was she who "created" me...
Jenn

Wow Jenn, did your aunt put you in a dress for a shopping trip?

[Ericka2]

My first time was downtown Dallas, I don't know what got into me that night but I was dressed up very ****ty, and I walked a few blocks when some guys were yelling something like across the street like hey baby! and as I was heading back to my car a guy in a bike stopped and ask me if I had a cigarette and I shared one with him and then he asked me if I had a man and I replied yes and that I was waiting for him and he complimented me about my legs and since then I knew what I had to do, just loved every minute of it!

[StaceyJane]

My first time was on an Amtrak train with my daughter. I got her to come along to give me some courage.
Sitting in that train with my daughter gave me such a feeling of self confidence and acceptance.

[Cari]

I consider my real first time out to be lunch and a trip to a wig shop while in drab. That actually made me the most nervous, It was the first time I met another CD in public, the first time I shopped without a cover story, the first time I talked out loud about it with another and the first time I showed pictures in public to a stranger. That was actually a more significant day for me.

First time out dressed was actually a hotel hallway then a club. That was a heavy door; I met a few big sisters who walked over with me. So it was kinda like "one giant step for me; no big deal for T-kind". I chose the venue because it was reccomended by friends, away from home and a very CD friendly venue.

First trip out to non CD friendly place dressed was a shoe store at the mall. I needed to try on shoes and figure my size, no other to do it right :-)

[Sarah Doepner]

The MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Why there? It was across the street from the cheap motel I was staying in. I've shared the story before so suffice it to say I made so many poor wardrobe choices that it was a disaster. Still I loved it and have continued to go out.

[kate dresser]

My first time out was driving around in Hamilton Ont. Forgot to look at my gas gage and had to stop to get gas. Nothing happened. When I got home I realized what I had done and was hooked.

[Kaz]

My first time in public was at night in York. Parked the car in a car park by the river and went for a walk into town. I was really scared and didn't go far before I hightailed it back with my heart pumping!

My first time in public in daylight was waking up with my make-up on in a hotel room realising I needed to put money in the parking meter immediately (the civil enforcement officers in Leeds are very hot first thing in the morning). I leapt out of bed, freshened my make-up, threw on some clothes and went for it. Out of the door, elevator, through reception, outside, across a busy road to the car park... very busy as people heading off to work. Put the cash in and headed back to my room. I shared the elevator out with a female hotel manager who smiled (I smiled back). Got no funny looks, but hell I was on a mission!

When I got back I couldn't believe what I'd done!

[carolinewalker_2000]

Technically my first time out in public was in a small town near to where I live. I had been for a drive dressed and finally decided I needed to take the plunge and get out and walk. It was about 9 pm and the main street was pretty well deserted. I walked along for a bit looking in the shop windows but then noticed some people coming towards me on the opposite side of the road. I am sorry to have to confess that I lost my nerve, turned round and hurried back to the car. As I approached the car I was certain I was being followed by a man on his own. I don't know whether he was or not, but it was sufficient to send me into the car and to drive away very swiftly. It took a LONG time for my pulse to return to normal!

I consider my more formal "debut" to have been a few weeks later. A group of TG's with whom I had been corresponding announced that their Christmas Dinner was to be held in pub some way from my house but within driving distance. I decided to attend. I had to take a deep breath before walking through the door as the meal was being held in the public part of the pub, not in a private room, and there were othe couples and families also enjoying their meals. Needless to say I had a great time and couldn't wait until the next opportunity to go out dressed arose.

To all of you reading this thread who haven't yet been out in public, I can only say "go on, give it a try". The first time will always be difficult, but there after you will find it easier and easier. The sense of relief at being being able to be your true self in public is well worth the first attack of butterflies!!!

[Emily Ann Brown]

A very busy MALL!


Em

[Marilyn Beck]

My first outings en femme were drives in my car, sometimes stopping to buy gas at otherwise deserted gas stations. My first time in public with other people around was at a Walmart on the other side of town, just a few months ago. I chose Walmart because I was familiar with the Walmart shopping scene and knew it was unlikely that I would have to speak to other people (a terrifying thought at the time). I was caught a bit off guard when I was greeted by a Walmart employee as I entered the store; I just smiled, mouthed a silent "hi", and continued walking like I knew where I was going. I just strolled around for about 15 minutes, pretending like I was shopping (mainly for women's clothing), even though I did not plan to buy anything.

Next week, my wife and I will be staying in New Orleans for a few days. We are planning to go to Harrah's casino while I am en femme. It will be my first time out en femme with my wife. I told her I expect to be very nervous riding the hotel elevator with other people at close range. She didn't exactly build my confidence when she replied "I will just pretend like I don't know you."

[Ruth]

First time out was a walk round the shopping centre in a nearby town - middle of the day on a Saturday so fairly busy. I thought there would be safety in numbers. All went well.
I've never gone out after dark; I don't think it's safe alone for a woman or anybody who looks like a woman.

