40 Years Of Out-And-About Crossdressing

[Persephone]

I've been going through some old photos and thought I'd share a couple...


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This one is from a road trip to St. Louis in 1976.

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And this portrait is from 1984.

Maybe they'll inspire you to head out!

Hugs,
Persephone.

[Claire Cook]

Hi Persephone,

What a wonderful forty years .. and you still look great! I can't speak for others, but I wish I knew then what I know now. Thanks so much for sharing these, and yes, they should inspire more of us to be out and about!

Hugs,

Claire

[AnnieMac]

So tell us. How is it different from then and now?

[kittie60]

Hi Persephone, I've been dressing since I was ten. It.was 30 yrs ago that I started to go out in public.my how things have changed. You look great and I hope you have many more years ahead.of you. Take care

[BLUE ORCHID]

Hi Barbara:hugs:, It just keeps getting better doesn't it,
Looks like Pictures of two lovely young ladies.

I wish that I had some pictures of my early years of dressing. ...:daydreaming:...

[alwayshave]

Persephone,

What a wonderful remembrance.

[michelleddg]

Aren't you glad you took photos then? And kept them. So much fun, thanks for sharing...Hugs, Michelle

[franlee]

You look so Fantastic in that portrait the picture in the landscape is so distant I can't say much but that your image is just right. But I have 1 question, how old were you when you started? I think your beginning would be a great story from the appearance here.

[Eryn]

Barbara, those photos are amazing. Thank you for sharing them with us.

[Lizzy Straite]

Right with you Claire! Wish I knew then what I know now. I'm so glad that young people can be more of who they are and not what some people want them to be. Congrats on the 40 years Persephone you look great🌹

[Julie Denier]

What a wonderful history - cheers! ;)

[Sometimes Steffi]

You look great then and now.

But I lived in St. Louis in 1976, and I don't remember seeing you at the arch. Must be my memory.

I've wasted my youth. I've only really been out for about 8 years. and I'm probably about your age.

[ChristinaK]

You looked great then and now. Hey, we like the same clothes too.

I admire you for being who you really are all those years, and that was not so easy back in the day!

[Ally 2112]

Way to go on your journey Claire :)

[Maria 60]

WOW! You have a lot of courage and you inspire me, you were out dressed in the earlier years where no one knew anything about it. I don't have the courage now and I won't say its accepted but is seen more often. I hope you look back at those photos and bet yourself on the back for that great acivment and courage for standing up for what you stand for. I'm sure you will make a great role model for the ones who want to step out that door. THANKS. ��

[S. Lisa Smith]

I have only been going out for 20 years or so. I have to say you looked great then and still do. I wish I had gone out when I was younger, I have to make up for it now.

[Acastina]

Hi Persephone-Your OP inspired me to dig up some old pics. Maybe we need a running thread of then-and-now for those who have them? Sure wish I'd had the digital camera back when.

1980; 1982;
1989; 2003;
2015

[Beverley Sims]

That 1984 photo of yours, was big brother watching. :-)

I think you are still looking and presenting well.

[Tara Rushing]

Love the throw back pics....you still look great!

[JillSierra]

Love the pic's!! I was in college in 1976 but I worked in the building (over your left shoulder) for 30 years after I graduated.

[docrobbysherry]

I think you've always been an inspiration, Barbara!:battingeyelashes: