Occupation?

[Lisa Roberts]

Those of us who are committed cross-dressers span a vast social and economic plane. Looking at our posts, I noticed most of us are older and/or retired. I'm just curious what is your occupation, and are you able to express even the slightest bit of your femininity at work?
Lisa

[Tracy Irving]

At a minimum, I am always underdressed, work or not.

[Elizabeth G]

I'm an engineer and underdressing is as far as I can go.

[Stacy Darling]

I will go here as well it's like this!
In my paid work life no one was game to say anything to me as they didn't have what it took to do my job!

48 now, Retired 10 yrs back and do volunteer work!
I'm quite at ease in my general life and working at the soup kitchen, no-one cares what I look like (Ok my wife does) I put food on the plate and talk with people more messed up than I am! so I can more than express myself there!

The issue for me is that with summer coming on here being asked to teach swimming to the 3-10yr olds (I don't charge) I for some reason must present more masculine. Doesn't concern me, It's just me!

Still me on the inside!
Stacy!

[Leslie Mary S]

Retired, Retired. Electronics, medic, illustrator, artist, photographer. Now doing home photo restorations. also a writer.

[Teresa]

Lisa,
I was a self employed photographer for thirty years , I called it a day when digital crept in and took the professionalism out of it . So many abilities are being lost now and Photoshop doesn't have all the answers .

I came out to my wife in my forties but had been a CDer since the age of 8. I would spend hours in my colour darkroom which gave me the ideal situation to dress , so I wasn't so much stuck in the closet as the darkroom .

The real plus side was handling all those lovely gowns in the course of my work, my secret desire was to be one of the bridesmaids , they had the most fun at weddings .

[Piora]

Older, but not retired. Simply cannot afford to! Dress normally at work, and the closest I get to 'underdressing' is having painted toenails! lol!

[Teri Ray]

engineer here and I do underdress

[Dana44]

I am retired. I was a Systems engineer and global expert.

[Venessa_48]

Retired military and now working towards my second retirement as a civil engineer
V

[Jackiefl]

Full time retired person. When i worked, i would underdress and keep pedi with color all the time.

[Alice B]

Atb 75 I am retired from 3 professions. All were highly public and I was well known in each, thus will not revel exactly what they were. I have had a very good life and started dressing during the 3rd career and have loved it ever since.

[Fiona123]

Occupation: paralegal
Femme @ work: no way

[mechamoose]

IT engineering consultant. I have the longest hair in the office, I paint my long nails (lightly colored clearcoat), wear rings, bracelets & earrings and I underdress. The rest is usually the 'consultant uniform' of slacks and a button-down shirt, though my 'socks' are usually colored & patterned, and you can be certain it matches my top. If I didn't need to meet with clients, I could probably do more. I do occasionally slip in women's slacks and button down tops, and I don't believe anyone has even noticed.

I'm one of three LGBT people in my small office of 20 or so. We picked up on each other immediately. The powers that be *better* know I'm LGBT, or they are blind.

- MM

[aprilgirl]

I'm 55, and in outside sales in the same industry for over 25 years. It's more relationship based selling, primarily working with women. I don't underdress and am not in a position to express my femininity in any way, other than the way I cross my legs.

[Bobbi46]

I was a police photographer for the best part of 26 years but in the end the sights the smells and death and destruction were too much for and I was forced to retire on medical grounds (stress and depression) 39 hours overtime in one weekend was the straw that broke the camels back I left and never worked again depression plagued me for many years and even now I get flash backs but not so many as before because dressing has brought me the solace and comfort I need even after 2 divorces on top. There is peace to be found within our community.

[alesha]

Professional, in a shirt and tie sort of environment. I don’t underdress but when I’m in casual attire, some of my clothes are from the women’s section. It’s not that I wear them because they’re women’s clothes. They just fit me better and I like them more. For instance, my gym shoes are all women’s.

The only thing that creeps up from my cd'ing to my normal life is the eyebrows. They’re trimmed and a bit femininity but they’re not too thin. I also got electrolysis a few years ago so I hardly have any facial hair.

[Lana Mae]

Semi-retired nurse-LPN. Male attire but pearl earrings and right now blue fingernails and toenails! Not really out at work! It keeps them guessing!! Hugs Lana Mae

[Evie82]

Financial drone by day, musician by night. I underdressed as much as I can for my day job, and it's always dress down on Fridays so I can go in fairly androgynous. Oddly enough, it was only yesterday that my work colleagues first saw me in makeup. It was just a bit of eyeliner and mascara for our night out, but it was a start with no negative comments. I even got drawn into a conversation about makeup with a few of the women, and one said I was more girly than her! I just laughed and said "you have no idea!".
If I'm playing a gig I can get away with it I mix things up a bit more.

[Andie]

Former construction worker, do building maintenance now. Always underdressed.

[Renee36c]

CNC Programmer for aerospace company

[Karyn Marie]

I am a retired deputy sheriff. Worked 30 years as a deputy. When I retired I hired on to a local school district. I now work security at a junior high school.

[Lisa Roberts]

Bobbi46....... yes, there is peace here.

Lace and Smiles
Lisa

[Nikki A.]

Car sales person. Usually drab, other than panties and polished toes. Some of my slacks are femme but

[MarieAnn]

I am an auto technician for over 30 years. Definitely underdressed almost every day, painted toenails. At least for the last 7 months since I have allowed me to start to be who I am.

[Ressie]

Professional female impersonator and no I'm not allowed to cross dress at work. Not really, just wanted a different answer than everyone else. ;)

[Shely]

I am nearing retirement as a facilities project manager and do under-dress a lot, not all the time though. I do more in winter when clothes are thicker and hide the straps and things. I do love those Spanx under garments.

[Rachael Leigh]

I work for the worlds largest airline. Will let you guys figure that out.
Being now out as transgender yes Rachael is now going to work so yes I do without a doubt
Rachael

[Tracii G]

Former over the road truck driver/owner operator.
Owned my own trucks for years hauling coal in Eastern Ky and W VA.
Retired from a large trucking firm in 2015
Now I am a guitar repair technician and roadie for a rock band.

[AlanaG]

I am in quality assurance for a large machine shop making parts for a large airplane manufacturer. Can you guess which one? I knew you could. I've been wearing panties for years now and my fingernails are painted all the time.