[t-girlxsophie]

Edinburgh 2002.I went with CD friend,to The capital to meet up with a local girl and we went shopping together,then going later that night to TG friendly bar It was the first time I had ventured out into the street dressed,nervous as hell but excited too here was Sophie finally emerging and getting out with new friends,I really chose Edinburgh as I knew it was a cosmipolitan and vibrant city where I believed I would be safe and I could enjoy myself without worrying too much.I was proved right and enjoy going back there whenever I can.I have taken part in Pride marches and been clubbing without any trouble.

:hugs:Sophie

[Billijo49504]

The first time out was to a drive in movie in 1964. With one of my old girlfriends..BJ

[Angel.Marie76]

My first time out was a Halloween party.. outing myself to all my friends. Safe haven to say the least.
First real public place? Lesbian night club, had a fabulous time and went back repeatedly = strength builder.
Crash course in blatant exposure? The Mall and a movie. I was terrified, I sweat through everything, and I overcompensated rounding a corner in heeled boots and almost killed myself.

[Janet Bern]

A few years ago went to a Macys in NJ on a weekday enfemme. Walked around the place and no one noticed.
My gg friend followed to see if there were any eyes looking at me and she noticed no one looking twice.
It gave me the confidence to do it many times since with same results each time.

[Jilmac]

I have to go back to 1961 when I was 16 and went to a halloween dance at my school dressed as a girl. A GG friend of mine at the time, helped me with my outfit, wig, makeup, and even boobs. I must have pulled it off well because I came in second in the best costume contest.

[KarenCDFL]

Down here in South Florida we used to have a really great Gay/Gender/Everybody Club called the Copa ehich was located in Ft. Lauderdale.

Thay had the best music and dancing in town and it was the meeting place for all of the local boys and girls.

Alas, the club was destroyed in the 2005 hurricane's and it was never rebuilt.

The stories I could tell . heheheh!

[Lexine]

Disneyland.

What could be more public than the Happiest Place on Earth? LOL

[Karren H]

Other than a couple strolls around town enfemme at night in High School... The first was a local mall.. About 5 years ago...

[Debra Russell]

My first time was just a year ago last Halloween, as my wife was at work I dressed and went to the casino for a trial run as I planned to ask my wife to go when she got off work. I had been dressing and wanting to go out for a long time, my wife did not know of my cding yet so this was a first. I called my wife, sent her a pic and ask her if she would like to go -- I persuaded her -- we went and it really went well and felt so right! but alas she enformed me halloween was over -- hasen't happened again:sad:

[Nicole Brown]

Nearly 10 years ago I was traveling on a business trip and just got tired of sitting in my hotel room dressed as Nicole for the 4th night in a row. So I put a few things in my purse, walked out of my room, down the hall, out into the parking lot and climbed into my car. I drove about 10 minutes to a large shopping center, parked the car and got out. I then spent the next hour walking around and looking in the stores. And do you know what happened, nothing, absolutely nothing.

[sandra-leigh]

A busy mall on a Friday evening, less than 3 weeks after I realized I was a cross-dresser. I wore a skirt, if I recall properly.

Why there? Well, they had a "family" washroom that I could change in, it wasn't the mall right near work or right near home, and it was an easy bus ride from work and an easy bus ride afterwards to home.

Although I did go out in a busy public place so soon after my Revelation, I also did my share of things like sneaking out of the house in a skirt at 2 AM and walking along the road for a kilometer and back again, or going about 2 km away and ducking behind something and slipping on a dress and walking through the quiet (but not completely deserted) suburb at dusk and changing back close to home.

I had to build up to wearing dresses or "pretty" skirts openly, whereas I did not have any trouble wearing denim skirts openly. Plain denim skirts are so close to jeans or shorts that people barely notice them and don't seem to think "cross-dresser" when they do (especially for the long ones); they are so close to being uni-sex as to be nearly unremarkable. Dresses, though... ah, if you are wearing a dress, then you are definitely a cross-dresser, not just "a guy who happens to find skirts more comfortable than pants."

[AllieSF]

I met two other "girls" from this site, Roberta and Cissy at a small downtown well lit restaurant in San Francisco almost 4 years ago. From there we went to Divas a notorious TG hangout, which was dead. So, we crossed the street to a bar and spent the rest of the evening talking and me practicing walking in low heels like a woman to their cheers and jeers! I loved it and never looked back.

[Genny B]

Probably 12 years ago I was with a running group doing a 'red dress' run in D.C. I went all out and was in the front of the group and learned I was on a false trail and tried to short cut to get back with the group. About ten minutes later I realiezed I was in D.C. wearing a red dress and didn't have a clue where I was. I made my way back the way I cam quickly and caught up with the group. Everyone kept taking pictures of myself and another 'hasher' as we both we dressed to the hilt. I will never forget that day. Haven't tried again since. Some day... BTW, as a newbie here, and an older member, I just want to say this site is great and I appreciate everyone that is active here. It is so good to know one is not alone in their feelings. Wish there was something like this when I was younger...

