Feel sorry for young CD's

[Diedre]

In my opinion, today's female fashions and lingerie are so boring compared to what I had in the late 60's and early 70's. It was always intoxicating putting on a panty girdle, long line bra and stockings.

The feel of the stocking tops tugging on your garters as you walked was to die for. And then then to feel a full slip gliding over your nylons. Need I say more.
And of course wearing a dress and heels was considered the norm. No such thing as capris and flip flops.

I was fortunate to be a teen and could easily pass with the help of a female cousin. When pantyhose replaced garters and stockings it was a blast wearing a Marcia Brady style mini dress and STW pantyhose. My cousin and I would go out and I thought the world could see up my dress as I walked on my chunky heels.

Father time has taken it's toll and I could not come close to passing anymore. But I have great memories of a past era. To the young ones, if you ever get the chance to go retro and enjoy true femininity, please do not pass it up.

[Lynn Marie]

If you were never there then I'm not sure you can really understand what it was like. I don't even own any pantyhose! My fantasies are firmly rooted in the 50's. My teenage years. I feel and even look a little like those classy old broads of my youth. Okay, maybe they were a little younger than me now, but thankfully, I've still got it!

[UNDERDRESSER]

I think I understand where you're coming from, but on the other hand, modern fabrics, and in some parts of the world, loosening of fashion rules, give other benefits. Yoga pants, seamless underwear, stockings and stay-ups (thigh highs) that can last more than 2 washes, and don't shred at the drop of a hat. Even without crossing the aisle to the ladies section, young dudes with a bit of courage can find a very different clothing experience to that I had growing up. I am firmly of the opinion that the current increase of interest in road cycling is partly driven by the same things that many on here feel. Going back to the 60's, would you expect to have an event, consisting of many thousands of people, where just about everyone, (the men more than ladies for the most part) wear very revealing, skin tight, brightly coloured, clothing, then go out in public? I'm sure others can think of other examples.

I think your liking for the fashions from the 60s 70s, (and even earlier!) are somewhat driven by nostalgia, and probably more than a little by early imprinting. The first time you get turned on, That, feeling is going to stay with you.

[Judy]

This is another case of try it, you'll like it!

I couldn't agree more...you younger CDers should experience the 50's/60's undies that seem to be making a comeback these days. I remember wearing my moms circle stitch bras and open bottom girdles with nylons attached. There was always something about the feel of the garters pulling while walking around her bedroom exploring her stuff. Add her full slip to the equation and it was like heaven!
In the sixties, things started to change...first they replaced garter belts and stockings with pantyhose, which I have a nice collection of. Then they went and changed feminine napkins from the belted kind, to the current stick on ones! Then, to add insult to injury, they started using a material so they would be thinner but as or more absorbent :(
I really miss the good old days!

[I Am Paula]

Never adapt or evolve, and die naked ,cold, and alone.
C'mon, you can't live in the past.

[Candice Mae]

My ex GF loved the way I looked in my VS lingerie, that's all I care about.

[stefan37]

You're delusional. Today's young cd's have so many more options. The clothing today is smart. Styled well and many vintage fashions at back in style, but modernized. Society is much more open today, which allows greater freedom and acceptance. Strictly from a gender expression point of view. If I had a choice between growing up in the late 60's, early 80' vs late 90's to now. Now is the time. Not then. Evidenced by the number of older CD's closeted from their wives.

[BillieAnneJean]

I am not old enough to have actually seen the first example. But I have seen enough movies, newsreels (something long gone), and photographs (also long gone) to believe that the 40s had great tailoring and subtle style. For the typical woman the fabrics were still mostly natural so they lacked some of the sensuousness except silk and maybe others. With relatively crude foundation garments. Made up for by the stockings and garters.

The 50s had a odd mix of sometimes sexy and some times obscured by the swing dresses. For the typical woman the fabrics were still not very sensuous. But the undies got better, still somewhat crude. The stockings and garters were very feminine and sensuous.

