Have you ever found another crossdresser while out and about?

[OccasionalSkirt]

Has anyone found another crossdresser while just out and about? Besides when you go to a LGBT bar or club, I figure it's pretty hard to find one, and I've never run into anyone by chance.

[RachelOKC]

I was shopping in the San Francisco Union Square Macy's once when another CD came up to me. Imagine the odds of running into another TG in SF, huh? LOL

She said something along the lines of it was good to see other girls out and about. Basically a nice way of saying "haha, I clocked you." :D

[katrinakat]

a few times. my encounters have been less than encouraging, most queens are very competitive and catty.

[NathalieX66]

Yes.
There's a senior full-timer in the town next to mine that I run into once in a while at the supermarket.

[AlannahNorth]

Yes, twice in the last 6 months. In Las Vegas last summer and in Pickering, Ont. at the Flea Market about 2 months ago.

[Cynthia Anne]

I stopped in a small town in Missouri at a cafe about two years ago to grab a bite, and a man and women about fifty years of aged came in, both wearing a yellow tank top and yellow shorts and white with pink trim tennis shoes, pantyhose and his legs had no hair! As they sat he notice me and we spoke to each other! It felt nice!

[Pythos]

Sadly...no.

[Loveday]

Lately I have begun to realize how many of us vist Royal Oak MI, so evertime I am over there, even for the smallest thing ( mail ) I catch myself looking for others.

[Brenda79135]

Almost every week that I shop for food. One of us works at the local Wally world.

[SusanCACD]

I met a girl once when picking up a six pack of beers in the local mini store near me here in Concord. She was wearing a pants suit and about 2 inch heals. I just said hi and something about how everything is so expensive in that store, she smiled, and said yea really. Then I just went on my way.

Susan

[Rogina B]

Sure..I have bumped into others while out.Sometimes it is best with just an aknowledging polite smile..as some can get nasty if they think they are "undetectable" and you start conversation as Katrinakat said.

[DebsUK]

I have a few times, strangely enough. In Selfridges in Manchester, and a few times in Wakefield in the UK. I saw a couple with a CD in light makeup and a trouser suit. Great blonde hair and, but quite tall. Most passable was another girl in the local shopping centre who (IMHO) stuck out a little as she was in fairly light, white summer top and skirt and really thick black tights. I've also seen a CD when I was on holiday in Greece. She was with a GG and they looked N European, maybe Scandinavian. Again, she had on a lovely light dress and spoilt the look with really thick opaque tights. I do wish some of us read more magazines like Cosmo or Red to get some style ideas like that hosiery (especially opaque 100 denier) is not always a good part of an outfit LOL

[Rachel Lea]

I have been seriously keeping my eyes open for just such a sighting for the last 2 years and have seen no one.

[RobCD]

I saw what I thought was a crossdresser once when I was walking around my neighborhood. I was way to say to say anything to her though. I also had one come into the 7-11 I worked at once, but again we didn't talk. She was really pretty too I always regretted not at least complimenting her.

[vivian fair]

I have seen and been seen twice this past week in OKC by two! Same store,one working,one shoping,as was I at Ross's.The clerk spotable. The shopper very definitely not,except for her wig and curousity about me. And I think she was as pretty as any I've seen. vivian fair

[erica12b]

Nope, im rare bread here in no-mans land (and i dont go out dressed)

[Janet Bern]

I am on the lookout but I guess I just cant pick them out.

[Tina B.]

Years ago there was a store that sold large Happy style pillows, they where thought to be cool, and where cheaper than furniture back then, Anyway the person that owned the store wore tee shirts, with tight skirts all the time, no attempt to pass, but some nice skirts. the store didn't last all that long unfortunately. I have also seen cross dresser at the mall from time to time. Even in this small town I live in now, I saw a crossdresser and her wife walking through the mall. Cheap shift, and bad hair, but they where dressed pretty much the same, and They seemed very happy.
Tina B.

[Sapphire]

No. I think we are an endangered species.

[KarenSusan]

Years ago there used to be a girl that liked to sit out near the pool in my complex. She always wore a red satin can-can dress and held a doll. I saw her later in the same outfit riding a motor scooter down the street.
The other time I saw one of us, she was walking on the sidewalk as I drove by.

