The Crossdresser's Rulebook

[PretzelGirl]

I am playing catch-up and once again notice that there are occasional references to the Crossdresser's Rulebook. Well let's put that thing together!

Now remember, this is for fun and we are all different. So if someone states a "rule" that doesn't apply to you, please don't get upset. Life is all about fun!



Rule #1 - If you didn't take a picture, it didn't happen!

[Karren H]

Rule #2 - If you can't tell it's women's clothing then I'd doesn't count! (Aka women's jeans). Lol.

[Kathi Lake]

My first response was:

Rule #1 - there are no rules

But, you said you wanted a rule book, so I'll play by the rules. :)

Rule 4 (or so): Love yourself

Kathi

[Sarah Welch]

Rule 5 - Learn to do your makeup, unless the clown look is what you were going after to begin with. :o)

[Toni Citara]

Rule 6 - if you're going to wear heels, practice before going out in public to avoid falls or twisted ankles.

[Jocelyn Quivers]

Rule #7 The camera will always add 10 pounds. :cry:

Rule #8 Razor Cuts/Gashes, Skin Removal Cream Burns, each of which occur on your most senstive and painful areas, and Falling down flights of steps while wearing heals, is just the cost of doing business and learning the craft.

[Miss Maxine]

Rule # 9: Always double-tap.

Rule # 10: Always carry a pair of backup flats.

[kimdl93]

Rule #9. Never borrow your wife's things without permission

[Anne2345]

Rule No. 12 - respect, appreciate, and accept your fellow crossdressing sisters, regardless of perceived differences. :)

[Miss Maxine]

Rule - respect, appreciate, and accept your fellow crossdressing sisters, regardless of perceived differences. :)

Amendment to the above rule: Always carry a butterfly knife or a can of pepper spray, if the aforementioned rule fails. ^_~

[Carol A]

Rule #10
Always be yourself, hold your head high, and always smile

[Joanna41]

Rule #11

Always keep a nail file in the car for man mode and one in purse for fem mode...snaging those hose gets expensive

[Miss Maxine]

Rule #0: Trying to make a contiguous list of rules on a public forum, using a number system, is impossible.

Rule # whatever: If you use up all of your SO's makeup, be sure to replace it.

[Anne2345]

Never stand while using a public restroom en femme . . . .

[Miss Maxine]

Never stand while using a public restroom en femme . . . .

Trying to pee standing up, while wearing a long skirt, can be somewhat precarious.

[Rachel Newark]

Never stand on a grass lawn in spike heels

Rachel

[Sweet Sabrina]

Never stand while using a public restroom en femme . . . .

That could also fall under the post for you might be a crossdresser

[Sarah Doepner]

While adults will identify crossdressers in public 80% of the time, kids will be successful 98% of the time.

Most strangers don't care that you are a crossdresser, but those who do care, seem to care a lot about it.

[Sara Jessica]

Rule - if your goal when out and about is to emulate the natal female, the be observant and do as she does.

[HannahF6]

Rule N: Get outside and be the girl of your dreams.

Hannah

[Sarah Welch]

Too funny Maxine.... Always Double Tap. Har De Har Har. That is the rule from Zombiland.

[Kathryn Philips]

Rule: If you are amongst people who don't know you CD and someone's name is the same as your femme name and someone calls out her name, be sure not to answer.

BTW I had not broken this rule yet, but its bound to happen sooner or later...

[valerie_vanesse]

Commit! Always wear clean panties, and fem deodorant. Really commit and always have hairless legs and arm pits.

[Sara Jessica]

Rule - Nylons are great some of the time, NEVER all of the time.

[xristy]

One of the first rules a CDer should follow is:

If it doesn't fit, don't wear it....

[jessica renee]

No bodily function noises(burping,passing gas) while dressed en femme.

[5150 Girl]

Rule #9. Never borrow your wife's things without permission

Can we aqlter this one to thou shalt not steal/barow from anybody without permision?

[PretzelGirl]

I like Xristy's. So with that thought.

If you won't let you daughter wear it out........ it sounds like a fun item for you!

[Loveday]

Always check out what is on sale in the women's department.

[Kittyagain]

Rule: Never tell your wife that you look better in her clothes than she does.

