Crossdressing in public

[DrFishnets]

How did you start crossdressing in public?

So far I only crossdress in the privacy of my home on my own and as entertainment for my partner who enjoys seeing me dressed up. However, I’ve started taking small steps to dress when out in public. So far I’ve been wearing a short black pleated skirt and very thick opaque black tights hidden under a long coat and Dr Marten style boots so it doesn’t look obvious that I’m crossdressing but I get the feeling of it.

[Michelle 51]

O my....Tis a slippery slope dear.The little things will lead to bigger but it's a road we all travel dear.I dress in a skirt,pantyhose and top with a coat and femme scarf every morning and go to a drive-through for coffee.It's dark and my neighbors can't see my getting in my truck.Its only a small thing but sets my mood for the day.

[DrFishnets]

Thanks for the reply.

Yeah, I must admit I get a buzz out if wearing skirt and tights hidden under long coat as it’s only me who knows that I am wearing it and it’s such a sexy feeling. I don’t know yet if I’d end going out in with sheer pantyhose, heels and skirt and full make up. I am a rather large and tall guy and I fear I’d look ridiculous but I suffer from an anxiety disorder.

[Brianne_bc]

I underdress every day in public. Bra panties stocking and suspenderbelt. Its great.

[Natalie5004]

I started by stepping out into my back yard. Then my private front yard. Then getting better at makeup and presentation.

After that I start to go for drives. Then stopping for take out coffee. Then Ice Cream take out. Then forget it once I realized nobody cares what you are wearing.

Now I grocery shopping, buy gas, clothes shopping including women's dressing rooms trying on clothes.

But once you start, you will not be able to reel it back in. You better know what you want to be / do before that first big step.

I love it and I do not care who sees me now.

[Sandi Beech]

I had gone out a few times mostly at night a long time ago doing the typical stuff like pumping gas and having my hands shaking while doing it. But then in 2017, I jumped into the deep end of the pool head first without looking to see if any water was in it - figuratively that is.

This was what I wore into a bar the second night I went out. I wore a similar outfit the first night, but I do not have a picture.

https://www.crossdressers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=309766&d=1578507449

Don?t ask me what made the switch flip, but like others said, no turning back.

Sandi

[Sometimes Steffi]

I guess that I'm in the "Go big or go home" category.

The first time that I went out fully recognizable as female, I went to the Maryland Renaissance Festival.

I rented a wench costume described as

"A linen skirt which comes in various colors and ties with a drawstring around the waist, a white chemise, and a tapestry waist cincher. Think ?Saint Pauly Girl?."

I spent a week or two shopping for accessories for the outfit, like a canvas bag that I thought would adequately represent a Middle Ages carry bag. I tried to find a decent wig locally, but failed. I ended up using a scarf to cover my head. I went to Ulta and had a sales associate help me put together a makeup kit, honestly telling her that I was going to the Renn Fest as a wench.

While I had a few sketchy experiences, including one with a drunk who recognized a boy dressed as a girl, even through beer goggles. His friends saved me and possibly him by yanking him away. Most people didn't look twice at me, or at least pretended not to. But a number of groups of GGs saw right through my disguise, but passed me by with huge smiles instead of pitchforks.

One of the food vendors gave me something even better than a "ma'am". He addressed me as "m'lady".

Since that first time, I've made several return visits, all with CD friends.

The second time out, I met a girl from this forum for lunch at a local restaurant as two girl friends.

[Kris Burton]

I've just begun to step out publicly. My build up was much like Natalie's - first in my back yard, then the front, improving my overall presentation as I went along. I've been to a Starbucks, our local garden nursery, a local park and to a local mall. Unlike most, and as many advised, all of these areas were in my town where I could have run into anyone I know. I also have taken walks in my neighborhood in the early morning hours. I'm certain my neighbors have seen Kris - but did not realize they were seeing me.

My attire for all of these was to blend in with style. Ive worn nice, feminine things - skinny jeans, pink sweater, block heel booties, hip and breast forms,wig and makeup - but nothing that would attract undue attention to myself. I have not had any problems. I have yet to venture out in a dress or skirt, but as soon as that opportunity avails itself, I will be ready. I also echo many others - I love it and no turning back!

[alwayshave]

I went to a local trans group meeting. That easy.