[Being Paige]

I have while out shopping at the malls, they also noticed me! It was totally wierd because I felt like I wanted to aproach thetm and say hello, introduce myself but it was like they had been totally caught or someting and couldn't get away fast enough. They had no interest in meeting new friends! It would have been cool to have a girlfriend to meet and go shopping with!

[suzy1]

I have seen two.
Many years ago I was serving in a shop and a very nice looking elderly lady came in.
It was when I looked at her hands that I realized that she was a CD girl.
I would love to have complemented her on here looks.
In contrast to that, Two years ago a CD girl walked past me in town.
But I have to say she did not look good. I silly tight skirt and massive breasts. She looked awful.
A lessen there I think.


SUZY

[Billie Jean]

I have seen several in public. Once at an adult bookstore there was a tall lady who said she was a male. But once at work the maintaince man and I dressed for a work funtion and he had his own clothes and shoes and admitted they were his. His wife is a lot larger than he is so I figured he was a crossdresser full time at home like me. Billie Jean

[PortiaHoney]

I get several hundred customers a day. A few CD's I know from a club frequent my store.

I still usually "clock" a couple of paople per month that I don't already know. I do "clock" a few in male mode too. Shaved arms, neat eyebrows, longer nails, a particular manner of talking........ there are lots of "tells".

But, if she is doing a great job, the very worst thing that can happen is to be "outed", even on the sly. And if she is in DRAB - what a scandal.

Oh, the dilemma. Do I try to reach out to fellow sister's. Or, do I let them go on their merry way thinking they got away with it yet again??????

[Stephanie Miller]

It was just the other day I was walking outside a store and looked over to see this person looking at me through a store window. My first thought was "jeez, he - I mean she really is obvious. Look at those facial features, those big hands and look at........ " then it dawned on me it was my reflection. :weep: I guess we really are our own worst critics.
But other than that - not really. And I'm looking all the time. Not just for full blown CD in girl mode, but bra straps, minor make-up etc. I guess the Phoenix girls know how to do it right!

[t-girlxsophie]

while working nightshift in supermarket,it was getting refurbished and I noticed one of the workmen was someone I met the previous week at my support group,was so funny each of us trying to ignore the other one and avoid eye contact,we met again the next meeting and had aright good laugh at how daft we had been.have seen CDer going into the lift at my flats,but didnt get chance to interact with her,mind you I havent the first clue how to initiate a converstion with another girl without scaring them off

:hugs:Sophie

[PretzelGirl]

I have been seriously keeping my eyes open for just such a sighting for the last 2 years and have seen no one.


Nope, im rare bread here in no-mans land (and i dont go out dressed)


I am on the lookout but I guess I just cant pick them out.

It looks like our sisters are doing quite well! :D

I am one of those that is oblivious to those around me. Some say CDs will spot other CDs quicker, but that isn't true for me. I have seen one once at a gas station and that was probably because she was working the register. If she was on my side of the counter, I probably wouldn't have given her a second look. I also have seen two at my local Walmart, but what was odd was the two times were in a short time frame and they were both dressed in identical pink/white gym clothes with no wig but with a touch of make-up. I can't say I can discount that being an initiation of some sort. After the first time I thought I had seen another CD for the first time. After the second, I had my doubts.

[Billie Jean]

I forgot about our nextdoor nieghbor when I was about 13. He came over fully dressed with his wife and put his arm around my dad. You should have seen the look on my dad's face. He had on a dress wig and pantyhose with pumps. Billie Jean

[raymondparsley56]

Like every night late in the morning in New Orleans. Come and visit us in the French Quarter.

[Ash Leland]

URGH!!

No. I'm looking though...but given that I live in a Republican state, in a town with a bad reputation, maybe they're just really inconspicuous? Hm.

[Xenia]

Well, if the statistics are to be believed, we all run into at least a couple of CDs every single day. Finding them when they're actually dressed en femme, that's much rarer. :)

I did see a teenage guy sampling some eyeshadows at Sephora when I was shopping with my wife a couple of years ago, but I got the impression that he was only playing along with the cadre of girls who were egging him on.

