Tina Davis
05-07-2017, 03:41 PM
While I have been out dressed before, it's always been limited to going to the Tiffany Club and at night. I shop in drab all the time. The past couple of days, I just decided that there was no reason to be timid, so I did it. Friday was a test run, I put on my women's jeans, black tank top, scoop-neck black sweater, and black wedge booties. I put very light makeup on (no lipstick, just clear gloss), fixed my wig, and out the door I went. Drove out to Western MA for the morning, I had to wait for a plumber at my in-laws' house (they are deceased, but we still manage the house). I took off my wig, sweater, forms and booties and put on a male shirt and sneakers. The plumber came, did his work, then I took the three dogs out for a walk (one at a time, large Labs) before packing up to come home. After I stopped for lunch, I put everything back on, re-did my makeup, and drove home.
Saturday was one of the best days ever. I called a nail salon for a manicure, got dressed in black leggings, pink ribbed camisole, forest green top with attached silver necklace, and a black open cardigan. I did full makeup (I tried to keep it light for daytime), put on my wig, and drove off. I stopped at a Target and bought some new panties with a gift card I had, no one batted an eye. I then went to the salon, where I was warmly greeted, even though I had given my male first name when I called. The American woman doing my nails was so pleasant and we chatted easily. But I got the biggest surprise when the Asian owner came over to let the nail tech know about her next client, saying "you will take her after this lady" - meaning me!! :eek: She said it again, "once you are finished with her", and I was soaring for the rest of the appointment! I got a lovely pale pink polish that is hardly noticeable, but I was feeling even more feminine when I left.
I drove to a Payless store in a big mall, parked the car, and just walked in to Sears to get to Payless. I know at least a couple of people read me, but I didn't care anymore. I greeted the SA's at Payless, walked to the 9 1/2 racks, and started pulling down shoes to try. I was looking for another black heel and found both the Karmen and Cristian Siriano Habit black heels. They both fit perfectly, but the Habit were on sale, plus I had a 25% coupon, so those were the ones to get. I paid at the register, softening my voice but I knew they knew. Walked back through Sears to the exit, back in the car, and drove to the nearest Kohl's. I had a return from my online order, faux-leather leggings that were too big, plus $10 I earned for the order. I found clearance racks and browsed all of them. I found tops, skirts, jeans, dresses - then it was time to try them on. Into the women's fitting rooms, first side was full so I went to the other side and claimed a room. Tried everything on, some fit, some didn't (a great black lace dress was one size too small), but I was in heaven. I decided on three tops and a skirt, went to the register line, then was called "ma'am" by the young man opening a register. After my credit, a 20% discount, and my Kohl's cash was applied, I paid 25 cents for everything. :D
I'm going to be posting most of the pictures in a picture thread, including my evening out at the Tiffany Club, but here's my "driving pretty" look from Saturday.
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Toodles,
Tina
Saturday was one of the best days ever. I called a nail salon for a manicure, got dressed in black leggings, pink ribbed camisole, forest green top with attached silver necklace, and a black open cardigan. I did full makeup (I tried to keep it light for daytime), put on my wig, and drove off. I stopped at a Target and bought some new panties with a gift card I had, no one batted an eye. I then went to the salon, where I was warmly greeted, even though I had given my male first name when I called. The American woman doing my nails was so pleasant and we chatted easily. But I got the biggest surprise when the Asian owner came over to let the nail tech know about her next client, saying "you will take her after this lady" - meaning me!! :eek: She said it again, "once you are finished with her", and I was soaring for the rest of the appointment! I got a lovely pale pink polish that is hardly noticeable, but I was feeling even more feminine when I left.
I drove to a Payless store in a big mall, parked the car, and just walked in to Sears to get to Payless. I know at least a couple of people read me, but I didn't care anymore. I greeted the SA's at Payless, walked to the 9 1/2 racks, and started pulling down shoes to try. I was looking for another black heel and found both the Karmen and Cristian Siriano Habit black heels. They both fit perfectly, but the Habit were on sale, plus I had a 25% coupon, so those were the ones to get. I paid at the register, softening my voice but I knew they knew. Walked back through Sears to the exit, back in the car, and drove to the nearest Kohl's. I had a return from my online order, faux-leather leggings that were too big, plus $10 I earned for the order. I found clearance racks and browsed all of them. I found tops, skirts, jeans, dresses - then it was time to try them on. Into the women's fitting rooms, first side was full so I went to the other side and claimed a room. Tried everything on, some fit, some didn't (a great black lace dress was one size too small), but I was in heaven. I decided on three tops and a skirt, went to the register line, then was called "ma'am" by the young man opening a register. After my credit, a 20% discount, and my Kohl's cash was applied, I paid 25 cents for everything. :D
I'm going to be posting most of the pictures in a picture thread, including my evening out at the Tiffany Club, but here's my "driving pretty" look from Saturday.
276683
Toodles,
Tina