Was anyone dressed as a girl for Halloween?

[maya1love]

Hi all:

We are not close to Halloween but...

I thought this topic had been covered before, but I don't think it has explicitly. I was curious if anyone else was dressed as a girl for Halloween (when they were, say, between the ages 1 and 12 or so). If so, how did it shape your crossdressing? I was dressed as a girl for Halloween once at age 7 and I discuss that in this thread: http://www.crossdressers.com/forums/showthread.php?229580-Did-your-Mother-dress-you/page3

[Lori Kurtz]

My experience is not exactly what you're looking for, I think, because there was no adult involvement in it, but you triggered the memory, so here it is. When I was about 10 years old, my best friend and I decided that we should dress up as an old man and an old lady for Halloween. I had already been crossdressing for years, and it was my most closely guarded secret. NOBODY knew. We needed to decide which of us would be the old man, and which would be the old lady. I was terrified to be the old lady, irrationally thinking that somehow someone would be able to detect or suspect that dressing up as female was something that I did a lot more than just at Halloween. But I also didn't want to make a big issue of it, because that might make it obvious that dressing up was a big thing for me. Can the rest of you girls relate to that kind of paranoia? Imagine my relief when my friend volunteered to be the old lady, so that I could casually say, "Oh, okay then, I'll be the old man," as if it was no big deal to me one way or the other.

[NicoleScott]

Halloween didn't shape my crossdressing. Crossdressing desires shaped my Halloween costume choices. Yes, I did dress up as a girl.

[Alice_2014_B]

I haven't, yet.
:)

[Sarah-RT]

Yeah lori I can understand that kind of paranoia, it's the same as when you go shopping and think everyone knows your buying the clothes for you just because your in the women's section, it's an awful form to have.

When I was a kid I went as a witch one time which consisted of a black bin bag( like dressing as a ghost in a sheet except with a head hole) and a black hat like a cone. As strange as that sounds to me now as far as I recall it was just normal back then for kids to dress as typical "spooky characters" rather than only girls could be witches, I once wanted to be a mummy wrapped in bandages and my grandmother miss heard me as saying mommy and asked where would I get a pram which really annoyed me at the time. Oh to be a kid again.

[Allisa]

Yes when I was about 10 or 11 my sisters dressed me to look like Jackie-O, well her style anyway, I protested of course but secretly loved it. Then in my twenties I had a girl friend dress me as just a sexy female, you know the short skirt, tight top with padding the whole works, I was in heaven and we went every where we could just to show me off. From there nature took over and I was hooked, now look at me 40 yrs. later. I wish I could find her and thank her.

[Jennifer0874]

Too many times to count. All in good fun. And depending on your experience level you could risk outing yourself unintentionally. If your too good with your makeup or walking in heels GG women will take notice. People who see you on multiple halloweens will too.

[Chiana]

Some of my earliest memories are of wanting to be a girl. My parents didn't catch on. But my Mom's best friend had me figured out. She never had children so I got extra attention. Every halloween, she wanted to dress me as a girl. I always blocked the idea for fear that someone would be able to figure out the real me. So I never did. One of my biggest regrets, to this day. As an adult, I have dressed for halloween on a couple of occasions.

[Tracii G]

I have been enfemme on Halloween but not because of Halloween I just dressed that way that day because I wanted to. Just another day.

[LexiNexi]

Always wanted to but never did... :(

[Jazzy Jaz]

When i was 23 i dressed as a hoola girl for halloween right after my hawaii trip, shiny coconuts, grass skirt, bright pink lipstick. Everyone just thought it was a great costume idea considering the my trip.

[NoraTV]

Not when I was a kid, but for the past 15 years, at least. Usually something really outrageous...

[njcddresser]

As a child I dressed as a girl for Halloween when I was around 9. I did it two years in a row. I don't know if this was a catalyst for my cd'ingater in life. I did dabble incd'ing beginning in my teens and through out my adult life. Fast forward 40 years to Halloween 2013 and I dressed for Halloween as Dorothy from the wizard of oz. I even went to work as Dorothy.

After that I told my wife how much I enjoyed it and wanted to begin to crossdress more often.

She wS ok with it. This was an awakening for me and I have since fully embraced my feminine persona and I have never been happier. I've made up for lost time and have enjoyed every moment of it!

[prene]

For me not when I was a kid.

But that is how I came out to a few of my friends.
Do it almost every year.

[Diane Smith]

I never dressed as a girl for Halloween, even though I had begun dressing by the age of five or so. But one of my strongest early memories was of a classmate named Dennis, who dressed in his mom's and sister's clothes for our 6th grade school Halloween party (1967). It was not a parody, but a full and serious effort to pass as a regular schoolgirl of around 11 years old -- wig, light makeup, Mary Janes, the whole bit. He looked just about perfect, and few of us recognized him at first when he walked into class.

