would you...

[lucaluca]

would you dress 24/7 if no one would care?
lets take all negative aspects of being out of the closet away. would you live as a man, who wears only clothes for women?
i don't talk about living as a woman. i only talk about the clothes.

or is it only something like a hobby. something you like to do once or twice a week, and even if it would be socially accepted, you would only dress sometimes for fun.

[KimberlyJean]

Recently during the week for me it has been work uniform, then home into women's clothes. I did laundry last week and there were alot more of Kimberly's clothes in the hamper than mine. I don't think I would do it 24/7 because it wouldn't be practical for work, but I could see me only wearing women's clothes on my off time. I dress pretty casual anyway and I actually have style in women's fashion unlike my male clothes where it is t-shirt and shorts/jeans.

[Sandra1746]

Dressing is relaxation for me even though most of my clothes are casual. I often relax around the house wearing a skirt and blouse.

But consider; yesterday I spent the entire day mowing grass. I wore jeans, tights, a Danskin tank top, and a sweatshirt that I removed as the weather permitted. The tights and tank top were obviously fem, the rest were ambiguous. The tank top has a float bra and I like a light bra for comfort. Question: was I cross dressed? Answer: it depends on definitions (probably the most common answer around).

My clothing selection yesterday was entirely practical yet I chose some fem garments for their comfort and practicality. For me dressing like this is just choosing what clothing works best for the given circumstances with 'style or type' a secondary consideration.

I try to dress in clothing that fits the occasion and most of my "occasions" are really casual to utilitarian. A significant fraction of my clothing is "fem" but it is also androgynous too. Now; you decide if I spend more time dressed in "male" or "female" clothing. The line is pretty blurry for me.

Always ambiguous...LOL
Sandra1746

[Cynthia Anne]

As the song says 'I don't give a damn what other people think'! I dress 24/7- 365 anyhow! Hugs!

[ronda]

i think i would dress 24/7 female as a man because the only reason i go drab is to go out or if my grand childern are coming to my house if i am home iam dressed i love my high heels

[DAVIDA]

If I am at home, then I am dressed in womens clothing.
When I am away from home and I am wearing jeans and T-shirts, then the only thing that I have on that is male originally, is the T-shirt.:D
My neighbors know and see me dressed as do my friends and family.
If they come over, they know that I will be dressed in female attire.:D
I could be anywhere from shorts or skort, to skirts and dresses.:thumbsup:
They come to see me and Jean, not to see what I have on.:tongueout

OH! Since I am medically retired, I am dressed almost all of the time.
And to answer your question, it would be 24/7 for me.
This is who I am and it has nothing to do with a hobby.:thumbsup:

[Raychel]

If no one would care, that absolutely I would dress 24/7, But being in the field of work I am in, I have to wear a uniform all day long. So I guess it would just be the time when I am not at work.

[daarleane]

If I had my 'druthers". I would wear whatever I wanted to. However, I would still want to look my best, because I am proud of who and what I am.

[shyselina]

YES YES YES!!!!!! I would dress all the time!

[sissystephanie]

By my own standard I do not dress enfemme around my grown children. So No, I would not dress all the time. I am still proud to be a male, and do like to look like one!

Sandra, if you are a man and wear any feminine clothes you are a crossdresser!! That is the definition of a MTF crossdresser!

[SANDRA MICHELLE]

Yes, I would dress full time and love it!!!

[sherri]

If that were the case I would definitely spend the majority of my time, and perhaps all the time, en femme, with no desire for SRS. It's just who I really am. But occasional experiences of extended femme time have taught me I would have to undergo electrolysis or something -- all that shaving just wouldn't work 24/7!

[Nicola2876]

Without question YES.

[Gillian Gigs]

To wear what you want, when, where, and how you want, to would be great. To live as a man and dress in the clothes I want would be nirvana. Until then, my nirvana is within the walls of my home.