In the 60s the younger women began to have some really great choices. I remember the beginning of the synthetic jersey material, so sensuous and form fitting. The clothing also was very sexy with the shorter hem and the varying width of the sleeves. And the shoes began to have some variety.

The early seventies were somewhat like the late 60s but we all would like to forget the styles of the late 70s through the 90s. Might as well forget the styles of the flip flop and sweats era too.

I have found some really great clothing pieces for my wardrobe. Fabrics that are technologically advanced, sensuous, soft, smooth, an with a little bit of spandex for a very feminine fit. I een have a crinkle dress, fits perfectly. Styles are all over the spectrum, from tailored through voluminous. Tube skirts to double full circle. Blouses that are silk like and flowing to crinkle and form fitting. The undies have all the same form as of days past but with advanced fabrics and power. The thigh highs are sexy in their own way with the uncovered strip of thigh between them and the panty bottom, very sensuous. The variety of shoes today is greater than any time in the past. The colors are everything imaginable.

I believe that today there are more choices for women's apparel than any time in history. There are styles that are from outrageously sexy to outrageously conservative. I believe that right now would be the best time to be a woman, purely for the fashion choices and the tolerance to be able to wear them.

I believe that right now is the best time to be a CDer too for those same reasons. I have a FABULOUS wardrobe mostly from GWs with pieces that are to die for. I have bazillion new items that I need to model and take pictures of, and post. I have been fortunate beyond my wildest dreams to find items that I have been able to use to put together outfits that really make me happy. I am glad that I am CDing now.

This is SO MUCH FUN!!!!!

[roxiecd]

If one is indeed into those retro looks and fashion, it is out there. And, some of it is coming back around, tho with modern materials and construction. I do think we have so many more options today, and things seem to me to b much more comfortable and functional. I'm an 80's girl, and glad to see things like teddys and rompers coming back to the market!

[Anna H]

I remember growing up, there were rules that the girls were *required* to wear
dresses. Of course, what I was required to wear made me like them all the more.

I wore my moms hippie looking clothes to school in the 60's. I don't think
anyone noticed. If they did i wouldn't have cared....lol!

[Taylor186]

Have to agree with Steph.

My early CDing was in the late 50s so I know of stockings and the Mod 60s pantyhose introduction. But today's CDs have so many more amazing styles to choose from, including the now vintage styles of years gone by.

As Steph says, "Now is the time. Not then."

[PertyX]

When I imagine being 16 or 17, living in a tolerant situation and having the imagination to explore sexuality with feminine clothes and makeup, I find it difficult to feel sorry for a young CD.

All I feel is deeply, deeply envious...

[natcrys]

Seriously, these days.. young CD's can choose/order/buy whatever they want.. and there are so many styles to choose from!

If you're young and you want to go the vintage 50's style.. that's possible. If you want to go hip casual.. lots of stuff to find. Sparkly clubbing outfits.. the possibilities are endless. And I'm not even talking about the CD's who go the more semi-permanent cosplaying route. :)

And with websites and shops like Forever 21, ASOS, Boohoo, etc.,.. it's all very affordable.

I think it just depends on what your definition of femininity is.. there is no such thing as "true femininity" IMHO.

I'm not feeling sorry for the young (15-25 years old) CD's. They are living in a world that is so much better and diverse compared to 50 years ago.. heck.. even compared to 10-15 years ago! :)

[Kate Simmons]

Like yourself I remember the old days with joy. I still enjoy things today, however and even the challenges of CDing have changed with the times. Life is what we make it really Hon.:battingeyelashes::)

[Dianne S]

I disagree; I think CDs now have it much easier. There's far more acceptance of transgender people in general, plus there's this thing called the Internet that makes young CDs realize they're not alone. The specific clothing styles are rather beside the point, IMO.

[Jenny Elwood]

You can find most every vintage style clothing online if you look long and hard enough. (Okay I admit I've done the (not so) hard yards!) The only thing you'll maybe struggle a bit with is the kind of real vintage underwear portrayed on corsetiere.net. They just don't make them like they used to. What concerns outerwear though, you can buy most any style you like, modern or vintage the plethora of options is mind boggling. Besides they didn't have bandage dresses back then. :daydreaming:

[Katey888]

Diedre - you're kidding right...?

You lost me at "feel sorry for young..." anythings... :lol:

I think many of us retain a sentiment for fashion from a younger or more influential era in our lives - I know I do - but I can't bring myself to feel sorry for folk half my age regardless of what fashions are available, in vogue or not.... I'd trade any fashion era for a body I could knock a couple decades off and then take it out in today's more accepting social environment... now that would be interesting...

Katey x

[Jenniferathome]

I'm with Katey. After the title it was hard to even read the content. Still, you are simply living in your nostalgia.

[6inchheels]

Also in my humble opinion, chunky heels are a travesty. I absolutely love all of my sky high stilettos.

[Claire_tv_uk]

i'd much rather have the styles of today than those of 50 years ago or even 20 years ago, especially with underwear, there's so many different colours and patterns available, i have over 50 bras and i still see ones every day where i think "i haven't got one like that"

old style lingerie just looks pretty bland and big in my opinion,

but each to their own.

[Zylia]

Thanks, but no thanks grandma :D I like my lined skirts and pantyhose.

And affordable stuff. And the internet. And more acceptance. And less tuberculosis.

[kimdl93]

Not in the least. Personally, I found this girdles and pointy bras rather absurd. I suppose someone might look back nostalgically at bustles too.

[NicoleScott]

The thread is mostly about clothing from an earlier age, and I get that and agree. Where there is a demand for such things there will be a supply, and there IS.
But feeling sorry? No, we had to live with our desires to crossdress alone. No internet, and fear of discovery often got you a trip to the woodshed to, you know, beat that desire out of you. Younger CDers today have choices of styles, more purchasing options (including privacy), support from other like-minded CDers, and greater (but not perfect) tolerance from others.
This is where the closet dresser has it good: wear anything you like and enjoy it however you choose.

[Isabella Ross]

Interesting thread. I will agree with Diedre in this respect: lingerie has gone downhill. Not only was it of a much higher quality in yesteryear, but it was so much more feminine. But that's where I draw the line...I certainly don't feel sorry for young CD/TG girls. If they want to wear the retro styles, and many do, they can buy them...so much available online or through thrift shop hunting. But they have access to much more exciting wardrobe options today. The most important point is this...they're living in a world that is slowly becoming much more accepting. TG/TS/CDs have benefited so much through gay rights movements. Back in the 70s, when I grew up, being outed or admitting to being TG often had incredibly negative consequences, and I personally lived in total fear of being found out in the small town I grew up. I think a lot of that has changed. So I'm not shedding any tears for young TG people.

Now, as for young people in general, many of whom seem to expect the world served up to them on a platter because of their priviledged upbringing, that's another story... lol.

[Chari]

All are great points of view, but IMO we are still individuals that can discover and wear whatever style we choose, or a combination there of, and the general public will (usually) accept us! We always should be comfortable and confident in whatever we wear. Enjoy.

[Judith96a]

I LOVE 40's, 50's, 60's even 70's fashion (as regards the 70's & early 80's it's mostly the shoes). Yes I have fond memories of women habitually wearing skirts/dresses and "heels" in contexts where today they are much more likely to wear some form of trousers (the current fashion is rather inconvenient for those of us who like to wear skirts/dresses).

HOWEVER, young CDs today have a much wider range of options than us over 50s had back then. The level of tolerance (at least where I play) has changed dramatically for the better. The internet has opened up a level of communication and information that I never dreamed of when I first pulled on a skirt.

