How old is the feminine you?

[penny lace]

I must admit that I buy clothes that a much younger woman than I would buy or wear!
Is it just me that does this or do we all wish ourselves back in years as well as another gender? :heehee:

[Georgina]

I like clothes that suit my age which is over sixty.

[Sarah Doepner]

Good question. I like to think I dress age appropriate when I go out but would be lying if I suggested everything I've tried on or just wear at home is designed for women near retirement age. The other thing that has an effect on my clothing choices is my hair. The limited amount on my head is going gray, but my wig is a rich brown and once my makeup smooths out my skin and the hair goes on I do look younger than what it says on my driver license. So I guess I end up wearing clothing intended for those in their 40's and 50's while I'm in my 60's, but that's about as far as I'm comfortable going when I'm headed out the door.

As for the main question you ask, do I want to be younger? Hell yes, I just wish I had better material to work with when I try to put on that appearance.

[Teresa]

Penny,
I'm 65 and yes most of us do dress younger ! I might be a grandfather but I'm not going to dress like a granny.
I did get a surprise at my last social meeting , I was buying a new wig and the sales lady said it looked great considering my age. She then added that she would be celebrating her sixtieth birthday along with one of the members, she then commented that I was nowhere near that, so I asked her honestly how old did she think I was and she replied mid/late forties. I love CDing , I would never give it up if I could continue to knock twenty years off . I will never complain again about the cost of makeup if that's what it can do for you !

[Ressie]

I prefer clothing that fits my mental age which is 16, but I wouldn't wear them! I don't think about age when shopping for clothes. Although I don't feel that I belong in the juniors section.

[DIANEF]

I'm 53 now, most people tell me I look younger and have me as early-mid 40s. When dressed I wear age appropriate clothes that a 30-40 ish GG would wear.

[sweetdreams]

My feminine self is around 14. Little fashion sense, not zero. I can pick out fairly nice, age appropriate clothes. No makeup experience. Have done almost no social interaction. Really I have so little experience in truly presenting a feminine image.

[kimdl93]

Honestly, my style is very much age appropriate for a healthy, active woman in her 50s/60s. And I mean that as a compliment to all the women of my age group who are healthy and active. We can wear lots of styles that are becoming, attractive and even a bit sexy...in a grown up way. I'm happy with that.

[Ceera]

I'm 59, but with my makeup and wig on I easily look at least 20 years younger. I tell people I quit counting birthdays at 29, and generally dress and act like I am in my 30's to 40's. But I can wear some of the styles the college girls wear, and still look good.

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A couple of days after I answered this thread, I went to a dance, wearing knee high boots, a denim skirt that was just above knee length, and a nice blue blouse. A young fellow in his 20's chatted me up and danced with me. When he asked how old I was, I asked him to guess first. He said he thought I was 27! I thanked him, then admitted I was 59. He was surprised, but remained friendly, and introduced me to some of his friends later as a 'new friend' he had met that night.

[Kelly DeWinter]

LOL, I'm so afraid of that question. I'm still hopping science will find a way to make telomere shortening reversal a real thing.

(Telomeres are an essential part of human cells that affect how our cells age. Telomeres are the caps at the end of each strand of DNA that protect our chromosomes, like the plastic tips at the end of shoelaces)

[Nikkilovesdresses]

Excellent question. I'm mid-fifties and dress mid-twenties. Peter Pan Syndrome or what.

[Geena Gee]

I was thinking about this the other day. Most of my clothing choices seem to be suited for 30's - 40's. I feel that I present myself as a woman in her early to mid 40's. Most of the CD's that I know look younger than their actual male age.
If men knew that by dressing like a girl they could knock 10 - 20 years off of how 'experienced' they are, us 'girls' would start to experience shortages in fashionable larger size shoes. LOL

Kelly, those plastic things on shoelaces are called aglets... from the vault of stupid facts in the far recesses of my brain... Haha

-Geena

[Lily Catherine]

Admittedly quite premature even now. I hope I'm age appropriate though, if not at least looking slightly more mature.

I can afford to wear a few more daring and indeed sexy styles at this point, although there will come a day where that becomes extremely insensible (as if it hasn't, ha.) I am more than sure that I will end up mostly dressing for comfort than for style, although the two are not mutually exclusive.

