What feelings do you have when you see a beautifully dressed woman?

[Jane-C]

Hi All
While out and about in drab and you see a woman in a really nice outfit or even a mannequin in a store, what emotions do you feel?
Being 6’2 and look sort of like Frankenstein’s sister when dressed I know that there will be snowballs in hell before I can pass as a woman.
After much pondering re the subject I have come to the conclusion that I want to feel how they look more than wanting to try and look like they do.
Has anyone else had these emotions? I hope I’ve explained what I mean. It’s more about the feel than looks???

Jane
(Sheer-Bliss)

[April_Ligeia]

Interesting point. I always feel a strange mixture of attraction and jealousy, probably typical in the tv/tg community. I think the translation between look and feel comes from dressing enough times, although I suppose that may just be me. However, I know what you mean.

[bridget thronton]

Admiration - I am not really jealous

[noeleena]

Hi.

Beats the i wont to wear thier clothes,..... i wont to have that feeling they have,

Today was a bit different as you know i wear Edwardian clothes,

Because of hurting my self quite severly in pain every day, it was a struggle to get dressed, when youv lost the strength in your shoulders & arms , it became do i have to . well i did though it was hard.

so i picked out what would look nice & easy to get in & out off....any way . i meet up with our group & had a nice time with them 10 of us women & one guy. as its winter here i had to wrap up .

Normaly its nice & to be dressed in my clothes . the feeling i would say is just being a woman & able to dress this way. being content & happy & no hangups & walking down the street & knowing your all together, meaning its all of you & nothing is missing.

What iv taken from what you mean is not the feel of the clothes its feeling right about you r self as a compleat person. thats my understanding of feeling who you are,

Now when i see some one dressed nicely , no i dont need to know how she feels because we would be pretty much on the same wave length. in that reguard,

About your height its not your height thats the issue its how you accept your self in reguard to self esteem & self acceptance , some of our women are the same height as you got strength were its needed some are sportswomen so dont put your self down look at what you have got that makes up for your lacks as you see them,or things about you that you dislike. dont dispare i have mine as well.

...noeleena...

[Cynthia Anne]

Wow I wish I could look that good! I admire beauty!

[erickka]

I sit back, admire her, and learn from her. People watching can be a wonderful learning experience.

[Jolene Robertson]

Hi Jane, Well put, I would like to look like them but in reality the if I felt like they look it would surpass, and once in a while I do (I think).

Hugs
Jolene

[Dawna Ellen Bays]

Right off the bat it's a mixture of admiration and sheer desire to be with her. The desire to look like her occurs moments after the sighting, especially if she's wearing terrific heels, but wishing I was WITH her always overpowers any girly feelings.

[Alana Wests]

I definitely fluctuate between my initial desire for her, and then interest in figuring out what makes her outfit interesting. It is never ok to gawk, but especially if I'm chatting with her trying to identify the aesthetics that make her attractive, and the ultimately fun part of creating those effects on myself when I'm getting dressed/putting on makeup.

I also love the challenge of doing this without breaking the bank, utilizing some clever engineering.

Great Thread, Jane! I can't wait to see where it goes!

[Beverley Sims]

I wish that I could look like that!..... Again.:)

[BLUE ORCHID]

Hi Jane, When I see a beautiful woman I try to copy the look as best as I can.

[Marlana]

When I see a beautiful woman, I first rate the outfit, then decide if I could pull it off, then just admire her from afar.

[BRANDYJ]

When I see a woman that is attractive, I admit my feelings range from lust for her, to admiration and appreciation for her beauty and or sensuality. I never feel jealous or that I wish I looked like her or had her clothes. In most cases, her clothes would not look good or right on me. The last thing I might think about is her clothes. A beautiful woman looks beautiful, sensual and striking regardless of what she's wearing.

[Danielle Gee]

When I see a woman that is attractive, I admit my feelings range from lust for her, to admiration and appreciation for her beauty and or sensuality. I never feel jealous ir that I wish I looked like her or had her clothes. In most cases, her clothes would not look good or right on me. The last thing I might think about is her clothes. A beautiful woman looks beautiful, sensual and striking regardless of what she's wearing.

I agree with Brandy, for the most part I'm rarely jealous of beautiful women. Acutally the time I'm most jealous is when see a very small man 5' 6" or smaller..... I always think "If I were only his size, I could pass easily! weird huh?

