Thinking of Stepping out dressed in a Casino while on Vacation.

[Natasha V]

What are Do's and Don'ts to be aware of this is a first. Any help appreciated. Thanks

[Jenniferathome]

DO act normally. That's it. Behave as if you are in male mode. You are not a thief casing the joint. DO dress appropriately. What are the other women wearing? Don't go too far askew of that uess you want attention. DO smile and interact with the normals. When they are at ease so will you be.

DO have fun!

[Tonya Rose]

Yes do act normal GF! lots of people there, and their mind is focused on the money, they prolly won`t even notice.... but Security is will be on you like stink on s#*^ that eye in the sky is the one you will have to convince that your ok and not up to something. and if i recall you might know a lil something about Security camara`s :hugs: Tonya!

[Andy66]

Casinos where? If its Vegas I can give you the standard list of caveats.

[Natasha V]

Thinking of going to Oklahoma. Thanks for the help.

[celeste26]

The real warning would be dont waste time gambling, check the buffet and shows.

[Andy66]

I agree with Celeste. If you do gamble, give yourself a strict limit. Look for coupons for buffets and shows. Sometimes you can save significant money.

[charlenesomeone]

Jennifer is one hundred percent on, no matter where, act normal, smile and enjoy.
As hard as it may seem, it is the best way to enjoy being you.
There is a reason they call it "gambling ".
Hugs

[Pat]

Act normal is the start of good advice but I'd pad it out to say act normal for Natasha. You may find that she has a different style than your male side has. Jennie is much more relaxed and social than her uptight, reserved male co-body-inhabitant. Relax, make eye-contact, smile at the people who "read" you -- understand you're a part of their night's entertainment. They're going to go home and say, "You won't believe what I saw at the casino!" and then they're going to tell the story. It's up to you if the story is about some guy skulking around in a dress or the most wonderful, entertaining gurl who seemed to be having a good time ("here, let me show you the selfie I took with her....")

OK, if it's your first time out, you're probably not going to be taking selfies with the tour bus set. But stay open and friendly and alive. Like the old poem says, No less than the trees and the stars, you have a right to be here.

Second bit of advice: if it's your first time out, stay off the sauce if you're wearing heels. I'm giving you first hand experienced advice here. Drinks are for when you're wearing flats. ;)

[Natasha V]

Thank you for the help....

[ChristinaK]

Having lived in OK, I would be careful. There are a lot of hicks there that may take extreme offense if they clock you. Some would take it as you attempting to fool and seduce them. In Wyoming, about 15 years ago, there was a gay young man that was kidnapped, tied up and tortured to death. Most would not see the difference between gay and crossdresser. Stick to progressive areas, I say.

[Rachael Leigh]

In the casinos stick to the slots most people are paying attention to their machine, as someone who lives just south of Oklahoma I think you will be fine but yeah watch out for the good Ol boys if you are concerned about passing, I would say if you have someone to go with then do that just to be safe.
Otherwise just act like a lady and prob won't be bothered

[Natasha V]

I will definitely take that into consideration, thanks. CristinaK

[Jean 103]

Set a limit and have fun. I would stick to the slots. No buddy will bother you, they don’t want to be bounced out by security. Casinos are one of my favorite places to go. If you have to use the bathroom, I use a women’s restroom way in the back, no lines, so you can slip in and out quickly, well as quick as one can having to deal with hose, spanks and padding.

[Lynn Marie]

Every time I hear the term "act normal", I cringe. Acting is an act for the benefit of others. It is done relative to other people that you are performing for. I see going out differently. First off, I am normal! All I need to do is avoid not being myself. Confidence in yourself is all you need. Avoid "acting" like prey by simply being that same person you would be in drab in a great pair of heels! Pick your venues and own the place.

[Natasha V]

Thank you Lynn...

[PaulaQ]

The best way to pass is to walk in with confidence, like you own the place. Do that, and nobody will look twice at you. If you look terrified - people will notice it.

