If it was viewed as totally normal, would you still dress?

[StaceyMcgavin]

Imagine a world where you could dress in any manner you wished. Crossdressing, nude, cosplay, or whatever. Would you still? Would the novelty wear off? Would you be thrilled or would the thrill be gone? Would you be in Heaven?

[heatherdress]

Would there really be any crossdressers if there were no defined male and female dressing norms - everyone wears what they want?

[PattyT]

Of course I would still dress en femme! The thrill would certainly not diminish one wit and I would still be in heaven. As I mentioned in another posting, I am not very happy with the term “crossdressing." It seems to have an odd, social connotation to it, like crossing line one should not really be drossing. No way.
I dress en femme because I just love the clothes and that being en femme is the real me. I am dressing in my own clothes, clothes I find natural. Do we need a special term for this, like the old, horribly sounding term transvestitism? When in drab, I feel I am playing role, having to pretend that this is natural. It is not for me. When en femme there are no more pretenses and I am being just me.　Heatherdress stated it correctly, “Would there really be any crossdressers if there were no defined male and female dressing norms - everyone wears what they want?”　Perhaps there should not be any “crossdresser”, just people dressing the way they please.

[Annajose]

I would dress more. I love dressing, the adrenaline rush is not what I am after, the smooth pretty legs, skirts and pretty shoes are.

[Robin414]

That's a very interesting post Stacey, I get where you're coming from! To the question though...I'd be in heaven, I'd go all in femme!! 😃

[bridget thronton]

Yes I would wear a dress

[Stephanie47]

That's an interesting question. I think the answer depends upon why you are wearing women's clothing in the first place. I don't mean how wearing women's clothing makes you feel, but, why women's clothing and not something else. If there is an underlying root cause driving you to be en femme, then, will that root cause be satisfied? If there is no distinction between the attire of a man and a woman, how would that affect me? Is it as simple as getting up in the morning and donning a dress, hosiery, heels, makeup, undergarments and feeling the same as grabbing a pair of slacks, a dress shirt and tie, Oxford shoes and black socks and tee shirt and underpants?

[Georgina]

That's my dream, to be able to dress as I wish and for it to be normal. I would wear skirts and dresses more often.

[ChristinaK]

For me, it's all about the clothes. The feeling of being feminine. Wow, how cool would it be to be able to dress whenever I wanted.

Im afraid I'd probably dress feminine all the time and I could throw away all my men's clothes! Woo hoo!

[trisha kobichenko]

In heaven for me. I have always envied the range of colors, fabrics and styles available to women, compared to the options open to men. In addition, there is no comfort comparison...women's clothes, in stretchy fabrics are infinitely more comfortable to the inflexible fabrics used in men' clothes. Give me stretchy jeggings over Levi's 501s any day.

[Mollyanne]

Wow, that is a "no brainer" for me. I WOULD DRESS NO MATTER WHAT. ACTUALLY THEN IT WOULD BE ACCEPTED BY ALL. IF ONLY--------

Molly

[Raychel]

No doubt I would dress more, Probably would be almost full time.
Except for those times when I had to work. Then I would have to be in guy clothes. :puke:

[StacyCD]

Absolutely! For me it is not about being taboo, it's simply what I like to wear.

[prettytoes]

It's about the comfort for me. Women's clothing just feels softer and more comfortable to me. I'd be in a short skirt all summer long!

[alwayshave]

I just love the look of dresses. But, CDing is as much a tactile experience as a look.

[Erica Marie]

For me it is not a "novelty". It would finally allow me to be free and be who I really am.

[Alice Torn]

I would not dress in lady stuff all the time. Working on and under the vehicle, i would still wear man stuff, or fishing, sports, man stuff, but dressup more often. In bitter cold weather, i doubt many will be nude, or in dresses. Insulated coveralls, over tights, and sweaters maybe. Practical.

[CarlaWestin]

I would dress mostly feminine or definitely with an unmistakable female form when wearing male clothing. And, OMG! The endless cosplay outfits! It would be Halloween every day!

[ADANY]

Stephanie47 brings a good point. Comes down to why do we do it (or started) in the first place

If wearing gem clothes was a norm, would I experience the same thrill when I first tried my mom's outfit?