[XemmaX]

my style is fairly typical of a woman in their late twenties/ early thirties.

[docrobbysherry]

I'm over 70 but Sherry's only about 20. So, we compromise and dress age 20 to 30!:devil:

Hey! If you've got it, flaunt it!:daydreaming:

[Jenny22]

I'm in my early 80s. But, I refuse to dress like it. The two times I've been out with forum sisters, I dressed 50ish. But at home, I will dress even younger. With full makeup, my mirror suggests that I'm 30 years younger, and I love it!

[Rachael Leigh]

I do look at the younger fashion just because some of it is so cute, short skirts and such but mostly I find that even clothes
made for mid age and up can be quite fashionable.
I will wear short shorts on occasion though, hey when one has the legs why not

[Amelie]

My style of clothes would be that of a punk/goth teenager, probably 80's style teenager. I had things happen to me that messed my brain up, so I never grew up. To some people I could be called a "Middle".

[CONSUELO]

I'm a mature individual and so I try to dress like a stylish mature woman.

[Jean 103]

I wear clothes that fit my body. I like short skirts and color. Must have lost my book somewhere because I don't know what age I'm dressing for I just dress for what I think I look good in. It may be a mini skirt maybe knee-length very seldom do I wear anything down to the floor. I have to dress like some old lady you might as well just KMN

[AllieSF]

I dislike the term "age appropriate" and like "venue appropriate". As most of us have learned that we tend to lose 10 years when presenting as a woman, plus how old we look in male mode, plus how old, or in my case, how young we feel. I always looked much younger (good genes) than my age (not so true today) and always felt and acted younger and probably more immature than my contemporaries, I dress and present and act much younger than I am. However, since the styles that I like (and I am still experimenting) are what I call modern chique, I blend very well and tend to present and fit the role of a much younger woman.

[BLUE ORCHID]

Hi Penny Lace:hugs:, I can knock off at least 15 years with the proper make-up and wig,

My fashions span from 30ish ' to the 70ish' where I am...:daydreaming:...

[Antron III]

I'd have to say that I wear things that are like my hippy/boho GG friends wear. That leaves it pretty open for mini, maxi and everything in between. Like others, I tend to dress for my body type and comfort. Right now summer is right around the corner and my current "thing" is sun dresses.

[sometimes_miss]

I'm stuck at around 14-15. I was brought up to believe that I was really a girl, but god made a mistake. So I thought that if I prayed and was good, god would fix me and I'd develop just like the rest of the girls did when they were getting near high school age (Of course, god never answered). I still feel like I'm waiting for that to happen.....
What I wear worked when I was in high school; I was slim and had long hair, so I fit into my sister's clothes perfectly. Even into my early 20's the outfits looked acceptable.
Now I just cover the mirrors, and I see what any girl of that age would see from her own eyes: The cute outfits. So that, and the feel of the clothes, are all it takes for me to feel normal that way.

[Cheryl T]

I think I dress a bit younger and probably in the 50 year old range.
I actually hope I never dress my age as I don't ever want to be old.

[Desiree2bababe]

Oh Lord, I need to go so many years back. I really wish the 1980's fashions would return, the shoulder pads were an asset.

[Diane Taylor]

I buy clothes that are for middle aged women even though I'm a senior citizen. Trying to look like I'm 20 again just wouldn't work, but at the same time I don't want to look like I'm 90. I'm sure we all wish we could be younger than we are but at this point I'd settle for being 50 again and with the things I wear I think I can at least look 50'ish! :daydreaming:

[Mickitv]

I dress age appropriate but always leave the sexy and passionate lingerie for the bedroom.

[Nikki A.]

I try to dress in a conservative manner, probably middle age. I try to wear things that look good on me and that I'm comfy in. No minis but a nice knee length skirt is fine by me.

[Wen4cd]

Like a Vampire, infinitely old but always seeking to look in her prime.

[Lana Mae]

I am in the 60's but dress 40's to 50's I guess! My clothing picks are things I like or would wear if female! Hugs Lana Mae

[franlee]

I dress like the women my age and the group my wife and I associate with. late 50's early 60's.