So, if I had a magic wand I wouldn't hesitate to wave it and influence today's fashion designers to resurrect 40's etc fashion but I wouldn't go back there as a CDer (or a GG) for all the proverbial tea in China!

[CherylFlint]

It's all in the mind, but I agree with you nevertheless.

[Renee Elise]

Have to respectfully disagree on this one...it's a great time to be a crossdresser! Thanks to the internet you can have whatever style suits your girly self at your fingertips...many options for vintage looks too. And much wider ranges of options for what is now "in style." I just love Ariana Grande...she blends a very nice sexy, elegant look together. Looks like pantyhose are making a comeback...I've noticed Katy Perry wears them often as well. Looking back at my teenaged self I would have been in love with her and her outfits too! 231199

[LeaP]

In my opinion, today's female fashions and lingerie are so boring compared to what I had in the late 60's and early 70's. It was always intoxicating putting on a panty girdle, long line bra and stockings.

The feel of the stocking tops tugging on your garters as you walked was to die for. And then then to feel a full slip gliding over your nylons. Need I say more.
And of course wearing a dress and heels was considered the norm. No such thing as capris and flip flops.

... true femininity ...

Your, er, preferences are what they are. Personally, I think a girdle is a barbaric device and that garters are kind of silly. But to each their own.

What I really wanted to comment on was the "true femininity" bit. This sort of thing is a common theme among a minority of crossdressers. I wonder if you ever think what a ludicrous thing it is for a man to be deciding what is feminine and what is not?

And by the way, you are wrong on the facts with casual clothes, including capris and flip-flops. My mother, sisters, aunts, and cousins wore both throughout the 60s. And aside from truly dress-up occasions, my mother wore pants most of the time, too.

[Isabella Ross]

What I really wanted to comment on was the "true femininity" bit. This sort of thing is a common theme among a minority of crossdressers. I wonder if you ever think what a ludicrous thing it is for a man to be deciding what is feminine and what is not?

And why, pray tell, is it so ludicrous, Lea? Are you following into the same gender trap as the bigots? That just because I was born with male equipment, I have no valid perspective on what is feminine and what is not? Femininity is entrenched in our personality, and not necessarily our bodies. Try telling KD Lang that she's feminine...

[adrienner99]

While I do not "feel sorry" for young CDS today, and I do think many wonderful styles of dresses and shoes etc. are available today, I was highly influenced by fashions of the late 50s and early 60s. Dresses with nipped waists and wide skirts, crinolines, high heels, evening gloves, red lipstick--oh, God, just the words make me excited. I wore my mother's dresses and heels as a furtive young CD in that era. The swish of a petticoat, the click clack of high heelsa nd the mere sight of a woman touching up here lipstick are what started me on my long, confusing road of CDing....

[Judith96a]

I know what fashions etc. I perceive as being "feminine". And if you ask me I'll happily say so, perhaps even at considerable length! I don't perceive that as being ludicrous; it's called having an opinion (with which you are as free to disagree as I'm entitled to have it in the first place). What I'm NOT entitled to do is to force anyone to comply with my preferences.

[Katrina26cd]

I was born in 82' so the gender equality was already in full swing but its tough going shopping now I walk into stores and get depressed only seeing jeans i have been asked before can we help you find something and i will tell them im looking for a skirt or dress and there answer is usually we dont really have any

[kimdl93]

Yeah, I wish I had been born 20 years ago...in addition to greater societal tolerance, I'd have a young slim body and flawless skin.

[NicoleScott]

What I really wanted to comment on was the "true femininity" bit. This sort of thing is a common theme among a minority of crossdressers. I wonder if you ever think what a ludicrous thing it is for a man to be deciding what is feminine and what is not?