Not sure.

I think I would still love the leggings and a long shirt look though ;) super comfy. Plus makes my butt and legs look super sexy lol (shallow statement I know).

[Karen RHT]

My answer to the original "If it was viewed as totally normal, would you still dress?" question is a straightforward yes. It's not about how others view it, it's about what I choose to wear. :)


Karen

[Kate Simmons]

I would dress whatever way my little heart desired. Basically like I do now. :):battingeyelashes:

[Taylor186]

In a world of gender neutral clothing there is no femme connotation to be gained (or lost) by what you wear. So, if your desire is to look/feel femme then you will need to find it elsewhere.

[Tina June]

I would dress all the time, no pressure, no fear of ridicule, I could just be ME!

[GenevieveF]

Yes I would. I'd love to wear a classic business suit with a satin blouse or a dress or skirt and blouse, always with heels.

[Allisa]

Probably the same as I do now, femme always, masc. when necessary. Never nude though, old man body not so good looking.

[Amy Lynn3]

Yes, I would. I love the cloths and the feel. The freedom would allow me to enjoy being dressed without fear of others hurting me, if they saw me out in public.

[Lynn Marie]

Cross dressing is normal, and I go out when I like.

[Suzy Parker]

I thought it was normal and everyone else that did not crossdress was abnormal.

[Sissy_Michelle]

Yes, I would still dress or under dress.

@--}---
Michelle

[DanielleJean]

Definitely! Would probably dress fem full time.

[rah]

Yea. I would own a lot of pairs high heels, Skirts & leggings.

[Mayo]

I'd do it more, and in public.

[LeahVonT]

Absolutely. Although I don't really see clothes as having a gender (no matter which side some fool has put the buttons on) it would mean it not being such a big deal going out and about I suppose. I would wear dresses more often I think. Oh, hrmm... if it weren't so hard, if it were acceptable, would I still feel the need to 'own' the look I have on or would I slack off? Would I start wearing baggy-kneed leggings and flats to go to the corner shop with my hair all messy and no face on? Oh, the very thought; the horror of complacency! :D

[Richelle]

I would dress the same way I do know, as I want to. If that is a dress or leggings or coat and tie. It is what ever I feel like at the time

Richelle

[Jenniferathome]

Contrary to the vast majority who claim they would still "cross" dress or do so more often, I call bull.

If cross dressing were as accepted for men as wearing male clothes, a cross dresser would find something else to emulate the opposite sex. For most it is not about the taboo of cross dressing. One may find the clothes prettier, mor comfortable, whatever, but that's just a wrapping. If only women could wear burlap sacks, a cross dresser would wear burlap sacks!

heres the proof: we have a few member here from Arabic countries. Some wear a burka. That is the most un-feminine, un-pretty, uncomfortable looking attire I can imagine, but since ONLY women wear them, naturally a cross dresser from that environment would be interested.

Its not not about the clothes alone....

[dominique]

Complete no brainer. Would love the anticipation of going to bed and knowing that I don' t need to worry if I wanted to dress in skirts etc the next morning instead of catching dressing time here and there. But the daily wearing of skirt, heels etc would be great for a period of time , then I would possibly start dressing like most women in trouser's (which I try not to wear just now) etc.

[Adriana Moretti]

I see it as normal, who cares what other people think, i cant live my life trying to fit into the little box society wants to put us all in. To me its pretty normal as it is.

[gina shiney]

Answer 1 yes I would. The question doesn't say there is no female attire only that I " could"
No2 though I can't answer for the future I can for the past. For 40 years I have been underdressing and so far hasn't worn off.
3. Being an underdresser the "thrill" is there every time every day that I do, maybe if socially accepted I would step it up to outerwear ; think 70's /80's glam shear silks rayons and lyrca (they feel good against same lingerie)
4. As to being in heaven while dressed in my way I am in the best place on earth
note to Jenniferathome but what do they wear under the burka? You are aware lingerie sales there are amongst the highest in the world per capita.