Danielle

[Cheryl T]

My first thoughts are how does she look? How tall is she and how does that outfit fit her?
Then my thoughts turn to ... would it look as good on me?

[TGMarla]

I think the same thoughts that many of us probably think. First, "Wow, what an attractive lady! She really did it up. I'm pleased to be looking at her." Then it's "What a fortunate person to be able to wear such an outfit!" The petty envy sets in. And it makes me want to run home and dress up.

So I guess it's a mixture of sexual attraction, simple pleasure, and envy.

[~Joanne~]

Last night I came across such a woman. She was wearing short shorts and a tank top. Very first thing I noticed were her legs, they were perfect in every way, no veins, no blemishes, and I thought, Wished my legs looked that good. Then I noticed her toe nails, painted a bright blue, then her fingernails which were black and thought they clashed a bit but both were perfectly done. She was very pretty and also had nice hair.

The over all feeling wasn't to be with her but to be able to wear what she was wearing and be out and about. Most of the time my feelings while out and observing is that a lot of gg's really don't care what they look like, most being horribly dressed and looking like slobs, and that I would kill to be in their shoes and have that freedom to wear whatever without getting a comment or second glance.

Then reality sets in, the pre programmed "society" thing and I confirm why I am still in the closet.

[Debra Russell]

Hi All
After much pondering re the subject I have come to the conclusion that I want to feel how they look more than wanting to try and look like they do.
Jane
(Sheer-Bliss)

Exactly - but sometimes invy a beautiful womans looks along with the feeling.......................Debra

[Chari]

Usually notice the "fashion" first, then the entire fit and if it is thoughtfully co-ordinated. Too many GGs seem IMO to just throw on anything and hope for the best. It takes only a little more effort to look good, rather than just OK.

[docrobbysherry]

I doubt they feel the same thing I do when I look at Sherry in the mirror. Because I'm simply amazed that that stunning babe is ME!

When I see a pretty woman I don't FEEL anything. I'm too busy staring at what makes her attractive and can I copy it?

[Jane-C]

Hi all and thanks for you responses.
Not being a GG what I am trying to figure out is : How does she feel, or better yet how does it feel to be so perfect. Personally I'm not jealous, envious maybe or is that the same thing? Danielle Gee I can relate to small men, I have known a few jockeys (horse riding ones) and they have mostly said that they wished they had my build as it would help them with ladys, thier catch 22 is that they would then be out of a job ;) cant have it both ways guess.


Hugs all round

Jane

[Marleena]

I usually feel envious, wishing I could look that good.*sigh*

[Jane-C]

Hi all and thanks for you responses.
Not being a GG what I am trying to figure out is : How does she feel, or better yet how does it feel to be so perfect. Personally I'm not jealous, envious maybe or is that the same thing???


Jane

[Amy Fakley]

sort of depends.

if I see someone who is just immaculately put together ... perfect hair, perfect outfit, perfect makeup ... it's a little like I dunno ... like an art student strolling through a gallery of masterworks. I can't help but start trying to deconstruct what she did and try to find ways to work that into my own look. If I've not had any girly time in a long while ... well ... it can turn to a sort of depressive jealousy pretty quickly.

on the other hand mannequins ... if I like the outfit pretty much I'll snap a photo with my phone and then start looking to see if I can find something similar on Amazon, LOL.

[Kate Simmons]

Besides mostly kicking myself because I'm an old guy, not much.:battingeyelashes::)

[Stacey Renee]

Mostly admiration... I take a lot of ideas from gorgeous women I see and use them for myself... My style is based on a first crush and several women I dated when I was younger...

[brenne]

Used to be (sometimes still is) I'd see the pretty woman and be like, "gotta get me some of that" (i.e. thinking about her)
But more often now it's Wow that's a pretty outfit - I'd sure like that, so it's still like "gotta get me some of that" (i.e. wanting the clothes or her appearance.)

Kinda funny ...

[Kaz]

Simple... I want to know what it feels like to be her... and of course, the admiration and wow factor... but it must be just amazing to look gorgeous and attractive and be able to be out there flaunting it!

[charlie]

Hello Jane! When I see a pretty woman my first thought is usually wow, I would like to look like that. The second thought is sexual.