I have no problem with a person defining femininity as they see it. I saw it as an expression of a opinion.
I identify as a male who likes to crossdress for pleasure. I have no idea how females define femininity (but I'm sure they're not all in agreement), nor how males (CDer or not) define it. Heck, I'm a male and I'm not sure how I would define masculinity. Anyway, for me, and just for visual presentation sake, I see as feminine those things which separate a woman's presentation from a man's. Women wear skirts and dresses, lingerie, pantyhose/stockings, high heels, makeup, etc. etc. etc. and men are expected not to dress that way. So as a CDer, I want to dress in the style of "true femininity" as my eyes and brain define it. I know that femininity is more than looks, but not for this CDer for the purposes of CDing. For that, I know what femininity is.

[Angie G]

I was also a teen back then but didn't do much dressing back then. I love some of the styles of the teeny boppers.:hugs:
Angie

[Adriana Moretti]

I had to log on...and chime in...EVEN on this beautiful holiday weekend. Most of the points have been made already...my big one was going to be that today young cd's have the internet and a great information highway to ride, but that thunder was taken...so I will just say...you just sound old with a statement like that. ...

[Claire_tv_uk]

I was born in 82' so the gender equality was already in full swing but its tough going shopping now I walk into stores and get depressed only seeing jeans i have been asked before can we help you find something and i will tell them im looking for a skirt or dress and there answer is usually we dont really have any

you can't find a shop that sells a skirt or dress?

i find that very hard to believe.

[roxiecd]

"I think a lot of that has changed. So I'm not shedding any tears for young TG people.

Now, as for young people in general, many of whom seem to expect the world served up to them on a platter because of their priviledged upbringing, that's another story... lol.[/QUOTE]"

Here Here, Amen

[GenieGirl]

I actually always thought of this scenario in reverse. Women's fashion is much more sexier these days and stockings are more in now than they were a decade ago. I guess it all comes down to taste and age. I'm glad I am a girl of today as the older crowd might be happier dressing as girls of the past. It all comes down to what style makes you happy :)

Ginger

[Jessica Keys]

O'yes I too liked the late fifties and sixties fashions.
But, feel sorry for the now younger CD's....NO WAY!
Back when I was dressing you didn't even know if you were the only one in this world that liked to do that. Being born in Nebraska a CD person had no way
to get in touch with anyone else doing this.
I had to sneak around in the adult book stores and look for silly looking men in dresses to have a clue someone else was out there that might be like me.
No, the younger CD's have it made in this small world we find ourselves.
I wish I was twenty in this time now.

[Leslie Langford]

Lots of divergent opinions here on this topic, and as a "Boomer" myself, all I can say is "been there, done that".

Say what you will about the fashions of earlier decades, but at least during those periods, women still predominantly wore skirts, dresses, stockings or pantyhose, and more often than not, heels as well. Office wear was always professional and dressy, and not "schlubby" (a.k.a "business casual") the way it is today.

Any ladies of my generation here remember GG's wearing crop tops, jogging pants, or flip-flops to the office? Nah! didn't think so, either...No wonder that we "old-timers" still pine for those decidedly "feminine fashions" that first triggered our crossdressing urges, as opposed to the largely unisex fashions that are prevalent today.

That said, sometimes nostalgia just ain't what it used to be, either, as the saying goes. There were also some fashions back then that were utterly deplorable...clunky platform shoes, "bullet" bras, bell-bottoms, "muu-muus", ladies' suit jackets with exaggerated shoulder pads, "Earth shoes", the "double-knit" craze etc., etc...

Sure, perhaps GG's don't dress in as traditionally "feminine" a manner these days as we oldsters were once used to, but the flip side is that the younger ones tend to dress more "sexily" (provacatively?) instead nowadays, which gives the current generation of emerging CDers their own benchmark for their crossdressing fantasizing.

In the end, same old, same old, except that some of the details may have been changed along the way.

[Erica Marie]

Imho I think the younger generation has it made. They can dress so diverse and no one really cares. The teens now have so many fashion options. Cute and sporty all the way to digging through gramas closet and digging out things from days gone by. But honestly each generation looks back and I think they missed what was in style "back then" because it is what they were accustomed to.