I was almost insanely jealous. Somehow the idea of using Halloween as an opportunity to publicly crossdress had just literally never crossed my mind. I hung out with Dennis all day and tried to pick up as many details as possible about how he had created the illusion. It was probably the first time I'd seen another crossdressed male in person, and had a tremendous impact on me.

We went to different schools the next year, and I have no idea what happened to Dennis. But the effort that went into his presentation, and his artistic success with it, makes me think it may have been much more than a once in a lifetime thing for him.

- Diane

[LexiNexi]

I think next time I go out dressed and someone comments I'm going to say; "But I thought it was Halloween today?" .

[maya1love]

Thanks for the great responses! Just to clarify, I was not limiting responses to those who were dressed with adult involvement, but also to those who dressed themselves for Halloween when they were kids. :)

[Karen RHT]

Don't wish to make this too lengthy a post, but yes, I did dress for Halloween, and yes, it was with the help of my mother, and to a lesser degree, an aunt. As a youngster, I always enjoyed Halloween, and always wanted my costume to be as original, different, and well done as possible. As such, my mother and I put a lot of time and energy into making my costume each year. The year was 1958, I was 11, and we had moved into a different home. Mom and I were looking through boxes of stuff, when I came across a box with some of her clothes in it. Seeing them, I got the idea of dressing like a woman, believing that once I had a wig, makeup, and the clothes on, I wouldn't be recognized. Mom laughed when I told her my idea, as she really didn't think I would go through with it. She even teased me a bit, suggesting that I wouldn't know how to walk in heels, sit properly in a skirt or dress, or act like a woman in order to pull it off. She also said I would be so uncomfortable, I just wouldn't have any fun. I took her words as a challenge, and said "if you teach me, I can do it." She "gave in" believing that once I actually saw what would be involved, I'd give up and move on to something else. Imagine her surprise when I not only didn't give up, I kept asking for more "practice" time.

Halloween arrived and off to the Boy Scout party I went. There were lots of "who are you" questions which I chuckled at, and when my identity was finally known, several "great costume, never would have guessed" comments were offered. Got home all excited, and pleased with my success. So much so, that I told mom I wanted to "do it again next year, but better." She replied with the standard "we'll see what we can do" response I got whenever I asked about future plans. I did get my wish to do it again the following year, and it was even better.


Karen

[AutumnCD]

I crossdressed at school for Halloween actually! It was middle school, and a few friends and I were convinced by some girls to do some gender swapping for costume day at school. Nobody knew about my desires and closet activities, of course. So, I went to my female friend's house and she did my make up and let me borrow a few items of clothing. We all had a big laugh at school, but I was the only one that knew how much I enjoyed it:D

[Tammy Lynn Tx]

Yes, wore my sisters square dance dress for Halloween when I was seven or eight with her help.

[natalie_cheryl]

This was my costume last year

[Ninna]

No, I never! But maybe in this year!! Its a very good date to girls like us can use cute outfits and nobody say nothing about it!

[amandagurl2014]

Me and my wife did the pimp and ho theme about 10 years back. Guess who got to be the ho!

[Ninna]

Me and my wife did the pimp and ho theme about 10 years back. Guess who got to be the ho!

🙈🙈🙈 sounds very excited!! I love change rolls

[JeanetteX]

Unlike the US Halloween isn't a big thing here in Europe, but reading all your comments I wish it was!

[JamieRohr]

Love Halloween! Been dressing every year for the past 4 years. Its been an interesting and super fun experience each and every time!

Favorite costume will prolly be my china doll one... which can be seen here! http://www.crossdressers.com/forums/showthread.php?183662-Halloween-pics&highlight=

[Krisi]

I' dressed as a female for Halloween a few times but not since I started dressing seriously. I think the problem of dressing as a female for Halloween is that we want to do it right and lots of folks are going to figure it out since the average non-crossdresser won't have a nice pair of silicone breast forms, a nice wig, padded panties and proper women's shoes.

I have thought about going out (with my wife) as Krisi on a Halloween but to a party or bar where we wouldn't be known. That way it wouldn't matter if I am "read".

[Marie-Claude, France]

I discovered Halloween in one of my professional travels to the US, as I explained in a post in another thread. I enjoyed it a lot. Here in Europe it is not part of our traditions.

In 2012 I was invited to a friend's Halloween private party. I decided to go as a witch. I fooled a lot of people, I did the same in 2013 and 2014, always in private parties, and my vampire lady character was was very appreciated. I am preparing the one for 2015 Halloween, and I am counting the days until that wonderful evening...