[dominique]

I was coming home in a train once the family had to take different seats as train was busy. I was seated on the aisle and then this woman came in and sat a few seats up from me. At first glance she fitted in fine. But on closer inspection something was ringing cd in my mind. The reason for this is it was middle of summer temp in mid 20's and she was wearing thick opaque tights and the mannerisms weren't quite right. Thats the only time I've seen a sister. By the way she was dressed lovely.

[msginaadoll]

I have also run into a few cd's when I was out and about in Royal Oak and Ferndale. Given that that area is fairly accepting of the LGBT population it isnt shocking. I have not approached them because was not sure what there comfort level was. For me if anyone ever runs into me around town- give me a shout out!

[Chloe Renee]

I have seen a couple sisters out and about. Like a couple other posters have mentioned Royal Oak and Ferndale is where I have had most of my sightings. Ann Arbor is another area where I've seen my fellow TG's on the street.

[Jazzlynn]

I run into crossdressers and TG quite frequently I work in retail at a large mall and I am always on the lookout where I live I think it's quite common although I have yet to make friends with another CD but I'm afraid.

[Angiemead12]

Nope, been out a few times but to very quiet places.

[DaphneGrey]

On my very first night out, I met a lady named Karen at a quiet bar in NYC. We chatted for some time it was really nice. It was a straight bar so it was quite a coincidence. The Second time I was in Brooklyn listening to a friend at his weekly piano gig. A drop dead gorgeous woman approached me and said "it is always nice to meet a sister" had she not spoken to me I wouldn't have known. We chatted briefly exchanged numbers and hugged. We text each other once in a while but haven't gotten together since. Both were wonderful experiences.

[Dian077]

I was in NY last year for a race at Watkins Glen. We (guys on the team) and myself were at a local pup eating and a sister walked in at sat at the bar right next to our table. There were things I noticed that were tell tell to me. Some of the other guys though she was a crossdresser, others though she was a real GG. All the guys were good about it though, no ugly comments and such. I was surprised. I remember thinking, if I could look that good I would be out and about too :-)

[Chrissy be good]

I haven't yet. A while ago, somebody suggested wearing a rubber band on the left wrist as a secret way to put it out there. I wore one for a while every time I went out, but was never approached. If I did see a fellow sister out I'm not sure I'd approach her either. She could be out for the first time, nervous as hell, and freak if clocked. Others just might get offended. Ya never know. So I thinl I'll just pass by with a smile and nod. If you notice a rubber band on my wrist. Say hi, I'd love to make a friend.

[Amy Lynn3]

I have no fear of shopping in drab and was at Goodwill awhile back, looking at ladies dresses. Another male walked in and started looking at the dresses on the other end. I stood in place until he/she saw me and he wheeled around and left in a hurry. I have meet other cd's at prearranged times and places.

[Fab Karen]

BAD: "HEYY!! GREAT JOB OF TRANSFORMATION! NO-ONE WOULD KNOW!!" or "HEY! GREAT TO SEE ANOTHER ONE OF US!!" or "You look great, can't see any beard-shadow"

OK: "I love your dress" or "those are great shoes" or "they have such great stuff at this store" or "that eye-shadow works for you" ( I've said that last one to a GG before, while in boy-mode )

[Kaz]

I love this question! It came up a while back and it got killed as a "spot the tranny" attack. I think this is really important. I find comfort from spotting CDs who are making it all work.

I would love to be a beacon and get out and lead, but my work stops me from doing this. But what is wrong in spotting us?

Now there are a couple of points here. You don't see anyone.. so we are a rare breed? Or have you just missed people who managed to blend? I suspect at least 80% of us do not go out? (Pareto here)

I have seen a few, and yes they stood out to me. One was just so tall, she attracted attention anyway, but nobody else (and I was looking!) seemed to behave any differently than you would expect... ie no-one seemed to look. I then saw too sisters dressed in short denim skirts and heels at a time when when NO women were wearing these. So they stood out and then once you are looking, you start to read them. I was awful, I followed them for a long time.. but again, they got no unusual reactions from the general public.