[PretzelGirl]

I agree with Sherri's viewpoint. But for no one to care what you wear is a mighty wave of the hand. And I am someone that finds most people somewhere from accepting to tolerant. If it didn't matter, then there are no men's or woman's section in the store. Just clothing. Everyone wearing whatever they want (I am picturing a smile and glint in the eye of Pythos). No bounds, no judgements, not even tolerance as it would be an everyday occurrence, so it would be acceptance just as accepting someone wearing a t-shirt is today.

[EjayeCD]

I underdress almost all the time, but dressing all the time would make it too normal, and not thrilling enough when I do dress completely.

[Rachel Morley]

would you live as a man, who wears only clothes for women? i don't talk about living as a woman. i only talk about the clothes.

So when you say "i don't talk about living as a woman. i only talk about the clothes" .. I assume you mean not presenting as "female" i.e. not wearing a wig and forms, hip padding etc? Just being a girly guy wearing girls' clothes - yes? If so, then yes I would. I like to dress fully with the whole nine yards, makeup, wig, forms hip padding, dress, heels etc.... BUT ... I would also like to live my life in a casual way and do all the things I do in my male mode but also wear clothes that I like and think are cute. In other words, I would to be able to wear casual girls jeans, tees, cute hoodies, etc... things that are probably super obvious to people that they are girls ones but that there is this guy wearing them .... but that they be ok or not care about that.

For the most part I do do this, but only outside of work and not to certain places (like auto parts stores etc). There is a very cute company sponsored pink blouse that a lot of the women wear at work. I would love to be able to wear that in a meeting, at my desk etc without people thinking I'm weird. I know a lot of people say just do it and don't worry about it, well yes, that's ok outside of work but there are places with it's best to "toe the line". So anyway, yes, is the answer tpo your question, I want to just be a girly guy wearing girls casual clothes without getting stared at. I hardly ever get stared when en femme so what does that tell you? :)

[Bree Wagner]

I guess I'm one of the few who would answer no. It's a lot of work! I also really enjoy being a guy and presenting as one a lot of the time. There's a time and a place for everything.


I assume you mean not presenting as "female" i.e. not wearing a wig and forms, hip padding etc? Just being a girly guy wearing girls' clothes - yes?

If this were the case the answer is: I might do it more, but still not 24/7.

-Bree

[Ellen James]

I probably would. I already underdress most of the time, but I would probably still be in jeans or slacks a lot. I'm looking for some sandals and my first shorts in years for this summer. I know I would enjoy the chance to do more with hair and makeup.

[Loveday]

I would dress all the time. The only time I would not is due to the weather, if it got below 25 degrees outside, mens clothing is warmer. Also if I was doing something like laying down a roof, I want mens jeans they are thicker and protect me more.

[AndreaCD1963]

Without any hesitation, ALL of my male wardrobe would be banished to the closet!

[Nikki A.]

Not including, makeup, wigs and forms yes I would. Women's clothing has the variety that I could ear anything from jeans to a dress or skirt. You also have more of a variety in tops from tanks to lolong sleeves in so many more colors. And lets not even get into the shoes lol.
If it was socially acceptable to be a man and wear a dress I would be satisfied. I think I go all out when dressing because it is easier to blend into what society expects

[Julie Martin]

quoting Bree "I guess I'm one of the few who would answer no. It's a lot of work! "

I'm with you! The couple times a year I really dress works for me, and I look forward to it for a few weeks prior. Otherwise..I'm glad to be a man and dress like one...we mostly have it easy IMO.

[janet p]

It would depend on how I feel at the time and if what I was doing would work with it,like I wouldn't change the oil in my car in a dress or nice blouse.

[Sophie_C]

I'd toss my clothes out tomorrow and dress 24/7 if even tolerance was simply the norm, let alone not caring. Currently, you stand to lose everything you hold dear: family, friends, your SO, job, career, home, EVERYTHING. It's really bad now (unless you're young and transitioned, as a teen), don't forget it.

[Miriam-J]

I guess I'm one of the few who would answer no. It's a lot of work! I also really enjoy being a guy and presenting as one a lot of the time. There's a time and a place for everything.
As usual, I'm with Bree on this one.