[Jennifer_G]

My first trip out was to the theatre to see "mamma mia". It was organised by Jodie @ The Boudoir. I think there were about 6 or 7 other girls.
I'd only ever been dressed once fully before so it was an amazing buzz.

[jacky83]

First time was during Diva Las Vegas after a makeover for dinner at Marie Callenders. That was 5 years ago.

[Amy Hepker]

The first place was a Party, a Halloween party at a Bar. Talk about shaking, it was known as a pretty ruff bar too. I wife at the time and some friends decided to go and here I was dressed in a Bright Blue dress that zipped up the back and had a high neck ruffles. The dress did not just hang there it kinda puffed out, I really miss that dress, I have been looking for one like it ever since I had to get rid of it. Anyway there was this guy who was pretty drunk at this one table and he just kept looking at me. I had another guy say something to me when I went up to the bar once, but the music was so loud I could not hear what her said. Oh yea, I had high heels on a wig and danglingly earrings in too. It was a great feeling.

[Helen 2]

13 years old, with Mom to Burdines to buy shoes. I was Mom's size in everything but shoes, so when it came time for heels, we had to go get some. Fabulous....I still remember that day as if were yesterday and it was more than 40 years ago....
Bought four heels, including my first really high (4") pair. It was fantastic.

[DebsUK]

I put some petrol in my car at a fairly bust garage. I filled it up and went to pay then I was told I'd left the pump sticking out.

The first time I went shopping I had a kind of Blue Brothers moment. I drove and parked up near one of the entrances to the Trafford Centre, a huge mall near Manchester and I thought "OK, I'm outside the Trafford Centre and I'm about to step out and go shopping. It's busy and I'm dressed as a woman.....HIT IT!" Well, not the Hit it part, but you know what I mean.That was an amazing experience

[Marcy 1]

TJ Maxx. Thought it would be a rush to go window shopping just like any other girl. Turned out to be such a great experience that I actually got bold and bought 3 pairs of panties and a bra. While I was paying, the SA commented on how cute the panties I was buying were. All I could do was smile, say thanks, and feel my heart pound like a drum while I walked out on a cloud.

[BeckyAnderson]

Dress Barn!!! :o:):D

[tinak415]

Been to a few safe places prior to last year. A support group a couple of times and a tg friendly bar for a quick (about 45min) visit. But last year I had my first real adventure out. I wrote all about it in a previous post. Anyway the first "non-safe" place I went to on that adventure was to church. It was an evening mass. I was really scared someone would read me and hassle me, but it turned out great.

[frederica13]

I went to a payless once... I'm sure I was pretty obvious. I was scared but the sales clerk was really nice. I wore pants and heels with a pink sweater. It was such a rush. I can't get up the courage to repeat it though.

[Raychel]

The one and only time that I ever went out dressed as the true me, was to a Haloween party. 2 years ago.

[prene]

My first time out was a Halloween party years (10+ ago).

Other than Halloween ... I went out on walks, and drives where I was seen from afar.

Still not completely confortable with it . . . unless I am in a group.

[britneyb]

First outing - I was 12 and dressed in my best for Sunday Church with my aunt and her daughter.

[Butterfly Bill]

The first time was at a Rainbow Gathering in Texas in 1988. I wore a tanktop mini dress topped off with a USMC "cover", and this bedragged old road dog said, "Walking around in your little sundress. That's great." I didn't wear trousers for the whole rest of the gathering, and I became a regular gathering-goer.

But that's not all the way "public", I guess. The second time was in a mass demonstration down Pennsylvania Avenue in Wash. DC against the first Iraqi war in 1991. I wore a long cobalt blue skirt for the whole march and made a special point of lighting up a joint as we passed the FBI building.

The first time in general public in a skirt was at the Harvest of Arts Festival in Downtown Lawrence, Kansas in October of 1994. A college age girl gave me giggles of glee, and I became a regular skirt-wearer thereafter.

[Dena]

This was meant to a reply to "a very busy Mall".

I did this too! I would not recommend it. Actually, this one was only somewhat busy. I also make the mistake of going in an entrance (not a store entrance). I wasn't in the mall two minutes, when a teenaged guy says loudly (I never saw him) "It's a dude!"

[Chickhe]

Hard to say because I did some parties in a exagerated drag. I count the first 'real' time as my attempt to pass in daylight in the regular old public. Dressed up in a public washroom, walked around the block a few times...felt like my heart would burst from my chest. I did it to quench the fear and resolve the question 'could I do it?' that was always nagging at me.

[TGMarla]

Chili's restaurant on the corner of Menaul and Louisiana. I attended a local TG group, and we all went out afterwards. The time I went to a Halloween party en femme with my wife.....to me it really doesn't count.