[EmilyByNight]

College student, tutor, and son to be teacher :)

[Susan Smokes]

I am a self employed contractor, and being feminine at work would not go over well for me, so I reserve my cross dressing for my private time.

[susan54]

I work in a fairly technical field. It is very PC and I am certain that if I wanted to come to work in a dress that would be fine. However my work contributes to society and has attained a certain level of recognition, and that is what I want to be remembered for, not being the guy who wore a dress to work. So the restriction is self-inflicted. I have it OK - I spend most of my time fully dressed, without makeup or a wig simply because I don't like them. No complaints about limitations here then. It is just the times I have to bee seen in public that require male clothing and that is not a great deal as I often work from home.

[Kiwi Primrose]

Accounting has been and still is my life. As a salaried employee I under-dressed all the time but outwardly there was no sign.
Redundant the day before my 50th birthday I vowed to never work in the corporate scene again.
Since then I have stopped worrying about my outward "male" persona, threw away my suit and tie and have helped many small traders with their business and tax.

[Linda E. Woodworth]

Retired Professional Sailor.

I was military also, active and reserve for 20+ years.

Underdressed at work for more years than I can count.

[lisalove]

I am the maintenance guy for a property management company.I only wear women's clothes. The same clothes that any woman would wear to do the work that I do.
One day in the winter, my boss tried to crack a joke about me wearing my girlfriends boots. It was snowing and I was wearing women's black snow boots. I thought they looked pretty unisex at best. Nothing about them looked women's.
Anyway the point of my story is. I'm standing there in a woman's denim parka, women's jeans with leggings underneath, a woman's tee shirt, under a woman's sweat shirt. Of course wearing panties and a sports bra, all he notices or says anything about was my boots.

[Jodie_Lynn]

Occupation? Hmmmm. I've been a Law Officer, Mail carrier, construction worker, clerk (office & retail), R.E. agent, and currently, fork lift operator in a warehouse.
I always have long painted nails (clear coat), toes (coloured), femme underwear, and have added earrings.

[Tracii G]

That is a hoot Lisa.
I LOLd when I read that because I had a friend say something about a pair of girls work boots I had on one winter.
The Camo coat with sheep's wool collar, my jeans sweatshirt and gloves were all from the ladies dept.LOLOL
He later on down the road asked me why I had girls boots on and I said because they fit and they were on sale.

[TheHiddenMe]

Retired CPA who worked at a publicly traded company.

Underdressed at times, generally only panties (depending on whether I went to the Y in the morning before work or not).

[marsha leanne]

35 years telco data install/repair. i took care of 911 answer sites, water service districts, beach lifeguard towers, telemetry for military and faa. retired after 35 years. (knees finally told me to do so.) So i guess i was a real life 'pole dancer'!

home now for 3 years, wife still lets me sleep inside! old cars, model railroad soon, and am a chidren's performer with puppets and story telling.
very few times did i under dress, but i did keep a bra in the work truck to slip on whenever i was on a mountain top!

[Janine cd]

I'm a retired teacher. I spent 35 years teaching High School and 5 years more at a Community College. I regularly underdressed for at least 20 years of that time.

[Joni T]

Journeyman machinist/tool and die maker for 30 plus years. Not retired yet but getting close. No underdressing for me--EVER.
Jon

[Lisa Roberts]

Awwww... sorry JoniT!!!!!!

[PamelaRI]

IT network security consultant. I've underdressed every day for the last several years. Finger nails are getting longer with clear polish. I go to the gym at work and run errands wearing my girl sneakers, yoga pants and top.

[GracieRose]

Retired Engineer. In my professional life there was too much going on in a fairly high visibility position. Integrating any obvious femininity would have just complicated an already too stressful environment. Since retirement, I don't miss the stress, but I do miss many of the people. I was once called out by a female co-worker when I put my signature to something for her and she looked at it and exclaimed, "That's a woman's handwriting". I just smiled and thought ,"If you only knew."

[jennifer0918]

Still working
Occupation?????
Can I dress at work?NO!
I will not be accepted

[Sarasometimes]

My job has a uniform the is paramilitary so no dressing at work and if the people I interact with knew of my dressing, doing my job would be near impossible. 95% wouldn't be able to wrap their archaic brains around that idea. Oddly I totally love the work I do, very varied, very fulfilling, scary at times and very challenging.
Curiously enough, I also used to do hair and I loved that too, just couldn't pay my bills very well that way and no benefits either. Talk about extremes in one brain?

[JoannaCD]

Retired from chemical engineering 20 years ago. Have had a pet store with my daughter for the past ten years "working" a few hours per day most days. Keeps me socialized. Passable skinny jeans, shorts and shoes most days. And of course, panties.

[Robin777]

Metrologist/Electronic Technician for over 37 years, I have been working solely as a Metrologist at a large science and technology development company for the last 10 plus years. I have been wearing panties to work for the better part 30 years.Women's jeans for the last few years I could underdress more if I wanted to.

[Gillian Gigs]

Most of my work life has been as an Industrial Electrician, which was in a "man's" world with some really macho guys. I under-dressed for most of that time, it could have been messy if anyone found out.

[dressupdallas]

IT Analyst, get to work from home most days. So I have been working most days as Jeena (except for skype meetings) :P

[Vintage4sarah]

I am a retired educator with 32 years experience. I still teach two days a week (for a university) and do some consulting work for schools. Since I have a very visible position I need to sadly keep Sarah away from my profession.

[Annajose]

I am an oilgirl, being in the oilfield for more than 25 years. My employer is very open, but my country is not! So I underdress every day with panties and knee highs, on the weekends I also wear some androgynous looking girly shoes. Always with toenails polished, lipstick and transparent mascara.
When I excercise sometimes I do it in 100% female gear. All very low key as to avoid being detected.