[rachel_rachel]

I've recently turned 40 but d say that I like to stay in my late 20s to mid 30s

[ClosetED]

I think I look 20 - 25 years younger than I am, so I dress for that age group. My mother-in-law is 75 and wears 5" heels and does zumba class as part of 2 hr a day at the gym.
Hugs, Ellen

[Tracii G]

I'm mid 60's and dress mid 40 ish I guess.
As CDers or TG MtF we do go thru a stage like a female puberty where we have to learn what we need to know.
In that period we tend to wear stuff way below or actual age. After some time we grow out of that phase and use common sense when picking clothes out.
I see this in a lot of CD /trans forums where new CDs or trans people are wearing those goofy knit hats or pokemon hat with ears on them which is pretty much what pre teen girls wear.
Please if you like those hats don't get all pissed over my comments its just a "thing "I have noticed over the years.
Call it an observation and not a condemnation.

[Yinlingyen]

I am in my late 30's and I buy dresses for 20's (mini this and that, see through this and that) hehe.
But I feel like what I dress.
I am a small asian with light color skin.....I think at least I can get away with it, but yes I am guilty of the crime in buying clothes 10 years younger for my age.

[LydiaL]

Wow, comments on this topic have really blossomed. Like many, I choose to dress in styles younger than what my birth certificate may state. It lies! Or, was it faked?

I do draw the line and will not wear any goofy knit hats with ears.

As long as I can get away with it, I shall dress in a manner more feminine and sexy than any alternate persona in my male youth.

L

[docrobbysherry]

Sort of like this, Lydia!?:heehee:

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[Tracii G]

Not exactly Sherry but that is pretty bad too.
I'm talking about hats like these.They are not cute or whimsical they are just ridiculous looking

[LydiaL]

Funny, but cute Sherry!. OK on ear flaps, I suppose, but no to ears.

But, OMG, I just realized that I too have a stocking cap with a fuzzy ball on top! It must be some 40 years old. :bs:

[Dana44]

I am sixty five and look forty as a male and my female side looks ten years younger. So I can wear some shorter skirts and miniskirts sometimes.. People think I am in the forties, however last week I got an AARP discount on something I bought. LOL

[Jaymees22]

I'm a senior who likes to shop in juniors, the clothes are more stylish and a lot cheaper. I like to think since it's not gender appropriate then age appropriate is irrelevant. I'm in my 70's so practically anything I wear will be for a younger woman.

[Maria Blackwood]

I am inhabited by a 4000 year old lightning goddess.

All those RPG female mage characters suddenly make sense.


however last week I got an AARP discount on something I bought. LOL

Do you recall your first senior discount? I had mine two years ago at age 50. I was getting an annual parking pass for a large park in my city, and they offered a senior discount as I was paying. I said, hey, hey, I'm only 50, and they said that's the age it's starts for them. I said OK. Hey, half price on a $75 pass I'll swallow all the pride. :D

[nvlady]

I'm so old If I dressed my age I would only wear one heel at a time because I would have one foot in a heel and one foot in the grave.
And yes, I remember my first senior discount. My girlfriend and I went to lunch and the discount was for over 50. My girlfriend started laughing and said "They didn't card you".

[Stacy Darling]

Not sure how to word this. I'm 47 and try to dress older and be more mature, BUT! I always end up looking about 40.
So I'm probably one of the few that doesn't wish to look younger, I'll just have to live with looking 40 for now.

40yr old Stacy!

[Scarlett398]

Well girl friends, I will never dress my real age which I will never tell you girls that age. I will tell you that if I dressed my age, I would have to probably be placed in an assisted living facility and wear a gray wig with my hair back in a bun. I would probably have to eat my supper through a straw and have to place my teeth in a glass to have the dentures clean when I got up at 5:30 in the morning. I never will understand why the older folks get, the earlier they get up in the morning. By the time I reach the age of 70, I'll probably be getting up at around 1:00pm in the afternoon!
I'm just really glad God has blessed me with some really great genes that make this cross dressing hobby of mine a ton of fun. The entire process is not only fun, but sexy, sensual, exciting, challenging, time consuming if you do it right, takes a lot of practice and watching professional videos on how to apply makeup of any kind, and just a real blast that I think I can never grow tired of doing! There's really only one thing about cross dressing that I don't enjoy and that's the removal of nail polish when it's time to get back to being the male me again - although I am getting better and better at removing that stuff as time goes by!
Take care and I hope you girls continue to enjoy the photos of Scarlett!
XOXOXO Scarlett

[paulaprimo]

as a mature woman i do try to blend when i go out.
jeans, boots and sweaters are the norm for me during the winter.
so for me, it's conservative with a twist of "hip"... and if i twist my hip, i go home! ;)

[Aunt Kelly]

Maybe it's because I've been dressing for so long, but the fem me is (almost) as old as I am. Then again, I have never grown "up" in proportion to my growing "older", so maybe Kelly can dodge of a few of my 59 years.