[BillieAnneJean]

I would continue to dress. I don't dress because of what is going on in the world, the cultural mores, societies expectations. I dress because I find it is fun. I enjoy being OUT enfemme, the assembling of a wardrobe, putting the outfits together, the feel of the fabrics, the different sensations walking in a skirt in heels, the changes in my demeanor. I do it for me.

I would do it even if I was the only person left.

And dressing has made me happier as a guy because I choose to be a guy. Before I started CDing I was a guy by default. Never considered otherwise, just what was, was. Now I am a guy because I want to be a guy. I am happier being a guy because I know I don't have to be a guy. That I get to choose And I choose being a guy

So regardless of what everyone else is doing, CDing is too much fun to not be doing it.

[cdterri]

I'm with Billie Jean on this one.

[Lorileah]

Jennifer, a couple quick points. You don't know what the people here think (unless you have a special power) and they may or may not dress. The ones who say they will may have a different agenda.

The other is, the dress you describe is found in countries that are not Middle East not "Arabic" also. Small sampling in any case because of other barriers they face in that environment.

[Jenniferathome]

But I do have special powers. The power of objectivity.

[Roxy]

I would be dressed everyday and be thrilled doing it. For work I would have to modify what I like to dress up in. A dress and heels don't work well in construction.

[PaulaQ]

Yes, I believe most CDs would continue to dress, even if feminine clothes for men weren't a social taboo. There are a whole heap of masculine women who argue this would be the case, as well as butch lesbians and FTM trans men pre transition.

The existence of those individuals strongly argues that the drive to express your gender is invariant of social pressures.

Note: this assumes clothing isn't simply completely unisex, and that differences between male and female clothing and presentation still exists, but that people who do not follow those conventions aren't socially sanctioned for their presentation.

[SheriM]

If there were no male/female rules, I don't think you could call it crossdressing, however a short mini skirt would still be sexy and admired by both males and females. So yes, I would certainly still dress and be as pretty as possible.

[LeslieSD]

I think Jennifer has a good point. I agree with her.

If we are asked that question now, of course almost all of us will say "yes". That is because the "yes" answer is based on the society imposed of male/female dress code since we were born. Now imagine if there is a society that the dress code is all permissive, then there is no difference or drive to wear that "female" cloth, because there is no "female" cloth to talk about.

Take for example, the cotton crew socks are "unisex", and can be worn by both male and female. There is no difference, and no discrimination or weird look if you wear cotton crew socks as male or female. As a result, there is no one went over and wanted so much about that cotton crew socks. It is just a piece of pragmatic daily wardrobe.

But when you talk about "tight" or "fishnet", that is a totally different story, right? What if "tight" is as common place as "cotton crew socks", like in Europe a few hundred years ago? I guess we have a prove.

Jennifer is right. It is not easy for us to look at things subjectively, especially on a such a emotionally charged topic like dressing.

[Joanne108]

Sign me up. It sounds great!

[Jenny22]

The OP did 'suggest' the option of wearing of female clothing by males as crossdressing, and as an acceptable choice of clothing for males by an accepting society. I would definitely dress femininely every day in whatever I chose. That would be just a clothing presentation. But, for those of us, CDs and TGs who would still want to present as FEMALES, we would have to wear our breast forms and, for those needing to, wigs. Would society still call that crossdressing, or would a totally female presentation, too, be acceptable under the new societal umbrella? Hummmm.

[mykell]

for me i would assume that if it were normal and accepted the manufactures and stores would only sell clothes, it would not be a mens dept or a womens dept. anymore it would be the clothes dept..
just as you have appliances, seasonal, electronics, household, tools say.....as it stands now there are no womens or mens specific label for those other departments but they surely carry items in those that women or men favor.

so for me i like the way these clothes look and i found myself attracted to wanting that look so i will say i would wear more own more and that would result in dressing more....not good with the nude dept. myself but if it was like suggested normal i can see more folks embracing that and cosplay more also....

when i walk thru the store i wanted to wear the other clothes in the store, i was six, seven, years old, but i will go even further with this and say that i have some things now that i may not have went for, forms and bras i would not have had a need for, wig and makeup.
when younger i had no need for those and although i enjoy them now as i needed them to help me blend i acquired them.

so in that scenario i would be just wearing my clothes and i may have grown up with a more androgynous look in the beginning and may not have felt the need to have those other things i perhaps would have just been a pretty man....because it was normal....