[adrienner99]

I went to a gay bar. I wore a red silk long sleeve blouse, a tight black satin skirt, black patent pumps with five inch heels, searing red lip gloss and a dark wig.

A man actually bought me a drink and sort of "flirted" with me, though I am not gay. It was a delightful shock to be treated like a girl...

[Alexes]

Well I'm new to this whole thing so first I had to get all the stuff down to the breastforms. If I was going to do this then I wanted to do it right. Any ways got dressed in a hotel and meet a couple that were open to the idea. Went to a club downtown phoenix Amsterdams and yes it was a "alternative" place but it was so much fun. I really didnt have any issues. Heard these guy that I walked past while trying to find the ATM."wish all the girls dressed like that" it was such a nice comment to hear since I really was nervous and wasn't sure if the couple I was with was just being nice. This might make you all laugh.......it took me three hours to get dressed because I had to do my eye makeup 3 times. I really wanted it to look good. Anyways looking to explore this further however seems to be hard to find like minded people to dress up and go out. Cant do it at home and go out because of the family.

[Fran Moore]

1994 IFGE Convention in Portland Oregon at the downtown Hilton. I cried.

Suzanne

[MaryAnn40c]

The first place dressed was a mall,walked from one end bought some clothes and walked out the other end. This was on a Saturday afternoon.

[Bethany_Anne_Fae]

Back in 97, I dressed up fully, dress, makeup, hair etc... the whole 9 yards and went with my 2nd wife to the local mall. It was an incredibly liberating experience for me as people thought we were sisters and I moved about with ease and no problems with anyone. Plus we bought lots of clothes and additional makeup :)

*hugs*

Zarabeth

[fran46]

My first time out as Fran: A seven-block walk along Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington.

[PretzelGirl]

It'll be a year in just over a week. Went to the Ulta about 3 miles away and had a make-up lesson.

[Cheryl James]

Other than every Halloween when I was a kid, my "first" solo outing to a public place was to the Copa in Fort Lauderdale which was mentioned by another post in this thread.

[danielletorresani]

First time for me was walking through a casino in Vegas. I didn't talk to anyone, I only walked through, but it was pretty damn exhilarating. After that, I went and pumped gas en femme. It remains a very fond memory and something I hope to do again someday.

[Karen 812]

first time in public I went food shopping with my SO, who also does my make-up.

[Daintre]

Well my first time was different. I went to a drive-in, got called ma'am and felt great, I went out to the snack bar, ordered some nibblies and scooted back to the car none the worse. I felt so good after it was all over....it was a very empowering evening.

[Claire Cook]

I think the very first time was a long time ago in a galaxy far far away (called Columbus OH) when I went for a long bike ride n the neighborhood. Maybe the first "real" time was when I was visiting the University of Georgia 15 years ago and stayed at the Uni Center. I dressed whenever I wasn't doing business, and remember going to the continental breakfast and this handsome southern gentleman held the door for me ... I think I blushed!

[kristinacd55]

Halloween 1975, I was Belinda the good witch from Wizard of Oz and my wife (gf at the time) was a guy. Go figure!! Wish I had a pic from it...loved that gown :)

[Cindy1512]

A couple of years ago needed to toilet break whilst driving home dressed. No place to change ! Ended up in a McDonalds - loved it!

[KarenS]

First time fully dressed was to an LGBT meeting. Even still, I was scared half to death.

First time in public was at a club downtown (to meet another gurl) nestled among a bunch of restaurants and other clubs - scared to death again.

Second time in public - same club, still scared to death.

[Kelly_on_platforms]

For me it was a club in san francisco. They had a TG night and the place is very TG friendly to begin with. Amazingly, i felt very excited and not paranoid at all. Had a very very good time....gives me a rush to think back to that time....

[Paulacder]

My first outing was at a gay bar where a crossdressing support org. held their meeting...

[Juanita O]

My first outing was at the Gate way mall in Salt Lake City, They I went to a Tri ess meeting

[Juliemckay]

Ulta then to the mall

[Desiree2bababe]

The Holiday Inn in my hometown. Manager made me and kept a close eye on me........it was way back in the day. Haven't a clue why I chose it.

[Jorja]

For me it was back in 1971, a couple of my GG friends and I went shopping at Ala Moana shopping mall in Honolulu

[Sometimes Steffi]

I rented a wench costume at the Maryland Renaissance Festival and spent the whole day en femme iaround thousands of people.

[Jennifer Marie P.]

The first place was to the movies and then dinner and it was with my girlfriends and it was a blast and gave me the confidence to do it again.