[Alice_2014_B]

Now that I think about it, I have no idea if I dress up to my age.
Seems alright to me and no one has said anything otherwise.
:)

[Amelie]

I would wear this hat. I had a Hello Kitty hat but it didn't have the ears.

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[Karmen]

It depends. I like and buy clothes that would usually wear women 10 years younger than me, but I dress more subtle when I go out at night, except maybe for the shoes sometimes. I love high heels and always wear 3-4 inch heels, even for walking a few hours around town. When staying at home, I go as high as 4,5 inch heels. In my town not many women wear heels as high as that at my age.

[Jillian Faith]

i turn 59 later this year but with the right makeup and wig i dress more like a typical 40 something GG

[CarlaWestin]

It depends on my mood for a particular theme. Some of my looks are ageless. Some are very young. I've even done the aging retired Las Vegas entertainer next door that you'd like to get acquainted with.

[Evie82]

I'm 34 and I don't really dress too far above or below my age if at all, as far as I can tell. I wear what I like and that's about it really. Sometimes I'll see an outfit I like, but I just know it won't work on me. My SO says I have really good taste and likes the way I dress and look, so the old saying applies - if it ain't broke don't fix it!

[Shelly Preston]

I am not sure how old the female me is

I just hope those looking think its less than my actual age :)

[Shely]

I am sure she would be 30 years younger than i am. I started this CD thing when i was 13.

[pantyhoselvr kendra]

I dress up to feel sexy and naughty. Way younger than my age

[Rosemary+]

Hi Penny,
I'm early 60's and ver y comfortable with my age
So I just dress to the age I'm at. And Beside I prefer the fashions designed for the more mature woman!
Rosie

[emilamb]

I dress to blend in, or try to anyway, so I think my clothes are close to age appropriate. Just the other day I was thinking how I missed out on being a little girl, wearing pigtails, making friendship bracelets, and yes, wearing cute dangly hats! I don't think they're ridiculous at all, they're just fun, but they do attract attention.

[Bria]

I dress to be age appropriate for how I look with wig and makeup, which is about 15 years younger than my 76 years. If I dresses much younger I would be wearing the same clothes as my daughters! These days 50 and 60 year old GGs can dress very smartly without looking out of place as long as one is venue appropriate. For me a scarf around the neck helps hide the chicken neck that come as a long term result of gravity on the face and jowls Lots of women my age mainly wear pants and I have some jeans, but prefer skirts and dresses to pants.

Ah, I wish I was the age that I think I am!!

Hugs, Bria.

[njcddresser]

My female age is early 20's. Enjoys short skirts and low cut tight tops.

[MichelleDancer]

I am coming unto 40 this year and dress like an 18 yr old. Make me feel young again. I agree with Penny that I myself wish I was younger and a different gender. I wish I could have experienced being a giddy teenage schoolgirl at some point, but alas not to be.

[Jenn A116]

I'm late 60's but my fem side is probably 40-ish. Not necessarily a pretty sight.

[kymmieLorain]

depends on my mood. but mostly I dress, late teens to late 20s. You know fun sexy cloths.

Kymmie

[Peggy Gardiner]

I'm middle aged and the look my peers are sporting does it for me. Gen X represent! Whatever. (rolls eyes)

Are there any CDs out there who go vintage like the lovely lady in my avatar?

[Barbara Black]

I'm usually told that I look about ten years younger than fact (60's), even though I don't see it myself. And I tend to dress about in that age group, but I like putting on things younger a lot of the time, short skirts, sexier tops. Strictly for around home though, my wife laughs at some of my getups when I dress really far out of my actual range.

[ReallyLauren]

My female age is about 20 years younger. In reality I'm young thinking anyway.

