Everybody Can Tell I'm a Guy

[skirtsuit]

And I don't care!

I was out for the first time since last July and I've decided that as good as I look ( which is fabulous, BTW), nearly everyone can read me right away. Rather than finding it intimidating, I find it quite liberating. Look! a guy in dress!!

I had a really great time buying a dress today, tried on 4 and had everyone in the shop looking, even got some compliments from a guy that was there with a woman, probably his wife/girlfriend. Crosdressing is definately the most fun you can have with your clothes on!

Best,
SS

[Rita C.]

Thats right , you go girl who gives a s--t if thay see you as a guy in a dress you are there for your self not them.

[Jilmac]

I've been read so many times that I've lost count. Doesn't matter though because it's a blast seeing the experssion on peoples faces when they have nothing better to do than stare.

[kymberlyjean]

That's how I've always felt, and if anyone asked, it's what I would say. I'm not pretending to be a woman, I just like dressing this way. I've never thought that I passed for anything more than what am- a guy in a dress having a GREAT time.
You go girl!!!

Kym

[Pinky188]

Thats a great attiude SS! But I think you look like a proper lady!

[Billie Jean]

The last time I was out in public I was sans the wig and makeup and I have a goatee. I was dressed to the nines otherwise. All the attention I got was positive except for one young gay man who thought it to be comical. Billie Jean

[skirtsuit]

It's really interesting, I think I unintentionally reach a real milestone today. Like all CD's I have often wondered about myself and my sexuallity. Ever since I started going out, first to a local trans club where I was dressing in the bathroom and then to stepping out of the house fully dressed and bking around town I wondered where would this end?

I have since come to realize after metting other CDs and some genuine TGs that I'm not really TG at all, that I'm perfectly comfortable being a guy and acting lke one most of the time. I just really, really love women's clothes! That is what its all about for me. I still think it's worth the effort to do nice simple makeup and hair, but I just love women's clothing soo much I want to wear it. If people can tell I'm a guy in a dress, so be it. They can also tell I'm a GOOD LOOKING guy in a dress!

Anyway, enough about me, well almost. I wonder if the middle-aged woman at the JNY store today knew what a thrill it was when she asked me my opinion about her outfit? It was a funny scene, I had just stepped out of my dressing room wearing this super powerful looking white and black sheath (which I bought) and said (probably way too loudly and in a laughing male voice ) "Do what I say or I'll crush you with my heel!" at which point the salegirls laughed and I hear a voice from on of the other dressing rooms - "I have got to see this!"

Best,
SS

PS - Honk if you see a well dressed CD on a bike in center city!

[AKAMichelle]

I have to agree with you on this one. I got read the other night at dinner and it results in drinks from the restaurant manager.

[Lainie]

Went into Starbucks last weekend wearing my brown Anne Klein pencil skirt, red girl's polo, necklace, flats, purse, handlebar mustache. Three young men were sitting in front out side, started to grin. Moment of panic, and then I thought "What were you expecting? Isn't this exactly what you wanted, for everyone to see you dressed as a girl? What would a lady do in this case?" So I smiled right back at them!

[Sallee]

the proper response.
good for you don't worry about it and have fun

[sissystephanie]

Since I no longer wear a wig or makeup, I get read every time I go out in public. But like you, SS, I really don't care!! I dress to please myself, not what other people think I should wear!! And I do like to wear feminine things!!

BTW, SS, you are really one good looking lady!!

[Being Paige]

Yes, way to go! I know that I get read all of the time but I am not really that worried about it. I have met alot of nice people on my journies.

[Jenny Doolittle]

I feel the same way, I think the only one I fool sometimes might be Mr. Magoo, but it is all about feeling good about yourself isn"t it?

[Phylis Nicole Schuyler]

I wish I had the confidence. Bravo!

[Sue101]

Love the attitude! Yes I think you have reached a milestone, you are now a proud crossdresser and are fine with people knowing this is what you are. The confidence and honesty in this approach will win you many friends. So much better than focussing on passing which is the art of faking who you are. I understand why most of us want to pass but it is ultimately self-defeating because it is just another facade and lie (excepting the truely transgendered of course).

Keep rocking!

[docrobbysherry]

I guess it takes a certain type of person to go out in vanilla public areas dressed, knowing and NOT CARING that they DON'T pass!

Maybe they want to be the center of attention? Do they compromise and dress to blend instead of how they wish to be dressed? Maybe it's the thrill of doing something to prove to themselves they can do it?
It must be a tremendously freeing experience if you're TS, and get accepted for being the person u feel u r inside.

For myself, being out in public alone is very stressful! And, when I've dressed to blend, I feel like I'm wearing a costume and trying to fool others!

[Melanie Sykes]

Hello everyone - this is my first post on this forum! For a couple of reasons I have neither tried a wig nor worn make-up (apart from painted toenails). I have a dark beard (though not a heavy one), and I'm just over 6'7" in my heels! When I go out dressed everyone can tell I'm a guy too ;-) I went into Manchester's Trafford Centre once, at lunchtime, wearing a short black skirt, black opaque tights, black patent 3" heels and a thin white blouse with a camisole and bra just discernible underneath. As I walked into the John Lewis store I could hear the gasps as jaws hit the floor. I bought lunch in Marks and Spencer's there. It was *hugely* enjoyable, sexy and a bit terrifying at the same time (the lunch wasn't bad either). That feeling is probably the main reason I love cross dressing so much. I've been a closet CD'er since I was about 7 I think, and I'm 37 now. CD'ing is definitely a journey, and actually trying on women's clothes in a shop is something to which I aspire, so I very much enjoyed your post skirtsuit - very inspirational! I fully intend to buy a wig at some future point, shave, put on some make-up and perfume, and go out properly en-femme, but that is for a future point on my journey (though hopefully not too far into the future!).

[Melanie Sykes]

It was a funny scene, I had just stepped out of my dressing room wearing this super powerful looking white and black sheath (which I bought) and said (probably way too loudly and in a laughing male voice ) "Do what I say or I'll crush you with my heel!" at which point the salegirls laughed and I hear a voice from on of the other dressing rooms - "I have got to see this!"

HA Ha ha ha ha ha!! That's awesome!

[Jenny Doolittle]

I think, at least for me, it is a matter of dressing how actually feel. I want to dress like other girls, I am not so much wanting to show off, or be the center of attention. As a matter of fact I just want to be seen as another girl out shopping and having lunch and just enjoying an afternoon.