[Joann CD/NJ]

The first time I can remember was when I was a youngster and was going away for a weekend with my grandparents and mother. One suitcase did not make it to the car, and it was mostly my clothes and pajamas. So, hahaha....... let's put little Johnny in a nightgown. Well, that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

[JiveTurkeyOnRye]

Well since the lesbian bar I went to with my GG friend Lauren doesn't count, probably the Blue Danube, a restaurant in Columbus we stopped at on the way home from the bar. The fun thing was that we'd gone there before getting ready to go out as well, so I was there that night with Lauren in boy mode and then girl mode, and had the same server. The first place I went where being out en femme and out of the comfort zone was the plan was to a mall also in Columbus, with a different GG friend.

[Cristi]

For me after years and years of late night walks and abandoned parking lots, the very first time really out in public in a crowded bright space was at the mall.

[Rachel Morley]

It was July 2005 on a busy Saturday afternoon. First stop was an appointment at a mainstream wig store, then afterward, I wore my new purchase to go shopping at a big shopping mall nearby. Very scary for me! My wife was with me and she posted about it (http://www.crossdressers.com/forums/showthread.php?11789-Wig-shopping-en-femme....and-more!) (with pics) at the time.

[Kate Lynn]

I quit wearing makeup 18 years ago after a serious car accident,but still wear mascara,never try to emmulate women,mainly dress in the androgynous look,womens jeans,low rise boot cut and skinny jeans,heels with the boot cut,and ballet flats with the skinny jeans,tunic tops,and womens polo shirts and big shirts.

I go pretty much any where dressed like that,and yes I do get rude comments,but just consider the source.

[jaquie]

First outing was with a girlfirend. I pestered her to take me out and we went to a place called the fabric factory in NYC. I was so nervous my palms were sweating. We set it up that my name would be Jack so nobody would know my real name (innocent foolishness). It was a gay bar but she was/is really beautiful and she attracted a lot of attention. The bartender was a large flaymboyant yet masculine black man and he asked me my name. When I told him it was Jack he said no no no, it must be Jaqueliiiine now come on practice it...say it. We ended up having a great time but she said that was the last time for that stuff.
I still clearly remember the sound of my high heels hitting the pavement for the first time on that Ney York city street...Wow!
Jaqueline

[KristyPa]

1990. Went to a bar/resturant place in Pittsburgh,Pa. I dressed for quite a few years before that and thought I looked close to passable. I wore a dress that would have more appropriate for a wedding. It was very crowded. I figured it out right a way, I was over dressed and did not look near as passable as I thought I did.
The next week I went back, wore a skirt, cami type top and a blazer. I in my own mind thought I looked much better. I actually had a good time on both trips and it became a weekly thing for several years.

[Deborah]

My first time in actual public was to a transgender meeting in Seattle. I went in drab then changed just before the meeting started. A few of the girls said i cleaned up nicely :)

[CharleneT]

College dance, freshman year. Got chased out by some jeering frat boys.... not my best outting, but it was a start !

[kimmie_sub]

First time ever: I was 14, wearing my mother's dress and heels with a stocking-padded bra in a local forest preserve during the day. I walked there in boy-mode and got dressed in a public washroom. While I was walking the trails a man saw me but only looked. I was hoping to pass some people as I remember I so wanted to be seen enfemme, but no luck.

First time as an adult: I would walk around different Chicago neighborhoods at night, usually along busy streets and get a lot of car honks and whistles (loved it!).

First times as an adult in public & interacting as my femme self: Went to Hunters night club (a GLBT dance club in a Chicago suburb), about a 30 minute drive, and had a wonderfully girly time. On the way home in the wee hours, I stopped at a donut shop for take-out.

Since then, many forays driving to the boystown section of Chicago at night, parking in a local parking garage and walking to Spin or Berlin nightclubs (several blocks apart) on typically very busy Friday or Saturday nights.

[Sharon B.]

Started by going for drives dressed as a woman, had to stop and get gas paid at the pump but still had to get out and pump the gas, then to the post office to mail some mail had to buy stamps out of a machine with people standing behind waiting to use it also.
It has been a while since I have been able to get back out as a woman.

[CharlotteW]

One evening I got a good shave and did my make-up, I made a decent effort and thought "heck why not get dressed to complete the look"...so I did. I was so pleased with my efforts I decided to go out somewhere. My wife said we needed milk so popped over to Tesco in Llandudno Junction to collect the milk. I bumped into a store assistant and asked her to take a piccie as proof, she was so surprised but was happy to oblige.

[Soriya]

I went out for the first time this past Halloween to a Halloween bash that is held every year in a gay area near me. A friend of mine convinced me to go with her and her gay friends so they helped me get done up and I went. Needless to say, I had the opposite effect that most gurls have when they first go out, I was very uncomfortable, so uncomfortable I didn't feel like dressing anymore and felt I didn't need it. Looking back on it though I am not surprised. Not everyone was in drag and there were thousands of people in the streets all partying. It was a bit too much for the first time and not a good experience to gauge my true feelings. Of course I have been dressing since and am curious once again but I think next time I will stick to something small, like perhaps meet with a few other gurls to dress and chat for a bit. :)

[eluuzion]

My ex wife was what my attorney told me divorce lawyers call a "new welfare yuppie". (today's version of the "welfare mom" who had more kids to get more welfare money. Today the "yuppie" strategy involves a woman targeting a guy with money. She has sex with him and gets pregnant on purpose. Then he marries her and she proceeds to have blatant affairs until he finally divorces her. She ends up with a big settlement and hefty child support payment to live on.)

