how many

[slamddoger]

go out dress as women in home town or go to the next town dress as women

[Teresa]

Only driven round the next town, chickened out on going for a walk, but had to stop at a pedestrian crossing which went OK considering how close they passed in front of my car, then looked at me and waved in thanks for stopping !

[silkycdresser]

I managed to build enough confidence to go out dressed in my local city, where I could bump into any one of tens of people who know me.

[Justice327]

Me and my wife talked about doing this and it sounds like so much fun. I want to do it so bad but we just don't have the time to right now.

[Princess29]

I mainly go out in the city in which I live and occasionally go out an hour or so away. I don't really do daytime outings, just go along to a regular Wednesday night event here in Brisbane. Its too expensive to fly to Sydney etc for just a night out by myself

[sammysays]

On my bucket list would be to go to another city for the weekend and dress exclusively as a women.

[Laura28]

I have wanted to and i travel a lot so it shouldnt be an issue but i just cant seem to get myself out that hotel room door??? One of these days.

[Annaliese]

Have gone out in lager city, only when I had someone to go with, never done the solo yet.

[SusanMarie]

I live in a large metropolitan city...easy to be anonymous... don't go out as much as would like... but everytime is enjoyable.

[CynthiaD]

I go out in my home town, and other towns.

[Sarah Doepner]

I've gone out occasionally in my town, but most of those have been to events related to or sponsored by the LGBTQ* community here. A couple of times we've gone for coffee after. When I have the opportunity to go to Las Vegas, it's just over a half days drive away, I'm nearly 24/7.

[Melissa73]

i am out to a few close to me. I have ventured out to support groups on occasion, and late night walks... but still not out to shop or go out to eat of anything.

[Dianne S]

Yes to both... I go out as a woman in my home town and in other places. In fact, I'm about to go out as Dianne to meet a friend at a coffee shop and browsed the forums to use up time so I'm not too early.

[Nikki A.]

I try not to stay too close to home, but I have gone to the outlets near me, the Lehigh valley and NYC dressed. On the NYC runs we take the commuter bus that leaves by us, so there is a possibility that I may be seen by someone I know. So far, so good but then again I've never seen anyone I remember either.

[Mellisastocking996]

Hometown and nearby towns. It's certainly enjoyable and I have a private laugh to myself when I try to cross a road looking all helpless, only for drivers to stop and gesture me across the road. I then give as best I can a girly wave and gesture as I can manage!.
It's sure hard taking on totally different persona and applying all those feminine mannerisms I've observed and learnt about!

[Kacey Black.]

Home town only. :)

[Nadine Spirit]

I have been in my town. And the town over. And towns around several different states. Though when together with my wife we tend to stay out of our local town.

[justmetoo]

I do some of my shopping in my home town, but there's not much else to do here, so I go farther afield for more shopping and other outings. I have also gone out when visiting family or friends in other cities/states.

[Michaelasfun]

Prefer the next town over, but have gone into my local stores (albeit wearing my sunglasses for security) :)

[Eringirl]

I am out in my town all the time, and other cities as well. Whenever an opportunity presents itself. I have to try to take advantage of every opportunity to be me, ya know? But that is just what works for me.

Erin

[shawnsheila]

I do Both and love it! :)

[flatlander_48]

I actually live about 18 miles from the town listed to the left. It has a population of about 11,000; too small to think about dressing. The last time I was fully dressed (all except nails) was last January in Palm Springs.

[bridget thronton]

Next town over for dressing I do shop in my home to n

[AngelaYVR]

I go out about twice a month locally to shop (window or otherwise) and usually pop into a coffee shop. Lucky to live in a liberal city.

Angela

[MichelleDevon]

Regularly out and about in my local town - about 2 miles from home - often enough that I am now recognised as Michelle. I don't know how many have made the connection with the Stephen who also goes to the shops...some do. We do look very different although my height is a bit of a give-away...

I go to other places too - been up to London a couple of times - easy to be anonymous in a big city, but also been out in my local big towns/cities - Exeter and Taunton. And I have to say it has never been an issue...I can wander into shops as Michelle, browse the merchandise and no-one seems to be bothered and can always get willing assistance if I need it.

I feel comfortable anywhere these days - home or away. :)

Michelle
xxxx

[Tracii G]

My hometown mostly but I have been dressed in many towns.

[Marcelle]

I go out just about anywhere I can including my town and several others.

Hugs

Isha

[Henriette7]

I also do both and love it so much :-)

Hugs
Henriette

[Melanie B]

I do.
How often varies (a lot!) but in the past month, my SO has been out shopping with "her friend Mel" three times. All three have involved at least lunches and coffees.
Without the SO, I've been shopping once, to a support group meeting once and once with a couple of other "girls" to a local pub.

[CarlaWestin]

Of course I go out dressed in my hometown. It's Vegas, Baby!

[Sarina Curtis]

I'm not sure even the next town would be enough for me. As a foreigner in Japan I stick out like a sore thumb no matter where I am.

[Helen_Highwater]

I have on rare occasions ventured out from my front door but not stayed local. I've ended up 10 -15 miles away before leaving the safety of the car. However there is the journey there and back and on one occasion while stopped at lights a friend pulled up behind me , recognized my plate and started flashing his lights. I managed to turn off before he had time to come along side and get a good look but it scared the #@$£ out of me.