:)

Kitty

[SusanLCD]

Rule ?: never criticize another girl's makeup skills. (If she's TG, you may hurt her confidence. If she's GG, she may hurt your body.)

[SherriePall]

Rule : When in doubt, go shopping.
Rule : When depressed, go shopping.
Rule : When happy, go shopping.
Rule : When you go shopping, shop in the women's section.

[Sara Jessica]

Confess everything to your wife within the first 20 years of marriage.

How about before one gets married?

[PretzelGirl]

And to get back to the numbers:

Rule 38: Never go for a walk in the dark at a park or in an unsafe neighborhood.

Rule 39: If you go out, own it! Walking along the walls and hiding on the other side of the clothes rack draws attention.

[ReineD]

I like Xristy's. So with that thought.

If you won't let you daughter wear it out........ it sounds like a fun item for you!

I love this one! :D

Here's another: If you can't make up your mind between two outfits (or two pairs or earrings, or two pairs of shoes), buy both!

[Rianna Humble]

If at first you don't succeed, shop till you drop

[RenneB]

Great rule book. I was thinking of making one up as Renee's Rules of Order... but this is just as good.

Renee's rule of makeup - If you have something that you put on yourself that makes you look more fem makesure that you have something that takes it off. Don't put on waterproof eyeliner until you have purchased waterproof eyeliner remover. Same for nails. If you have faux nails that glue on with superglue, make sure you have the superglue remover also.

Renne.....

[TGMarla]

Rule: Watch it on the blue eye shadow.

Rule: That cheap Halloween wig just ain't gonna cut it, girlfriend!

Rule: You like that French maid outfit lots more than your wife does.

[Kittyagain]

Rule 39: Don't swing your butt when you walk.

Kitty

[Amanda22]

Rule #10
Always be yourself, hold your head high, and always smile

I absolutely second that one. Sometimes I think attitude is the most important thing.

[Amanda22]

Rule: Watch it on the blue eye shadow.

Rule: That cheap Halloween wig just ain't gonna cut it, girlfriend!

Rule: You like that French maid outfit lots more than your wife does.

Oh, these are so perfect. True, true, true.

[cassandra54]

Rule
If you hear somebody say "Hey lady" when you're out in public, turn around and acknowledge them ONLY if you're en femme
Rule
Whatever you do to make cleavage, remember that breathing is nice also
Rule
Just because you have a set and a pair, does not make you the king or queen in either world.

[Sweet Sabrina]

Rule : When in doubt, go shopping.
Rule : When depressed, go shopping.
Rule : When happy, go shopping.
Rule : When you go shopping, shop in the women's section.

Now there is a set of rules to live by.

Rule: If it's on sale and in your size and only one left? You must buy it.

[CynthiaD]

Rule #2 - If you can't tell it's women's clothing then I'd doesn't count! (Aka women's jeans). Lol.

Cynthia's rule:

It counts if I say it counts!:)

[prettytoes]

Rule
You should paint your toenails...not your toes! Keep the color inside the lines!

Rule
Always thank an understanding SO and let them know how much you appreciate all they do for you!

[Miss Maxine]

One of the first rules a CDer should follow is:

If it doesn't fit, don't wear it....

Some GG's don't follow this rule.

[xristy]

That is a rule that everyone should follow male, female, or some variation in between.

[Genifer Teal]

Cross your legs when sitting in a skirt. If you can't, then keep your knees together. We should not know the color of your panties.

[Wendy_Marie]

Rule #9. Never borrow your wife's things without permission

I would expound on this to add...Just because you throw your sisters/wifes/mothers/girlfriends clothes back in the hamper after you got them dirty.....does not constitute "Just Borrowing"...ya still stole them in the first place.

[Sara Jessica]

Cross your legs when sitting in a skirt. If you can't, then keep your knees together. We should not know the color of your panties.

What do you mean??? Isn't the first thing any new visitor to these pages learns is that the color of ones undies is something to be shared with the entire planet??? ;)

[Alice B]

I go with rule #1. The rest don't count, especially Rule #2.

[Taylor186]

Rule: If you mail order to your home address then count on another family member getting to the mailbox before you do.

Rule: If you dress too well for the Company Halloween party then you are out of the closet whether or not you want to be.

[Jodi]

When dining out enfemme, do not eat like a truckdriver. Use ladylike manners.