Anyway, I was the second victim of my ex. She had a six year old when we met. She constantly painted a picture of me as a "paranoid" husband with ridiculous accusations of her infidelity. Her typical routine was lunch or drinks with the current boyfriend, and always denying it ever happened. About a year and a half into the marriage, I decided for some reason to get a first hand view of one of her lunch dates with her boyfriend (#4 so far). I knew the place and time (she was not very good at concealing info)they were meeting downtown.

I dressed for "success" in full feminine clothes, and headed downtown. I figured I had a great excuse if things went south and I had to explain my dressing to somebody. I was simply "spying on my cheating wife". Hey, it was good enough excuse to get me out the door...hehehe.

All of the little cafe lunch spots around the State Capital Building have outside tables. Many are across from the public benches and green areas on grounds of the Capital property. I parked a few blocks away, sat on the concrete retaining wall along the sidewalk, and ate my sack lunch while snapping cell phone camera pics of my ex holding hands with this guy I had met a few times when we partied with some of my ex's "old friends".

It was definately a rush being dressed and out in public for the first time. Combined with being close enough to my ex to see the diamonds in her wedding ring sparkling in the sun as she held hands with her "friend", was quite an experience,, to say the least.

I sat there for awhile, watching them through my dark shades (which I actually "borrowed" from her!), clicked a few pics, and headed back to my car. There were lots of people sitting around eating lunch and enjoying the sunny day. Nobody freaked out, so I figured I pulled it off pretty well. I did not talk to anyone and nobody approached me, so that was a relief. I did catch my heel on the cracks in the sidewalk twice on the walk to the car, but regained my gait quickly without taking any dives onto the sidewalk. By the time I reached my car my black dress was soaked with perspiration from the excitement. Glad I picked that color! I also discovered I had managed to sit in pigeon poop, which was all over my butt. I bet that was a hoot for people walking behind me...lol.

Anyway, the "mission" was a success, I guess. I asked her what she did for lunch when she got home. Standard answer..."Nothing, just ate at my desk". No, I never confronted her. I rarely did. I had nothing to prove to anyone but myself. I just erased the pics since I knew I would have many more in the future. I finally divorced her after about 3 years of that nonsense. She got what she was after...money. I got what I was after...my freedom (and lots of practice being a "Black Op's CD"...lol.

I actually found out that I am pretty damn good at it...So watch-out...someday that hot chic sitting across the street, watching you eat your lunch...just might be ME! :heehee:

:love:

[CharleneT]

My ex wife was what my attorney told me divorce lawyers call a "new welfare yuppie". (today's version of the "welfare mom" who had more kids to get more welfare money. Today the "yuppie" strategy involves a woman targeting a guy with money. She has sex with him and gets pregnant on purpose. Then he marries her and she proceeds to have blatant affairs until he finally divorces her. She ends up with a big settlement and hefty child support payment to live on.)

was simply "spying on my cheating wife". Hey, it was good enough excuse to get me out the door...hehehe.

. . .

I got what I was after...my freedom (and lots of practice being a "Black Op's CD"...lol.

I actually found out that I am pretty damn good at it...So watch-out...someday that hot chic sitting across the street, watching you eat your lunch...just might be ME! :heehee:

:love:

THAT story definitely takes the cake !

WOW .... :doh:

[NathalieX66]

Coffee Connection...Newbury st., Boston. 1992....Denim Skirt, black suede knee-boots, navy silk blouse, pair of dangly earrings (both ears pierced).

I went into hiding....guilt & shame afterwards.
Now I'm back again....for good!

[Stephanie47]

The first public place I went into that had humans present was a Winchell's doughnut shop. It was Halloween, but, I did buy donuts and got a compliment from the female cashier. I was wearing a long sleeve jade green print dress, black heels and stockings, blond wig and full makeup. I parked my car about a hundred feet away across the parking lot, so my car would not be recognized. The clicking of the heels on the pavement should have been thrilling, but, even on Halloween I did not want to attract undue attention. That was over thirty years ago.

[eluuzion]

THAT story definitely takes the cake !

WOW .... :doh:

Hey CharleneT,

It was lots of fun, you should try it !!