[RainyNightGirl]

I had such a beautiful woman come and sit next to me tonightp at a business dinner. I am ashamed to admit that I first felt envy as I would so like to look like that and feel that way but then it turned to admiration as it takes a lot of effort to look like that.

There is no one law only my own fear preventing me from wearing similar clothes and heels albeit a bigger size LOL.

[kavyaruma]

Jealous !! lol ... I observe how she is perfect and mark it in my memory and try same in home :-)

[Jane-C]

Hi

Personally I feel very frustrated and inadequate, jealousy doesn’t really come into it just wishing on horses so beggars can ride so to speak :(



My SO says I look beautiful but thats just because I am solucky to have someone in my life who loves and accepts me the way she does.

Jane

[Eryn]

While out and about in drab and you see a woman in a really nice outfit or even a mannequin in a store, what emotions do you feel?
Being 6’2 and look sort of like Frankenstein’s sister when dressed I know that there will be snowballs in hell before I can pass as a woman.
Part of the reason I'm a CDer is a deep-seated envy of GGs' ability to express themselves so freely in their dress. I'd see women walking around in attractive and creative clothes and feel distress and frustration that I was locked in Man World of grays and browns. It finally became painful enough that I did something about it. I am also 6'2" and thought pretty much the same way as you, there there would be snowballs in hell before I'd be going out. Well, Satan must be waxing up his skis and putting on his down jacket because I'm out there! Do I pass? Probably not 100%, but when I'm presenting as a woman nobody is going to be 100% sure that I'm not female so I'm always treated with courtesy everywhere I go.

I spent yesterday afternoon with my wife and friends looking at beautiful clothes on mannequins and women at an outlet mall. Some of the dresses were attractive enough that I walked into the stores and tried them on. Most didn't work well for me, but a couple of them looked pretty good and I bought them.

Now, I'm far from a supermodel no matter how I dress, but here's a little secret: GGs are in the same boat! They come in all shapes and sizes and degrees of facial beauty. We all have some items that we can wear and others that don't look good on us. I happen to be too tall and my face is not exactly beautiful. As is common in really tall women I'm built like a stick with few curves. Plunging necklines and short hems are not my friends. OTOH, I have a fairly slim figure and decent legs. so I go with those.

It's not perfect, and I long for a more complete experience, but at least I can occasionally express myself as I wish making the pangs of envy less severe.

[krissy]

I always look and wish it was me in those clothes. I get jealous because she looks so damn good . but i go home and dress and feel fine .

[RainyNightGirl]

Part of the reason I'm a CDer is a deep-seated envy of GGs' ability to express themselves so freely in their dress. I'd see women walking around in attractive and creative clothes and feel distress and frustration that I was locked in Man World of grays and browns. It finally became painful enough that I did something about it. I am also 6'2" and thought pretty much the same way as you, there there would be snowballs in hell before I'd be going out. Well, Satan must be waxing up his skis and putting on his down jacket because I'm out there! Do I pass? Probably not 100%, but when I'm presenting as a woman nobody is going to be 100% sure that I'm not female so I'm always treated with courtesy everywhere I go.

I spent yesterday afternoon with my wife and friends looking at beautiful clothes on mannequins and women at an outlet mall. Some of the dresses were attractive enough that I walked into the stores and tried them on. Most didn't work well for me, but a couple of them looked pretty good and I bought them.

Now, I'm far from a supermodel no matter how I dress, but here's a little secret: GGs are in the same boat! They come in all shapes and sizes and degrees of facial beauty. We all have some items that we can wear and others that don't look good on us. I happen to be too tall and my face is not exactly beautiful. As is common in really tall women I'm built like a stick with few curves. Plunging necklines and short hems are not my friends. OTOH, I have a fairly slim figure and decent legs. so I go with those.

It's not perfect, and I long for a more complete experience, but at least I can occasionally express myself as I wish making the pangs of envy less severe.


Eryn, that's nicely put and gives some peace to an ugly duckling like me. Thank you

[StarrOfDelite]

If I see a really beautiful woman I have different levels of reactions. If I'm into a competitive mood male state of mind, where I'm trying to accomplish something professionally or athletically, then I generally experience a surge of desire. Not so much lust to have intercourse, but merely wanting to be intimate and romantic with her. It's entirely possible that this might be a trans- desire to possess her beauty.

