Women don't wear that any more.

[Georgina]

We have all heard or read that statement but does it influence what you wear? For me it doesn't I wear what I want.

[Sami Brown]

Since I am relatively new to women's fashion, I am not sure I would be able to tell when something is in that category. It is such a vast universe of newness that I am not sure I could tell what is old.

Also, being in the Midwest gives me the disadvantage of being a little behind the fashion forefront.

So for now I am like you, wearing what I want. However, my choices may change once I am more in tune with what is current. I can envision trying to have something up to date in my wardrobe eventually.

Sami

[DIANEF]

I constantly hear that 'women don't wear dresses anymore' and looking around that statement may have some truth. But there are still enough of them out there for me not to feel out of place when I go out in a dress. The only real decision I make with what I wear is if I like it or not, and nothing else.

[Princess Chantal]

Same here, I wear what I enjoy wearing. Early on in my crossdressing I took the advice of transgender friends that said “women don’t wear pantyhose anymore” or “women don’t wear skirts”, and during that period the joy of crossdressing significantly declined. I was seriously thinking to stop socializing with the local transgender community, stop going out in public and try to enjoy crossdressing mainly at home (probably would have got bored and stopped completely). Thankfully, I came to the state where I am now - enjoying my crossdressing to its fullest

[ToniG]

We wear whats comfy and easy to deal with---appropriate for venue or activity. See few dresses in my area, but that didn't stop me from wearing a maxidress some wks ago when walking to the bank and back. Wear what you like---but remember that the glittery bodycon party dress WILL draw attn. in the grocery store! :) Toni G..

[Bianca Fay]

Women don't wear "that" anymore... but I still do!
I won't pretend to speak for all, but the following is my personal view that certainly applies to me...
I associate certain articles of clothing as the epitome of femininity. In my endevour to present as feminine as possible, I gravitate to those items. Meanwhile, women's fashion evolves & certain articles of clothing fall out of style. Suddenly my idea of the epitome of femininity is obsolete.
My immediate reaction is "women don't dress like women anymore". And there's the irony... women are fashion-forward & continue on with new trends or what is comfortable while also socially acceptable. Women today DO dress like women - it's me that wants to dress like a women from yesterday because that's what I like. And I get frustrated because I want them to wear what I want to SEE them wear & what I want to continue wearing myself (& still feel like I'm one of the girls).
I guess my long-winded point is that women evolve at the same pace as fashion, whereas I'm spinning my wheels in the past.
I'm grateful that GG's constantly switch things up - they are always breaking new trails & look beautiful while doing it.
I'll continue to dress as I like, but I won't criticize the ladies who've moved forward.

[lingerieLiz]

My wife keeps me in line. I have current fashion clothes. You can wear what ever you want, but remember the fashion industry wouldn't be there if women didn't follow trends. So the 50s dress doesn't look current except at a rocken theme dance or party.

[Babbs]

It does to me . When I first got the nerve to post pics and venture outside my basement I got my first statements similar to that...thank goodness I did. It appears my first dress ups were to look like the tart I craved! lol. then simple things like no one wears the same two bracelets on different wrists or belts should be worn higher up, you're not a guy you know or this color doesn't go with that, etc., etc.. Or my favorite " "go ahead and wear that if you want to look like Al Bundy's wife". This is a learning experience for me and although this is not everyone's goal, I now strive to be passable. I know it won't happen 100% but making the attempt makes me feel good and in some cases makes me look attractive as a woman...And I love that. But alas, sometimes when I want to have some fun I dress like that good ole tart again! haha

[FrannGurl]

Ive never thought about it really. I dress much like your average woman day-to-day.....Like you might see at the store , in leggings, jeans or a blouse . I can and do dress up of course...But I would have to say Retro lingerie in any form would be mine. Other than that I'm pretty traditional...A gg friend of mine even said the same thing when she saw some of my vintage lingerie...Her exact words... " Its so pretty..but what women wear this anymore?"

[Tracy Irving]

Yesterday I was looking through the racks of a local thrift store and was amused by the large number of tops with shoulder pads. The 1980's were a long time ago so perhaps someone was updating their wardrobe as women don't wear that anymore.

[Rollermiss]

Like the OP I wear what I want. Just maybe I may bring it back into fashion again. Remember what comes around goes around.

Kelsey

[Stacy Darling]

A beautiful outfit is a beautiful outfit to me!

I wear what I want as well, and it's pretty to me!

Stacy!

[Vickie_CDTV]

I hear that all the time... women may not wear nylons/girdles/stuff with shoulder pads/whatever, but I do. I dress to please myself. As long as I don't stand out in a negative way (like I am looking for male attention etc.) I wear what I like.

Women wore shoulder pads well into the 90s. I have a number of (professional/dressy) tops from that era and they all had shoulder pads, albeit not as large as the 80s.