[Devone]

I would dress more. I love dressing, the adrenaline rush is not what I am after, the smooth pretty legs, skirts and pretty shoes are.

It would be nice to be able not worry what society thinks, having this site to express your thoughts and to read other gurl's stories has really helped me to feel comfortable about my self when I dress.I love dressing too , and for me the pretty legs , skirts , sexy clothes, bra's to showcase your breasts to define your body is really a turn-on for me.Devone

[Julia1984]

Hmm. OK. So it was said:"If there were no male/female rules, I don't think you could call it crossdressing, however a short mini skirt would still be sexy and admired by both males and females. So yes, I would certainly still dress and be as pretty as possible."
Which rather brings us back to the question of "why?"

As to that, I like to dress so as to express my femininity. If dressing itself were to be gender-neutral then I suspect I would need/want to do "more" to express that gender identity thang. As it is, I get my kicks from wearing a dress. If that were not enough, then what would i do? I suspect it would be determined by the technology of the time. I know that I would love to experience THE WHOLE THING, warts and all, but I might well want to reserve the right to change back just as easily. Should this be a big deal? No!

[transfeminate]

Absolutely, because it would remove the one barrier that prevents me now

[Ressie]

I really don't know. If it were normal that might take away the whole reason I dress en femme. I don't really even know the reason I became a CD. All I have are theories.

[AmyVanessa]

That sounds awesome. I'd be a lot more open about CDing. Some days I'd go all out in a dress and heels, but on most days I'd be wearing my ballet flats, and have my bra straps exposed

[Andrea_cd]

Everyday i would be finally free to express whoi am

[Mykaa]

In 1 word, Yes. In a more term Id definitely be enjoying all my clothes , boots, shoes in public.

[RylieM]

In a heartbeat

[suzanne]

If it were considered "normal" I'd probably be dressed in public as much as 2/3 of the time. Right now,I'm limited by the comfort level of my wife, who says she accepts me but doesn't want me to be seen in public.

I sure don't do this for the sake of novelty. I also don't do to attract attention. That's actually the opposite of who I am. I prefer to fly under the radar, as it were, but my need to express my femininity trumps that urge.

[Samantha_Smile]

Wait...
You're proposing a world in which any form of attire is viewed as normal and everyone is free to express themselves...

...and you are asking if I would crossdress?


The better question would be how much would I crossdress :D


It's not about breaking societal norms or shock value. It's about me allowing a repressed side of me to be free.
To be able to do this without fear or judgement would be like heaven!

[Judy-Somthing]

I think dresses are so cool so I think I would.
Maybe less makeup, just a light foundation.
At special events such as weddings, all the guys basically dress the same but the women do their best not to wear something someone else is wearing.
Plus the makeup can really improve their looks.

[Janice An]

Yes!!!!!!!!! Even more

[PaulaQ]

I also believe if this really happened, a lot more CDs would transition.

[Kiersten]

Yes!!! probably even more.

[Marie-Claude, France]

Yes. I dress for myself, not for the other people.

[sometimes_miss]

It wouldn't change my life. I get no thrill by crossdressing. I get no high from it. There's no novelty to it, that wore off almost 50 years ago. I've become used to wearing my male clothing when going out for work or errands, simply looking at it as my work uniform.

[Sharon B.]

Like most I would dress more, probably be 24/7.

[DonnaP]

If were considered normal I would be dressed 24-7. For me that would make the world perfect no more hiding and everyone excepting hope the future goes that way if not for me but all you younger that deserve to be free and not judged Hugs DonnaP:battingeyelashes:

[LaurenS]

I'm not sure I have the imagination for "totally normal". If it were, would the binary constructs be gone too? And... if the constructs are gone, then wouldn't everyone just be dressing in clothes without gender markers?

I think the answer is yes, I'm just not sure anyone else would have a concept what a "man" or "woman" is, so is this t just feminine or masculine behavior?

I need wine to think this through...

[rockerreds]

Yes, indeed, I would- and it would only make it easier.

[itsnormy]

Whose normal ? Everyone has their own normal. I dress to please me, and no one else...so that is my normal !