Miriam

[StevieTV]

I already do! Even my work clothes (Dickies and Carhart) are womens. Ok my work boots are mens only because I bought them a while ago. Other than that, any clothes, deodorant, etc I purchase is from the womens dept. In fact, today I was at my local thrift store and decided to browse in the mens section. I honestly felt uncomfortable and found the items blah and drab. I then went over to the ladies section and picked up a nice blouse and yoga top.
I do try to blend and don't regularly go out all glammed up.

[Contessa]

Yes it would be right for me to dress 24/7 as a woman. I have now consider myself as changing clothes instead of dressing. My wardrobe of femme clothes is growing and I love them but can only wear so much at a time. So it would be no problem no matter what people think now.

Guess what also, I have gotten most of my clothes from thrift stores so although I don't know exactly but my clothes have already been worn by a GG.


Tess

[Sandra1746]

I'll accept your observation. Yes I am an MTF cross dresser.

Hugs,
Sandra1746

[Jacqueline Winona]

I'm with Bree as well-no, not for me to dress eveyr day all day. Just dressing whenever I want is my dream.

[5150 Girl]

I'm already working twards that goal... I spend about 4 days a week at the moment. somtimes more somtimes less.

[lingerieLiz]

I probably would if it was more socially acceptable. While I wear women's clothes much of the time, I don't wear overly obvious fem clothes often such as lacy tops or ruffles. If it were acceptable (or not distracting) I would wear more feminine clothes much more often.

[Tina B.]

If there where no stigma, of any kind, oh yea I would throw out my male clothes in a flash, they don't get that much use any way. As far as too much work, nonsense, to present as a guy, in womens clothes in no more work than presenting as a guy in mens clothing. But on days you feel like it, you could do the make up, wig and forms. The days you don't a pair of skinny jeans and a blouse, your good to go. That would be a dream come true, unfortunately, my dreams never seem to come true.
Tina B.

[Julie1123]

This question has been on my mind a lot lately. I think the answer is no. I don't currently have the urge all the time to dress. Sometimes I feel like it, sometimes I don't. Why I've been pondering it a lot lately is because I don't want to be deluding myself. It's all still a bit confusing and the confusion is compounded by not knowing why I like to dress.

[Lorna]

I used to think the answer would be yes. Now it is still "yes" but I think it means something different these days. When I started dressing, women around me wore only dresses, skirts and all the associated underwear and that's what I liked doing - and still do. However, if I really had a free choice I think I would exercise the same freedom that modern women have. That would include all the feminine things I so much enjoy - which I would then be able to wear whenever I wanted - but also the option to wear trousers and casual clothes if that would be more appropriate and comfortable for what I wanted to do. I used to marvel at what women did, back in the 50s, while trussed up in girdles, substantial bras, stockings, slips, dresses and skirts, very often for 16 or 18 hours a day. It can't have been easy. Now they dress to suit their activities, occasions and moods and I think I would do the same.

[Krististeph]

Yes, I would!
But fair percentage of of the time I do not seem the energy to do so -- I take much better care of my feminine side- skin care, clothes, makeup -- than my male side,

So when i get lazy, I don't feel like doing the work needed to get pretty enough.

Though if it did not matter, I would trade in my laziness to be able to dress every day!

[Michelle8]

Absolutely I would.i dream of a day when no one cares what you wear.I could be who I am all day

[Eryn]

I would, but my definition of "dress 24/7" may not match that of others.

My wife dresses en femme 24/7 because she is a GG. That doesn't mean that she is dressed "to the nines" all that time. She typically wears jeans, a pretty top, polished nails if she wants, and sometimes lipstick if she's going out of the house. That's what I would love to be able to do.

Unfortunately, unless I'm perceived as female, those things on me would elicit a response of "ewwww" from most observers.

[Launa]

I would do it a heck of a lot more than I do now. Maybe I wouldn't wear a gown trying to do construction work around the house or play sports, other than that it would be 24/7 as much as I could. It would be awesome to purge my guy clothes.

[Frédérique]

would you dress 24/7 if no one would care? lets take all negative aspects of being out of the closet away. would you live as a man, who wears only clothes for women? i don't talk about living as a woman. i only talk about the clothes. or is it only something like a hobby. something you like to do once or twice a week, and even if it would be socially accepted, you would only dress sometimes for fun.

