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Billy
01-04-2017, 12:38 PM
If everyone knew you were a crossdresser and had nothing to hide, would you crossdress everyday?
windshear
01-04-2017, 12:43 PM
Given enough time and opportunity, I'd say it could escalate that far (like donating all my drab in a torrent of pink fog), but eventually I imagine many would have to walk it back.
But lets also keep in mind that your question relates to those within your circles- what about friends of friends? Friends of family? Complete strangers? It is an isolating behavior to an extent.
Billy
01-04-2017, 12:46 PM
The scenario is that you are confident with your identity and accepted as yourself regardless of your attire.
Acastina
01-04-2017, 12:51 PM
In the abstract, absolutely. In the real world, not gonna happen.
Princess Chantal
01-04-2017, 12:53 PM
I definitely would not crossdress everyday, got no need and no desire to do it that often
Billy
01-04-2017, 12:53 PM
Why not?
windshear
01-04-2017, 12:59 PM
Self acceptance is great, and "crossdress everyday" is different than "going 100%". I CD everyday more or less, but I do not CD 100% of the time. There are things to consider when going "all in" or 100%:
Obligations to Others
For example, my SO is accepting, but it would go over well with her. I'm not placing any blame on her- I have my obligations to her which I am NOT reluctant to fulfill. I have a role in our relationship, I intend to come through for her like she has countless times for me.
Social Considerations
CDing can draw attention to yourself, and thus some venues I'd argue would be inconsiderate. Overlap this with events where it would be bad for you to not attend, and you have issues.
Practicality
Roofing in a dress, skirt, or even with unisex clothing? Men's clothing does have practical application.
So my answer would be, I already CD everyday that I feel like it, but going 100% is a Rubicon I'm not sure I'd cross.
Great question!
Lorileah
01-04-2017, 01:00 PM
Windshear, the OP said "everyone" that would be...everyone
ronda
01-04-2017, 01:05 PM
yes I dress everyday not all day but everyday and all night wake up in the AM very happy with my C forms on my chest but then I live alone
windshear
01-04-2017, 01:06 PM
@Lorileah, the whole planet? And the question is "if everyone knew", which has nothing to do with the level of acceptance, etc...
I read the OP as intending for something more realistic.
Billy
01-04-2017, 01:09 PM
Post #3 The scenario is that you are confident with your identity and accepted as yourself regardless of your attire.
windshear
01-04-2017, 01:12 PM
@Billy In which case I'd be in the higher 90th percentile dressed. I still wouldn't want to ruin a good dress working on the house or in the yard!
susan54
01-04-2017, 01:16 PM
Yes and no. I already cross dress every day - it is currently a week since I wore any male clothing or any form of trousers but that is not the same as presenting to the world in these clothes. I do this from time to time but the reality is that in most professional situations you have to look professional and in my line a sharp skirt suit or dress would not work. You need to appear credible as well as smart and cross dressing is still regarded as pretending to be a woman, and as someone who works in a very masculine way I would not make a credible woman. So even if everyone knew (and very few do) I would present 100% male at work as it would make me better at it.
Abbey11
01-04-2017, 01:24 PM
Not every day, but certainly more often
Debra Russell
01-04-2017, 01:24 PM
Then that would hit the trans gender line - you would not be a crossdresser; for me crossdressing assumes a female role when dressed and if assuming that roll all the time I would on a list for M to F surgery, being a crossdresser I do not assume that roll all the time - so no ................................Debra
Dana44
01-04-2017, 01:29 PM
Not every day, because of social issues, Yep that is a big line to cross and there are clothes that men wear to do mechanical work and such that require clothes that get dirty. So, Being able to be male and dress dab is okay,
Billy
01-04-2017, 01:30 PM
I have known females that do mechanical work.
sara66
01-04-2017, 01:39 PM
I would still not go full time. But I would go out once a week or so.
Sara
natalie_cheryl
01-04-2017, 01:41 PM
Maybe not all the time, but a side 60% of the time. However if it was everyday or never again, people would be seeing my dress collection, an see it grow lol
Princess Chantal
01-04-2017, 01:44 PM
Why not?
Was this directed at my post?
Billy
01-04-2017, 01:55 PM
No. Acastina.