[Jodi M]

I love feminine beauty. I absolutely would be spending most of my time in girl mode and I would be dressed much nicer than a lot of the women I see today.

[heatherdress]

Contrary to the vast majority who claim they would still "cross" dress or do so more often, I call bull.

If cross dressing were as accepted for men as wearing male clothes, a cross dresser would find something else to emulate the opposite sex. For most it is not about the taboo of cross dressing. One may find the clothes prettier, mor comfortable, whatever, but that's just a wrapping. If only women could wear burlap sacks, a cross dresser would wear burlap sacks!

heres the proof: we have a few member here from Arabic countries. Some wear a burka. That is the most un-feminine, un-pretty, uncomfortable looking attire I can imagine, but since ONLY women wear them, naturally a cross dresser from that environment would be interested.

Its not not about the clothes alone....

A burqa is worn by millions of women around the world as part of their religious beliefs and customs. It is probably not a good example to use in a crossdressing discussion, describe as un-feminine and un-pretty and suggest it is naturally used by crossdressers.

[Robin414]

I wouldn't, I only present as a woman to freak people out! I look like a chic but when people start a conversation "OMG, it's Batman under cover, I'm outta here 😲 !"

Honestly, I'd fall back on manerisms, I kinda think I'd still be a chic if I were completely naked 😉

[wanda66]

I would love to be able to wear what I want when I want and where I want. Maybe I would not feel the same if Society looked upon crossdressing differently. But I firmly believe that there is a woman trapped inside of me and from time-to-time needs to express herself. As I write this I am fully dressed with makeup and feel very good inside .fortunately I have the next few days to let my feminine self out for exercise. I totally enjoy these moments of freedom. unfortunately most of the what ifs are just that what if . We need to use the times that we have and enjoy them I know I do

[Stephanie47]

Contrary to the vast majority who claim they would still "cross" dress or do so more often, I call bull.

If cross dressing were as accepted for men as wearing male clothes, a cross dresser would find something else to emulate the opposite sex. For most it is not about the taboo of cross dressing. One may find the clothes prettier, more comfortable, whatever, but that's just a wrapping. If only women could wear burlap sacks, a cross dresser would wear burlap sacks!

Its not not about the clothes alone....

Basically, this is my comment back at #7. Oh, how I love the feel of nylon. I'm totally addicted. Yes, the fabric of my dresses is wonderful too. The hosiery on my legs is exquisite. The wig? My male head is losing too much. Why the wig if it is just the clothing....colors, fabrics, etc? Even in my solitary existence, alone at home, why the charade if it is "just the clothes."

When my wife and I had "THE TALK," she already knew I loved the feel of nylon, and, she tried accommodating my nylon "fetish" with large pieces of nylon fabric draped over my body while in the "bedroom." It was not the same. But, she asked a good question.

"Why would a man who has nothing to stuff into a bra wear a bra?" I couldn't answer the questions.

[Lexi Moralas]

Yes but I would still keep it privet that just me

[DebsUK]

I think the point is being missed. If wearing the clothes of the opposite sex wasn't taboo, how many would have started crossdressing in the first place? I'd wager very few. I mean I probably wouldn't have, for a start. Being raised, we'd not have had the gender demarcation of what we should or shouldn't wear. Trying the forbidden fruit of hosiery/lingerie (other crossdressing triggers are available) of some sort wouldn't have had the cache of naughtiness it does

[Karmen]

Absolutely! For me it is not about being taboo, it's simply what I like to wear.

My thoughts exactly.


This article is interesting. I didn't know about this new gender equality fashion trends. I just hope that fashion industry will push with campaigns like this public opinion far enough that will not be a problem if you would want to wear clothes designed for opposite gender. I would love to live like a man and combine female and male clothes and makeup.

Runway revolution: Can we tie unisex fashion trends to gender equality?
http://edition.cnn.com/2016/01/14/fashion/unisex-fashion-gender-equality/

[BLUE ORCHID]

Hi Stacey:hugs:, Are you trying to take all the fun out of this program ??:daydreaming:

[suchacutie]

If it was the norm, I would surely be a part of that norm to have, effectively, two lives since my gendered selves are two very different people. It would be fantastic to be able to switch back and forth, moving from one existence to the other. It would be just perfect!