[Hidey]

Retired after always working in television not on screen, but alway have been deeply in the closet. Gently pushing now retired

[Lululover]

Heavy equipment operator, tri-axle, dump truck driver and construction manager. Always underdress and usually painted toe nails. If my co-workers only knew! Panties everyday. Sometimes a thong bodysuit. It prevents your back from being exposed while bouncing around on equipment

[BLUE ORCHID]

Hi Lisa :hugs:, I am a retired licensed master electrician and spent 40 yrs. in the down stream petroleum industry

I an just two months short of my third 25 Birthday and
I have been in this program for over 70yrs. and tripled pierced 24/7/365. >Orchid

[AlissaMurray]

I did 20 years as a truck OTR Truck Driver and also owned a few trucks for a time. Spent close to another 10 years as a dispatcher. Now I find myself in the Dairy Dept. of Walmart 5 nights a week. I always underdress, I have for years. The other night I went to work almost entirely in fem, except shoes and outer shirt. No one noticed or said anything. Actually I have 3 pair of women's jeans now that I wear quite often with the women's T-shirts I have and no one has ever said a word. The pockets are a bit shallow but the fit is amazing in those jeans. Anyway, that is my story.

[sara66]

I am sales in the construction industry for almost 25 years. I wouldn't wear anything the even looks fem at work.
Sara

[Angie G]

Before retiring I worked running a die cutter making boxes witch most being printed so I didn't wear any thing good I undressed a little but not until I retired did I dress 99% of the time I'm at home.:hugs:
Angie

[Ressie]

Underdressing at work is in a lot of replies to this question. Meanwhile in the Transexual forum there are threads on "transitioning at work" or "coming out at work". I used to fantasize being a cosmetologist completely en femme while working.

My main occupation has been in entertainment as a musician, vocalist, DJ etc. and I've never underdressed while performing. The only instance I can think of is when I worked with a female singer while on the road. On slow nights (Mondays) she would take her heels off near the end of the night. So one night I slipped her sexy heels on as a joke. Then she put my shoes on!

[CarlaWestin]

....... I am a retired licensed master electrician........40 yrs.....
Just entered my fortieth year. Still working in a creampuff job that utilizes my expertise and will lead to yet another pension.
I call it my forty hour a week hobby that keeps me out of trouble.

[DMichele]

Engineering field and wear lingerie (panties, bra, cami/ladies tee, ladies socks/thigh highs) and light make-up daily.

[Pat]

I spent 40 years as a software engineer and did some cool, satisfying stuff. Mixed in with it was side work in graphic arts, theatre and "internet media creation." (Audio, video, etc.) I spent a lot of time working as a consultant and was doing so when I started sliding into the gravity well of transition. Being a consultant, my boss was pretty cool about letting me present how I liked ;) and my clients were all cool about it or they didn't hire me, depending. Now, other than the occasional theatrical or video gig I think of myself as retired. I've considered and rejected the idea of doing software work again because I consider it "his" world and he and I are done.

[KymG]

I am an Electrician, and no, no chance at work.
Its all or nothing with me.

[chelyann]

industrial refrigeration operator 25 + years and own a part time heavy equipment construction company & under dressed 24/7 and wear women's more in the winter

[Sometimes Steffi]

Electrical engineer, mostly telecom.

I underdress in panties from time to time and usually have my toes painted. But all hidden. No VPL or bra straps.

[DIANEF]

I work in retail though I have done many other things. I don't underdress as a rule though I have worn tights under my trousers many times.

[Stephanie47]

Fully retired for nine full years and soon to complete my tenth. I had a government job. On several occasions I wore a pair of nylon panties to work. I stopped because sitting and nylon do not work well together. Too uncomfortable. Since retiring I've tried the underdressing routine. I find it totally overrated other than I can totally understand my wife now. When she worked in an environment which dictated hosiery and heels the first thing she did upon coming home was to shed the heels and hosiery and bra. Anyway, my wife still works while I am the domesticated spouse and go about the day fully en femme.

[ambigendrous]

Wow! Lots of different professions represented here! I was a CAD Support Engineer in the semiconductor industry for over 30 years, been retired for 9 years now. At work I would underdress most days, during the summer I wore ladies' sandals with my toenails painted a bright red - got a few compliments from the ladies I worked with but no negative comments ever - that I heard. Wore heeled boots in the winter with no bad comments either. One Halloween I actually wore a nice skirt suit with heels, hose, the whole package - got lots a friendly chiding but no mean comments - had a great time.

My wife retired the same time I did and now I dress as much, or as little, as I want - whenever I want. She is an amazing lady who I love with all my heart, and I'm not giving her up!

[kayegirl]

35 years in local government food inspector, took early retirement and started chauffeur driving, and funeral work. Sometimespecially u derdressed and tights, particularly in winter when working in abbatoir or standing around outside churches and crematorium.

[Tracy Ann]

Information Systems Manager state government and now retired. Under dressed at work and now most times women's skirt or jeans.

[krissy]

Im retired and was a auto tech and trans re-builder for 38 years under dressed a lot of times toward the last two years of work i wore bras and panties to work oh and perfume .lol. they wouldnt say anything to me i was bigger than most of them lol:cheer:

[Majella St Gerard]

I'm a security guard, panties 24/7 sometimes stockings, pantyhose and bra, depending on my mood. No intention of dressing at work. I told myself the next job interview I go on I will go en femm. I'm not closeted so I don't hide it but I also don't bring it up at work. A co worker friended me on fb so now she knows, let's see who she tells, I don't care I'm not ashamed.

[Michal82]

I am an aerospace engineer. Not even close to retirement..
When the mood strikes me, i underdress. It's the most i can get away with.

[LeannS]

Retired telcom repairman 31 yrs, and delivery driver ( pipe and supply) now fully retired. cept for babysitting the grandson life is great !!

[StephanieM]

I am the Maytag man, and I wear panties all the time.

[Nastasha]

IT industry here as well, bra and panties every day.

[IleneD]

Retired Naval Officer and First Science officer of the enterprise.

[Amber83]

I work for an automaker. Don't underdress and not ready for others to know about me being a CD.

[Dawn P]

I own a bartending company, work as a security guard and driver for airport transportation company. Panties 24/7

[alice clair]

I own a towing company, and have been towing for 38 years. I wear panties and sometimes a sports bra to work, but panties 24/7

[Michala]

Retired. Former occupation was education. I was a teacher and HS principal for more than 30 years. Never underdressed in any manner. Too much to lose. After retirement have done some odd jobs and frequently underdress while working on those. Have never noticed anyone take a second look like they suspect I'm wearing a bra or panties.