Lauren

[Jemma-crossing]

I'm still figuring this out. Biologically I"m 34, and don't consciously aim for a different age, but seem to go older when I go for classy looks and a bit younger for cute or sexy looks. I don't really have a single female persona though, maybe I wont? Do others always become the same person when then CD, or do you think of it as a new "character" or something along those line each time?

[irene9999]

I'm in my mid 30s but my female persona is probably in my late 20s. I do like to dress up once in a while in outfits showing lots of skin but I do appreciate more classy looking outfits as well

[Spiritfox]

I dress however old I would be if I liked short skirts when I'm trying to look cute. Hopefully 24 is in that range

[ShirleyN]

I must admit that I buy clothes that a much younger woman than I would buy or wear!
Is it just me that does this or do we all wish ourselves back in years as well as another gender? :heehee:

My simple answer, penny is that even though I'm nearly 40, I tend to think of my female personae as a woman in her 30's

[susancheerleader]

Great question!
Frankly. I am 53. By most even if I was gg I wold have no style except mom jeans and grandma panties.
Well. I dress how I feel. If I feel my age, I'll dress it. If I feel younger, I'll dress it.
However! If I do decide to dress "age inappropriate" I do it in private.

In all I can't pass as a female anyway. So in public I will wear women's jeans. And a top. But in a not obvious fashion.

[LaurenDeHart]

Wow. Great question. Time to own up I guess. I'm 61. That's the bad news. The good news is that everyone says they think I am in my 40's (I'm just starting to gray). That said, I am a product of my generation and the "values" we were taught. I find that wearing 50's era dresses makes me feel ultra feminine. The thought of being dressed as such wearing pumps and a full on face makes me feels soooo sexy. So, to answer the question my brain's image is someone in their mid to late 30's. My wife really likes it too although she is inclined to buy for me more modern tops and skirts which I always enjoy.

[Lydianne]

I'm 39, but when asked, I just say 40. My brain refuses to make the leap and dissociate the femme me from me, even though we look quite different. It has no problem doing that for others, though. It considers everybody else here female. Therefore, the feminine me is also 40.

I think I dress the age just because most of my clothing is what would be worn at most ages: pants, leggings, cardigans, sweaters, medium length dresses. The height of some of the shoes might be questionable, though :) .

[HollyGreene]

I'm in my mid-fifties, but I tend to dress early forties because I naturally look younger than I am.

[countrygirl]

I am 36 and I try to dress like I am 70-80. I know I am the opposite of most however I do enjoy dressing older than I am.

[Francene Lola Dupree]

Physicaly I am 30, I probably dress Fem approriate for my age and recently getting into sexy knitted dresses and such.
My male self is probaby about 8 or 9...

[Gendersoul16]

Hi, Erin here, I'm 60 YO. I am blessed with a youthful body. So I can look like a younger woman, in a tank top and short jeans or skirt. Activewear, yoga outfits, tights, swimsuits are some of my go to looks when out and about. I can also go with more elegant dresses, blouse& skirt, pant suits and blazers. So I am youthful in my mind, feel younger, hairdos are more young looking, bob styles. Its ever evolving.

[NicoleScott]

I'm no schoolgirl but I love to wear my schoolgirl sailor uniform. I'm no young pretty Asian but I love my cheongsam. I'm no maid but (you get the idea). It's dressing up as my fantasies compel. There are no rules.

[Micki_Finn]

I dress exactly appropriate for my age (as far ad anyone knows *evil laugh*). But for real (not bragging, just genetically blessed) I look 10 years younger than I am already, and 15 years younger dresses, so dressing my actual age kinda looks funny on me.

[susancheerleader]

I am 53.
Honestly, when I am alone inside my house, I often dress as a 20 something year old.
But, in public. I don't try to dress as an obvious female. I try to wear not so obvious women's jeans and tops. ( I'm still mostly in the closet.)

I have enough women's clothing that, if I ever dared to freely go in public. It would be more age appropriate.

[Tina_gm]

One time maybe a couple years ago I made some total airhead move, looking for my shades which were hanging from my shirt or something to that effect.... my wife says you must have been a blond woman in your previous life, which replied, I think all my past lives were women, this must be my 1st time as a man which she said most likely.... it was a fun banter moment. So I'd say my feminine self is in her hundreds easy lol

[Krea]

I'm just on the brink of "middle-aged"....
I like to think that the things i wear suit that, in either mode.