As long as you are losing money to them, the casino is unlikely to want to get rid of you, so I'd think you'd be fine.

Do be careful en femme in spaces outside of the casino - parking lots, stuff like that where there are fewer people. It's possible, unlikely, but possible, that you could run into someone hostile. It is Oklahoma, after all. Inside the casino itself, you should be fine. (Honestly, even outside you should be OK, unless you have very bad luck, and / or are very noticeable.)

BTW, I never went to the casinos in OK before I started my transition. I don't live there now, but I can tell you that for the most part, Tulsa, for example, is a surprisingly tolerant city. OKC is worse, but still mostly OK. The Casinos on 35 or 69 are most likely OK. If you have to stop in the small towns, though, be very careful, particularly if you don't pass.

[Marcelle]

Some will call it "owning the moment" but in actual fact it is acting normal . . . like you belong. What I do when I go out is think, how would "boy me" behave. Would he be looking around all hypervigilant or would he be on auto cruise just enjoying the day. Don't get me wrong, people might stare, giggle or whatever but if you are prepared to not let the little things get you down . . . it will be a great experience.

Hugs

Isha

[njcddresser]

I'm a dealer in a casino. It's not that uncommon to see CDs in here. Trust me the other players could care less. As for the staff, they treat them as they treat every other guest. With courtesy and respect.

You'll be fine. Have fun!!

[Natasha V]

Thank You..

[Beverley Sims]

Just act the same as if you are in a mall.
Just don't overact. :)

[Lexi_83]

Casinos where? If its Vegas I can give you the standard list of caveats.
Oh, I would like to know!

[Natasha V]

Thank You Lexi...

[Debra Russell]

Just be your self act normal and have fun....it's all fun.........................Debra

[Adelaide]

I was actually thinking of going to Vegas and CD the whole weekend. What are the caveats to look for?

[Natasha V]

OK well I went on my Vacation with my wife had lots of fun she tried to encourage me to take my things to dress and had fun but I did not feel it. Such an awesome opportunity and it just fizzled away I'm just not feeling it at this time. I almost feel like it never happened but I'm not kidding myself my stuff is put away and know deep down it will see the light of day again. We are having it as it comes with lots of communication. Thanks everyone god bless ya...

[Adriana Moretti]

At Keystone we hit the casino in full force ...we wanted to bet the horses but were clueless on how...so we just rooted for pink !! next time Nat.........Sometimes we r in the mood....other times not so much...it will come around again, it always does....good luck xoxo

[CynthiaD]

I've been in many casinos en femme, and trust me girl, there's nothing to it. Just walk in and do whatever you want (within reason, of course.) No one will pay the slightest attention.

[Alice Torn]

I f i lived near you, and you were single, I would be willing to go with you as Alice. Some of us have only been out alone.

[Jean 103]

Just be safe when you are coming and going. I’m in Vegas right now. Any way People may clock you they do me all the time no big deal. I have to walk through the casino to come and go. Some nights I would be way overdressed, on my way to one of the DLV events. One time I’m going back to my room and in a hurry as a girl I met was coming over. I come to the end of a row of machines and a GG is staring at me says to her friend next to her you got to see this. I would have stopped and talked to her, if I had the time. But as my room looked like a teenager’s bed room I needed to clean it up a bit. I also go to a local Indian casino in CA all the time with no problems. Enjoy Jean

[sara.rafaela]

Hi, I just came back from Divas Las Vegas. I went to the Flamingo, Paris, and SLS (Sahara). I am passable at a distance. Staff treated me great. Fellow guests did not seem to take notice. I wore cocktail dresses and heels mostly. If Vegas I would not be concerned. I have gone out many times in SF, NY, LA, Vegas, etc. I do not have any experience dressing in the blue states or rural areas, and I am quite reluctant to try for the reasons described by another member.