I would have replied with quote but have been told by moderators not to do that when responding to previous post. You beat me and got between Acastina and me.
Periwinkle
01-04-2017, 01:55 PM
Not every day, but certainly more often. :)
Princess Chantal
01-04-2017, 02:04 PM
No. Acastina.
I would have replied with quote but have been told by moderators not to do that when responding to previous post. You beat me and got between Acastina and me.
LoL, awesome!
Teresa
01-04-2017, 02:10 PM
Billy,
I'ts a definite YES.
If all those restraints were taken away I would dress everyday. It would be great to wake up and decide what sort of day I had planned and dress accordingly , some days I wouldn't wear heels, in fact I would do what most GGs do and dress appropriately .
Not many appear to have read your question correctly, it clearly says no restrictions , you also added with confidence but that wouldn't matter with unrestricted acceptance.
For me it would be a dream come true, it would mean I could set up my art group on my doorstep or even in my own home and teach people art while dressed .
CarolBrown
01-04-2017, 02:11 PM
I am only out to my wife, yet essentially I have been wearing all female clothing (with the exception of footwear and jumper) for over a week. I pretty much live in leggings in the house anyway...
If I was fully out, would I dress 24/7, most likely...
Taylor186
01-04-2017, 02:26 PM
If you consider wearing panties to be crossdressing then I already crossdress everyday, without everyone knowing.
Sissy_in_pink
01-04-2017, 02:50 PM
I underdress every day, but would love to crossdress without wig and makeup everyday and not worry about who sees me and be about to talk to neighbours, have people over and only wear wig and makeup when going out like shopping and stuff.
I work and even though the company I work for is supportive of transgender people, I think from what I have seen crossdressing at work is a no no unless you identify as Transgender.
StephanieM
01-04-2017, 03:25 PM
Probably not because a lot of times I'm lazy and just want to throw on simple stuff and go do what I gotta do.
audreyinalbany
01-04-2017, 04:00 PM
no..I like being a guy too much. I tend to get kind of burnt out on crossdressing if I have a bunch of consecutive days. That's why I like my little two or three day getaways...they top off my crossdressing tank
Lana Mae
01-04-2017, 05:01 PM
I am a nurse and scrubs are basically unisex. I am in male mode at work. If everyone knew and accepted, yes. If not everyone accepted, no. Trust at work is mostly acceptance! I would be out more if knowledge included acceptance! Hugs Lana Mae
kayegirl
01-04-2017, 05:04 PM
Yes, I am already out to the people that need to know, ando, frankly I don't care what anybody else thinks. So I do crossdress in one way or another every day. But then again, so do all of those who underdress every day!
Billy
01-04-2017, 05:16 PM
Lana Mae,
I too am a nurse. There is one co-worker that always wears the skirt version of scrubs and pantyhose every time she works. She is GG. A openly gay CNA always wears headbands and whatever he wants. To my knowledge he is not a crossdresser. If I am not mistaken most nursing employers have strict non-discrimination policies.
PamelaRI
01-04-2017, 05:24 PM
Yes, I would without hesitation. Especially, when you consider that I crossdress every day while at home.
Amy R Lynn
01-04-2017, 05:27 PM
This is really a loaded question... Define cross dressing. It could be as simple as wearing a pair of panties or as complex as going full on presentation as a woman.
It takes a lot of work to maintain my feminine figure. I'm very hairy. Shaving takes a lot of time to tame my male beast side. My face couldn't handle the close shave every day either. If I shave close for more than two days, I start to seriously break out and get infections. So... I couldn't dress every day.
If I could present everyday and not have to go through all of the shaving... YES! Absolutely would love to. Maybe someday I will.
SarahleeNH
01-04-2017, 05:43 PM
I would, unless I thought it would bring discomfort to someone I cared about. In an ideal world, no one should care. We all know the world is a cruel and judgmental place. Discretion is always necessary. Everyone knows I prefer jeans and a polo shirt. But at times, other attire is necessary.
Janine cd
01-04-2017, 05:47 PM
I would probably dress more often,but keep some male garb for occasions when dressing drab would be appropriate.
DIANEF
01-04-2017, 06:04 PM
Not every day I think, but at least half my time would be spent in femme mode, maybe a little more depending on the circumstances. and I could go a week or more at a time fully dressed.