More recently I have see a few in a local Sainsburys in the summer, but I live in a tourist area... and again, their interactions drew no attention, even thoiugh I was convinced!

Something that worries me a lot, as I do tranny hunt daily in order to understand how I might get the confidence to go out more... is I don't see many. But I do see a lot of women who could be read as men if they wore the right clothing... Aaaargh.. I am talking about getting older Here!

[BillieJoEllen]

I have seen a few while out and about. Two summers ago I saw two within a few days of each other. The second one I saw was very obvious because he had long hair with little girl ribbons in it and a full beard! No attempt to hide what he really was. He had a very short denim mini-skirt on with red and white stockings. Yucky! (sorry, didn't mean to possibly offend anyone).
The second lady was presenting as a true lady. Older, well made up and exceptionally dressed. She also had a voice to die for! Tried to get close enough to introduce myself as a sister but I think I scared her off.
I've seen two other women at our local grocery store that probably gave themselves away because of their flambouyancy.
On another shopping trip to Milwaukee I saw a young girl all dressed up. She looked really scared and nervous. I didn't want to add to her discomfort so I didn't try communicating with her.
I've also noticed a few driving around in their cars over the years.

[GingerLeigh]

There was a paranoid-Schizophrenic-homeless person that was always dressed in women's clothing walking around downtown. No, I never talked to this person. I'd watch from the bus stop as she'd pick up used cigarette butts off the street and loudly mutter something incoherent to herself, arms flailing in the air chasing off imaginary birds or something. I also seen another one of our own at a local fast food joint. Wild wig, made her 5' 6" frame go over 6' 6"! Unfortunately she wasn't very convincing and everyone was staring at her. You could hear the comments and it wasn't good. I felt real bad for her.

ginger

[Jilmac]

I can't be sure if they were crossdressers or not, but I saw one guy buying womens clothes and lingerie at one of my favorite second hand thrift stores while he was in male mode. I believe the clothing was for him because he came out of a fitting room holding them. Another time I had to pick up a package from my local FedEx terminal. When I entered the terminal office there were two girls working the front desk and one of them looked and sounded like she could have been a trans girl. Unfortunately, I didn't have the courage to ask either person their gender orientation.

[Yolanda_Voils]

While getting coffee in a Waffle House my g/f spotted a CD'er.

She spotted something in her pants, I never look at a guy or girls crotch area, but women do, she said I do an excellent job of "tucking' and this gurl needed advice.

[Samantha B L]

I had several CD freindships many years ago where I met other CD's socially and we were able to figure eachother out and develope it into a freindship. I met someone today who was wearing women's boots,a pink top,women's slacks and shoulder length bleached blonde hair. We hit it off very nicely so this makes it the third or forth time I met another CD socially.

[Chris_Miss]

Maybe 3-4 years ago. I was driving home from Topeka, KS and I noticed a blonde woman sitting outside of a porn shop. I decided to turn around and check out the shop, just to make sure it was following OSHA standards of course. I park and as I'm walking to the front of the store I see the woman scrambling to get in her car. I just catch a glimps of a very muscular calf as I'm passing by. When I come back out she is still sitting in the car and I briefly see her face which confirms that it was indeed a man. Looked like Niles from Fraiser in a blonde wig, lol. I got really excited and wanted to say something but it was night and considering he/she avoided me when I got there I figured I'd better just go.

There was one other time years ago, maybe a decade or so. I was working fast food at the time and two transmen or crossdressers came in. Not really sure, they looked like to two elderly women in male clothes with male haircuts. One of them had a pretty poor excuse for a beard. I didn't want to stare so I'm unable to say for sure if they were trans or just two normal people ><.

[Vickie_CDTV]

I have seen another dresser a few times when I go to the mall or such. I don't approach them because I don't want to embarrass them. There was also a TS working at a local grocery store for a while, but I was always en drab and again I didn't want to embarrass them (or scare them being en drab.) There is also another crossdresser who is well known in my town, but they are a mentally disturbed individual (and dress to shock) and I was told not to approach her.