[RoxieChristine]

I started quickly. I got my start dressing on a business trip. The first week I just dressed in my room and had forms and a wig by the end of the week. Over the weekend I started in with makeup and took my first trip out dressed that week.
Roxie

[Heather76]

I underdress every day. The fist 2 times out in public fully en femme I had no contact with people. The 3rd time out, I went to a mall, had lunch in the food court, talked with a couple SA in stores. The 4th and 5th times out were basically a repeat of the 3rd time. The 6th, and last time out, I met a member of CD.com for lunch ata TGI Friday's. I would like to go out weekly; but, I'm not ready to push that onto my wife who isn't a fan of my CDing.

[docrobbysherry]

I started by attending out of town T girl events. And, 15+years later that's still all I go out for!:hugs:

It's always fun going out to clubs and bars with the girls!:battingeyelashes:

U can keep you're going out dressed to vanilla venues. If it wasn't so stressed all the time out at those? I'd die of boredom!:thumbsdn:

[DrFishnets]

Thanks for the fabulous replies.

I forgot to mention that when I was at college there was a guy there who I was friends with who looked like a girl. One time there was a charity fancy dress event and he had the idea that both of us should dress up as prostitutes but I told him I would look ridiculous but he told me I’d look good in garter belt and pantyhose. Anyway I didn’t do it even though secretly I wanted to and since then I always wanted to try it out crossdressing until I met my partner when I actually did it but only in the privacy of my home.

[Andrea Renea]

What Natalie5004 says.

For me I dress and go anywhere I'd go in boy mode.

I dress all the way, foundation garments, female clothing and makeup,
Really don't just underdress.

Dress as other women dress. No drag queen clothes.

How I'm dressed has always has been a non-issue.
I've had good Ole boys hold the door for me and call me ma'am.
Female SAs to chat me up in stores.

Have fun with it,

Andrea

[Jillcder]

My public outings started on business trips at first just dressing in my room then I took my first steps out the door dressed to a mall all I can say is hang on to your panties it is a very slippery slope. The desire/need to go out dressed will continue to grow it makes me sad to think something so exciting is frowned upon by most of society.

[Cheryl T]

I began by changing in my car and driving around to get the thrill.
Of course that soon became old and I would stop in a mall parking lot and walk around. Then I decided I needed to meet others and joined a support group. That was the tipping point as a small group would always go to a local diner after the meeting and my wife and I were invited to join them. Being in a group gave more confidence and soon we were going to the movies, out to dinner, shopping at different malls. The rest, as they say, is history.

[Rhonda Jean]

I've been dressing since the '70's as a teenager living with my parents. I didn't wear dresses or skirts then, but I did wear girl's platform heels, slacks, and blouses/shirts. I had long hair that roller set on huge rollers. I wore concealer for pimples, but didn't wear full makeup around the house. I'd do my makeup in the car and polish my (long) nails and drive around to various convenience stores or other places where I could have brief impersonal encounters. I was married at 20, moved to a new town, and dressed frequently and openly except for work. I was never one to dress to stay in. Not that I haven't had long "trying on" sessions in a hotel room, but I always went out afterward.

I guess the first real fully fem outing of significance was 3 months after I was married, still 20 years old, I had to go out of town for work for a week. My wife helped me pack a selection of mostly her clothes. Dresses, skirts, heels, hose, bras, makeup, curlers, nail polish... everything imaginable for me to wear out after work, dinner, etc. I'd come in from work, dress, and walk to one of the many nearby restaurants. That was very heady stuff for a 20 year old in a big city 500 miles from home!! I didn't do anything except eat at the restaurants and window shop and otherwise walk around trying to look like I actually had a purpose. I remember the first night there was a Sunday before my actual assignment started on Monday and I wore a very conservative dress that hit me just below the knee. My thought being it would look like I was coming or going to church. None of what I brought was really sexy or something to be worn to a club. Above then knee, but not provocative. It was very thrilling to come down the elevator and walk through the lobby. I had not one single reaction that wasn't exactly like I would have expected to be treated if I was female. Not saying that I passed completely. Back then people were probably so surprised to see a young guy dressed as a young girl that they didn't know how else to treat me.

Whew! That was a LONG time ago! Like many of us, I could write a pretty compelling book.

[kimdl93]

Yep, I quickly followed path (out of the closet, out of the house and beyond the yard) as Natalie5004 described her own. It did not take long. I had wanted to present as a woman in the real world for a long, long time, but had to overcome a lot of self doubt before I dared take that first step. Once taken, the world kept spinning and felt suddenly open and welcoming. Within days of the first steps I was making routine trips to the grocery, bank and dry cleaners in girl mode. Within a few months I was living much of my everyday life in girl mode.

Going out in public did not suddenly change who I was. It simply allowed me to overcome the fears that had kept me in hiding for most of my life.

[Patience]

My first outing was during a Pride weekend. I planned it months in advance.