Jodi

[DebbieL]

Rule: You like that French maid outfit lots more than your wife does.

If your wife sees you in that French Maid outfit, she WILL want you to CLEAN the WHOLE house while wearing it!!

[xristy]

If your wife is a nurse, she will not find a nurses outfit sexy....

[NicoleScott]

Rule: Do not purge (or you'll regret it).

Rule: Ridding your wardrobe of unwanted things is not purging. It's culling.

[Taylor186]

If your wife sees you in that French Maid outfit, she WILL want you to CLEAN the WHOLE house while wearing it!!

My wife would not react that way.

[Miss Maxine]

Rule: If you dress too well for the Company Halloween party then you are out of the closet whether or not you wanted to be.

*emphatic nod* Yeah...pretty much...

[Mistybtm]

Rule: Do not purge (or you'll regret it).

Rule: Ridding your wardrobe of unwanted things is not purging. It's culling.

This is a very important rule!!!!

[TGMarla]

When wearing a tight pencil skirt or dress, or a sweater dress, always tuck.

:puke:

[Lorileah]

(I know is all in fun but I want to add a really really serious one)

Always appreciate the person who loves you, life is short, too short to not enjoy yourself

And love yourself

[MindiB]

Weather in drab or dressed
If your shopping don't just bring one thing to the dressing room to try on. Pile it on and have fun.
If your trying on shoes just one dose not cut it put both on.

[DameErrant]

Rule # 49: Never get between a Crossdresser and a camera, unless you want heel marks on your back.

[SarahLynn]

Rule: If you mail order to your home address then count on another family member getting to the mailbox before you do. ....

Really!!!!:o:o:o:o:o:o


Rule: Do not leave your sexy undies in the laundry hamper if your wife is not approving of your preferance for ladies undies.

SarahLynn

[Jenny Beth]

Rule # 231 Never wear high heels on the hardwood floors.

:spank:

[Staci G]

RULE # 225,967,400 Making dark pink circles on your cheeks is not really applying blush, Unless you are a main character in the Nut Cracker.

[JaytoJillian]

Universal Rule/Commandment: Thou shall own at LEAST one little black dress (LBD).

[suchacutie]

(Hmmm, I wear heels on hardwood floors all the time. Wonder what I'm missing?)

Rule: If you want to look good as a woman, study women to see what makes them look good.

Rule: If you want to sound like a woman, listen to how they speak and how they use their words (and it wouldn't hurt always to be interested in what they have to say!)

Rule: If you want to blend in some location, visit that location and see what people look like and act in that location.

tina

[sara.s]

Rule#73 Don't underdrab when dressed.

[sara.s]

Rule#74 Always take a camera to the shopping Mall. You may not buy every dress you try on, but you at least get a pic of you wearing it.

[Jenny Beth]

(Hmmm, I wear heels on hardwood floors all the time. Wonder what I'm missing?)




That's my wife's rule, you can ignore it and carry on. :heehee:

[RachelOKC]

Rule #4287: When in girl mode - most especially in a public facility - the feet never ever point toward the toilet.

[Cynthia Anne]

Never run on ice or snow with 4inch heels!

[Eryn]

Rule π: Nail polish always takes ten more minutes to dry than you give it. Dings happen.

[marny]

Commit! Always wear clean panties, and fem deodorant. Really commit and always have hairless legs and arm pits.

While you're at it shave the forearms too. very nice

[Toni Citara]

BTDT... not a pleasant scene!! LOL


If your wife is a nurse, she will not find a nurses outfit sexy....

[susangirl]

Rule. When walking on a sidewalk with low overhanging branches , in major public, don't let a branch remove your wig. I broke this rule!

[Maddie]

Remember when in the stall FEET FOWARD

[Loveday]

Learn how a female should get in or out of a car when wearing a dress or skirt don't pull a Britney Spears.

[Raychel]

Rule #84, If you do go out dressed act as though you are an embassador for all crossdressers in the world.

Rule #84a, Any crossdresser not acting properly will be put in front of a firing line.

[Maria 60]

Rule#007 Never buy a camera without a self timer.

[skylance]

Rule π: Nail polish always takes ten more minutes to dry than you give it. Dings happen.
So very very true...even the "fast dry" stuff is like that

[Jorja]

Rule#007 Never buy a camera without a self timer.