If you have an extra $120K, a house and a new car you want to get rid of, I would be happy to introduce you to my ex wife...:heehee::D:heehee:

Fun for the whole family...:brolleyes:

:love:

[annecwesley]

On a a business trip last fall - while on a day long dress and drive, I got up the courage to go into Dunkin Donuts. The clerk glanced down when he came to the counter and saw I was in a skirt, but the experience was otherwise uneventful. The next day I shopped at a KMart, that got me a more reactions, but a lot more un-reactions.

[syome]

My first outing was actually during halloween, my GF at the time was invited to a halloween party with a costume party. I suggested the gender role reversal as a fun costume we could do that would be cheap, since we already had everything we needed. I bought a cheap wig, and my first pair of heels and my girlfriend lend me the rest. from then on i didnt really dress up in public until i went to college. During my first fall break, i decided to head back to school the friday before break ended and while my parents were at work, I decided to go all out and wear only women's clothes
I wore a denim mini skirt, a blouse with a leather jacket along with my breast forms. wore stockings and a pair of wedges, did my makeup and wore a wig and hit the road. I think I was the most nervous when i had to stop for gas and when i went into the dorm, luckily i had a room to myself, but walking into the dorm and getting to my room was very nerve racking.

[JennyA]

The first time I kinda went out en femme was at my gym 10 days ago. I wore short purple female workout shorts.
Then the day after Xmas a couple days back I went into a Marathon station and bought a lighter, used the bathroom at McDonalds, and spent all night at a Gepettos bar and grill here in strongsville.
It was amazing. I was wearing full makeup, a silver heart necklace, a red blouse, and denim jeggings, and the Heels. The heels made the whole thing a blast...so loud. I'll always remember that sound.

[stellatoo]

Hi all, the 1st time I went out-apart from nerve wracking trips to the end of the path-was walking around my home town in my sisters clothes! Keeping a sharp eye out for anyone I knew (I didn't have a wig but my own hair was quite long and I sometimes got mistaken for a girl when in drab!!) Then I used to skip school and go to a local big city where I'd walk around the market stalls. This was when I was about 15-18. I was lucky in those days being small and slim. Whilst I'm still small, the weight has crept up on me & years of martial arts have changed my body shape somewhat. I very rarely go out nowadays unfortunately...

[VampyreWitch]

the mall... way the hell away from my parents of course. But I have yet to wear a skirt, I want to today though!

[VampyreWitch]

yes it does hahahaha

[JeanneF]

Detroit, Michigan. I went to Janet's Closet for a transformation, then my friend Pamela (another CD) and I were invited to join a bunch of girls at the Hellbound event that night.

We had to kill about 5 hour before everyone was going to the event, so we went back to the hotel. We were hungry, but still totally nervous about going out in public to non-CD-friendly places. I offered to drive over to Wendy's, and when I got there the line for the drive-thru was really long so I said screw it and went in and ordered. No one in the restaurant batted an eye...from there on it was no issue going out in public. If memory serves, I was wearing a low cut black top, jeans and heels.

[jill_cd_girl]

First time out was around 1995/1996. I was living with my parents in Orange County, CA at the time. I packed my things and got a motel in Anaheim off Harbor Blvd., if I remember correctly. I was planning on meeting another CD (Amy), whom I had met on AOL (at the time I went by Ursula). She came by in drab, and said she couldn't get dressed and go out with me. I remember distinctly doing my nails (a horrendous job). I had a really cute skirt-suit (black) and ribbed ivory top, with black pumps and black Jones NY pantyhose. She watched me slide on my hose and get all gussied up. She left, and I drove to the Queen Mary bar in Studio City. I was supposed to meet a couple other tgirls (also from AOL - the Gazebo chatroom), but I was late (traffic). Anyway, had a good time on my own. Mysterious hands seemed to reach out from the crowd and grab my bottom. I met a crossdresser named 'Erika', and she was nice. Danced, chatted, etc. Erika suggested that she give me a kiss goodnight. I consented, then I left, and realized I was running really low on gas while on the 5 south. I pulled over and the credit card machine at the pump wasn't working. So the attendant came out and told me to come inside to pay. I did, and I was really nervous. He was staring at me with a smirk. I went to my car and thought I was read for sure - excited and scared. Then I looked in the mirror to check myself and realized that when Erika kissed me, she had on so much lipstick that it left a globby lipstick mark around my lips! I figured that's what amused the gas station attendant!

[Mandy]

To save me starting a new thread, I had my first outing In Public in Manchester city centre, with another TGirl & a gg that was walking beside me keeping my spirits up as I was well nervy.
I wore boots, cropped tights, denim skirt & a hooded top.
Our first call was in Pauls hair world where i went to look at a new hair piece as I had put styling wax in my other & spoiled it big time.
Then came the biggi, We walked down the side of the Arndale centre, the place was well packed.
I then became well consciouse of a gang of teenage girls walking in front of me, taking a real good look, the gg that was with me grabbed my arm for reassurance and whispered to just ignore them, appart from that no one seemed to bother.
We also walked through the Arndale centre where no one seemed to care, just went about there own business.
On my way home I called in at the M62 services for petrol, hoping for a Pay-At-Pump, no such luck, they must be still in the dark ages!
I just got out of my car, put petrol in car, walked into the shop joined the que & paid.
I was well proud of my achievment

[danielle512]

My first time and only time, so far, was at Downton Disney. I can't wait to get back out again. I gained so much confidence in myself.