[Lexi_83]

If I was going to Las Vegas with a friend to spend a long weekend en femme, do you have any suggestions on where to stay? I plan to travel, check in and check out in drab but spend the rest of the time as Lexi.

[AllieSF]

I spent two days at Harrah's next to the Paris hotel/casino and across the street from the Bellaggio and diagonally from Caesar's Palace. It is an older and smaller place with very large rooms. I got a spectacular rate and checked in and out en femme. I would love to go back again for several days of Allie time.

[Persephone]

Casinos where? If its Vegas I can give you the standard list of caveats.
Oh, I would like to know!

Me too!

Hugs,
Persephone.

[msniki48]

Natasha,

I attended the keystone conference in PA. we went to the casino and had a wonderful time

hugs

niki

[Raquel Maire]

DO IT!!!DO IT!!! DO IT!!! Going to a local casino and you will fit right in. Most people are fixated on their machine to look up and even if they do its a quick glance. You will be much more attractive than most of the "women" there. ENJOY

[michelleddg]

If I was going to Las Vegas with a friend to spend a long weekend en femme, do you have any suggestions on where to stay? I plan to travel, check in and check out in drab but spend the rest of the time as Lexi.

I've stayed dolled up at the Luxor, Paris, Riviera, The D, California, and Mandalay Bay, and visited or eaten at most of the other well known hotels Downtown and on Fremont St. At this juncture I really don't think your dressing enters into your choice. Go to lasvegas.com and find your best deal! Hugs, Michelle

[Ozark]

Act normal is the start of good advice but I'd pad it out to say act normal for Natasha. You may find that she has a different style than your male side has. Jennie is much more relaxed and social than her uptight, reserved male co-body-inhabitant. Relax, make eye-contact, smile at the people who "read" you -- understand you're a part of their night's entertainment. They're going to go home and say, "You won't believe what I saw at the casino!" and then they're going to tell the story. It's up to you if the story is about some guy skulking around in a dress or the most wonderful, entertaining gurl who seemed to be having a good time ("here, let me show you the selfie I took with her....")


Second bit of advice: if it's your first time out, stay off the sauce....)

You are so right on part of their evening entertainment..... My wife and I have been part of one couple, actually 2. It was at a wildlife refuge center east of Death Valley. They were German in sn RV America rental rv, you know the kind, we're in our Airstream.... I'm not lost but I don't know where I am, exactly. As I am looking at the map, the Germans' appear. They lost too. We decided to camp and I was dressed all night as the Iowa farmwife, Chic jeans shorts, shell top, camp shirt.....and of course my Vanity Fair Ravissants. We grilled and shared beer and wine. they admired our Airstream, My wife and I spent almost 5 months travelling in our trailer. I was dressed almost the whole time. I didn't try to pass, I just enjoyed wearing the clothes-- I have 'special tastes" And I am pleased to say my wife is ok with it just as long as I'm not too oveer the top. I'm generally happy with my life

[Lexi_83]

I've stayed dolled up at the Luxor, Paris, Riviera, The D, California, and Mandalay Bay, and visited or eaten at most of the other well known hotels Downtown and on Fremont St. At this juncture I really don't think your dressing enters into your choice. Go to lasvegas.com and find your best deal! Hugs, MichelleWow, so different from here!

[Natasha V]

Thank you all so much.

[Krisi]

re: "Acting normal". If you want to be taken as a female, you will have to do some acting. You will have to adjust your walk and arm movements. You will have to act like you've been carrying a purse your entire life. You will have to adjust your voice and speech mannerisms. You will not open the door for a female, you will wait for a male to open it for you. And of course, you will have to use the ladies restroom or a single stall restroom.

And remember, a casino will have a hundred video cameras and one may be tailing you.

Have fun and tell us all about it when you get home.

[sue ellan]

i plan on going to a casino in council bluffs ia. next week. i will let you know how it went

wear nice frillys life is too short not to