[JamieG]

Contrary to the vast majority who claim they would still "cross" dress or do so more often, I call bull.

If cross dressing were as accepted for men as wearing male clothes, a cross dresser would find something else to emulate the opposite sex. For most it is not about the taboo of cross dressing. One may find the clothes prettier, mor comfortable, whatever, but that's just a wrapping. If only women could wear burlap sacks, a cross dresser would wear burlap sacks!


I disagree. Many crossdressers do not dress like everyday women, they dress like extreme representations of femininity. Consider: many of this forum have an adversion to women's jeans and slacks. Lots of GGs love capri pants, I can't stand them! If every girl started wearing a burlap slack, you would see posts about, "Why do GGs insist on wearing such ugly clothes when they can dress in much more pretty things?"

To answer the OP, for me, it's complicated. I would like to say that I would dress to the nines every day, but I know that's not true. I'm a person that likes to dress for comfort, and I know how those oh-so-cute stilettos can hurt after a few hours. I like the way a wig frames my face, but after a while it starts to hurt, and all the hair in my face can get annoying. And I can't imagine wearing padding and body-cinchers all day. Putting on a full face of makeup every morning and having to check it throughout the day? Wow, that doesn't sound appealing. If I'm being honest, in this hypothetical utopia, my standard outfit would probably be a skirt or dress with tights unless it was very warm. I'd wear ballet flats or low thick heeled boots, depending on the weather. No wig, no padding, no earrings. Maybe a little lipstick. On special occasions, I'd dress all the way en femme. And if I was going hiking or mowing the lawn, I'd probably dress in regular boy clothes. This might be because I see myself as bigendered. If socially acceptable, I'd regularly blend my two sides, with the occasional foray into either extreme.

[NicoleScott]

The premise of the OP seems to be that we crossdress because it's taboo. When this internal drive compelled us to put IT on (whatever IT was), we did it in spite of the taboo. Somehow we knew to do it behind a locked door. Take away the taboo and that drive goes away? I don't think so. I call bull.

[Gillian Gigs]

But I do have special powers. The power of objectivity.

Powers of objectivity...HORSE HOCKEY! No one is truely objective, we all filter everything through our own particular bias. Just reading all of the comments shows me that we all have different reasons for dressing. While some of us have great similarities, there are still too many differences to say that we are the same. If you want to make generalizations, I have no problem with this, but please call it what it is and don't imply that it is anything other than an a general observation.

It is other people and their bias that prevents me from dressing as I wish outside the home. So call me a coward, but if that is true, then many of us would probably be painted with the same brush. Some of us have more at stake than others do, and the consequences can be greater for some than for others.


To get back on track. If I could go out as I pleased, it would be in a skirt, hoses, and a good pair of comfortable shoes. What I wear under my shirt would be open to speculation, but anyone who knows me would know that it is lingerie as per usual. Yes, I too love nylon lingerie next to my skin. Underdressing wouldn't change, just some of the outer trappings, like the skirt and hose.

[Maria 60]

My wife came across an ad about pantyhose for men, and asked me if I wanted a pair and that I can wear them anytime because I could tell everyone there for men. I told her there would be no fun in that, sweet is not sweet without sour. That would make it normal, no thanks I will stick with my Silks Essential brand and wear them under and enjoy that there made for women.

[Julia1984]

Maria - Does that not just sum up how mad the whole thing is? If a dress were marketed as a "man-dress" (cf David Beckham in a sarong a few years ago) - would that be ok too? If so, why? They are just CLOTHES - that is, cleverly put together strands of woven fibre. But what we are expressing is something far more fundamental.

it isnt dressing that society has a problem with; its non-stereotypical behaviour (bring me the flaming pitchfork of my righteous indignation). The clothes are just the most obvious proxy for that.