[Kelsey21]

That's what got me started on all of this. Everything about it felt just so right. The only question I have is that if a person was to go as a nurse, witch, etc, would that be classified as a double costume? Lol

[kaleyg]

I never had the guts as a kid. In high school, a girl I was friends with and I somehow came up with this plan that I would come over and she would dress me up, and we would just pass out candy at her house -- I think there was a bet of some kind that no one would notice I wasn't a girl. (My friend thought she could dress me convincingly.) When I went over to try on some of her clothes, I met her dad and he scared me -- he was an FBI agent. I ended up chickening out. I'm sure her dad thought I was just doing it because I liked his daughter.
When I got married, my wife and I crossdressed twice -- to "save money" on home made costumes. (Her clothes fit me perfectly.) The first time was a little blue jumper dress and a pink sweater. She did my make up, but I wore my own sandals and no wig. Did shave my legs and wear a cute hat though. It blew everyone away at the party because I had shaved off my goatee. The second time we went all the way. I wore a black turtle neck top, a cute, flirty floral print skirt, lace-top thigh high hose over shaved legs, and black bra & panties. (Sounds like a fantasy, I know.) I had a wig, make up, and wore a pair of sling back black chunky heels. Even carried a purse. At the party, I got lots of great comments. We took the kids trick or treating, and we had our baby in a stroller, which I pushed. At one point, there was a big group of families gathered at one place and I think I got a few funny looks, but I may have passed a little. Now that my wife knows how much I enjoy it, it will NEVER happen again. : (

[LucyNewport]

First time I ever (publicly) cross-dressed was on Halloween. I went as a catholic schoolgirl: plaid skirt, knee socks etc. I was young and could pull it off then – this was a looooong time ago! Not for nothing, Halloween is my favorite holiday by far...

[Adriana Moretti]

everyday is halloween ......

[Ceera]

Never for me as a kid. My dad was homophibic, so while he was alive I heavily repressed any such notions.

But last year was my first Haloween since I started going out as Ceera in public, and the gay nightclub Ceera goes to held a midnight costume contest. I did normal male costuming at home to give out candy to kids, then shut down the house, transformed, and showed up at the club in a 'Naughty Schoolgirl' outfit that I had put together enturely from 'real' clothes. Red plaid miniskirt from Hot Topic, white shirt from a women's store, with a red plaid tie I'd bought on line. Black cardigan sweater, white knee socks, and black high heeled Mary Janes shoes. Made the first cut, but didn't place.

[Maxie]

I was 11 and was too scared to tell my mom that I wanted to dress up. My favorite aunt always suspected that I liked to dress so she asked my mom if I could go help her give out candy. When I got to her house she said there was a surprise for me in the guest room. To my amazement there was a Shirley Temple outfit complete with shoes. She helped me with my wig and make up. I gave out candy all night and all the moms told her that her"niece " looked adorable. Best Halloween of my life.

[Dana44]

I was dressed as a witch one Halloween and a girl showed up at my party in a Marven martian helmet gun and look very real and she made the outfit. LOL She thought I looked good also. It was a nice one I remember.

[Darling Micki]

My first "en femme" outing was Halloween to the "Rocky Horror Picture Show" dressed as a hooker. Short black skirt, thigh high stiletto boots, red and bustier over a black lace turtleneck body suit. After the event when my mother first saw the pictures taken her reaction was," oh my god, you look like me."

The next year I went as catwoman ( same thigh boots, purple unitard) the security guard checking for drugs didn't bother to pat me down, " I can see you're not hiding anything. "

I went one year in al white lace lingerie. I won the costume contest that year.

Last year I went as a rainbow fairy.

The ladies at work are eager to see what I do this year. I've got a version of Little Red Riding Hood in the works. Actually two versions, one thats work dress code policy appropriate. And a variation to wear out to the local tg-friendly bar.

Wish me luck.

Ooooh I forgot to mention the 2 years in Escondido at the Fall Renaissance Faire as the blue fairy. It will be highly frowned upon if I show back up again at the event without my Blue Fairy outfit.

[Kimberly Adams]

Not when I was that young but went to a cd friendly halloween area a few ago

[justmetoo]

I would've loved to, but I didn't have the nerve to say so and no one ever tried to get me to. When I was in my early 20s I did dress in a regular skirt, blouse, pumps, but I had whiskers in those days and didn't shave, no makeup or wig either. I was too worried about people figuring out more than I was ready to admit at the time. In more recent years I just haven't had anywhere to go, but I have dressed up at home for a few photos in costume.

[AprilMayy<3]

I haven't quite yet. This year though April might need to make an appearance :) There are SO many outfits I've suggested to my sister(the one who doesn't know), and she always says I don't have any style. Halloween might be the opportunity for me to show her she's wrong :D
On a side note, I've contemplated telling her, but that's for a different thread lol

[nevarrie]

I never did as a kid. I would have loved to.

