First time out shopping by myself while dressed

[Danielle001]

Another small milestone to report. I have been shopping a few times with my wife while dressed, but never alone...until a couple days ago. I decided to venture out on my own! I kept it casual: jeans, a top and ballet flats. Decided to go to Target around 9pm on a Wednesday evening. It was especially dead inside the store. Part of it was probably the time of day, but also the fact that the Cubs were playing that night. It was only myself and a handful of other women in the store. This was the perfect scenario for me, as I enjoy shopping the most without tons of other people around (whether I'm in guy or girl mode).

I am pretty confident in my look, but I am most self conscious about my voice. I was comforted by the fact that they had self checkout lanes, which would mean minimal interaction with other people. I picked out several things from the women's section and tried them on. I ended up just deciding on buying a dress and a couple bras. But by the time I decided on my purchases, the self checkout lanes were closed, and there was only one checkout lane left with a male cashier.

I sure as hell wasn't leaving without that dress (great price, and super cute!). So I decided to just suck it up and go for it. I didn't talk much beyond "hi" and "thank you". But he was real sweet. He may have figured out I was a CDer, but he didn't care and treated me like any other customer. I left the store feeling really good about myself. Great experience overall.

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[Julie Denier]

Good for you! Great pic - you look terrific ;)

[Dana44]

That is great Danielle. you looked well enough. and it is good time out.

[aprilgirl]

Congrats on the solo trip and the new purchases. You looked great in your casual, blendy outfit, and doubt anyone gave you a second thought. Considering the Cubs were playing, you picked the perfect time to venture out, though I think you'd be fine any other time, day or night. Kim

[IleneD]

Danielle,

What a great story, and I love the photo you provided to illustrate it.
Your overall look is FANTASTIC; very passable. I would never worry about going out anywhere in your femme persona.
AND... I am so 'jealous' that you have a wife so understanding and supportive she's willing to go out shopping with you as Danielle.
Very cute, dear. You are very cute (selfie).

[patti1569]

You look awsome! I'm glad you have a great experience.

[Bella.CD]

As others have mentioned, you do look very passable. You dressed to blend in, good choice. You rocked it Girl!

[Sarah Louise]

You look great and your outfit was spot on for shopping. I suspect that you experienced what I do when out shopping. Most don't look at you and those that do don't see anything to doubt or don't care. Congratulations!

[Tracii G]

If you act and present a female appearance 95% of people will see female and go on about their business.
You look great and very feminine.

[paulinescotlandcd]

You look just ace. No wonder you are confident :)

[Kayliedaskope]

OMG, Danielle, is that really you??? You look FABULOUS!!!

I so wish I could look even a quarter as pretty as the girls I see on here ....

[Lana Mae]

Very nice presentation for shopping! You go girl! Hugs Lana Mae

[Alice_2014_B]

You look very gorgeous Danielle!
Of all I have done out dressed, I've never gone shopping.
I mean, I've been to department stores "looking around", but never intending to purchase anything.

:)

[Rachael Leigh]

Danielle your cute as a button, daylight outings for you would be no problem
Rachael

[sarah_hillcrest]

Wow, very happy for you. It would be so nice to go clothes shopping as a girl.

[Jayne44C]

I am glad things went well for you! Your posted outfit looks great, it's fashionable and still feminine IMHO. Part of me wishes I could do that now but, I'm not at that place in my life. Good luck in the future!

[Pat]

Awesome! Congratulations! :)

[deebra]

Look great. Tell us about some of your outings with your wife and how she feels about you dressing.

[SharonDenise]

You look great! I shop at a Dressbarn wearing male clothing and am very welcome there. I went one time dressed enfemme, (my only time shopping dressed as a female) hoping to get a warmer welcome but it was business as usual. I was hoping for greater support from the sales personnel as i know I couldn't pass. I guess I should be content with that.

[Linda P.]

What a great outcome. How wonderful to be treated just like any other customer. And you look great!

[suzanne]

Well done! It only gets easier every time you get out there.

[Jane G]

My self and a hand full of other women. :) That says so much about you. Great to read.

[Connie D50]

You look great and I love the outfit.

[BLUE ORCHID]

Hi Danielle:hugs:, You just look like a lovely young lady shopping, I can't imagine that you would have a problem.>Orchid...:daydreaming:...

[Majella St Gerard]

I love Target, I've bought many dresses there. Everyone there is so nice.

[IamWren]

Wonderful photo of you Danielle. You look super cute and really great outfit for looking super blendy. So glad your shopping trip was simply pleasant and uneventful.

[Gretchen_To_Be]

I really admire your courage! You look fantastic and congrats on getting out there!

[JaimeCD]

Great look! And congratulations. I am trying to muster the courage to stop in Lane Bryant dressed to pick up some stuff I ordered on my way to the local Soiree. And there is a blazer I just saw that I love so there may be some additional shopping.

[Jeny_rj]

I'm sure you blend in nicely... Very passable girl next door look!

[suzanne]

You look adorable in that outfit. You definitely pass, but even if you didn't, the outfit is super presentable for all occasions.

[Barbara Black]

It's great to hear of your experience.

[Suzanne Blake]

Sounds like a great time Danielle, and you look super cute in that photo!

[alwayshave]

Danielle, glad you had a good time on your first solo outing. You look is perfect.

[redtea]

The world is far too PC to live up to our fears. At least in my area.

I wouldn't consider your trip a small achievement, Going out in girl mode to go shopping is something only the bravest of brave men can do.

Most crossdressers struggle with shopping in person at a store in guy mode. Heck most crossdressers are not even on the internet forums yet. Course this is just my personal speculation.

[Danielle001]

Thank you everyone for all the kind words! :)

[Cdkym]

Supper cute outfit! Love the look. Sounds like you are having fun!

[Marihanne]

looks very femninine, I can guest you in girl form are 35 years old