I left home in drab early in the morning and went to a local college and changed into a fem top with a hard bikini top underneath, plus a long skirt in the restroom of the arts department. Then, I went to the local gayborhood and hung out in the park for a few hours. Then, I went to a record store I've frequented for years. Even though I did not have a wig (I wore a baseball cap) and just wore regular tennis shoes, it was a blast. The only inconveniences were a sunburn and a drunken kid telling me to show my quote "fat tits" a couple times. Also, I had some folks take pictures of me and later I learned they were uploaded automatically to a Google+ account. Fortunately, they were never published, but since then I have invested in a plain point and shoot camera.

I also went on a little outing the following day and it was fun, too, but the first time out was definitely special.

[Stephanie47]

I understand the concealing of women's attire under male attire, whether a skirt under a long coat or panty/bra/hosiery. It may give a person a thrill, but unless you're hit by a car nobody is going to know. In the beginning there was several times I wore a panty to work, but it came to be a pain when using the urinal in the bathroom.

It wasn't until I decided to go for a drive in the evening totally en femme; heels and hosiery, dress and undergarments and at least a blond wig. Not a bit of male clothing. With hindsight, there could have been some "What ifs." Then I progressed to getting out of the car and strolling in a safe neighborhood, especially in the 1970's and early 1980's. I found reasons to vacate the car: mail a letter, return a library book, retrieve one of those free newspapers.

Then came interaction with fellow humans which was basically on the cross dressing day of the year: Halloween. I went into grocery stores and a doughnut shop. Ultimately, I found myself thinking, "I did it!" Talking an evening stroll basically became boring. It was lonely. I envy those who have an accepting and fully engaged wife. Even that would be a tough sell for a guy six foot one, 195 pounds (lost five) next to a five foot two woman.

Good luck and enjoy.

[DrFishnets]

A lot of interesting replies.

If I was a bit shorter than 6ft 1 and slimmer I’d probably give it a go and dress in public. I don’t know if I’d feel more comfortable if there were dedicated bars or clubs where crossdressers can dress up and socialise and dance with other like minded crossdressers but it would mean having to wear a long coat when travelling to there and then putting makeup, high heels and wig on when arrived.

[GracieRose]

I had a similar progression to Natalie. Now I go out to do my shopping as Gracie whenever I get a chance. I also like to take long walks in the park where, like shopping, I pass many others and it is a non-issue.
I gained most of my confidence from reading reports from others on this site who never experienced my worst fears. When I finally went out, I never encountered any of the things that I was afraid of.
Go at your own pace. You'll know when it is right for you.

[Debbie Denier]

I started at a TV/CD support group back in the early 80s.You could turn up in drab then get changed to fem.I progressed to a quiet footpath over a canal bridge with a long coat and heels . Sound insane these days. I got married regressed and have rarely dressed outside my home since.However maybe one day would like to do it again.

[Sometimes Steffi]

I went to a local trans group meeting. That easy.


Jamie and I are members of the same CD/TG/TS group and have been out together numerous times. I've been in this group or its predecessors for over 15 years now and I've been out in public many times. We've have had as many as 100 girls together at once at a meetup. We've had local DC, Maryland and Virginia (DMV) Girls often joined by girls from NC, WV, Eastern Shore, MD, Annapolis, MD, Richmond, VA, Newport News, VA area, Shenandoah, Philadelphia, and maybe even New Jersey. So, if any of those places sound familiar to you, come join us. There are a couple coming up around Valentine's Day. Spouses are encouraged to attend.

[TheHiddenMe]

I did the sneak around at night thing and a couple of Halloweens, but in 2015 I went out in San Francisco (makeover at Sephora) and then in October 2016 I ripped the bandaid off. Got my nails done one day, a Sephora makeover and organized shopping at Nordstrom, and I never looked back. The description of my October 2016 outing is in the Pictures folder.

I went out and surprisingly the world didn't end. There were no torches and pitchforks, but rather acceptance and compliments and friends I've made as a girl. I've never had a negative experience. In fact, I went out yesterday amongst thousands of people in downtown Melbourne, Australia, and earlier this week walked the beach in a one piece bathing suit (and my biggest worry was trying to avoid sunburn on parts of me that don't usually get exposed).

But until you go out, you will never know. It's easier than people think.

[Patience]

If I was a bit shorter than 6ft 1 and slimmer I?d probably give it a go and dress in public.

Don't let that be an obstacle. Lots of us gals are over 6 feet tall. I'm 6'2" myself.