[Rachelakld]

AGH!!!
Slips
Blue eyeshadow (Google "blue eyeshadow should be illegal" - you get the idea)
Aunty "smocks" - you asked for it
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white boots
head bands
Ten Thousand bangles

[alwayshave]

Admittedly, I like to dress in manner that women did when I was a child. It's the imprint in my mind how women dress.

[Krea]

I don't think i am influenced by what is "in".
I generally like fairly traditional items that are slightly more likely to be fashion resilient. (If that is really possible!)

[Ressie]

Every time I buy something at a thrift store there's a good chance I'm buying something that women don't wear anymore. Most women spend quite a bit on keeping up with newer fashions. Sometimes I feel like Tom Wilkinson in the movie "Normal" when he first starts buying (and wearing) used clothing.

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[ConnieLove]

No Pantyhose,OH NO

[Robertacd]

Fashion and styles change. Evolve or go extinct. :p

Some of the things GG's wear less of now simply because they don't have to anymore. Like full slips for instance, they were worn not just for modesty, but to keep the dress clean, so they could wear them more than once. As many of the older older fabrics had to be dry cleaned, I remember my mom having to go to the cleaners almost every week.

[Krisi]

My goal is to look and act like a woman. So - I wear what women my age wear even if I'm not going out in public.

So among other things, I don't wear wedding dresses, tutus and hooker heels.

[Beverley Sims]

Women like me will still wear "it". :-)

[Drew GB]

I too am finding it hard to put together an outfit I like but is contemporary. My favorite so far is goodwill because I could find some older fasions but then so many of them make me feel like a grandma and not a pretty young lass. I did just get my first pair of leggings, which look fabulous, but now I need a blouse. Here’s hoping something nice pops up.

Back on topic, I do find it a bit disheartening now that I am looking with “fashion eyes” at the girls and 99% are in pants of some sort. Where did the skirts go?

[julia marie]

Diane. I'm with you regarding skirts. I keep seeing statements on the forum that women don't wear them any more. However, I see them every day at lunch or at the market, even in my rather remote area. In big cities there are even more skirts and dresses. It may be winter here but I noticed skirts even now. My reasoning is that there are still banks, law firms, etc., that expect women to wear "office wear". I'm glad for that. Also, when summer comes around, even more skirts come out. When it's hot in July a lightweight skirt certainly beats mens jeans or knee length shorts.

[suzanne]

The things I wear are those that come from retail dress shops. So it's current and I do wear what women wear. But I don't follow fashion per se. From a store's fashion approved stock, I only buy what I like and it works with my body and personal style. Style is forever, fashion lasts until next week.

[Rayleen]

I usually wear by watching fashion sales on tv, and imagine what it would look on me, and then go shopping to see what's available in the mall store. I always try to bye when the season end and get great discounts, then wear it the next season. almost never pay full price for clothes. Also shop on line a lot for accessories and stuff.

[Jodie_Lynn]

So among other things, I don't wear wedding dresses, tutus and hooker heels.

Well, not all at the same time, of course! :)

But I agree, you dress appropriately for your needs and the venue. Shopping at the mall? Jeans, boots, and a nice top. Going to the club? Something pretty and stylish, maybe a little sexy. Going to an "adult' event or fetish club? Then you wear whatever floats your boat: leather, rubber, latex, or whatever tickles your fancy.

[Confucius]

"Women don't wear that anymore" is only important when you need to blend in.... I don't blend in. Besides life is more fun when you aren't normal.

[Karmen]

I often buy new clothes, so I usually buy what women are wearing this season or were wearing last year. And it's good to wear what women are wearing also due to blending in when going out.

[susan54]

In Scotland lots of women wear skirts and dresses and wear sheer or opaque tights with them. They also wear heels. I own things like stockings and suspenders and corsets but I never wear them. I wear the sort of clothes any well-dressed woman would wear to 'go out' even if I am staying in, and the only item of clothing I am wearing that is not exactly like my female counterpart would wear is a slip. I even wear one with lined skirts and dresses and lots of even expensive skirts and dresses are not lined. I would quite like a bullet bra but just for fun - I would never go out in it. I have a real fur short coat I bought second hand for £10. It looks really nice on me but I would never wear it in public because of possible hostility from the anti-fur brigade and it would come into the category of clothes women do not wear any more. I go further than most women in ALWAYS wearing a necklace/pendant, earrings and bangles on both wrists, and being in heels, skirts and dresses more than most women, and having co-ordinated (but not actually matching) shoes gloves and bag when I go out, but there are still women who do this - I just do it more than they do. I know one woman who only wears trousers if she has to do physical work that requires them so such women still exist - she is possibly the only person I know who might spend more time in skirts than me.

