If you were a GG !

[Teresa]

I've just replied to a thread by Kim in NB section and asked the question , " If you were a GG would you set foot outside the door without makeup ?

I have a good comparison right on my own doorstep , my wife can take or leave makeup , her favourite saying is , " Oh that will do !" Her older sister would never be seen without makeup . As a TG male I certainly couldn't go without it and I feel if I were a GG I'd still feel the same .

How about others here ? I am asking on the basis of being totally out and about .

[2B Natasha]

While I don’t really understand what your asking. Is it. If I where a GG? If I was a GG unless I was locked in a house I would be out and about. Or is it if I’m totally out? Or is it both?

As a trans gal I never leave the door without it. If I was born with internal plumbing then I probably would yes. I don’t step out the door now because my facial features are in need of help. But a light base and mascara is all I really need at the minimum.

[Cheryl T]

That would depend on the situation of course.
If I were just going to the grocery store or something like that I may or may not put on any makeup.
Were I going for an appointment at say the dentist, doctor, etc, then of course I would be wearing makeup, but the amount would depend on the situation as well.

[Teresa]

Natasha,
I do say on the last line , " On the basis of being totally out and about .

Cheryl,
I would have to go with the minimum but not at all . I've said this before but everyday is harder than an evening out . I stll feel I'm a little OTT with my evryday look , part of my problem maybe my foundation is a shade too dark which gives the impression of too much , I know my eyes always need a lift anyway .

[Shelly Preston]

Teresa

I never leave home without it.

At my age I have to at least cover the minor skin issues.

[Robertacd]

I try to always wear makeup when I leave the house dressed. But I don't need it if I am not going out. So I believe if I were a GG, I would be the type that could leave the house with out it, but probably wouldn't very often because I am rather vain.

[Melanie Moxon]

Definitely, I only wear it because I need to to cover my beard shadow, other than a fun lipstick/gloss colour the facial makeup would can stay in the box unless I were getting dolled up.

[Esther Latour]

If I didn't need make-up to look feminine I probably wouldn't use it very much or I would use make up that isn't that obvious.

[carhill2mn]

The answer is "NO, never". It takes only a few minutes to make a huge difference in one's appearance.

[Joyce Swindell]

If I were a GG I most likey would not wear alot of makeup....at most minimal like lipstick and eye liner.

[BrendaPDX]

I would wear makeup,I wasn't sure but the more I thought about it, I would.

[Asew]

I don't really like makeup so I would have no problems leaving the house without it. I think I would be one of those nerdy shy girls that would wear some feminine stuff but nothing provocative or drawing attention to myself, and something that is comfortable and doesn't take too much time to get on.

[AllieSF]

"Less is Best" is a common phrase used when discussing different things. It really applies well to makeup. I use the minimum possible to get out the door. The only things that are mandatory is to use eyebrow pencil to give them some shape and keep my lipstick fresh. I understand the need for some to go over the top and have every bit of their face covered in concealer and multi layers of makeup with cat eyes. I can only really see that justified though in the real world at night or if one works in the beauty industry where one's own presentation, makeup and clothes are important. Otherwise, save it for those special dress up over the top moments that warrant it.

[Stephanie Voorhees]

I would probably leave the house without it, but more often than not it would just be a real quick makeup job. Basic eyes and lippy.

[Tina Davis]

My wife almost never goes out without makeup (foundation, eyes, lipstick), and I tend to do the same. I have pale skin and barely visible brows/lashes, so I need to put makeup on. And I'm never fully dressed without a smile, so lipstick is a necessity!

[Queen Bridget]

If I was a naturally good looking GG I would.

[Gillian Gigs]

If I was camping for the weekend, the last thing you would find, or see is a makeup brush. Going out to fancy event would require lots of time and every hair would have to be in place. For just shopping, it would be more of a nick of mascara here and a dash of eye liner there, but lip stick a must.

I don't fit the Carlie Simon song..."your so vain, you probably think this song is about you"...LOL

[Alice_2014_B]

I once went out, at night, dressed up with zero makeup, but no one was around.
I have an old thread on here with pictures.
As a GG I would.
:)

[NancySue]

My wife never goes out without some degree of makeup. Minimum: eyebrows, light makeup, lipstick. Sometimes, eyeliner. Same with me. Sometimes, I put too much on. She comments and is always right. If I need her help or advice, she’s always there. Nice.

[Rachael Leigh]

For me that would be a no, I truly enjoy doing my makeup. I can put on a nice face in about 30 min so for me it’s not a big
deal. It just adds to how I feel stepping out the door and as a GG that’s what I wouid think too

[GracieRose]

I never go out without makeup in female mode because I need all the help I can get.
If I were a GG with softer skin and without the facial characteristics created by testosterone, then I suspect that I would use less in general, and none on certain occasions.

[Cherylgyno]

I believe I would.

[Dana44]

yes I would always wear makeup. sometimes eyes and lipstick. yet foundation most of the time, also.

[DIANEF]

It would depend on how good looking a GG I was. Some women look great without make up, some definitely benefit from a little enhancement. Even so I think I would at least have to have some lippy and eye colour on.

[Lana Mae]

I would tend toward a minimalist approach! My wife seldom wore makeup! She wore eye shadow once in a while and lipstick a little bit more! I must say though that I like the smell and taste so....maybe! LOL hugs Lana Mae

[Di]

As a GG I used to wear it all now just lipstick and out the door except for special events.