[Thrymr's Bane]

Clothing styles are indeed way more diverse right now than they ever have been, I think, where styles from the last 100 years and sometimes beyond are commonly borrowed from, and clothing and lingerie can still be as complex and classy as you want it to be. Day to day wear has become more casual, but honestly I think works better for most people. It's nice to get fully dresses up for events and parties but to say that people should go back to doing it for cleaning their house or going out for some milk is a bit absurd.

As a side note, I've noticed that wearing very casual clothing paired with very elaborate lingerie is kind of a trend now.

[Stephanie47]

I won't get into the debate concerning outerwear; dresses, skirts, etc. I have a teenage granddaughter who is very fashion conscious. She looks terrific in any style. I will say the choices for lingerie; slips and nighties, is rather limited these days. Go to any women's department and try to find a slip. If you find a slip it'll be in white, black or nude/beige. There are some e-commerce stores, and maybe a specialty retailer I do not patronize, who have a slip or two in pink or blue. Travel back to the 1970's and 1980's. Actually, travel back to my collection of slips. I always waited for seasonal slips. Red and pink at Valentine's Day. Pastels during the spring; yellows, blues, greens, pinks. Fall colors in autumn; browns, greens. The lace on the bodice and hems were exquisite. Floor length nightgown were designed with the shape of a woman's breast in mind. Now? It's difficult to find much of a selection in the stores. There are some specialty e-commerce retailers who have very alluring gowns. It seems they are for a more "mature" figure, i.e., plus size. The last time my wife and I were in a lingerie department it seemed the lingerie was made for flat chested women. I can only assume the designs were to cut down on labor hours.

Anyway, whatever dresses or skirt a woman chooses to wear, there's a lot of "fun" to be had once the dresses is off and the sexy slip is there. Everyone likes to unwrap a present, no? "Cat-On-A-Hot-Tin-Roof?"

[lynnef]

I feel like it's up to the individual, admittedly many of today's styles are pretty unexciting, although if "$country_and_time_you_live_in" styles aren't exciting or attractive to you, we have the internet, and thrift stores. :)
That's also not counting all the anime/manga/video game inspired clothes, (some MTF/FTM crossplayers can work miracles with what they have...) yes, there are some young people that wear cosplay in their daily life :) (I wish I could be one of them, alas)

it really comes down to what *you* prefer, we're all on the fringes of society anyway, might as well enjoy it and be ourselves :D

[Amanda L.]

My two cents worth!
It is easier to be CD today. There are greater choices, styles, fabrics and specialty items than ever before. The nostalgia lines are still available for those that want them. I do agree that some of the vintage items might be of better quality and the retro fashions are very cute but i adore todays funky fashions and tend to mix between eras.
Also CD lifestyle seems more acceptable by today's generation. They might be the ' I want' generation but they tend to be more accepting and less judgemental.
I agree with Renee, it is a great time to be a cross dresser and as Ginger said "Im glad I am a girl of today" it gives me so much vitality and confidence to peruse my interest.
I can always find what I want online, wether local or O/S. if I can't then I become a very Cross Dresser.
Luv
Amanda

[BLUE ORCHID]

Hi Diedre, Growing up in the 40s' & the 50s' The women always looked so wonderful and I have a love of the vintage fashions.

The young Crossdressers today are so lucky to have the internet with a wealth of information and forums to
help them understand this program, In my day info. about CDing was few and far in between.

[Kris Avery]

All,

I love the styles from today, as well as all the fabrics. I would, however, tend to agree that there is a growing population of women who slop around in less classy clothes. I'm not worried about that.

I'm more worried how *I* look and am glad to have access to so many styles I can easily "outside under-dress" (when out by wearing feminine styled girl clothes) that don't scream "man in dress".