[Georgia_Maine]

Retired now, but worked in hazardous waste management. Did remediation work on Superfund and nuclear waste sites. I guess that's why everyone says I have such a glowing personality!:heehee:

[TracyUK]

Hello ladies
I am retired now but I was an installation engineer before that but in my dim and distant past
I had a job delivering to florists through the night and I had the keys to each of these premises
so apart from stopping for fuel I may not see a soul all night. During this time I used to dress
most nights, work was meant to this much fun.
Hugs
Tracy

[josie_S]

lots of engineers! I work in a...highly visible field. That's all I'll say. But I can never bring myself to underdress. Someone said it already: I'm all or nothing

[Peach13]

Hi!!! 👋🏼.

Oil field worker in the Middle East! Very senior field based position. Always have my toes painted and occasionally wear lacy underwear under my boiler suit :). Way more comfortable in the 50 degree heat in summer. When in the city I often wear short shorts and show off my smooth legs which feels amazing when the warm Arabian breeze hits them.

[Robin2005]

Big Rig Diesel Tech. 25 years it the same place. I wear panties and a sports bra under my uniform every day. Been wearing bra and panties all of the time for about 2 years. 24/7 panty wearer for about 14 years.

[Tina Davis]

Software engineer for almost 30 years, rarely underdressing and never a thought of more until the last year. But I am not in a supportive relationship with my wife and would not be comfortable doing anything more than being an ally to my company's LGBT+ community group.

[Tina_gm]

Behavior management of persons with developmental disabilities.

[Athena_]

I work in the Financial Industry as a Project Manager. I have only rarely underdressed. Only in the cold weather. I do love to see the fashions of all of the ladies in the office. Sigh.......

[Sarah V]

Much like Ms. Vanessa_48 above, somewhat recently retired from the military (after almost 30 yr's in), a construction engineer by trade, now working part-time for a local muni pubic safety organization (love the work,... but really do not know how much longer I will stay as I am seriously thinking of just being retired, retired.......for good!!).

And certainly NO to being able to be anywhere dressed femme, except for my polished toe nails, given the hyper-masculine work environment I currently am in,...and this is still the deep South remember... Plus, as one of the others stated, I am known in my community that I live and work in, and also for the somewhat high-visibility work I did in military construction. So I am quite happy to keep things as they are.

[Ashleyrobyn831]

I actually have two different jobs with two very different environments: on the one hand I work as a cook at a village inn, and the only time I encounter even the tiniest bit of awkwardness with coworkers is when a customer demands to see the cook. Sometimes the manager will get worried about the customer's reaction and get tense, but they all do a good job of not taking it out on me. On the other hand, I also work as a data entry clerk for a health care company, and I frequently get ignorant comments from male employees, usually when they are new on the job; things like suggesting perhaps my real job is to let the boss chase me around the desk, moronic stuff like that, but generally by the time they've been around for a month or two they come to understand that I'm not so different from everyone else, and more often than not we end up being on friendly terms. The female employees at both jobs have always been great, surprisingly enough, no real cattiness or behind the back snide comments. However, a few years ago I worked at a call center, and that was about as wretched an environment as I've ever been subjected to, but all things considered, my work experience has been far more positive and enjoyable than I would ever have dared hope for from salt lake city.

[Kandi Robbins]

56, Local truck driver. Since I am very comfortable in both male and female modes, I do not express any outward femininity at work. There are elements of my CDing with me/on me 24/7 but not really noticeable to the general public. I am a serial volunteer, doing so for about 6 organizations, and always do so dressed.

[AlixxBlonde]

Engineer like a lot of people on this thread. Underdressed on days when I'm not going to the gym on my lunch hour.

[Becky Blue]

In IT can wear anything to work, but having not shared a lot with my MRS thats my limiting factor.

[alwayshave]

I'm an attorney and I underdress most days. Panties, knee highs rather than socks. In winter I wear a camisole under my vest.

[fireandlace]

Retired firefighter. I work part-time now. I didn't underdress then and don't now. I did like when we got to wear pink shirts in support of Breast Cancer awareness month.

[Kayliedaskope]

I work at a local university in Arizona. Usually it's just panties 24/7, by sometimes I'll do a "Thigh-High Thursday" and wear stockings and a garterbelt under my work uniform. Like others have said, I love the feel of the garters gently tugging each time I take a step - it's a super sensual feeling! Wish I could do a bralette, but the work shirts are too thin and it's too hot to layer.

[Allison Chaynes]

Currently assistant manager at a kitchen store after almost two years in women's retail stores. I underdress now only, the women here can be judgemental. I also write a little on the side at home, wearing whatever I want.

[Diane Taylor]

I've been retired for 15 years now. When I worked full time, I worked for a major company that was GLBT friendly. I was able to present myself as I wished and took advantage of that freedom. After I retired from full time work in 2002, I stayed on in a part time position and also landed another part time job with another major company who's policy was the same. I was involved in sales and dealt with people face to face and never had any problems. The only requirement was that I conform to the company dress code which required a professional appearance. As of right now I'm working part time as a merchandising assistant for a name brand distributor who knows about my trans life and has given me total freedom in regard to appearance.

[Panties4me]

Correctional Officer. Underdress 24/7. Panties always, when weather permits, bra and pantyhose plus cami.

[Morgan lace]

Senior fault advisor for UK ISP.
Underdressing 24/7. Always panties. Sometimes Cami and stockings.

[Leah Love]

Never underdress...like a couple people said, it’s all or nothing for me too.

I work for the largest railroad in the U.S

I’m also an officer candidate in the national guard...imagine trying to underdress in that environment!

[5150 Girl]

I am currently a "Kiosk Sniper" if you will... I was hired as, and work as my true self! I've been at this job about a month, and often out perform seasoned veterans. (just saw some actual numbers this morning) Remarkable as this is a conservative town. I do work hard to prove my worth, as I feel if I do well, it speaks well for our community.

[Michelle55]

IT for 27 years, then downsizing and 2008 economy issues.

Since then Farming, Custom sawing lumber (saw the customer's logs for them), and Logging. Yes... I am a lumberjack and I'm OK.

These days panties 24/7 and leggings when it's cold out. The leggings really do a great job of helping to stay warm out in the woods or on a cold tractor.

Otherwise dressings gets in the way of work most of the time and much to dirty for such nice clothes anyway.