Judith96a
01-04-2017, 06:17 PM
I have known females that do mechanical work.
I know several females who do mechanical work of one variety or another, I work with some every day. Invariably, they do NOT wear stereotypical female clothing when doing so! One exception though - a very cute female computer engineer several years ago who preferred wearing skirts / dresses when making site visits. She kept a very stylish jumpsuit in her kit for any occasion when any heavy work was required! But she was the exception that proved the rule!
As for your original premise... No I wouldn't crossdress full-time. For me, crossdressing is a contrast to / escape from the 'everyday'. So, while I'd enjoy the freedom of being able to crossdress whenever and wherever I liked, once the initial pink fog had dissipated I crossdress when I felt like it but not otherwise.
windshear
01-04-2017, 06:22 PM
Invariably, they do NOT wear stereotypical female clothing when doing so!
No kidding. Just try imagining a girl sliding out from under a truck in a polka-dot a-line dress. Grease monkey mascara.
But careful... "stereotypical female clothing" today means something much different than a mere few decades ago.
Billy
01-04-2017, 06:24 PM
Maybe the boss could special order some pink gloves.
Lucy23
01-04-2017, 06:55 PM
Even in the proposed scenario I wouldn't. I still like being a man and dress as one in the best possible way. However, I think I would dress more as I would definitely want to wear my business outfits to work.
Georgina
01-04-2017, 07:01 PM
I dress every day after work as it is, and that is how I would continue. The only difference would be being out in the open.
Georgette_USA
01-04-2017, 07:08 PM
Just try imagining a girl sliding out from under a truck in a polka-dot a-line dress.
But careful... "stereotypical female clothing" today means something much different than a mere few decades ago.
Just saw the movie "Hidden Figures", and was a scene early in movie of a car stopped and a woman under car in a dress. She was working on the starter.
Why is it every time that a dirty job comes along that some retreat to their men's clothes. They do make women's clothes made for dirty work also, maybe not as pretty as our beloved dresses, which I wear everyday unless I need to do dirty work. When I was employed I wore business women's pants and tops, but would change to jeans if needed.
If I were a FtM CD as a man dressed up in a fancy suit, I would change to old men's clothes for dirty work.
KimberlyJean
01-04-2017, 07:54 PM
Yes I would, I already have an extensive wardrobe and could very easily start full time. BTW Duluth Trading Company has some awesome womens outdoor work wear.
JustJoni
01-04-2017, 08:06 PM
I don't think I would dress everyday, but I would definitely dress more, and go out a lot more than now.
Lorileah
01-04-2017, 08:18 PM
Practicality
Roofing in a dress, skirt, or even with unisex clothing? Men's clothing does have practical application.
Here in Denver we have a construction company where the whole crew wears kilts (yes they did roofing)
A construction crew in Littleton called Karpenters in Kilts adopted tartans in 2002. Denver Post . In Other parts of the world I am sure the men wear some things similar to dresses and skirts to do "manly" things Here's one in Philly
http://philly.curbed.com/2013/1/22/10282764/kiltwearing-contractor-wants-to-renovate-your-basement.
@Lorileah, the whole planet? And the question is "if everyone knew", which has nothing to do with the level of acceptance, etc...
I read the OP as intending for something more realistic. For the love of Pete...let's reword this since you seem to want to nitpick. If "Everyone" the OP knew...EVERYONE...the butcher the baker the candle stick maker...everyone...even the little man on the corner...There..good enough? No not the poor aboriginal in the rain forest because they don't know the OP...just EVERYONE who knows you and who really gives a damn...OK? But let's say the aboriginal knows too because they are pen pals. :facepalm:
Tracii G
01-04-2017, 08:29 PM
I wear womens clothes everyday so I CD every day technically.
melissaC
01-04-2017, 08:45 PM
Yes but not everyday but more often then I do now.
windshear
01-04-2017, 10:15 PM
For the love of Pete...let's reword this since you seem to want to nitpick. If "Everyone" the OP knew...EVERYONE...the butcher the baker the candle stick maker...everyone...even the little man on the corner...There..good enough?Sounds like the Truman show. I'd be looking for the exit.