That allows me my outlet since I'm not fooling anyone. When at home either with SO or alone - well, then the dresses and the hose come out. :battingeyelashes:

I appreciate that everyone has a difference sense of style and what is 'acceptable'. :)

[Melissa Rose]

While I understand the sentiment of the OP, I believe women (and by default CDs) today have it much better fashion-wise. I have no desire to see women restricted by the fashions and expectations of that era. You may look out of place, but you could dress in older styles today and get away with it. In some cases, it may even be cool to some for being retro. The reverse is not true. There are many fashions today which could not be worn in polite company 30 or 40 years ago without causing a fuss or scandal. Today, the fabric, color and style choices are much better along with ease of care. There is a big differences between clothing being functional and fashionable and it is being fetishized to some degree. There is no way I would want to wear the fashions of the 50s, 60s and 70s to work compared to what I get to wear today.

[polkadotfarrah]

Although I'm way too young to know anything about the 50's, 60's, 70's, I do recall watching sitcoms and television back from the 80's and 90's while growing up.

I would've loved to grow up as a teenager during a time when so many women were wearing pantyhose and heels. So in a sense, it would have definitely been interesting to CD back then!

At the same time, being a teenager of the 21st century, I've learned to have an appreciation for yoga pants and leggings as well! Definitely the advent of technology has made shopping for girl clothes much more accessible nowadays which is a definite plus! Along with the fact that society is growing towards being more open minded and accepting, making it much easier to CD in public.

Just be happy that you got the chance to grow up at all lol, regardless of what time period

[joanna4]

I'm very thankful to begin crossdressing in this era. The options are phenomenal with so many options. The styles, colors,and fabrics are as heavenly as they can be. Its easy to find and cheaper to buy while the complete opposite is still widely accessible.

[Vickie_CDTV]

I was dressing in my late teens, in the late 90s, and I wore girdles, slips, gartered stockings etc. and other old fashioned lingerie and clothes, and always wore a dress or skirt when dressed (and still do.) GGs at the time were not wearing those, but I did, because I liked them (and still do.) Young folks today could dress in those vintage style clothes, I doubt many want to (though I am sure small number some do.)

[noeleena]

Hi,

I doubt many if any would be interested in the styles that i wear and prefer over any of to days fashions try 1400 to 1700, and there were many to chose from , around the known world, and more so in Europe our land of Prussia , and as you come down going through many different peoples and look at thier clothes- garb, you may be surprised at how lovely the colours and styles were / are , and our traditional period wear is,

and how many would make thier own , as i do and i have many outfits fashion of to day leaves me cold , and i can wear most clothes any were any time.

Some of my clothes i do wear i,ll have as many colours as i can i like muity colours in my clothes,

1940s pretty dull black on black and browns 20,s had more colour at the Ball,s and pretty,. quite lovely as it was , late 60,s 70,s hippy time colour on colour .

oh well different tastes different times and different people and idears,

...noeleena...

[Ressie]

I certainly understand where Diedre is coming from, but of course I'm a fetish dresser. Even though I was born in the early '50s, panty girdles, long line bras and gartered stockings weren't available for me to wear. Retro fashions are available now days, but the prices can be much higher than current fashions.

[Melissa in SE Tn]

I too am a boomer. I loved the lingerie that women wore in the 60's & will always reflect upon how sexy & feminine they felt while wearing them. But time has past, I am older + hopefully grown in wisdom, & recognize that the young cd's of today are so incredibly blessed: greater access to clothing, greater freedom & confidence to dress & , most importantly, knowledge that there are sooo many other cd's in this world. They communicate often, meet in public & display an aire of confidence that I truly admire & envy.
I don't think that nostalgia should be used as a reference point to judge today's cders. There is too much to be thankful for. We have come a long way, baby. Find that inner peace, mel

[cassandra54]

I don't know if it's even retro or not to wear stockings and a garter belt. There are just so many available out there that it makes me wonder who's buying all of this, because none of the GGs I've known ever wore even pantyhose.