Yes, I would wear female clothing 24/7 if nobody cared, but only if I could preserve the magic I feel by being special and different. In other words, there has to be something to be AGAINST, if only to feel separate, non-conformist, different, and, yes, deviant. It would be no fun at all if I was expected to dress as a female – if everyone accepted me, I would perhaps become more insular and more closeted out of necessity. I guess what I’m trying to say is that I like being secretive, and keeping secrets makes me feel young and somewhat foolish (in a good way, of course)…

I suppose nobody DOES care these days, but there’s always at least one individual standing in the path of progress that makes a mountain out of a molehill. I avoid these people, since they will never understand how interesting life can be, but, in a larger sense, they make me who I am by insisting on conformity – I seek to be unique in my own little way, and that means wearing clothes I’m not supposed to wear. Of course, if I could wear women’s (or girl’s) clothing 24/7, I would not “live my life” as a woman – it’s not in the cards, since I am a male by birth, I’m NOT transgendered, and I’m not willing to get rid of the “boy.” It’s a complex series of issues, hard to explain to outsiders, but never monochromatic in either feelings or intent. In short, I’m glad that the world takes issue with what I do – at least THEY are paying attention…
:straightface:

[Sarah Doepner]

Honestly, I don't know. The question has often been in the back of my mind and I am usually willing to dress at almost any time. My initial response would be "Of course I would!" But my experiences of 4-5 days of dressing en femme have resulted in a break or two for several hours to a half a day during the marathon. The biggest problem tends to be shaving and having time for my face to recover. If that was taken care of through laser or electrolysis, maybe the scales would shift a little more toward the pretty things.

[paulaloha]

I don't think I would dress full time. I am still a guy and I know and love that fact. I do truly love the fact that I have such a strong feminine side as well. So I might end up mixing my wardrobes more. I would still crossdress fully at times and I would still wear mens clothes.

[Trannygranny]

I try to limit my female persona to twice a week. Howver if I am performing household duties like cooking cleaning then I love to do the task en femme.

[noeleena]

Hi,

Then what im hearing is yes most of you would dress all the time , so then the exitment & thrill would be gone after a time would it not . that being the case then would you stop , because many of you spend so much time getting all dressed up . & would you do that every day all day all the time ,

interesting ? yet would you really do it. so that includes work when you sick & the list goes on . or is it really what you would do.

may be i see clothes a little bit different i wear them every day regardless of what ever, & theres no male to day & may be female to morrow. dont think i could handle that. so i spos ill just stay a woman,

...noeleena...

[Tina B.]

Noeleena, you ask, would it still be special if you dressed everyday, well I dress more days than I don't, and it's never gotten old, it's never gotten tiering, and yes, I still feel good, just being in womens clothes. I don't see the change being that big, if I'm doing yard work, or things that are dirty jobs, why not do it in a pair of female jeans, instead of mens, or a pair of cute shorts, instead of mens. Dressing in womens clothing goes way beyond, just skirts or dresses. I have blouses that you would have to look at twice, before you knew it was not a mans shirt. as I read the original post, presenting as male, but in womens clothes, might not excite me, but it would not diminish the feeling of getting to that skirt and blouse, or dress, when the time is right.
Tina B.

[kimdl93]

I would absolutely dress 24/7, but as a woman. If it were socially acceptable, I'd go the whole distance.

[Kerigirl2009]

Ha!!! If NO ONE CARED what I was wearing ABSOLUTELY!!!!! I would and I would be so much happier just to put on a cute pair of capris and a embellished top and head out for the day, however I would grow my hair a bit longer so as to look a bit more feminine.
I don't think I would wear dresses or skirts all that often, but jeans, bermudas, capris, and all the wonderful, colorful soft tops I could, yes, yes yes.

This is what I want is to feel good about being me, and clothes can make you feel good no matter who you are, Otherwise why would a woman want to spend all the extra time and money if it does not make her feel better about herself. This is what I want, ABSOLUTELY!!!!