Wife is very supportive so I get plenty of time to dress after work hours.

[Aubreymaybe]

Physician. I don't underdress but love having my toes painted.

[Violetgray]

Semi-retired nurse-LPN. Male attire but pearl earrings and right now blue fingernails and toenails! Not really out at work! It keeps them guessing!! Hugs Lana Mae

If you have nail polish and pearl earrings it probably doesn't keep them guessing!

[Sami Brown]

I am a web developer, about ten years until retirement. I work from home, so I can wear what I want.

I also drive for a ride sharing company in my spare time. My nails tend to be a bit longer than a man would normally wear, and they are often lightly polished. I also wear rings, bracelets, a necklace, and often small hoops or studs. Often I wear femme boots, sneakers, or sandals. The sandals show my painted toenails.

Since I am picking up random people, there is always the risk of offending somebody. Despite this risk, I have only had one comment about some red sneakers. The passenger was a member of a band, and he was surprised when I said I was not "420 friendly" despite my shoes!

Sami

[JustJoni]

I was an auto mechanic by trade, but stayed home to raise my kids. I really don't underdress at all, preferring to do it all or not at all. I still stay at home, and can have dressing time nearly everyday if I want. My wife is very supportive.

In the years I worked outside the house, I never tried to express any of my femininity, indeed I tried to run from it as fast and as long as I could (for all the reasons that have been enumerated many times by lots of us). I am thankful that I no longer feel that I have to do that :)

[susanakoria]

I am an english Teacher. I underdress almost everyday. I wear pantyhose 5 days a week.

[Cherylgyno]

Retired Cop, retired truck driver. I have under dressed at every job since I was discharged about 40 year's ago.
Only things that have changed are the types of panties that I wear & pantyhose to knee highs.

[valerieg]

Software developer and System Admin. 10+ years from retirement. Underdressed at all times. Longer, polished nails at work. Ears pierced and sporting metal studs at all times. The office initiated diversity training last year, highlighting LGBTQ, and in January of this year sent out notices that GRS (or whatever we're calling it these days) is no longer excluded from our insurance. When I opened that letter I just looked at it for a really long time. A. Really. Long. Time.

[Fiona Lindum]

Shop assistant, I underdress most days (bra, knickers and tights).

[Wendy me]

Retired steel worker union rep
Nasty dirty place had to shower
After work so no fem side at work

[DelilahGurl]

I work from home as a technical writer.
I'm so spoiled - I can be as girly as I want to be all day long.
:)

D

[pedalgirl]

I am a retired truckdriver who always underdressed while driving. Most of the time I carried my transformation bag so I could become Jamie. I quite often wore female jeans and cowgirl boots.

[Ashlee]

Firefighter/EMT, about as macho of a profession as you can get. No underdressing, you never know when you might get contaminated requiring a strip in not so private areas or I get soaked fighting a fire..I did have painted toes briefly though and will paint them in colder weather once socks are always on my feet and while I'm on days off. A guy in another community got outed publicly and it wasn't good.

[Vickie_CDTV]

Electrologist, and I usually dress at work when with clients. I used to be a software developer (and IT in general) in a former life (all ended during the depression of the mid 2000s), I never dressed at those jobs (other than plain panties.)

[Traci H]

Sales and Marketing for a manufacturer of fairly technical product. Mostly based in the main office, but travel to customers worldwide at times. I am nearing retirement in the next year if I choose, which I most likely will.

I underdress every day and my wife knows, but not supportive. I also wear only women's pants and jeans (causal day). I also shoot weddings, senior portraits and the like on the side for the last 7 years. Would like to continue or up that after retirement as it keeps me sane. Teresa, you know how much "fun" that can be.

[CD Tammy]

Retired military officer, moved into a career in management. I almost always underdress. Pantyhose or tights, sometimes a leotard or cami under my suit.

[Richelle423]

Butcher. I underdress every day wear wo mens jeans. I wear wo mens short jner my guy short. I work in the cold so nothing really sticks out.

[XemmaX]

i'm a careworker with disabled people and i work as a bouncer on the weekends. i dont express any feminity at work one because i deal with a certain amount bodily fluids and in the latter conflict situations which mean it's best not to.

[Allisa]

It seems I'm in the minority here. I'm a commercial construction carpenter. Been doing it since "84" and now I'm burnt-out and beat up(need knee's replaced) so thinking about retiring and working part time. Don't under dress but with dual piercings and long hair with clear polished nails I guess some wonder. Just shows to go ya' don't judge a book by it's "cover".

[Meg East]

Retired Chemist and former small business owner. During my career I would sometimes under dress but was careful because my client base wouldn't have been understanding.

[Stephanielawrence]

I’m in management for a construction supply company. I’m responsible for many locations and I’m very known throughout. I only underdress when I travel for business, then when back in the hotel it’s fully dressed! Would love to be working everyday in a nice skirt suit though!

[Periwinkle]

I work at my local McDonalds. My personality is already pretty feminine, so I suppose I exhibit quite a bit of femininity on the job, but it's alright. My coworkers and managers seem to like me just fine. :)

[Emily Myers]

College Student and Part Time Worker as a shipping clerk for an online retailer.

-Emily ✌️💖😁

[girlyman1977]

Audio visual at a hotel. It's actually a pretty easy gig in all honesty. Lots of attractive women with great taste in shoes (heels)

[fly2188]

Design engineer. I always wear panties to work, but after seeing how a TG woman was treated after transitioning I probably won't ever go any further than that.

[colourmannn]

Maintenance Electrician. A closet cd, only dress when home alone. I have underdressed a few times in and around home

[irene9999]

Lots of people in IT/engineering here, me, I work for a large financial institution. There’s lots of pretty, well dressed women where I work, makes me jealous of their outfits sometimes!

[Bruce64]

I am over 50, and a Truck Driver, I haul mostly 53 foot Containers for CN and CP Rail but I do work for a private Company, its hard dirty work and I am not Feminine at all.

[Xenia]

I’m a radiologist, and I’m fortunate enough to be able to work from my home office most of the time. So I guess I could wear a ball gown and tiara to work if I wanted, but most days it’s just pajamas. :)

[Lindaa]

I'm a retired Ironworker, many a job I worked wearing panties and bra under my jeans and flannel shirts. Panty hose in my work boots.