ShelbyDawn
01-04-2017, 11:32 PM
OK, You say everyone knew and I had nothing to hide. I am taking that to mean that my life would be pretty much as it is as far as interactions with family, at work, in public and in social circles.
First, I already wear women's clothes every day. Bra, panties, and women's jeans.
What would change is that I would add pantyhose/stockings, skirts and cute shoes and more feminine tops to my everyday wear.
I would get a little more aggressive with my nail color and would probably start wearing a little makeup, just because.
I would get up every day and choose what felt right for that day; sometimes more masculine, sometimes more feminine.
I would also get my body hair lasered and get small breast implants - assuming, of course that by everybody knowing I can infer that they also accept(fantasy world here), otherwise, probably not.
Millie.Graham
01-05-2017, 02:24 AM
If I had nothing to hide and everybody knew, I think I would dress more frequently but not all the time.
Before I accepted that I wanted to dress all the way, I had worn pantyhose both under my pants and with shorts for years. I suspect my dressing would follow the pattern that just wearing pantyhose does. Sometimes I might wear them everyday, other times I might go several weeks without wearing, other times a few times a week. It just comes down to my mood and practicality of the moment.
Vickie_CDTV
01-05-2017, 02:37 AM
I wouldn't do the full female presentation everyday, it is way too much work, but I would wear skirts everyday and throw the rest of my pants away.
ElleStreet
01-05-2017, 06:07 AM
I don't think I'd cd every day, I can take a lot of time and I'm lazy with my look as a guy as it is, part of what I like about cd'ing is that Build up to being finished which I think might lose it's magic if I did it every day.
I do sort of like the idea of everyone knowing I crossdress though, it'd avoid being scared of being outed at the very least and might even help me find a girl who's into femme guys. But I think my family would make fun of me for it though, they already make jokes about CDs/transpeople whenever the topic is brought up. I try to defend it but don't want to do it too vehemently to avoid outing myself
Krisi
01-05-2017, 07:59 AM
If everyone knew you were a crossdresser and had nothing to hide, would you crossdress everyday?
You seem to be asking if we would live as a woman, right? Go to work as a woman, shop as a woman, golf or fish as a woman, go to the doctor and dentist as a woman?
We have some members who do just that. I do not and would not. For one thing, it's a lot of work. Shaving, in particular (and I would probably have to shave twice a day), but also putting on the boobs and hip/butt padding. My "everyday" sometimes involves physical things like crawling under things to fix them. The wig, boobs and hips would make that difficult. I could do it (as women do) if my hair, boobs and hips were real, but the pretend ones don't stay in place that well in those circumstances.
I am retired so I don't have a career and work relationships to deal with anymore but I imagine crossdressing at work would be pretty complicated and would have an adverse effect on your career.
carrie001
01-05-2017, 08:04 AM
Well of course! That's kind of like the end game. Being fluid I would love to at least have the option depending on the day.
Krisi
01-05-2017, 08:04 AM
I wear womens clothes everyday so I CD every day technically.
Good point. I wear panties and women's jeans so I suppose I do as well. I took the original post to mean trying to appear as a woman. Perhaps I misunderstood.
CarlaWestin
01-05-2017, 08:04 AM
If everyone knew I was a crossdresser I would, by technicality of definition, be crossdressed every day.
Krisi
01-05-2017, 08:07 AM
I have known females that do mechanical work.
Of course but their hair, boobs and butt are attached and won't fall off or move out of place as they crawl around.
Billy
01-05-2017, 08:12 AM
More than one person commented on the work involved in preparing. If everyone knew that you were a crossdresser and accepted you as your presented yourself, you would be able to wear female clothing without the full makeover.
Raychel
01-05-2017, 08:29 AM
If everyone knew and was accepting, Absolutely I would. I so prefer to be dressed pretty whenever I can.
When I look in the mirror, that is the person I really am.
Lisa Roberts
01-05-2017, 08:55 AM
I would love the option to dress as I choose. Some days I feel totally woman. Some days totally guy. I prefer the girl days!!!
Lace and Smiles
Lisa
Kate Simmons
01-05-2017, 11:18 AM
Possibly but not necessarily. I enjoy being a guy as well. I personally don't liked being "locked in" to one look or the other. I just have fun with the CDing for the most part. :battingeyelashes::)
Gabby6790
01-05-2017, 11:33 AM
I feel like I would be a good mix. Maybe split in thirds for full fem/andro/full male.