[Carly D]

My first time was a shoe only affair, but the next time was full dress.. I'm a control freak while dressed up, I've discovered, and I went to get gas in the car well late at night on a week night, at a gas station that was an all night type of thing.. I practiced how I would get the gas a week earlier and parked at the farthest island away from the front door.. The night I dressed and got gas I drove around until the gas station was all but deserted and went and got gas.. No big deal.. I did this four more times over the next month or so, but that first night, with the gas station under my belt, I went out to the walmart and decided to do some car cleaning.. I found a trash can on the lot near the front door, definitely visible to the security cams and got out of the car and got a few items and walked over to the trash can and tossed them.. WOW!! And maybe I can make lite of it now but it was quite the accomplishment at the time.. It was like being drunk for the first time, or drunkbravery,, You know that feeling that you get at the bar when you get buzzed and feel invincible?? That wasn't the case that night because if it were, I would have gone into the 24 hour walmart instead of cleaning the car..

[AKAMichelle]

I hate to admit it but it was Walmart

[GemmaK]

First time out dressed was New Years Eve about 5 years ago(age 58). Went to friends - the look on one persons face was a picture. Went as a "bit of a goth" and makeup was poor so I got "great legs, shame about the face". Then walked around town and on to a restaurant. Great buzz, which is why I've kept on wanting to repeat the event - better makeup though, and more confidence with the outfit. Face still not brilliant, though, but it's what nature gave me!

[Sandy Banks]

Went from my apt. to another apt. building in my complex..........passed the mailman who oggled me( tall,thin girl, in mid-20's,in a short skirt etc.)........what a rush!!!

[Diane Meris]

First out in public place was an adult bookstore. Set out intending to go to a mall near closing time but I lost my nerve while walking through the parking lot. When I passed the bookstore on my way home (disappointed) I had a renewal of determination and figured "what the heck, we are all here for our individual thrills." Browsed the toys, magazines and watched a couple of movies. I was pretty relaxed by the time it was over. I didn't even panic when other patrons entered, just went about my business. After that I was braver in the future for other outings.

[BillieJoEllen]

April of 1971. Spent a lot of time one Saturday. Made sure my hair was just right. My makeup was about as good as I had ever done (only been doing makeup for about seven months) and decided that night that the world would meet 'Billie' that night. Carefully went out to my car, very crowded around where I lived at that time, hopped in and took off. Drove around town for awhile. Decided to get out and stroll around a few cith blocks. All went well. Went to another area of the city and decided to walk around some more. Ran into a group of girls walking towards me. Even though I towered over them most of them ignored me. One girl didn't. She kept looking at me. Even after they all passed she kept looking back at me. Kind of lost my nerve at that point and decided to go back home. Oh, the thrill though!!!!

[Cynthia Anne]

1974 I drove to a rest area and went in the ladies room with four ladies being in there, was scared to death! Today, I just got back from Walmart and never thought anything of it!

[StarrOfDelite]

The Blue Moon night club on Butler Street in Pittsburgh. Jumped in with both feet. What a blast I had, too. Thanks goodness I had taken the advice to rent a motel room nearby, and take a taxi to and from the club. Ingested copious amounts of alcohol to ease the tension, met many neat people.

[MichelleP]

The Millenia Mall in Orlando, Florida about 5:00 pm on a Friday. Gray jeans, wedge heels, green tie-dyed t-shirt, cinnamon curls. I parked, got out, walked inside and shopped for a while. Used the ladies bathroom without a problem. Stopped and sat on a bench to check my phone messages across from some teenage girls who were milling around. They eyed me up and down then just turned away. I thought I was going to die. To be honest, the girls were more interested in the teenage boys hovering around them than checking me out really. It was a big confidence booster! An SA in Macy's said with a genuine smile "you go girl!" This first true outing was in fact the culmination of many previous tentative outings. It took me a long time to build up to it. For me personally, my long-term preparation helped in a very positive "first fully out" experience.

I also remember the first time I was fully dressed and I closed the dreaded hotel room door behind me (one of the tiny steps). The "chachunk" of that door closing and me standing in the hallway in a skirt and heels sent an electric current up my spine. I scurried back inside but I was sooo elated. Many tiny positive experiences like that one built upon each other until one day I was confident to just go out.

Michelle

[Loni]

i can not remember the very first time, but the first time in years was into a macys to buy some clothing, including in the bra dept.(another story not for publication).
no problems other than trying to find a sales lady to work the counter.
stores are so short staffed these days.