[Kayla Marie]

IT systems consultant, interesting that a lot of the positions would be considered typically "masculine".

[Maria Blackwood]

I design spacecraft communication systems.

[Alice_2014_B]

I'm a local truck driver (175 miles every night, Mon-Fri) with some warehouse work for the remainder of the night.
Home every day.
I'm also a logistics specialists in the military Reserves.

I never display any femininity at either job, it's just not me.

:)

[Raz2017]

Medical research, I travel around the west coast managing research sites. When not on the road i work from home. Just outside portland oregon

[jeanieinabottle]

Physician. Some days can underdress but most of the time I don't (that is to keep my mind on working and not on other things. Have to keep my mind on Victoria's hematocrit rather than Victorias Secret!)

[Claire_ORFL]

USAF Veteran, Engineer by education and training, currently a Program Manager in the Defense Industry. Not the greatest career path for a TG friendly environment, no opportunity to dress at all. Getting caught would be a career killer.

[Tracy329]

That's awesome Alice that you're in the reserves and a stand up comedian.

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I am a lawyer.
Panties and fem tops 24/7
The colder it gets the more I try to wear underneath.

[StaceyJane]

I'm ex military and now I work in a hospital laboratory. I also work part time as an actor/ extra in TV shows and movies. I've been in over 50 different movies and TV series.

[Molly Wells]

I've been a Pastor for close to 30 years. Admit to under dressing around the office a few times.:o
Molly

[stephenie3756]

Senior Project Engineer here - I hear ya irene9999 - makes me jealous when you see well dressed women and you can't dress the same. Lots of women where I work wear skinny jeans - and then a couple of women in sales department are absolutely beautiful...no underdressing for me..worry too much of what would happen if I had an accident at work.. but the clothes and heels come with me when I travel - I always wonder what does a couple of pairs of stilettos look like on the xray baggage machine since I take my heels in my carry on...Also seeing well dressed women in the airport...I am always impressed when I seeing a business woman wearing her stilettos, walking through the airport...

[nikkim83]

Work completely from home sales only a rare video meeting i wear what i please when i please

[reb.femme]

Ex RAF Tornado engines tech, 20 years aero (smelly), IT Eng for 17 years with degree in law. [-]Jack[/-] Jill of all trades, [-]master[/-] mistress of none. :battingeyelashes:

[Rayleen]

Club manager, sales, accounting . Never dressed for my work..US Army duty 3 yrs.

[Jennifer_Ph]

I manage a British car restoration shop.... this is me today.

283294

[*ROXY*]

I work as an IT support technician, I underdress, wear womens jeans and sometimes tshirts, perfume and have my nails long and polished every day. I'm not customer facing so it's not an issue

[Leah Love]

Well...I work for the Railroad, been here for 15 years. I’m also in the national guard and I’m currently in Officer Candidate School earning my commission!

Never underdressed, it’s not something I’ve ever wanted to do either. It’s all or nothing for me too.

[Pumped]

Sales, lets just say construction related. On the road most of the time. Wife is finally accepting and participating to a degree. She says she in not ready to see me in a dress, but lingerie has been fun! I'm more into heels and lingerie than getting fully dressed. I get motel time to indulge. Under dress in panties most days.

[nancy123cd]

I'm a Lawyer and an "all or nothing" girl

[Charlene Wilson]

Engineer. Have underdressed on a few occasions but never at work.

[Doaranna]

I also worked for an airline .... and the unwritten surprise is that I knew of several crewmembers that were open .... and in certain cases they would dress and go out enfemme with the "girls" and sometimes more on their layovers. Airlines as far as I knew are very open to us gurls. Some even transitioned at work.

Doranna

[JessMe]

I'm a cog in a machine that irritates you on your daily commute with signs and unexpected lane closures. ...I am the darkness in your Friday afternoon "light at the end of the tunnel." Lol
No. I do not under dress or express femininity at work... I'm all or nothing, as often as possible.

[Tania75]

Looking at the photo,Such a cute MGB. I had to say it. I job i would just love to have if I had the skills for it. So jealous of your talents, Jennifer.

[Charlotte7]

I work in IT, and from home quite a lot. In the office it's all DRAB, no uderdressing, at home it's all girl, though I do dress for smartly for work at home too, you know, office wear and the like.

[AngieStone]

For me under dressing at work would not go over well if I was found out. I spend a lot of time with these guys and if they knew of my dressing it would hard for me to handle. So my days off I will dress or under dress and go about and do my day to day activities and enjoy what I can.

[Eleonore]

I am an engineer for a large Oil company here in Houston. I had some days when the urge of dressing was too much (Texas weather permitting) and I went to work under-wearing pantyhose. But I am quite free to dress at home :) :)

[LindaAnne]

Finance type in professional office setting. Underdress (panties mostly) 24/7 and fingernails are typically manicured with clear gloss topcoat. Occasionally I have painted toes and sometimes (depending on situation) have worn bralettes and/or garters and hose to work. Will be retiring soon, and looking forward to more opportunities to dress and be myself!

[Amelie]

I'm semi retired sex worker. I had menial jobs like a messenger or house cleaner. Most times I relied on men for my living, still do in a way.

[Jennifer_Ph]

Looking at the photo,Such a cute MGB. I had to say it. I job i would just love to have if I had the skills for it. So jealous of your talents, Jennifer.

The nice thing about British cars is there is never a lack of work! <grin>

[krissy]

I was a mechanic i under dressed and painted toes also used perfume at times and mascara .i wore stockings and garter belts to work i would freak when i had to puul transmissions on floor my pants would ride up and you could see stockings but i loved it.38 years as mechanic no one ever said any thing:hugs:

[Paula Michelle]

Truck driver

[Aemilie]

I've worked all my life in IT mostly at a very small company, the owner sold out and retired late last year and I had a great offer from the new owner, but I turned them down did a ton of bicycle maintenance courses qualified at that and now have a busy repair shop, I couldn't be happier.

[ChubbyLeahCD]

I work in a Fortune 500 company in Transportation Procurement. Not a lot of women in this area and those who are, act like one of the guys a lot. So not so friendly industry to LGBT.