This is good question because it makes me think a little more about where I am on the spectrum. I like my guy persona buy I am yearning to express my gal.
Majella St Gerard
01-05-2017, 11:39 AM
I pretty much do, I dress and present as a female every place I go, except at work and as I will be looking for a new job soon I intend to go on interviews en femm. I am out and everyone in my life knows.
IleneD
01-05-2017, 11:41 AM
I would gobble up as many Femme Days as possible. I love the look
BUT, as many "guys" have stated, I too enjoy the benefits and advantages of manhood.
For primarily practical reasons, I can't perform all the things I wish to do effectively in female dress. While I may wear panties (every day), I can't comfortably work on the car to do hard yard work in femme dress, and be bothered with a bra, foundations, makeup, etc. There are many social settings where Cross Dressing would be totally inappropriate, especially among people with whom I've had existing family or career relationships. (Trust me. I don't think anyone wants to see their ex-Commanding Officer in a green cocktail dress, as much as I might fantasize about it.)
Yet, on a day to day basis I find my self wearing more femme items in the everyday look; kind of a mixed look. But the clothes are comfortable and work. For example, I wore leggings, panties, earrings and head scarf (long bandana) most of yesterday [trapped indoors with the SO due to weather, doing house chores]. Nearly all cold days, I'm in pantyhose as a thermal layer. And there's always days when the SO doesn't mind if I go about the house in a skirt or light dress. [The full blown make up, foundations and body shaping aspect of my CD seems to disturb her the most, right now.]
For just going out shopping [grocery store, dept stores, etc.], and daily activities, I would absolutely love to do more of it in Femme Mode. Same for travel.
Yes, give me MORE days in full Feminine Glory. I certainly need that. But a 24/7 transition to Life As A Woman isn't practical or possible at this point in life, and I don't know if I would fully enjoy or appreciate it. I'm selfish in wanting it both ways, I suppose.
Chelsea B
01-05-2017, 11:42 AM
I wouldn't. I just don't have the desire to dress that often. Once a week seems to be very satisfying for me. and regardless of external attitudes, I wouldn't need to present more often than that.
Stephanie47
01-05-2017, 11:43 AM
Why not?
I think you have to analyze the "why" question. "Why do you wear women's clothing to begin with?" That's the question I've proposed numerous times on this forum. It's not you like the colors, the fabric, etc. Why, if you like the fabric or colors compared to men's clothing, do you wear a bra? Most men do not have sufficient breast material to fill a bra. No?
Me? I find myself wearing women's clothing when there has been an up tick in my life of stress. There have been many times when I have had the opportunity to wear women's clothing and I forego the opportunity. Sometimes I have don a pretty dress..the works...and mentally it's not there.
So, no. Even if everyone knew I liked to wear women's clothing I would only choose to do so when my inner self felt the need.
Judith96a
01-05-2017, 12:52 PM
But careful... "stereotypical female clothing" today means something much different than a mere few decades ago.
Yeah, right! I was merely struggling with vocabulary and trying to be concise. You know what I mean.
Here in Denver we have a construction company where the whole crew wears kilts (yes they did roofing) .
As any male Scot will tell you, a kilt (unless it is a kilted skirt) is menswear. Kilts were originally the menswear of choice for hunters who were negotiating (barefoot) the heather and bracken of the Scottish highlands.
I can't imagine any roofer, whether in Scotland or Denver, wearing a kilt in the traditional manner whilst aloft. Well, maybe in Denver, but Scots roofers would have some consideration for passers-by.
you would be able to wear female clothing without the full makeover.
You're assuming that I have the full makeover merely so that I can wear female clothing. That may have been true the first time that I got a makeover but not any more. Now, it's an integral part of the image that I want to project when I'm in girl mode. For example, in boy mode I don't turn up at the office in a T shirt and scruffy jeans. The suit may not be Armani but it will be reasonable quality and I'll be reasonably well groomed (without being too anal about it). So, if I were to turn up in the office in girl mode, I'll not want to look like I made no effort at all. No half measures - I'd be wearing a well-cut, stylish business (skirt/dress) suit with makeup and hair absolutely perfect - especially the first time! First impressions count and in my job you never quite know who you're going to have an impromptu meeting with.