An interesting story, once I was at a "tolerant", formerly gay, club for a party. I went with a TS friend of mine. We were all having a good time, and a TS friend of hers came up, started talking to her, then noticed me and then left. It turns out they were FT and "stealth", didn't think I passed at all, and were afraid to be seen with me and people there figuring out she was not a GG. It really hurt my feelings, even though I guess there is some validity in there somewhere. It is one reason I do not approach other TV/TS folks when dressed in the general public, lest I "out" them by approaching them.

[Annaliese2010]

Have you ever found another crossdresser while out and about? Yes but I looked prettier than her :P Kidding...she was hot (too).

[Stephanie47]

I saw the same person twice. Once leaving Costco with her S/O. Then again on public transportation with her S/O. Both times she was wearing the same outfit, which was inappropriate for anyone for the situation. I stayed in San Francisco twice for a total of seven weeks, and, well SF doesn't count. The two CD's together looked very attractive and dressed very tastefully. Given how dumpy a lot of GG's look in the work place these days, and, how attractive and tastefully dressed almost all of the posted pictures look here, I think many GG's would run you out of town on a rail. It use to be said that women dress for other women. Not any more. I think CD's as a group dress better. Personal opinion only.

[Babeba]

I have, several times. There was a fellow who would come into a store I worked at and occasionally be wearing girl pants (which looked very nice on him, I might add) and once or twice he was in makeup. I could never figure out if it was because he was stylish, or partially dressed/coming off of a stage performance (he was in the fine arts). Nice guy though, and we usually chatted or at least smiled and waved when he came in.

One of the librarians at the uni I did my master's in was a partial dresser - usually wore a skirt and nice shoes or boots; I heard a range of comments from other students about him, some disbelieving, mostly tolerant, one or two (generally students from India) who thought it was gross and that he shouldn't be working like that - but when I challenged them as to why (and if it hurt them or made them unable to study) they generally backed down. One of my friends had done her undergrad there, too - and she and some friends had kept a chart of how this librarian's mood corellated with his clothing. The more feminine the apparel, the happier, calmer, and more likely to be helpful and pleasant he was.

I've seen a couple other partial dressers out there - men in skirts on vacation, mostly - and two very gorgeously exotic drag queens on the tube in London with their boyfriends (one of them sat on my luggage and kind of broke it, grr.) They were elaborate, exotic, and not quite fitted in with the everyday sort of look most of the ladies on here try to go for, so I'm not sure if they count the same way as someone really trying hard to pass?

Another time I saw a lady waiting on a train platform at the same time as me who I thought might be a cross dresser on an errand. Very well dressed (I loved her outfit, especially her boots) but her feet were quite large, the hair seemed a little too bright and there was something about the side of her cheek... I did try to sneak a bit of a peek and try to be sure, but I think she saw me and hid her face a bit. I'm not quite sure.

I also came across a gentleman who was VERY embarrassed to be in a female clothing store - I had smiled when I had seen him (to be polite, I do that to most everyone I make eye contact with) and a couple minutes later he came over and demanded to know if I was laughing at him. What do you say in a situation like that?! He could've been shopping for himself, or waiting for a wife... I settled with 'No, sir, I wasn't' and tried very hard not to look at him. I really hope I hadn't offended him!

Another time I was shopping in a charity shop with my grandmother and my mom, and one of the ladies working there was a transwoman with quite a bit of a beard shadow starting to crop up. We talked about it a bit later that night, and I absolutely loved their reactions. My grandmother was quite oblivious and hadn't noticed she wasn't a GG; my mom thought it was great that this woman was being true to herself on the inside. Grandma asked a few questions about the whole process (not judgemental sorts of ones) and confessed she was very curious about it, and wanted to know more about transgenderism, but didn't want to be rude and prying and ask. Without trying to give anything away (my family doesn't know about Crystal) I tried to give broad answers based on what I know about transgenders (fortunately my family kind of takes it for granted that I am curious about a lot of stuff, and it didn't seem weird that I knew quite a bit about the topic.) I also encouraged her to go and ask that particular translady if it was okay for her to ask questions; I figure that would be alright as the translady in question wasn't wearing any foundation/beard cover and hadn't made any attempts to lighten her voice. My mom was also very encouraging about the topic, and (although she was hesitant about pronouns) is very much in favour of people being who they are on the inside and what makes them happy. It was a very good day, I think, because now I figure that if my mom and my grandma ever got wind of that part of my boyfriend it'd be just fine. :-)

[linnea]

I don't know that I have. I've met some for coffee or shopping, but I've never just run into any--as far as I know. Like those whom I haven't run into, when I'm out, I just want to blend in (not sneak around but blend in) and feel that I'm normal. That may be why I've never "run" into any others.

