More shopping interaction

[SheriM]

It is still day 4 and I am full of confidence and now walking the malls in my new skirt, high heels, etc. I can almost pass but pass but not fully. I am "dressed up", looking very feminine, not the casual look of most GG shoppers. I have been to a couple TJMaxx and Marshalls stores and picked up things to try on. Every fitting room attendant has sent me to the women's fitting rooms. Incidently, there are many more stalls on the women's side. While perusing the "Active wear" isle, the lady next to me says "I really like your perfume - what is it?" Unfortunately, I had to tell her "I don't really know" She repeated, I really like it and we talked for several minutes. I really enjoy fem conversation.
One more encounter - stopped in a Vanity store to check out the sale racks and try on another skirt in the hopes of getting help from the SA. No help and no purchase but instead a man had followed me in to the store and walked around the rack I was looking at. He muttered a word or two - it made me a little uneasy until he said I can't pass, I just wear underclothes and he pulled up his shirt to reveal something pink. He said I just love your figure (thanks to my girdle). I asked if he was on the forum and he said no. We parted. Hope he finds this place.
SheriM

[kimdl93]

The outings sound very enjoyable. I would guess that your a bit overdressed for typical shopping, which will call attention to you. But, so what if you're having fun. I guess I might offer a tip to the guy....that's maybe not the best way to introduce oneself to other CDrs. That would have creeped me out at a minimum!

[~Joanne~]

Sounds like a positive outing experience :) You have a nice day out and interacted, hell I don't have that in guy mode lol I think I would have jumped out of my skin if that guy had approached me like that but in the end, it was another CD trying to make a bit of a connection with a sister so it would have been ok in the end. If I was ever out enfemme, which has happened a couple of times, I wouldn't mind being approached, depending on where I am at.

[Debra Russell]

nice to hear stories of cder interaction - not being trite but passing diden't happen - confidence reigns supreme and allowes someone to acknowledge your right to present your femm self and nothing better than a GG to say she likes your perfume - a very nice gesture..........................Debra

[Tracii G]

Wow a CD came up to you?
Kinda creepy at first but it was all good in the end.

[STACY B]

It wasn't me ,,lol,,, But hell how would you tell or come out an say it ? I mean WE even think its Strange ? So what the hell do ya think the so called normal people think ? I guess there is no easy way to do it than just do it an see what happens ?
For the simple fact that CD's are so dam spooky an automaticly think someone is there to ridicule us or harm us for being different . So just say it real quiet I guess an see what happens ?

[SheriM]

Thanks for the replies. The lady was a nice as she could be. We saw each other in the store twice more and each time she made an effort to say something nice. I wonder if she knew someone else who CD's.
As for the guy who approached me. Yes, I was certainly nervous when he first appeared, but then as he lingered, I could tell that he was nervous as well and suspected he had an interest. I don't know what is the best way to approach an stranger who is trying to look like a woman but in the end, I was glad he did approach me. Kind of like we are not alone. I think he looked several times at me to make sure I was not a GG but then I was disappointed that he was sure enough to say something.
Throughout these couple days of being enfemme, I could pass enough that shopping next to a GG was not an issue. Usually they were too engulfed in looking at clothes to look too close at me. I did get a few telltale looks, but not too many. However, when checking out, I was certain that I was read - even the comment "I like your skirt" was verification that she knew. I was mam'd a couple times, once by a Kohls SA saying "I'll get you over here Mam". I forgot my voice when I spoke and she almost broke her neck twirling back around to look at me. She recovered, checked me out and I left. Incidently, I was buying a Maidenform 90th anniversary control slip/girdle with garters that was 90% off - got it for $4.20.

[RenneB]

Oh yea, the malls are a great place to be out and about. I have the hardest time trying to blend in to what this area calls mall casual.... jeans sometimes mostly sweatpants, flats sometimes flip flops mostly and a top mostly a t-shirt sometimes actually something not found in the dollar store. The most dressed down I'll go is jeans, heels, and a top. Most of the time a dress is just out of the question unless it's Sunday and I look like I'm coming from services...

As for the guy, you've got to watch out for sharks... they are all over. Some will confront you while most will just follow a ways back and check you out.... Always have a few lines in your head to send them away.... I keep these ready for a confrontation... "hey, leave me alone, I work undercover and I'll need to take you to security if you keep following me", another is "No I'm not a GG, wanna make somethin out of it?".

It keeps me alert as the better you look the more looks you'll get...

Glad you were able to be out and about... welcome to the 'daywalkers club'...

Renne.....

[I Am Paula]

Sheri, I glad you're having such a great time on the outside. Liberating, isn't it? The (guy?)who approached you needs a lesson in tact, and respect.
I'm with Renne. I go casual/elegant to the mall. Designer jeans, heels or really nice flats, a blouse and blazer etc. As much as I like to just blend in, I can't lower myself to just how slovenly most women dress to go to the mall, or out to lunch. Flip flops and track pants are just lazy, not a fashion statement.

[Beverley Sims]

Glad you are out shopping.
I would have felt a little threatened by the guy's approach, although it was a good outcome.
I have been asked what perfume I am wearing too, and I also did not know.
I told her "Diamonds". She seemed satisfied.