If looking like a man in a dress floats your boat then fair play to you. It just doesn't float mine.
Hmm. I'm "out" so everyone knows. I wear women's clothing every day -- it's all I own anymore. I do not consider myself a woman, so if I let others define me I suppose I'm a crossdresser who dresses every day. But my personal truth is I'm not crossdressing at all -- because I'm transgender and the clothes I wear are exactly correct for me. I'll have to ponder on that. ;)
Fiona123
01-05-2017, 01:36 PM
Not sure. I'm pretty closeted. I imagine that if I was outed in a real big way I would dress in public most days.🌺
Helen_Highwater
01-05-2017, 03:32 PM
As for your original premise... No I wouldn't crossdress full-time. For me, crossdressing is a contrast to / escape from the 'everyday'. So, while I'd enjoy the freedom of being able to crossdress whenever and wherever I liked, once the initial pink fog had dissipated I crossdress when I felt like it but not otherwise.
I was looking for a way to express my thoughts and Judith has said it for me.
No intention or desire to transition so dressing every day would simply loose it's "specialness". Plus I don't think I could afford the makeup.
Karine
01-05-2017, 04:11 PM
I don't think so. Crossdressing is for me a lot of things: as said before a way to escape, a way to relax, a way to have fun. I like the time to prepare, to do my make up, to find and match clothes,.. But for me, doing it everyday and the fun, magic will disappear, crossdressing will become boring.
I like to do a lot of things (sports, movies, reading) but I don't do it every day.
Travelling is fun, but after some times, you're happy to going back home.
Cara Lacey
01-05-2017, 08:10 PM
In my case, everyone knows, but I do not dress every day. Cross-dressing is more like a hobby to me.
CynthiaD
01-05-2017, 10:26 PM
I crossdress every day already, and lots of people know. But not everyone. If everyone knew would I go 24/7? Yeah.
Scarlett398
01-05-2017, 11:42 PM
Me too...Scarlett
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Same here Karine...Today, my wife came home unexpectedly from work two hours early and as soon as I heard the garage door start opening, I knew I was busted. I just met her at the door coming in and admitted I was a cross dresser while I was in full femme mode. It was embarrassing and when she saw me she just said one cuss word that started with an "F". I was busted before when photos were found on our computer. I thought I had deleted the photos but they were still there. I actually think she will be accepting this time. Last time not so much and I ended up throwing my whole wardrobe out - clothes, boots, booties, tights, makeup - I mean everything. This time I think I'll get to keep everything and we'll have a long talk tomorrow or this weekend as to why I have cross dressed for so many years. I am actually feeling a lot of relief now that she knows the truth and I won't have to hide everything anymore. I think she'll be more understanding this time. No divorce proceedings will be happening here. She loves me too much to go anywhere close to that extreme. Now that it's out in the open, I do feel such a feeling of relief even though we haven't had our CD talk yet. Hope all goes well. I hope I'm able to explain everything in a way she'll be completely understanding of my desire to cross dress. I've been in the closet for so many years. I do all my dressing in the privacy of our home and I don't ever do it when she's ever home. I only go out in public to a move but not to the mall yet when she's out of town a couple of times a year when she's traveling for work...Wish me luck guys/girls....Scarlett
Scarlett398
01-05-2017, 11:53 PM
I'll still keep things very private and respect her opinion on how she feels about the whole cross dressing issue. I will continue to dress only when she's away at work and never go out in public dressed while she's in town...When I am dressed as a girl, you can't come close to telling there's a guy in that skirt, top, those tights, boots, bootie, makeup, and jewelry...I wish you could see a few photos but still can't figure out how to shrink them to fit this forum...Scarlett
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You're very pretty, Elle....Scarlett
Steph54
01-06-2017, 11:01 AM
When in the mood yes
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When the desire hits. Yes. Completely. Would get rid of my male clothes and love every moment but then the desire recedes and goes away. I would then be out shopping for men's clothes. 😀 My wife was away recently, for 2 weeks I didn't wear a single item of male clothing.