Is this a new idea?! I rather doubt it.
Julia

[Jessica5536]

I think the point is being missed. If wearing the clothes of the opposite sex wasn't taboo, how many would have started crossdressing in the first place? I'd wager very few. I mean I probably wouldn't have, for a start. Being raised, we'd not have had the gender demarcation of what we should or shouldn't wear. Trying the forbidden fruit of hosiery/lingerie (other crossdressing triggers are available) of some sort wouldn't have had the cache of naughtiness it does

Personally, I disagree. I crossdress to feel / look like a woman. That's important to no one but myself. I crossdress despite it being taboo. Not because of it.

[Julia1984]

Maybe the taboo thing is rather like the "gateway drug". Your first hit is for free. After that, you're hooked for life.

[NewBrendaLee]

I would love it

[KrisCDAZ]

Yes, absolutely!

[mykell]

I disagree. Many crossdressers do not dress like everyday women, they dress like extreme representations of femininity. Consider: many of this forum have an adversion to women's jeans and slacks. Lots of GGs love capri pants, I can't stand them! If every girl started wearing a burlap slack, you would see posts about, "Why do GGs insist on wearing such ugly clothes when they can dress in much more pretty things?"

so when i read this i reread the thread, i dont like Capri pants either, but women wear them all summer, open toe shoes, not my thing, wedges dont look good to me.....it reminded me of the grunge era for women, it robbed me of my girl watching thrill, all the ladies were wearing theyre boyfriends flannel shirts and baggy clothes.... then all of a sudden Britney spears did a Pepsi commercial for the super bowl in heels and it was cool to be girly again, by looking at the older posts from here i dont think many embraced that grunge era.....but they did thank Britney as did i

A burqa is worn by millions of women around the world as part of their religious beliefs and customs. It is probably not a good example to use in a crossdressing discussion, describe as un-feminine and un-pretty and suggest it is naturally used by crossdressers.

i have not seen anyone on this forum post in this type of garb, i have however seen one in a hijab, in daily life i have seen some with only the eyes exposed as like the burqa style, some with traditional coverage face open and with the whole person covered and some with more trendy fashionista style and elegance, hijab nice makeup skirt and heels, at one time i thought to try this as a way to avoid the need for a wig but did not follow through....


If we are asked that question now, of course almost all of us will say "yes". That is because the "yes" answer is based on the society imposed of male/female dress code since we were born. Now imagine if there is a society that the dress code is all permissive, then there is no difference or drive to wear that "female" cloth, because there is no "female" cloth to talk about.

the OP gave a pass for the male/female dress code, for me i was attracted to these clothes before any wearing had actually occurred, but i was drawn to them, it wasnt that it was ""female" cloth", were all at different levels and to make such strong generalizations to include all is not the best action, are some more objective or subjective.....perhaps....but making decisions for others.....isnt that judgmental.

[Tina_gm]

The short answer, is yes, I would still dress.

In this hypothetical- we are to assume that while it may be "normal" gender differences will still be normal also, and it will still be marketed as male and female. It's just no big deal now for men to wear women's clothes, right???

Fashions change over time. Colonial formal wear by today's standards would be considered feminine, very feminine in fact. Hair has been long, short, long again..... now it is normal for guys to wear long hair, and for it to not be considered to be feminine or weird or whatever.

Jenniferathome does make what I believe is a good assumption about CDers dressing in whatever is considered to be women's wear, because it is for women. In time, we could do a complete reversal of fashion and appearance, and the future crossdresser will be wearing short hair and baggy jeans and a t-shirt, no make up and work boots. If that is what feminine becomes, that is where the CDer will go. It is expressing femininity however it is deemed to be at the time.

[Lena]

I was going to ask a question similar to this. As my wife has accepted me wearing some clothes, I don't get the same enjoyment from wearing a skirt around the house.

[Molly J]

I think so. I just think it's more functional and healthier for a man to wear a skirt. Hose can be supportive and functional for all genders. Makeup can enhance anyone's look and increase confidence. History tells us that men were allowed to be peacocks and that was normal. So yes!

[Maddeline]

I've read of what's said and if it wasn't taboo I would always dress en femme, the problem is the taboo bit, I sometimes feel it's wrong but here I am sitting in a pair of leggings and heels it feels right for me.

[Jennie2]

Yes of course, It's not the fact that it is taboo to crossdress that I dress up as a woman, it's because I need to, I want to, and I enjoy cross dressing, it would just make it easier

Jennie

[Heather Anne]

Yes I would still dress as a woman. Maybe even more frequently than I do now.