Don't forget the tripod!!!!

[PretzelGirl]

(I know is all in fun but I want to add a really really serious one)

Always appreciate the person who loves you, life is short, too short to not enjoy yourself

And love yourself

Serious is good too. And just maybe this should be the forward. A long forward.

Rule: When deliberately outing yourself to someone, consider how it impacts them before you consider how it impacts you.

Rule: If you out yourself to someone, do so believing that they will tell someone.

[drushin703]

rule no 89. Never get in a group picture with people you dont know.

rule no 90. I people say your dress is too short, raise it up at least an inch.

[Taylor186]

(from my wife)

Rule: More people know you crossdress than you think do.

[TobiIsAGoodBoy02]

Never call a transgender/ crossdressing girl a girl or a transgender/crossdressing guy a guy (basically anyone trying to be/ appear to be the opposite sex). Especially if you know they're true gender and they don't want it announced to everyone in the world.

[suchacutie]

Rule enhancement to the "10 minutes more to dry nails" rule:

Do your nails at night before bed. By morning the polish is rock hard!

:)

[SabrinaDubh]

Rule number one about crossdressing club... you don't talk about crossdressing club.

(I can't believe no one went for it!)

[Jocelyn Quivers]

Rule #9. Never borrow your wife's things without permission

Rule 9-1a, Your wife or SO can and will borrow your things without permission.
Universal Rule/Commandment: Thou shall own at LEAST one little black dress (LBD).

I am in violation!! I will comply with this rule in the upcomming weeks.

[Jason+]

Don't let your hatred of a trait you may have been unable to completely remove from yourself spill over to someone who may just value the trait in them self.

(Minor rule dispensation granted for Karren and womens jeans.) :D

[kymmieLorain]

Commit! Always wear clean panties, and fem deodorant. Really commit and always have hairless legs and arm pits.

Done, done, done and done. :heehee::heehee:

Kymmie

[SherriePall]

Rule : Never spend more than an hour a day on this website. It may cut into your shopping time.

Rule : When out shopping and you find a wonderful SA, make sure you buy at least a little something or make sure you return another time to buy from her. And treat her with kindness.

[Eryn]

If your wife is a nurse, she will not find a nurses outfit sexy....

These days, "nurses' outfits" aren't even worn by nurses. They wear baggy scrubs.



Rule enhancement to the "10 minutes more to dry nails" rule:

Do your nails at night before bed. By morning the polish is rock hard!

And, they'll have a lovely fabric texture from the sheets upon which you slept! :)

Rule 58: Most of those people whispering behind your back are not whispering about you.

[*Vanessa*]

Rule #_ : Never say "No, go to your other Gamma" when you are saying goodbye to your grandpuppy :heehee:

[Acastina]

Rule#007 Never buy a camera without a self timer. Two words: remote control. Much easier than scurrying into pose.

[Acastina]

Rules ##___: Tripod, live monitoring on TV, remote control shutter, watch your backgrounds and lighting, take lots of images and cull the good ones. Whatever did we do before the advent of digital cameras?

[Diana Bain]

Rule _ _ _ _ Never stand in the stall in the Ladies Restoom with the door open, turn and say "What?"

[Kim Young]

Rule:
Never leave your camera or computer lying around with pictures of yourself en femme in plain view. Unless of course you do want to be outed.

[NicoleScott]

Rule : Never spend more than an hour a day on this website. It may cut into your shopping time.

Rule: Hurry home after shopping so you can get back on the forum.

[ArleneRaquel]

I spends hours & hours here and love every minute of it, unless my PMS is active. I love shopping also.

[PretzelGirl]

Rule:
Never leave your camera or computer lying around with pictures of yourself en femme in plain view. Unless of course you do want to be outed.

An extension to this that someone here may second.

Don't hook up any device you have photos on to work systems (computers, TVs, etc).

[Tina B.]

I've lost count of where we are at again, but rule # 60 what ever,
Remember CD's are not the only one out there with a camera, it you go out, everyone with a smart phone has one, and would love to show all there friends your picture, get used to it.
Tina B.

[sara.s]

Your colleague is probably a crossdresser if he takes a vacation during the last week of September.