[docrobbysherry]

Sure! Why not? As long as we're playing make believe? I would be simply stunning with or without make up!:D

[sometimes_miss]

It would depend upon what I looked like. Some women look great without make up. Others do not. My wife looked better with, but could go without. One girlfriend was a stunner without, and looked like Marilyn Monroe with. Another looked pretty bad without, but decent with. So I guess the answer, is that it depends.

[Ceera]

If my ruddy complexion and the dark circles I have under my eyes remained unchanged, then I would still insist on at least some makeup before leaving the house, even if I was suddenly a GG.

My mom had the same dark circles under her eyes. When mom was younger, and Betty Davis (who had the same darkness under her eyes, and played it up) was a popular screen star, she didn't try to hide those dark circles. As fashions changed, and a more flawless complexion was 'the norm', she rarely left home without makeup.

[Becky Blue]

Good question as always Teresa, would I no, I would always want at least light makeup...my wife and daughter would never not have makeup on my mother often didn't

[faltenrock]

About 10 years ago I started going out more and on a reguar basis. Prior to that I never used a wig or make-up. In 2008 I got my first wig, in the following years I got some jewlery and other things to wear. Now it's about two/three years ago that I don't go out without make-up anymore, I also try to put my outfit together tastefully. About 18 months ago I started using fake eyelashes.

Today, I don't go out in public without them and not without painted nails. It's not all about passing, it's mostly about how you feel about yourself.

[Beverley Sims]

I can wear minimal makeup to look good.

If I wear too much I look artificial.

[dominique]

Of course, few years ago I wouldn't, but now yes.

[kayegirl]

I would follow my wife's example, she would not venture away from the house without "putting some face on", her expression. Not heavy but just enough. I might need a little extra just to conceal the beard shadow.

[sara66]

I would most likely at lease wear a light foundation mascara and lipstick. You don't usually need full war paint. However my sister never left the house without a full "face".
Sara

[Elizabeth G]

I likely wouldn't set foot out the door without some minimal makeup, probably a light foundation, eyeliner and lipstick. It just takes a few minutes and can make a world of difference.

[Sashauk]

I'm sure that if I was a GG I would always have the bare minimum of make-up on when I went out. I think if you look closely you hardly ever see a female without at least some make-up on, so I would be the same.

[Stacy Darling]

Its part of who I am! Whether it be make-up or frock-up, I like to look as I do.

I don't not wear make-up as a male???

Stacy!

[Rollermiss]

It would depend on what I looked like. Some girls a gorgeous even without make up.

Kelsey

[Mandy T]

Yes I would have make up on every day. I would need it. I have a sister. LOL

Mandy

[greeneyes]

I AM a GG......hope it is okay that I answer. I DO NOT EVER go out without at least foundation, mascara and lipstick! FYI....I wouldn't let Joni go out without either (not that she EVER would!)

[Stephanie Julianna]

I would probably always wear foundation and powder with the complexion I have now. However if I had my daughters' skin it would be eye makeup only. But it would alsways be eye makeup. I love how I can make my blue eyes electric with the correct accent. Love lipstick also.

[Judy-Somthing]

If I were a girl and feel the same way I do now I would be a mess unless I was looking for a partner.
Most of the time when I go to work I don't shave or iron my clothes, I wear clothes with holes in them.
My wife gets mad and says I look homeless!

[cdsamswife]

Like greeneyes... I am also a gg... and I .... dont ever wear makeup unless its a special occasion or when Im performing. This is more to do with my skin being ridiculously sensitive and will turn red and splotchy really easily especially during allergy season. I put on some moisturizer every morning and sometimes some eyeliner, but no foundation, blush, mascara etc.

Sam on the other hand, usually only goes out with at least a bit of eyemakeup and coverup on.

[susmitha]

I would never go out without make up.

[Amy Lynn3]

They caution us to never say never, but I would never think of going out without it.

[Ressie]

I remember a girl that wouldn't let anyone see her until she had done her makeup. She would put it on before getting out of bed! Many younger women don't need makeup at all IMO. I have no idea how I would view the matter if I were a GG.

I also see lots of much older women that don't bother with makeup. Then there's the 30 yo (on facebook) that's really into showing the world that she's attractive. She keeps changing her hair style and color along with the whole 9 yards of makeup. Today her lipstick is blue!

[candice.aihara]

Yes. I would absolutely. I prefer it, and have been told many times the natural look suits me the best.

[Stephanie47]

I have to qualify my answer broken down to the ages I went through. In my youth and young adult years I had fair clear skin. I probably would just put on some lip color which would match my nail polish, if I had nail polish on.

Now? As a senior with seventy years of aging I would use makeup to the extent of concealing the skin imperfections that arise with age. If I shave close I have no beard shadow for the entire day. I would use lip color.

A problem I always see with many aging women is the over use of makeup to hide aging imperfections. I find the overuse of makeup draws the eye to those imperfections.

[KimberlyJean]

I love my make up, it doesnt take a lot to make a big difference. Eyebrow pencil is crucial for those of us with blonde brows.

[faltenrock]

If I were a GG, I would dress the same as I do as Doreen today. I probably wouldn't leave the house without wearing a skirt or dress and nice make-up.

[NewBrendaLee]

I would definitely always wear makeup when I went out