I did get one of my girl friends to help dress me for spirit week, my senior year, on switch day and most people had not clue it was me. Most of the girls where impressed I could pull of 3 inch heels better then they could. Even my friend at the end of the day said she could not have wear her heels like that all day. I think that helps tells many of the people in my school that I might like that. I still was not sure at that point if it was something i should like.

Since I got out of high school most halloweens I have dressed as a sexy witch or something as that sort until I had kids and then most halloweens are me in my kilt so that I still get to wear a skirt on halloween and I do not cause other families to be uncomfortable. I as my boys become teens I will see what new things the wife and I can do.

So far my boys have not asked to yet, but I think they know that my wife and I would let them if they asked but neither of them seem to show they want that.

[SharonDenise]

My wife and I joined our school bowling league (faculty and parents). We were led to believe that everyone dressed up for Halloween. I couldn't resist the temptation and dressed as a witch for the occasion. It turned out that most just wore some kind of goofy tee shirt. I enjoyed wearing my costume though.

[julie marie1]

Of course.
As a child I never would have considered such a thing, it would have upset my parents.
But as an older adult, it is the one time of the year that I can simply not care.
If we in general accept extortion on this date "trick or treat" what can possibly be wrong with a little crossdressing fun?

[Eryn]

As a child I wouldn't have conceived of such a thing. In a world of cowboys, soldiers and astronauts the idea of a boy acting the least bit feminine did not occur.

These days I probably wouldn't do it either, but for a different reason. Dressing as a female is part of my being, not a costume that I put on and take off. I could choose a female character, but like a GG dressing as myself isn't an option.

[Jennifer in CO]

I've posted elsewhere about my first CD Halloween. I have C&P'd it here for your consideration. As a preface, I had spent 3 weeks of the summer prior as "Jennifer" with my Aunt whom introduced me to girls clothes after my suitcase was left in my parents trunk as they went off for a 2nd honeymoon (yeah I know, a CD's fantasy). Well, that set the die and that Halloween I pushed Mom to let me go out as a girl. She insisted that if I was going to do it I had to do it right (like that bothered me!).

"I've shared before about my mom's DADT approach in my teens but the closest "embarrassing" moment was actually her doing...trying to embarrass me in front of my friends. Halloween when I was 11 she let me go out dressed as a girl...but insisted I go "all the way". Panties (which she bought new), garter-belt and hose, one of my Sisters padded early bras, Sis's maroon velvet micro-mini dress - so short it had a matching pantie cover, 2 inch heeled white go-go boots, maroon painted nails and full "teen" makeup. Not gaudy, just what a 14/15 year old would wear in 1968/69. My shoulder length hair got a wet-set when I got home from school. At about 6 I was put under the hair dryer and was quite curly (up-curled) for the evening. I think that was Mom's first attempt at embarrassing me - making me wear curlers all afternoon including dinner with Dad and by that time in full makeup as well. Went out T-or-T then was to go over to a friends house for a party. Well, when I got back from T-or-T Mom told me she couldn't find her cold cream to remove the makeup so if I'm going to that party I have to go as I am or as a boy in makeup.
I went as I was.
No one laughed, the girls thought it was cool, and parents who were there and didn't know me asked me several times why I didn't wear a costume or treated me just like another girl in the mix. After an hour or so, even those who knew me treated me just like one of the girls...including the girls. It was great. One of the other girls at the party gave me a lift home when her parents came for her. They thought I was just another girl. Mom was waiting up for me and "amazingly" she had found her cold cream when I got home...but not the finger nail polish remover. So I went to school the next day with maroon fingernails, curly hair and the perfect excuse... like I minded. She didn't "find" her polish remover till late that next night (two days) but for some reason didn't make me wash my hair till Sunday morning before going to church (three or four days if I remember)."

This was my only real brush with Halloween till college where I kinda went to the real androgynous side anyway so no one really knew what I was for a while...

[Jilmac]

The first time I dressed as a girl for halloween was at age 15. A female friend helped me with clothes, boobs, hair and makeup, then she dressed as Daniel Boone. That was an awesome experience, but it was many years until I could do it again. I was well into my 60's by the time I got to go as Dorothy, only my second time as a girl for halloween in all those years, but since Dorothy, I've gone three more times en femme.

[Ally 2112]

I have done it 3 times once when i was about 12 i went by myself .The second time was with with my x wife to a party more as a joke .The third was with my x GF, all 3 times i totally enjoyed my self and ended up having a lot of fun . I really do not think i will do it again as im single and plan on staying that way :)

[Melody A]

Once, about 15 years ago. It was my first attempt at makeup and I had absolutely no clue what to do with it. That was the first and only time I was ever dressed in public and, surprisingly, I don't recall feeling the least bit nervous about it.