[Karen RHT]

The things I wear are those that come from retail dress shops. So it's current and I do wear what women wear. But I don't follow fashion per se. From a store's fashion approved stock, I only buy what I like and it works with my body and personal style. Style is forever, fashion lasts until next week.

That pretty much sums up my thoughts as well Suzanne.

One notable exception is nylon stockings. Rarely worn in this day and age, and not easily found in stores, but I still wear them.


Karen

[Sherrii]

Different articles of clothing may or may not be popular now but if you look on the internet most everything is probably there. Corsets, girdles, bullet bras, stockings and garter belts, extreme heels, etc. It is all there if you look. I like most of it too! Sherrii

[CONSUELO]

Many studies of the phenomenon of cross dressing raise the issue of the strong thread of fetishism that underlies it. For me my choice of clothing is very much influenced by the styles I knew when I first began to dress and found it to be so exciting and sexually arousing. That still applies today.

[Brandybea]

I agree with others. I wear what I love wearing, no matter what the current fashion is.

[Micki_Finn]

I’m a modern person, not an anachronism so you won’t find me in hoop skirts and bloomers that’s for sure.

[~Joanne~]

I wear what I want to wear, I don't worry about what is in fashion because if you watch the models on the runways, trying to sell you on what they think is the next big thing, I would never wear any of it. I am my own unique person and as such I have my own unique style ;)

[Rhonda Jean]

I haven't worn pantyhose or stockings in many years, but I'm thinking about it after some recent pics I've seen on here! Hate to admit it, but I'm pretty much over skirts and dresses. I still wear them, just because it seems like the thing to do. Not sure how long even that will last. Leggings, capri-length leggings, capris, shorts, and jeans are my usual. So, yea, pretty much what other women are wearing.

[Stephanie47]

Admittedly, I like to dress in manner that women did when I was a child. It's the imprint in my mind how women dress.

I'm in this category. I am a child of the 1950's and 1960's. Comments I've seen thrown around, including this site of occasion include:

Dresses
Slips
Foundation Garments
Stockings

Where and when I was growing up women did not wear pants. Pants were a rarity even for young school girls. Against the freezing cold of New York school girls walked off to school wearing snow pants under their dresses which were removed at school. Females of any age wore dresses to church. Of course, guys wore suits or sport coats with shirt and tie and shined shoes. My mind set is 'dresses only.' Perhaps it is attributable to watching too much "Leave It to Beaver" (June Cleaver) or "Ozzie & Harriet" (Harriet Nelson).

Of course, then it flows from the dresses to slips. "Women don't wear slips anymore!" If you don't wear a dress, then you don't need a slip. Duh! Yes, even if I wear a fully lined dress, I will wear a pretty slip. Not a drab slip, a plain current slip, but, a lacy pretty slip. As late as the 1980's I bought colorful slips in seasonal colors. Reds at Christmas and Valentine's Day, along with pinks. Pastels in the spring. Darker colors (purples, greens, browns) in the fall. Many were sold in color coordinated sets; slip, bra and panty. Now you're lucky if you can find a Vanity Fair slip in a retail store. Yes, slips are still for sale at retail, but, usually on line.

Before pantyhose there were stockings which of course had to be held up with a girdle or garter belt. Neither is widely available at brick and mortar retail. With the obesity epidemic you'd think there would be more at retail rather than hidden in on-line sellers. It may be true younger women do not wear stockings or pantyhose. My granddaughter has youthful skin. No blemishes. No spider veins. If you're aging you're really going to need hosiery to cover up those legs. And, if you're skin tone is ashen/pale legs will look better with hosiery. Personal opinion.

I have plenty of current style dresses. It's underneath that reflects my youthful interest in women.

[ambigendrous]

[QUOTE=susan54;4198171...I would quite like a bullet bra but just for fun - I would never go out in it.[/QUOTE]

I just received a couple of bras I ordered from Hanes - one of them is close to a bullet bra: https://www.onehanesplace.com/shop/onehanesplace/bra/bras-brand/bali-bra/flower-bali-underwire-bra-4657 - the one on the model shows that it has a mesh insert along the top edge of the cup, but in reality the mesh is almost the same density as the rest of the cup - I was expecting it to be more translucent. And I didn't pay anywhere close to that retail price: they were on sale for $14.99 USD with free shipping! But, the cups do come close to a point at the apex and they are really comfortable.

[~Joanne~]

I would quite like a bullet bra but just for fun

There is absolutely nothing wrong with that. As CD's, especially when we first start accepting this and buying things, we tend to buy to try. A lot of us own, or did own, a pair of pleasers 6" dancer pumps. Very few GG's would ever buy a pair, be able to walk in a pair, nor would they wear them out so that would make them a un sensible purchase all around but we still bought them because we wanted to see what they felt like to wear.

I have bought a ton of things I have never, ever seen a GG wear, I tried them on once and into the garbage they went. waste of money? surly but I can say I tried them ;)