Most stores will carry thigh highs and pantyhose, but that's about it. But if you go on the internet, there's lots available. There's garter belts you can wear all day long. As far as girdles go, well they don't work with my body.

I wear tights, thigh highs, or stockings almost every time I wear a dress or a skirt. I love it. I even found some pantyhose in the house and wear those from time to time. But really, wearing shorts or capris with flip flops is awesome too. It's all good.

[tracigirl_tv]

In my very humble opinion, feeling sorry for young CDs is sympathy seriously misplaced. When I see a young(ish) CD, the only thing I feel sorry about is the fact that I didn't take my CDing more seriously, sooner. Luckily, I have decided to look forward, not back.

Today's young CDs have their own fashion, their own style. More power to 'em!

:)

[CastleCD907]

I am so happy to be a CD in this era because our choices are practically endless and very fashionable. In the underwear department there are so many different types of bra and panties style to choose from. As far as clothes are concerned I feel like its so much easier to blend in with the female population with some well thought out choices. I also tip my hat to some of the older CD's who dealt with less variety and have still made it work, brava ladies both young and old

[Kylee-Blackstad]

I enjoy being a 90's punk girl too much honestly, though my partner would most likely enjoy outfits of the 50's persuasion....

[Beverley Sims]

Diedre,
Unlike you I envy the young er ones, they have a whole lot more acceptance and there are enough styles to boggle the mind and they can wear them.
They don't know what they are missing, tht I agree on but, they are focused on what today's woman ears and they do emulate that well.
It may not be your taste and retro 60s may not be their taste either. :)

[Danicd1]

I'm a young CD, and I have to say I disagree with you. Now a days people are a lot more open minded regarding CD's and sexuality. Also the range of women's wear is massive.

[Sandy423]

When I imagine being 16 or 17, living in a tolerant situation and having the imagination to explore sexuality with feminine clothes and makeup, I find it difficult to feel sorry for a young CD.

All I feel is deeply, deeply envious...

Also one doesn't feel so "alone" or isolated with resources that are available today. I wish they existed when I was a teen.

[Julogden]

You're delusional. Today's young cd's have so many more options. The clothing today is smart. Styled well and many vintage fashions at back in style, but modernized. Society is much more open today, which allows greater freedom and acceptance. Strictly from a gender expression point of view. If I had a choice between growing up in the late 60's, early 80' vs late 90's to now. Now is the time. Not then. Evidenced by the number of older CD's closeted from their wives.

I couldn't agree more. :thumbsup: :)

Carol

[cotton panty man]

In,old school too. But I dont like the slip, girdle,or garter stocking, just too uncomfortable. I think todays choices r better. U can wear less or more

[Jodi]

Katrina, Are you shopping at Central Tractor for dresses? I shop at Macys, BCBG, White House/black Market, Chico's, Cache, JC Penney's, Liz Claiborne Ann Taylor, and Loft and all I see are dresses and skirts. I have to ask where the jeans are.

Don't tell me there are no skirts and dresses out there.

Jodi



I was born in 82' so the gender equality was already in full swing but its tough going shopping now I walk into stores and get depressed only seeing jeans i have been asked before can we help you find something and i will tell them im looking for a skirt or dress and there answer is usually we dont really have any

[Yoshisaur]

Unfortunately I don't know what the fashion was like back then, but I feel that nowadays there's a lot of choices for fashion. and I don't think it's boring.

[MissAmy]

I kind of prefer more modern styles

[Melanie B]

I'm another one that feels more envious of young CDs than sorry for them. They have a more tolerant society, better communication and information,, a huge range of sexy/pretty everyday fashions than was ever the case in my teen/twenties, and bigger sizes on the high street than we used to get in the frumpy old "outsize" catalogues.
Good on you girls ... make the most of having smooth skin, joints that bend, and your own hair!