Like many of the earlier posters, I also experience a sense of admiration for her beauty, and a clinical desire to analyze it and figure out why she presses my buttons. I'll never do it as a beautiful woman does, but I do to try to look attractive and make men and women look at me and be interested when I am en femme.

[prene]

I always feel a strange mixture of attraction and being envious.
I always look at the outfit and see if I could wear it.
What in do with my figure so I could do to get close to the model look. Like do I need to diet, bigger bust, longer hair, smaller waist??????

[Pexetta]

It's kind of a specific question. Yes, if I notice her because she's beautifully dressed, then I think 'Would that work for me?'

[Samantha Jane]

When I see a beautiful woman, plain and simple, I wish I was her. :)
If I am truthful, I do get a little bit jealous.

[Nichola]

Admiration, then back to the basics of wishing I was a real girl too.

[elliemoss]

i usually drool a bit then initially feel envious then pink fog takes over and i get really inspired. for example on sat i was walking through the mall when i seen this stunning young girl about 18ish wearing a gorgeous slinky long black skirt with leather jacket. she blew me away and low and behold all my plans for the wkend went out the window and i spent the weekend in front of the camera and sat night in a tv bar in my slinky black maxi skirt, phew!

[Kendra (Tx)]

Basically looking and wondering where that person got that outfit from and if it comes in my size....:heehee: And trying NOT to let my GF catch me "checking" her out, cause I'd certainly get the "why are you looking at her" question.....and she doesn't know...

[Kimberlyfaye]

It's funny to see this topic as I was just thinking about it a couple of days ago. I have always found them attractive like most men but recently in the last 6 months or so, I've started checking them out for how they're dressed or how they behave. I would say that although I still find them attractive I can't help wanting to be accepted like they are. Be able to live my life like that. Wear all the amazing things they're wearing and just wander around as Mikayla. I know I can, and have, done that on occasion but deep down I still see a woman and think I'm exactly not that.

This might sound strange but I also wonder what it's like to be female in bed. I don't think about the women I see in the street, I have my SO for that. I just want to be the woman in the bedroom. It's the same when I pass the lingerie department in the store. I see all the displays and always think "I wish I could dress like that". Maybe I could, I've never actually asked my SO :heehee:

Sorry sort of off topic a little.

[Sophia Claire]

admiration and jealousy, I think.

[Kimberlyfaye]

admiration and jealousy, I think.

With looks like that avatar you shouldn't be jealous.

[Kelli Ca]

I am so envious that they can look soo good. My wie used to think I was checking them out but now she says something along the lines of like the skirt or shoes. I agree with above with looks like some of us have in femm you have nothing to be jealous of

[kristinacd55]

Only every time I see a woman in an outfit i want to be wearing.....which only occurs like....every day :)

[Noemi]

Yeah this happens often. I was at a ball game the other day and was wishing I was in short shorts and a lacy cami like many of the gg's.

I always admire the outfits and smooth legs and slim arms and shoulders...
Such beautiful creatures.

Believe me this is always happening to me. I am thinking why wasn't I born a female.
And then start thinking of fixing that...

♥
Noemi

[Jane-C]

My first recation if G.g I want to feel how she looks. Hope that makes some kind of sence. lol

Jane

[kellycan27]

Usually notice the "fashion" first, then the entire fit and if it is thoughtfully co-ordinated. Too many GGs seem IMO to just throw on anything and hope for the best. It takes only a little more effort to look good, rather than just OK.

They're not "hoping for the best", they're just being comfortable with themselves.. They're women, they don't feel that they have to prove anything.

[katie_barns]

I usually feel envious, wishing I could look that good.*sigh*


I agree with Marleena. Then the bad girl comes out when I realize I can't and think "B#$%

Sorry I never claimed to be all good!! lol

[Annaliese2010]

"After much pondering re the subject I have come to the conclusion that I want to feel how they look more than wanting to try and look like they do."

With all due respect, that's impossible (IMHO). The secure & at-ease feeling that fills each day with each head turned and every smile won comes automatically and is a direct effect of the outward expression of physical beauty. A standard not many woman experience let alone m2f transgendered's. Don't torture yourself Jane.

To be yourself is all that one can do. There are a million thing's you can have and enjoy in life and a million thing's you cannot. That's a fact which is true for All of us. Even the most beautiful well dressed woman (or mannequin) who may randomly catch your eye.

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[Jeannie]

My first thought is; Gee I wish I could wear that out in public.