[Brianna in Hose]

I'm a parts person for an ag equipment dealer. I don't even underdress. If would end very badly if caught

[Kendalli]

I work for the state in the fish and game department as a laborer. So no real chance to underdress normally, though sometimes if I have to work weekends and I have the facility to myself I will wear panties.

[katiej1989]

I'm a lawyer.

[Cheryl James]

Retired. Before that I was a college basketball coach and a calculus teacher. No underdressing! I did, once, have a student who was a very out trans girl and who did fully transition. I was so envious. Still am.

[Jennifer W]

Retired Deputy Fire Chief. Only wore panties to work.

[Tracy329]

I am too Katie.

[ConnieLove]

Iam a retired police officer of 33 yrs.Never under dressed at work. enjoy very much now

[Genni]

I am an Air Force veteran and currently an IT manager for a large multi-national company. It's been many years since I was in the service, but I don't remember underdressing then.

Today I underdress daily in panties. I wear clear polish most of the time. I also wear knee-high "trouser socks," pantyhose, or tights (depending on the temperature) along with women's shoes, booties, or knee-high boots. The footwear are all clearly fem, but not glaringly so. They have drawn looks from 2 of my GG bosses, but neither commented.

My company puts a lot of emphasis on diversity including executive-level support of an LGBT "Ally" employee organization. Still, I did not get so obvious with the fem elements of my presentation until I got near retirement.

[Barbara Joanne74]

I use to work construction as a electrician, I usual always under dressed. Now I work in public safety, and have to change in front of others, so no under dressing at work any longer.

[binni101]

IT Specialist at a power plant. Its a high risk environment so underdressing is not an option :)

[Robin-in-TX]

I retired from the Army last week. I'm now a civilian government attorney.

[biancabellelover]

Airline pilot.

We have supplied uniforms, so I can only underdress at work (panties and sports bra). Can wear what I like at home.

[Dressing up]

Electrical engineer, love my work but I would not be able to dress in from of my coworkers. I do under dress, ladies socks or tights, painted toes. underwear. I have a bit of a commute as well and sometimes leave the house in femme and change in an empty parking lot on the way. I enjoy the feeling of choosing a pretty outfit as I get ready for work.

[Allison2006]

I've worked in nursing for almost 30 years. I've only dressed completely fem at work on Halloween on a couple of occasions. Used to wear panties and hose under my uniform pants occasionally but haven't done so for years.

[Fundle]

I'm a tour bus driver all over the US and Canada. Always underdressed. And on multiple day tours, I always have at least a couple of dresses in my suitcase to wear while relaxing in my hotel at night, plus a couple of nighties to wear to bed if the room is cool.

[MorganAshley]

I have read an article before saying that in regards to engineering about every 1 out of 4 cross dress. :3 I am also an engineer.

[Annedonaher]

Hi girls, my first post! I just retired as a corrosion specialist and wore panties most every day and sometimes wore nylon or satin camisoles under my shirts. While away on overnight trips, I'd bring dresses, skirts, blouses, etc, but never ventured outside of my hotel room.

[Shinya]

Electronics , on some level . A time long ago I blurred the lines a bit . Was in business with a few friends and was all in , not on site or with customers . Now days all in or nothing . Still working (factory) and not going to at work on any level , until I get to closer to retirement (ie 72:doh:) . Win some loose some .

[mikayla1964]

government road dept employee and i always under dress bras and panties 24/7 but I'm discreet about it and never let it be known.

[Just4me]

Master technician for harley Davidson and I wear my nails painted almost every day dark shades i did show up one hand black and the other one hot pink because the day before on my granddaughter's birthday I painted all the girls nails black and pink so I painted mine to match I think it's funny it makes so many people uncomfortable and can't stop staring at my hands you can just see in their eyes that they want to say something I've shown up with mascara and eyeliner because I didn't have enough makeup remover to get it all off before I went to work I had most of it off. but you could tell. honestly I get more compliments on my nails then anything I think more guys just wish that they could pull it off the women seem to love it just got to own it make it yours besides who cares do you. by the way I'm 43 and cross-dressing 30 years only been doing full dress for the last two though Halloween kicked it off and now it's about perfection

[Kelly4040]

I sell auto insurance!

[Christina E]

I work in the oil industry and while its not quite as macho as Bruce Willis made it look in Armageddon it IS very much a place where cross dressing wouldnt work, I do know of a couple of trans ladies who have been in the north sea though.
To be honest its not a place I’d like to dress, its not a very comfortable place even at the best of times.

[dawg612]

I work for City government, mostly outdoors although I have an office, and I'm in the National Guard. I wear panties every day, sometime more subdued than others, but very rarely more than that. My toenails are currently painted pink and sparkly, but that's another post. :)

[Sissy_in_pink]

I'm 62 and am a passenger train driver for past 19yrs, before that I was a freight train driver. I have been under dressing for more years than I can remember. In the last couple of years I have been wearing bras with D size breast forms under my work uniform and eye shadow and mascara, I have only had 3 people say anything to me, one transferred to another depot another retired and the third has learned to keep his mouth shut. Although a close friend that I work with and knows that I'm a crossdresser has heard others talking about me in the sign on room.
With the companies anti discrimination rules, they cannot say or do anything as they could be charged if I reported them and they could end up without a job.
Oh, forgot to mention that I also wear a not so noticeable nail polish on my finger nails and have a dark red nail polish on my toes, I also wear a perfume to work called Tabu, it's nice but doesn't smell too feminine.

[Marianne S]

I'm retired now, but my career was in software engineering, latterly with communications and network management, and including work with teams developing international standards.

I had no wish to be "out" as Marianne (except to my wife), and I don't underdress (as I mentioned in another thread), so I didn't express my feminine side at work except in two very minor ways. One was growing long fingernails--which I remember caused comment on one occasion when I was giving a presentation, and my fingernail, which I was using in the absence of a pointer, was projected onto the screen!

The other was when I pierced my ears. This was a whole generation ago when as far as I could see it was mainly gay guys who wore earrings. Today of course it's entirely different, with lots of guys wearing all kinds of weird junk in their ears, so I do wear ear studs openly today. But back then I didn't want it to be noticed by the people I worked with during that time when you've just done the piercing and you have to keep studs in your ears to keep the hole open while it heals. So I cut down a paper clip to make two tiny rods just long enough to fit into my earlobes without protruding or showing in any way, painted over with some primer so the ends wouldn't look shiny, and covered up with makeup on my earlobes. Even from quite close quarters they weren't noticeable, especially to people who wouldn't be looking for them in the first place. It wasn't exactly hypoallergenic, but as an engineer in spirit, I felt quite proud of that as a miniature "engineering" job in itself!