[sami1952]

i met one online last year and we have been hanging together since then.really enjoy her company and even got intimate with one another.

[Torrey]

Three times:
-once at the thrift store I frequent-no wig or makeup
-There's one working at Wal Mart as a checker
-I regularly delivered pizza to one in an apartment complex when I did that...she had every box she'd ordered stacked up against the dining room wall

[Loni]

not while i have been out dressed, but i have done a couple double takes, and it really was a gg. just a very manly face.

[Maria 60]

I was walking the streets of Niagra on the lake Ontario when i seen a 6' foot 7' girl in a tiny mini skirt, i automatically turned to check her out, as we got closer i noticed it was a cd. I didn't know what to do, just froze didn't want him to feel uncomfortable.

[Trish]

I've seen three crossdressers on different ocasions. All three make crossdressers look like clowns. They were dressed to really stand out. Two have been in Houston Texas, and one was in Kansas. All were laughed at by the people around.

[julie w]

I have seen three at airports two I read easy one I had to look closer other people
I am sure noticed but didn't let on , another time I was driving with my
mom and sister in the city and one crossed in front of my car i read her but my mom and sister didn,t ,which goes to show most people dont pay attention

[victoriamwilliams1]

I have but we did not exchange comments. I have seen more while endrab and what is so funny is I think one of them I have emailed back a fourth a few times:) They did not even notice me endrab:)

[demibra]

I have had the fortunate opportunity to meet two wonderful sisters as a result of wearing a green rubber band on my left wrist. Both times I was in a Thrift Shop browsing for some feminine wear. I would suggest based on my experience, shopping on Monday or Tuesday in the mornings might find more of us out and about.

[larry]

can you tell more about the rubber band ?

[Wendy G]

I once saw a gal in a mall in NY. She was gorgeous and I was in total admiration of her confidence. She saw me gazing at her, and I'm sure she thought I was another gawker. I wish at that moment she knew how much I appreciated her beauty and strength.

[Sometimes Steffi]

I went to the Maryland Renaissance Festival a couple of times en femme. I rented a wench costume there.

The second time I saw a couple of other CDs dress in female period costumes.

[demibra]

I had heard that wearing a colored rubber band on your left wrist often sent a signal to others that you were interested in meeting with people with similar interests, and with me shopping for dresses and skirts in a thrift shop sent a strong signal as to what my interests were. As I mentioned before, I had two wonderful sisters (en drab) say hello which sparked a conversation and nice relationship. I am sure this would not have happened if not for the rubber band.

[Missy Tanya]

I walked into my favorite Wig Store as Tanya, and was greeted by the owner, I've never dealt with before. She ask if she could help me and I asked for my SA, Tami. She's busy right now with a client, are you related?? I thought for a second but didn't have a clue what she was talking about. So long story short, the owner helped me pick out many wigs and was in the main part of the store, as the private room was occupied. Shorty, the private room door opened and out walks a sister and Tami. Tami gives me a big Hello and that was that. I so wanted to get up and introduce myself to the CDer. But was just too shy I guess.

Now I know what the owner was talking about, "related". It was a "Sister" in the room!!!

Tanya

[christinac]

Has anyone found another crossdresser while just out and about? Besides when you go to a LGBT bar or club, I figure it's pretty hard to find one, and I've never run into anyone by chance.

Every once in a while I'll happen across one in the Five points area of Jacksonville, but though it is becoming more common it is still just a once in awhile situation. There is a group of younger CD's on the southside of Jax, but to be polite, they are not my type crowd.

[Angiemead12]

no sadly, I don't think Im out often enough!