[njcddresser]

I'm in my 50's, my feminine self is about 30 which is the age I dress for when I go out. If I'm dressi g and stay in I dress younger and a lot ****tier!

[Beverley Sims]

Me?
I get away with about twenty or more years, dressing is certainly the fountain of youth.

How do you make a fountain of youth?

Get all your old clothes, dig a deep hole to below the watertable in your area, throw the clothes in, let the dye of the denims leach out and when the water turns blue, get some potatoes, mix with the water and distill the resulting liquid as the Scotch may have done years ago. Throw the resulting brew away......

Buy some alcohol at the local pub, flavourit to taste, toss a coin in the well and start wishing.

The more you drink the greater the effect. :-)

[Angie G]

I don't want to dress like an69 year old lady. My feminine self is about 30ish.:hugs:
Angie

[Becky Blue]

As they say in the classics....you are only as old as the woman you feel... Me early 50's perhaps I dress a bit younger, maybe mid 40's.

[Melissa in SE Tn]

Lauren CD said it best. It's good to dress as a girl.

[Stephanie47]

I'm hitting seventy this summer. I do not feel as a man anywhere near seventy. A physical therapist said I was in "great shape." I retorted "maybe on the outside." Anyway, I only wear dresses, hosiery and a heel that is three inches of less. The length of the dresses are no more than three inches above the knee. If I want to see age appropriate or get a feeling for what "age appropriate" really does mean, I can go to the mall or the downtown business district and "girl watch." That will give anyone some idea of what "not" to wear. When I do see teenage girls looking pretty at the mall I really see images of my teenage granddaughter. She is a fashionista. If I were to try to emulate that age I'd really think I was a pervert. I'm totally in tune with accepting my station in life.

[Alice B]

My female and male sides are the same age - 75, but I look younger. Even more so when I have on make up, which makes it far more fun

[brenda girl]

I fell like the early 20's, I got a few Junior size dresses and I fell young and energized when I put them on

[sabrinaedwards]

I must say that many of you that have responded look much younger than you listed age; congratulations. I like to dress to an age less than my chronilogical years. That being said, I dress appropriately when I venture out into the real world.
Love, Sabrina

[Vintage4sarah]

I have just turned 69. I always try to project a classy, mature image. I would say that when I am Sarah I strive to fall into the late 50s to early 60s range. I now totally wear gray or grayish wigs to go along with my sadly aging face. I love it when I see classy older women that look and dress great. They are my hero !

[Annette_boy]

Hi everyone,

I am in my early 70's but look early 50's and dress accordingly . I am a 34/7 gal and have been for 12 years now.

Hugs Annette

[SHINY-J]

lol I don't know how old the femme me is, but she definitely dresses like a wild and outrageous, young twenty something!

If I had to choose an age I would imagine myself at, I'd say about 31... old enough to be experienced, successful, mature, and confident, but still have a rocking bod with a bubble butt and perky tits! Lol!

Of course, I know I don't really pull that off but if i could actually appear in real life as I wish I could in my imagination and fantasies, that's what I'd choose.

[stephanie2000]

I try to dress age appropriate on the outside anyway...but always love to dress as sexy and dare I say ****ty underneath. Personally I look better in sexy panties, thigh highs, bra and heels than I do in any of my girl clothes. But that is just probably because I need more work dressing the outer layer.

[AutumnNC]

I try to dress around 25 or so.....I am kidding myself as I am 40! Lol

[AileenCD]

She's in her early twenties during the day...but ages at night :)

[Scarlett398]

Scarlett is between 35 and 45 years old. She's cute, sexy, and classy! I think she's a real hottie and she has been told that by many girls on this site!

XOXOXO Scarlett :love:

[Invisible Emily]

When I dress as Emily I like to think I'm in my early twenties, but I guess late teens could also be a possibility. I guess I'm trying to make up for my lost teenage years.

[droopydog]

In my 50's dress like a 30 yo.

[Heather Anne]

I will be 68 in October. When I dress en femme I dress apropriately for my age. Nothing risque or inappropriate. Dresses and skirts are at or below my knees. It is my goal to do the best I can to blend in and not stand out.