[MissPaula]

I decided in graduate school to live full time as Paula. Here in the south, not all employers are TG friendly, so I started my own marketing research firm. The first three years all my contracts were obtained online and I didn't meet a single client face to face until after we were contracted. I've only lost one that signed up and that was a political decision! BTW....I have about 30 years to retirement, but can't wait!!!!!!!

[BillieS]

I'm an editor. I underdress every day, but not ready to go beyond that at my current workplace. Would love to find work that would let me dress full-time!

[ClosetED]

Physician/executive/programmer. 31 years/22 yrs/ 42 yrs. rarely underdress as I prefer the whole image now that I found the skills to do it well.
Hugs, Ellen

[Rebekah Paige]

I am a writer and editor and owner of an online magazine. I dress a lot :)

[Leann_M]

I'm a stocker in retail and I don't underdress at all while there.

[Swottie]

Lisa,
I was a self employed photographer for thirty years , I called it a day when digital crept in and took the professionalism out of it . So many abilities are being lost now and Photoshop doesn't have all the answers .

I came out to my wife in my forties but had been a CDer since the age of 8. I would spend hours in my colour darkroom which gave me the ideal situation to dress , so I wasn't so much stuck in the closet as the darkroom .

The real plus side was handling all those lovely gowns in the course of my work, my secret desire was to be one of the bridesmaids , they had the most fun at weddings .

I shoot weddings in my spare time, and handling all the gowns is definitely a bonus! I am very much attracted to all things pretty and feminine, and there's arguably nothing more beautiful than a bride on her wedding day. In this line of work, shooting hetero weddings, dressing feminine isn't really any option, as I see my job is to capture the day, rather than cause a stir with the guests.

I would actually love to get a job to shoot a two bride wedding, with double the dresses and double the beautifully made up girls to shoot. I don't care if it's two GG or one GG + a trans or CDer. But no, I haven't done anything about selling to this market, I know I should.

Anyway, my day job is working with databases and other computer software type stuff. With a freedom dress-code at work, I underdress and wear lady's jeans to work everyday. If I weren't closeted (except to my wife), I would definitely go into the office dressed. I was once on the phone with someone from another office, she has a female name, and everyone refers to her as her, except her voice and the way she spoke was unmistakably male. I really wanted to ask her if she's trans and make myself a new friend, but didn't want to offend her. So, I think the employer would be accepting, as much as the general public is capable of anyway. The job itself definitely doesn't prevent it.

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I had no wish to be "out" as Marianne (except to my wife), and I don't underdress (as I mentioned in another thread), so I didn't express my feminine side at work except in two very minor ways. One was growing long fingernails--which I remember caused comment on one occasion when I was giving a presentation, and my fingernail, which I was using in the absence of a pointer, was projected onto the screen!


Damn OHP! :) I don't actually remember ever using a OHP in work, the last time I used one was as a student 20+ years ago. That wouldn't be a problem nowadays though with everything digital.

[Diane Taylor]

Retired sales rep for a major US company. Collect social security and a pension plus I still work part time to keep some extra money rolling in. when I worked full time the company's policy was full acceptance and I was free to crossdress as much as I wanted to while at work. I wore makeup, earrings, had my fingernails painted at all times and of course underdressed. My outer clothing was women's slacks and blouse. I wore a unisex wig and had no problems. Some of my co-workers knew about my cross dressing and I'm sure that others were at the least a bit suspicious. We had a gay male and a gay female working there so needless to say they had no problem with me. Company policy was very to the point that alternative gender identity was accepted and that any harassment would not be tolerated. I now work part time for a different company but their policy is the same as my previous company. Though I can wear whatever I want I have toned it down somewhat regarding outer clothing.

[Myra Thomas]

Retired Senior Nurse and would underdress quite often!!

[StaceyJane]

Lab tech in an Army Hospital. I don't get to dress there. I also work part time as an actor and have done a couple of jobs as Stacey. Stacey made brief appearance in the first episode of season 3 of the HBO series The Leftovers.

[Heather J]

Unemployed almost 2 years now.

[Mickitv]

Much like many of the responses I could underdress with toes polished sometimes but I was always cautious. I was at the end of my career and I hated to cause any issues on my way to retirement

[Sandy Storm]

Own a plumbing co that specializes industrial plants

[Jessica86]

Eleven year veteran of police force. Still there. I am a traffic cop. No Jessica does not...in any way shape form or fashion....go to work. Strictly business when I go in.

[jodylynn113]

Police officer myself 7 years and they know about Bethany, I underdressed frequently before they knew about Bethany but now I am less stealth now that they now about Bethany

[Ceera]

While I was just starting my transition, I was a full-time telecommuter, working as a high-end Computer Systems Engineer. I never saw my colleagues or customers in person, and I could, and often did, dress while on duty. I just had to be careful not to answer phone calls in my female voice while dealing with work. A bit hard for me, as for myself, when the wig goes on, the voice shifts to female!

Now I am semi-retired, and can dress whenever I want to. If I ever do get a new job, I will try to get one where I can work entirely en-femme!

[Doaranna]

I was one as well. Only pantyhose, but would dress on layovers. Did you as well?

[cdcorinne]

Accounting in a manufacturing plant. I do underdress, occasionally hosiery, most times painted toenails and panties. Tried a bra a few times, but felt uncomfortable and always thought straps were showing.....

[Michelle1955]

Engineer, 24/7 panties. Nothing else at work.

[Christina89]

I'm a mental health specialist and we get quiet a few transgender females and males at my job.

[Samantha Clark]

I'm a lawyer and I wear panties and pantyhose every day. Winters, when I can wear a sweater, I will also wear a cami and, occasionally, a bralette or sports bra.

[Harriettes]

I am retired from a college maintaining computer and network systems. The last 3 years I wore panties and a bra 4 out of 5 days.

[RADER]

Retired Carpenter, (50) years. Under dress every day. Dress around the house as often as I can.
Rader