Joyce Swindell
01-06-2017, 11:46 AM
If everyone knew I would do as I felt for my daily attire. Some days...or weeks...or months! lol That would be interesting experience if it were socially accepted if I would I get tired of it? I would expect so but like my wife says....only one way to find out!!
krissy
01-06-2017, 03:22 PM
My first wife told my family and all my male friends. i thought i was going to die if anybody found out but guess what the true friends stayed friends. the others hated me and it took awhile before i could bring myself to accept that everyone new and i didnt die .lol but i didnt dress as much as i thought i would .i guess it was because of the kids . but now that they are all gone i want to dress all the time but wife cant stand so i dress outside of house .but i miss sharing this with others , my wife had a friend that help me dress but she passed away i miss her .
Mickitv
01-06-2017, 06:17 PM
If everyone knew and the circumstances were right I would absolutely dress everyday.
Erin77
01-06-2017, 06:24 PM
I most likely would dress more. Like to change it up though. I would switch back and forth. Nothing like keeping people guessing ;)
Karmen
01-11-2017, 02:18 PM
I'm pretty sure I would. Or at least combined male and female clothes as I would feel like it and put on some makeup and paint my fingernails.
Cheryl T
01-11-2017, 02:23 PM
I do now and everyone doesn't know, so there would be no difference.
Alice_2014_B
01-11-2017, 08:21 PM
Yes, I most likely would.
:)
mona lisa
01-21-2017, 06:06 AM
If everyone knew, yes I would.
Connie D50
01-21-2017, 06:21 AM
I don't think so I would dress based on the event of the day. And maybe who was attending.
Ally 2112
01-21-2017, 06:48 AM
As much as i would like to i still got to be my guy self at times .It just seems to keep a balance i need
Lily Catherine
01-21-2017, 07:41 AM
In less than a heartbeat I'd be out 100% as Lily (rather than a case of "I'm actually James"), although I don't think my issue is of knowledge per se - although not doing things behind others' backs would be an excellent start. I don't consider myself to be crossdressing in any such scenario, although I roughly understand why it could, to the lay outsider, be seen as such. I've seen past the novelty of it all, but to be fair I cycled through most of the "stereotypical garments" quite early and decided stopping there didn't satisfy my needs enough.
If I live to see my parents' graves at all, I'm not sure if I'll have to pay my respects as the man they raised. Will I be crossdressing then? I should think so. Should I die young, it also remains a question for those who outlive me how I'll be remembered, or whether I'll be laid to rest in a mint-green gown or a white suit.
As it now stands, I've already said "... or boyfriend" in front of my family when discussing dating, although there was neither shock nor horror, at least compared to the first time I was caught having worn a skirt (I wasn't caught in the act, mind you) almost a decade ago. No positive act of acceptance anyway so far, and even less as regards the T in LGBT. My parents do wonder, however, why I am supporting LGBT causes where I'm not supposed to have any personal, vested interests.
In such a scenario I anticipate interning, graduating, dating and working as Lily rather than as James. While better than my current situation, that described in the song Bitty Boppy Betty (so apt it hurts) by Pink Martini would be, in this light, a shortchange.
Cassiek
01-21-2017, 08:19 AM
In some form yes. Whether it be a full outfit or just a pair of cute panties
larry
01-21-2017, 09:57 AM
Lordy You are CUTE !! Have a great day.
CONSUELO
01-21-2017, 10:01 AM
Yes. I would love to spend my entire life in feminine dress.
JeanTG
01-21-2017, 01:24 PM
If everyone knew *and* my wife not only accepted but supported it, yes I would. Actually at that point I'd probably just transition.
AKKaren
01-21-2017, 09:43 PM
:daydreaming:Yes I would...but in my occupation it wouldn't be so different than what I wear now! Can't throw straps, chains and binders in pretty frocks, can you?
phili
01-22-2017, 09:06 AM
I put out the word to my neighbors that they might see me in a dress and heels- and I've gone out, so now I feel I am in the stage of 'everyone knows'- and I'm finding that I am just feeling freer to choose the exact clothing style that matches my mood. THis can be working man's clothes, or lightweight men's pants and a slightly feminine top, or one of my dresses and heels. WHat has happened is that as I let myself feel completely feminine, my emotional capacity came back to life, and it is present all the time now, so I am not driven to crossdress in order to find my softer side. Amazingly to me, who would have said not long ago that all I wanted was to wear dresses every day, that now I am finding times where the extra effort and the special messaging of skirts or dresses goes beyond what I want to say wherever I am going!