[Tina81]

Certain clothes feel comfortable whether it's flannel shirt or denim jeans and certain female attire feel comfortable for me, bra/breastforms, heels, pencil skirt and sheath dress so yes, I would dress in what I find comfortable or what makes me feel "like a million bucks".

[Confused but ready]

After reading the above thoughts I've concluded that for me I would still have the overpowering urge to wear famine stuff. But even though I wish it to be something I could do whenever I want to basis, ideally it would only worth it to me if women didn't change anything. I like looking at beautiful women, how they prance around, how they smell, the true power of feminism. And when going to dinner or a show with my wife I'd still prefer to dress in coat and tie. But in the long run I crossdress because I like the way I/it feels. I would love to be able to do that when and wherever I want. When I was early 20's my then girlfriend and her sister loved dressing and us going different places. And yes most of the time I got some strange looks, but I enjoyed the heck out of it. But unfortunately that was 40 years ago and now I've been married to my wife that does not tolerate crossdressing at all for 36 years now so I have to sneak around. And yes I very much miss the times it was no problem. A woman remaining a woman would be my only stipulation.

[JaniceP]

OH yes, my shaven, smooth nylon encased legs, lovely skirts along with the most "wicked" heels!

Love to have long hair to toy with too.

[janec]

yes i would because its who i belive i should be

[Shayna]

I don't think it's still cross dressing if there are suddenly no labels as to who the clothes or the look is for. That said, I have to imagine I would still enjoy dresses, makeup and heels.

[rian]

Dear Stacey
Yes I will be thrilled all the time cross-dressing .. even if all the world are wearing like women....That is why we love to all the world what we wear ...we need to express our needs no matter what the others are wearing ...

[Krisi]

There's a remote possibility that at some point in time, men wearing dresses or skirts might become accepted or "normal", but I doubt men wearing breast forms and artificial butts and hips will ever become normal.

Personally, just wearing a dress or skirt and blouse does nothing for me unless I adjust my figure to look and feel like a woman. I have to have the boobs, hips/butt and wig. Then I'm happy.

[Bobbie1952]

I for one would dress much more frequently than I do now. Especially for business. It's not the taboo its letting my inner girl free.

[Bobbi46]

yes I would for sure, what feels natural to oneself should enable one to feel natural out there in a normal way of life.

[Angie G]

If it was viewed normal I'd be beside myslfe with joy and would never wear drab again.:hugs:
Angie

[Rita Leigh]

Absolutely, to be allowed to dress without repercussions or condemnations would be fantastic. Maybe in another life...

[NicoleScott]

The OP didn't say there wouldn't be defined male and female clothing. Most men would wear men's clothing, and most women would wear women's clothing. The OP said it would be OK (acceptable) to wear whatever you wanted (or nothing). Some would crossdress. But a man without that internal drive wouldn't wear a dress, makeup, and high heels. I would, but only occasionally, like it is now. I may feel more comfortable going out, though.
To suggest that we crossdress only because it's taboo means that there is no internal drive to crossdress, only the drive to "buck the system", and crossdressing is just the means.

[Saikotsu]

I totally would. I'd even go outside while doing it.

[JessieA]

I would dress a lot more often in public. Especially if people would interact with you as what ever gender your were presenting as. Because though I do love the clothes it also about being recognized as who truly are at the moment.

[HollyGreene]

Your question seems to imply that we cross dress because it's a taboo thing.
I do it because it's what I want to do, it's wearing clothes that I really like, and having a look that I like.
If it was totally acceptable to everyone, I'd do it openly.

[Nikki Rich]

Yes I would still dress, it would be nice to be able to present has who I feel like without having to worry about all the societal hang ups. No I would dress all the time tho, I still enjoy my male side also

[Martha G]

yes.

It relaxes me and removes stress.

And I look younger as well.

[michellechong]

I think I will continue to enjoy my dressing regardless of whether it is consider normal or otherwise.

[immike]

My name is Michelle&I would be delighted to be able to dress as I please.I am a closet crossdresser now,I am secretly wearing mothers clothes&I would be petrified for her
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