Hence I now once or twice a year get as far away from home as I can and stay there for a few days to a week and get out and about with anonymity.

[Judith96a]

Absolutely no way am I going out dressed in my home town or within 50 miles of it! While the proverbial "blind man on a galloping horse" would probably not recognise Judith as being the 'male me' all dolled up, I'm far from convinced that I could fail to be recognised by someone who knows the male me and gets a good look at Judith - and around here there are just too many folks who know me!

[Ceera]

I try to go out several times each month to a club in my home town, but so far only to that one gay nightclub, where I know the crowd is CD/TG friendly. I've only dressed once in another town, at an Anime convention, but that was with a full head mask and fur covered arms and hands on as part of my costume, so it doesn't quite count. I was female in body and clothing but no one could see my face or hands and arms because of the costume.

[Michelle55]

Often to the nearby town (~15 miles away). Less often to "hometown" (~6 miles away)

[JessicasRabbit]

I've gone out LATE at night quite a few times...until today.

Today, I ventured out into the daylight. I got a bite to eat through a drive-thru. Then I used a RedBox kiosk outside a local Walgreen's. The guy at the drive-thru was very professional.

[jennifer easton]

I'm out all the time around K.C.MO. enjoy shopping and clubbing and shows my s.o. and I are going to the nutcracker play at her granddaughter's school Friday night. xoxoxo Jenni

[lingerieLiz]

Well, in my youth it was the town I lived in. Not many people knew me personally, but many ran into me at work and when out and about. My job caused me to move quite often. Back in the 50/60 people didn't expect a change in gender so never connected the two versions I presented in. Back then I dressed in full fem with dresses and full makeup. Today I'm out and while I don't wear dresses people seem to see me as the same person regardless of what I have on. I wear bras most of the time and it doesn't seem that anyone cares.

[Jilmac]

I go out quite often whether it's in my home town or the next city over, in fact I've been in several cities in my home state dressed en femme and it's never been a big deal. I've also been to cities in surrounding states with no problem whatsoever.

[jjjjohanne]

For some time, I would travel about an hour from home to have an outing, go shopping, etc. More recently, I have started going out during my lunch break from work to places 20 minutes away from work. I found a consignment shop that is closer still. The owner of that shop recognized me and I recognized her, but we don't know from where. She has helped me find outfits that actually look great on my body and has really boosted my confidence. I post about all of my significant adventures on this forum. Perhaps you have already read them.

[ashleymcculloch90]

For the first time I went out as Ashley late at night to introduce her to one of my best friends. It was about a 20 minute drive. I was very excited, but afraid as well. Planning on doing it again very soon.

[TerriM]

I have been going out for a long time. I don't go shopping in my town. I usually change at a different location than my home. The other day I dressed at home and left the house in a long raincoat. I hadn't done my hair and makeup. I tried a new salon and had them do it. Once I was dressed and I saw that my brother was in front if me in his car. I pulled over and let him drive ahead. I know he would have recognized my car. Going out dressed is fun. You just have to be careful.

[Jordan-NH]

The next town? Hell, I go to the next state. I'm not getting caught.

[Cheryl James]

I shop at a couple of large malls and go to the beach in my home area (1 million population). It is a bit nerve wracking to be on the lookout for people who might know me. Away from home is, somewhat, more relaxing. In truth, though, it I am never completely relaxed. I keep doing it, though, because it validates who I am.

[gender_blender]

I'm fulltime everywhere everyday.

[Nancie64]

Town of 2000, don't think so. Have done some driving and out and about. Makeover at rori's in Chicago and headed east checked in to hotel with so. Nobody batted an eye. If your worried, go to Vegas, see Amy and just go for a walk. In October, had makeover with Amy and had to go and pick up so and sister in law at PH, went in and out several times and nobody paid any attention. Can't wait to do it again. Dress at home once or twice a week and take a walk down the driveway, have to keep those heels in shape. Always careful.

[Beverley Sims]

Do both but I prefer holidays away to extend my personality.

[Sophie Yang]

I am just out and about whether at home or not.

[Eryn]

My hometown is a no-fly zone. Luckily, the rest of SoCal is open to me!



I live in a large metropolitan city...easy to be anonymous...

I used to think that, but as I go out more and more I seem to get recognized by people who have seen me elsewhere. Not that many 50ish women over 6' tall, so I stand out a bit. They're always friendly and they see Eryn, not my drab self, so I don't mind a bit.

[AmyGaleRT]

Go out dressed as a woman? I have social obligations as a woman, including my support group meetings, committee meetings for the upcoming conference, and the occasional party. :)

I also routinely go to grocery stores and drugstores as a woman, and have been to shopping malls, department stores, Ulta (that was fun!), Lane Bryant (so was that!), bars and clubs. The last two times I've had my hair done, it was as a woman; it's an incredibly feminine experience, and one I highly recommend.

I don't worry about it being in "my town" or not; I just walk out to the car and go. It took me awhile to get to that point, but it's very liberating.

- Amy