The term crossdressing is shifting in meaning for me- the 'line to cross' is blurring as I adopt clothes into my man's wardrobe, and give myself freedom as a man to feel the full range of emotion, and be tender, listening, etc.
Kiersten
01-22-2017, 09:46 AM
I don't dress every day now, so I don't think I would.
lingerieLiz
01-22-2017, 09:36 PM
I guess I do. I've worn fem clothes everyday for weeks now. It gets to be more functional than a thought. Over the years I would guess I dress the same as if I was a woman. I get up, get dressed and do what the day requires. Since I wear panties everyday I just pick a pair. Same with my bra, although I do think about the top I intend to wear. The rest is pretty much the same as what a guy would think about. Shoes, etc.
ShirleyN
01-25-2017, 09:46 AM
I probably would do but not all the time and not on my own. I'd need to be with fellow CDs or a female friend before I would even consider dressing every single day. I'd also have to build up an awful lot of personal confidence as well.
susancheerleader
01-25-2017, 09:52 AM
I definitely would dress IN PUBLIC more. Alone in my home I am dressed in some form all the time.
sharonsdream
01-25-2017, 11:44 AM
It sounds like fun and I probably would for awhile. But after awhile it would probably get boring.
Joyce Swindell
01-25-2017, 02:51 PM
If (biggest word in the dictionary) it didn't effect "normal" life ....without a doubt!
Tina Bell
01-25-2017, 06:11 PM
Yes I definitely would.
Bobbi46
01-25-2017, 06:17 PM
Yes without a doubt drab clothes are getting so uncomfortable by comparison, the joy of being dressed all the time would not fade away.
HollyGreene
01-25-2017, 07:43 PM
I underdress every day, so I guess I already do to some extent.
However, I guess we're not talking about just underwear.
If everyone knew and was accepting, then probably about half the time, or maybe I'd wear a mixture of both.
If everyone knew but were not accepting, then it would be much less often.
susancheerleader
01-25-2017, 08:32 PM
I like dressing all the time.
I mostly dress in private, but I do dress incognito in public. If dressing was accepted, I would have no problem dressing how I wanted.
Tasha McIntyre
01-27-2017, 04:36 AM
Maybe not everyday, but certainly more than half of the time :)
I would probably dress more days than not! I would at least wear makeup every day!
gailprice
01-27-2017, 06:42 AM
Simply YES.......:jumping:
michelemcd55
01-27-2017, 02:33 PM
Absolutely! I can now dress as much as I choose at home with my SO who is newly aware and very supportive. Unfortunately, everyone knowing isn't going to happen. Long time CDer, new to this site. Looking for places I can go to express myself.
Bruce64
01-27-2017, 02:35 PM
Perhaps, I would, who knows.
XemmaX
01-27-2017, 03:30 PM
not sure about everyday but i would definitely do it more.
Swimtran
01-27-2017, 05:36 PM
If people know is one thing, but if they accept is another. My wife knows, but doesn't accept (yet?), so I rarely get to crossdress as it is. Even if everyone else in the world knows, as long as she doesn't accept, then I don't do it much at all. If I have to choose, I choose her, hands down.
If people accept it, then I would surely do it, probably pretty often, whenever the mood strikes me.
Then there's support, which is more than acceptance. With support, I'd likely get far more serious about it, push my limits. Now we're getting into fantasy territory.
Moving one step further, we get to encouragement, in which I'd definitely get my limits pushed, to the point where I'd probably wear nothing but women's clothes. In fact, for me, I wouldn't want to stop there: if I were to present as a woman every day, I'd want to be one.
Coming down from the fantasy of it, realistically, I'd need and want to be male most of the time. If I really wanted to be en femme all the time, I would have made different choices throughout my life. I truly love being a husband and father, and doing guy things. The crossdressing for me is a fantasy, which in sober moments I realize I would not want to come true.
So in all likelihood, I really love to fantasize about being a woman, and I enjoy actualizing that fantasy at times by crossdressing, but in reality I wouldn't want to fulfill it. Dabbling is just fine for me.
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