[BethCD]

Larry, Check out Linnea and her posts. About a 1 1/2 yrs. ago?? she started a thread suggesting we all wear a rubber band (any color) on our left wrist as a way to indicate that we are CD. A "secret" sign. I haven't crossed paths with any yet but I'm still wearing and still looking.
Beth

[cindychan]

I don't see to many around my neck of the woods. I do see this one at Gem Faire almost every year (whom was nicely dressed).

[Julogden]

I've occasionally seen CD's around here.

My record is two definites and one maybe in one day. I had to go to a local drugstore about 8 in the morning, and while shopping noticed a rather tall woman wearing a rather dressy dress with fishnets and spike heels, closer inspection revealed that she was one of us. Later that morning, I took my dad to a local hospital where he had to go every week for treatments for a heart condition, and on the way out noticed a nicely-dressed CD talking to the lady at the information desk. Then I went to a local Borders bookstore on the way home and ran into a young girl who I suspect very strongly was a CD, not sure about her though.

In the town I live near, there was a long-time resident who had been going out dressed since back in the 1960's, she was well-known around town, and I used to see her occasionally. I've seen a couple other CD's around here too, and a local Walgreens has an employee who has a woman's hairstyle, long, artfully painted nails and always wears eye makeup, but sometimes with visible beard stubble. And there used to be a very effeminate boy who always wore a little makeup and nail polish working the drive-up window at a local Burger King too.

We're around, you just have to pay attention.

Carol

[UNDERDRESSER]

Not sure, I've seen quite a few androgynous types, and just the other day, something about the girl across from me in the train had me wondering. There were some things about her that seemed somewhat masculine, but not anywhere near enough to be definite.

[vaga505]

Yes, I was dressed out and about, makeing my way out of Wallyworld. People were moving through space all around. I glanced upon shoes with heels (not stillettos), I knowtaced how simlar we both were dressed (levies pants, comfertable blouse not to loud, hair tied back, and glasping our purses) we smiled at one another and went on with our day. It felt like seeing your self in the mirror, you look at some one else and its like looking at something from another world, but with her it is, we are sisters. It took a little time to figure this out, by then we most likely were shooting far into our distanations.

[beth_30]

I'm 99% certain I saw a CD'er a few months ago. I only saw them from the back so can't be 100%.
She was wearing a long coat, boots and a knee-length skirt, long hair with a bad blond dye job. From the back she could have been seen as just a poor (i.e. low income) woman. But there was something about the way she was walking and the reaction of people she was walking towards.

Although I think she could have been better turned-out, she was clearly trying her best (and throwing herself some admiring looks in the shop windows) and I've not had the confidence yet to head out to a busy high street.

I do keep a look out; but I live in a fairly conservative country.

[ColleenW]

I'm guessing that you don't mean just underdressed. Every once and a while I do see men who are obviously wearing bras but under male clothing.

Twice I've met crossdressers while out and about. Once while shopping at Kohl's and the other while on a cruise ship. I was in one of the ship's hot tubs with some friends and this guy got in, in male mode but obviously a crossdresser, you could plainly see the marks his bra had left on his chest. Later I remarked to my friends that he was a crossdresser but no one believed me, even when I explained to them how I knew until we all saw him fully dressed on deck. What surprised me then and still surprises me now is how unobservant my friends were. It was then that came of the opinion that most people either don't notice or don't care when I'm dressed.

[larry]

Beth, Thanks for the reply. I will research and then try it. . I will watch for you .Oh -guess if you are in Meechigan we probably won,t be in the same mall. hehehe

[Tina Leigh]

Funny topic years back used to be a movemnt to wear a pinky ring as trans CD code. did for years and wife thought it was odd , she never knew why I did it. I have seen a couple Cd but not often, everyonce in awhile I see some guy with painted nails or nice earings and think Yup but never comment. I have made comments in conversations and almost been figured out by the women in the discussion. I am amazed in a community where must be about 30+ practicing girls we don't cross or they are that good.

[Briana90802]

I work at a restaurant and two came in for lunch, but I didn't know how to talk to them without embarrassing them. Any ideason how to approach the subject?