PS: SCC

[SherriePall]

Rule : A little hip and rear padding goes a long way in making people guess your true gender. (in other words, helps you blend in)

[Stephanie47]

Always wear a slip under your dress, especially a double layered sexy one with lots of lace at the hem.

[Kerigirl2009]

Rule ??? but whos counting
If you tell someone your a crossdresser, you may be outed to others at any time so be careful who you tell and be ready for anything that you have no control of now.

[vetobob9]

When wearing a tight pencil skirt or dress, or a sweater dress, always tuck.

:puke:

wearing tight pantyhose gives the same effect without the pain or discomfort.

[Kat42]

re: "Your colleague is probably a crossdresser if he takes a vacation during the last week of September."

Doesn't Octoberfest start last week of September? (Easy cover)

[Tina T]

Rule: ? If must use the bathroom mirror to put in your expensive ear studs – put the damned plug in the basin first.
Home schooled plumbing is messy, and you never have the right tools.

[Wendae]

Scratching your crotch in public is unlady like.

[abigailf]

Rule enhancement to the "10 minutes more to dry nails" rule:

Do your nails at night before bed. By morning the polish is rock hard!

:)

I did this and I woke with an impression of a lattice grid on them. Probably from the design on the Pillow.

Rule: When undressing before the kids get home, remember to take off that ankle bracelet (or any other jewelry that can be missed).

[Inna]

Rule # 101.

If you have forgotten of what you are wearing and started cooking dinner for your family, then spent an hour on the phone with your girlfriend after which you did laundry separating delicates, whites and darks, you just have acknowledged being Transsexual!

[PretzelGirl]

Rule 102: Don't open the oven and look in while wearing a wig!

[dominique]

Always carry an extra pair of tights with you at all time in your handbag.

[Paulacder]

Make sure that the color on you toe nails matches the color on your finger nails........

[abigailf]

Make sure that the color on you toe nails matches the color on your finger nails........

Ohhh, I break this rule all the time. Unless I get a french.

So, I now have to add this rule: The crossdresser rules are more like guidelines.

[Inna]

When if full fem make sure that, at least, your legs miss each other by less then a mile while you walk or stand, and when sitting knees are separated by less than a distance between your ears.


Remember: walking is an "art form" :rc:, a destination within its self, besides the means to get from A to B


If 5" hills make you walk like you have a stick up your :confused2: stand still..... or wear 4" heels



If male, passers by, ask: how much hon? go and change into something less comfortable



Brown does not go with Black, unless you have seen them together at De La Renta's fashion show

[ReineD]

Brown does not go with Black, unless you have seen them together at De La Renta's fashion show

Have a look here! :)

http://www.collegefashion.net/fashion-tips/fashion-challenge-wear-black-and-brown-together/

[Inna]

Have a look here! :)

http://www.collegefashion.net/fashion-tips/fashion-challenge-wear-black-and-brown-together/

Thank god heading states Fashion Challenge, if one of the girls can pull it off, then be it!

I really liked the second one on Anne Hathaway (although jeans seem more dark blue then black)

[ReineD]

^ I have a fabulous chocolate brown, cowl neck sweater dress that I wear in the fall with the sheerest of sheer black hose and 4 inch pumps. It looks gorgeous paired with a black leather bag, and it doesn't even need a black belt. :)

My mother also told me I should never wear brown and black. But, as much as I love her, she was wrong.

[Toni Citara]

That sounds sexy as hell and totally ready to rock autumn!!


I have a fabulous chocolate brown, cowl neck sweater dress that I wear in the fall with the sheerest of sheer black hose and 4 inch pumps. It looks gorgeous paired with a black leather bag, and it doesn't even need a black belt. :)

[SherriePall]

I have another rule : When shaving your legs, don't forget to shave your feet and toes.

[Annaliese2010]

Rule 39: Don't swing your butt when you walk. Kitty

Corollary: Let your ass swing YOU as you sway across a crowded room glittering with diamonds sapphires & your natural glam :battingeyelashes:

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[PretzelGirl]

Rule # 234,237,783 (okay, maybe I could count them again): Learn skincare at a young age and practice it daily.

If you answer the door dressed to get a package, it doesn't count towards outing yourself.

[jillleanne]

Dress for the occasion: Hookers don't shop for groceries.