Out and about:

[julie marie1]

I have been a secret crossdresser and somewhat ashamed of myself for many years.
A couple of months ago I went dress shopping as a male. I would explain my purchases as a costume I was putting together. One of the salespeople said they hope i enjoy my purchases. I decided I would. A week later I went back wearing my purchases and had my picture taken. I also found I pair of high healed boots I really like, these, along with a rather slinky grey dress have become my "bar" outfit.
I have found that shopping dressed is so much more enjoyable. Now I get to try on dresses to make sure they fit and browse the racks. No one seems to notice or care.
I have also now gone to several bars. True I don't pick ones that are really crowded. I make it clear from the start I'm a guy in a dress. To this point no one has cared, and some have invited me to have a drink.
It is so nice to feel I have the opportunity to be me

[carrie001]

Sounds like it may not be much of a secret anymore. :)

I truely hope you move past being ashamed. Its alot more satisfying to love yourself.

[elliemoss]

aw what a lovely post Julie Marie. It is so much fun isn't it. I went out shopping yesterday for the first time in over a year and now I really have the bug to get out more. Yes work on accepting and loving that side of yourself, absolutely nothing wrong with it it is completely natural to you.

[PattyT]

Very nice story. Of course you have absolutely nothing to ashamed of. A lot of us start out at this phase. Once you overcome it and come to terms with being a CD a whole new and wonderful world opens up.
I wish you all the very best in your endeavors.

[reb.femme]

Hi Julie,

Pack that shame into a cardboard box and store it in the loft, along with all the other things we don't need in our everyday lives. :heehee:

I've gone shopping for stuff en boy and of course you get a few looks, but in girl mode, I feel great and trying on stuff alongside the other girls there is fantastic.
If you lived near me, we could go for a few refreshments one night but I'm assuming you're in the States?

I would say, "enjoy your girl time", but it seems you already are :).

Becky

[Alyssa Lane]

Just bought things earlier, no one cared, no one looked at me funny for looking at dresses. Even bought a few and took advantage of good sale deals.

[julie marie1]

Going out for refreshments sounds good. But,yes, I do live in the states.
Julie