You don't have to disclose your build, but the way to go about that is to find the kind of outfit(s) that best suit your body type. There are women of all types of physique out there. Try to spot the ones whose body type resembles yours most closely and try to replicate their outfits.

Pick a safe setting and plan the logistics of the outing in advance. Consider contingency plans in case something goes wrong - One time, the heel of my shoe came unglued just as I stepped out of the car. Fortunately, I had a backup pair, that sort of thing.

If you have friends you can trust with a secret (or just don't care if people know), you might want to invite one or two along. When I was finally ready to buy a wig, a GG friend of mine volunteered to come along to help. In the end, she was the one who found my first wig. It was a lot of fun.

[jazmine]

One day I decided @#$%-it, and went out to a well-known TG-club in my city. Despite knowing I was most likely going to see a couple of my crossdressing pals there, It was still the scariest, most nerve-racking thing I ever done. It did get easier over time. Now I go out even during the daytime. Shopping, eating out, parties and whatnot. I even went to my local liquor store a few times where they know my male-self pretty well. You get use to it, but like Eddie Van Halen once said; "As long as I have been performing and gotten use to it, I still get the butterflies before I hit the stage each night"

[Karren H]

It was a long time ago but after dressing at home, the urge to go outside was overwhelming. Actually my first venture out dressed was when I was 16, wearing my mother?s clothes. At night for a walk around the block. The feeling was amazing.

It?s like a whole new world compared to dressing inside.

[Wendy me]

When i started going out as Wendy a person could be attacked or killed seriously ... now anything goes how many genders do they claim there are pick one no one cares ...hell i wasat a dunkin donuts this girl came in on a leash yes a leash with her mom holding the leash she didsit up paws up begging for a donut you all think a man wearing wome s clouthing is going to be even noticeable

[MarinaTwelve200]

Marina has been out in public only twice. Once as a exotic Gypsy fortune teller at a Halloween party and as a contestant in my church's "Womanless beauty contest". I am comfortable with the idea, but ONLY IF I HAVE a GOOD REASON I can offer.

[Brenda Freeman]

My first time in public was at a Tgirl event called Esprit in Port Angeles, WA. There were so many Tgirls attending all levels of confidence. I remember opening the door to my room saw someone walking down the hall and immediately went back in. Took a few tries but I finally made it. I met girls from my home town and have remained friends with them going out in public in my home town. Mostly LGBT places but recently more main stream places. The heart pounding adrenaline rush is gone, just enjoy meeting up with friends who have the same interests.

[Krisi]

I have been out in public dressed a few times. My main problem is getting out of the house and back in without my neighbors seeing me. That means underdressing and changing in the car which is a royal PITA so I don't do it as often as I would like.

When out, I typically walk around town in the tourist areas or the shopping malls.

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I have been out in public dressed a few times. My main problem is getting out of the house and back in without my neighbors seeing me. That means underdressing and changing in the car which is a royal PITA so I don't do it as often as I would like.

When out, I typically walk around town in the tourist areas or the shopping malls.

[Josieone79]

Lots of great ideas have been shared,

I feel I may try a few of them

[Christie ann]

My first time out was just driving around, followed closely with putting gas in the car. Soon it was paying for gas inside the convenience store.

But the first time out with a wig was the best. Started at Sephora, what a great group of women, then to Dress Barn, and then on a whim went
Into a David’s Bridal where they had an opening and did the whole new bride thing. They had fun, I had fun, a day I will always remember.

[JackieD]

I would love to go out in the public dressed up. But at 6?2? with out heels, and 240 lb. I would stick out, having everyone looking if I was crossdressing,. Female at 6 foot get second and third looks. You are so Lucky, if you are small enough to blend in. I only drive around dresses. Or on the deck, backyard to feel the wind under my dress or Doing stupid thing like walking in deserted places

[Aunt Kelly]

Jackie,
You are assuming that one has to "pass" to go out in public as one's self. It's a common belief, one to which I say "nonsense". I am 6', and have about 40 pounds on you. When I'm out, I dress appropriately for my age and for the venue. There's virtually never a hassle. Do I get clocked? Of course, but if we act like normal women, people will treat us as such. Yes, it's counter intuitive, but it's true. The social contract compels people to adjust, after that wide-eyed realization, and still be polite to that tall woman, with the deep voice, and was maybe AMaB.

[Sometimes Steffi]

In the 1939 movie, The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy says to her dog at one point,

“Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.”

It’s a phrase that has come to mean that we have stepped outside of what is considered normal; we have entered a place or circumstance that is unfamiliar and uncomfortable; we have found ourselves in a strange situation.

If you recall the movie, the first part (in Kansas) is filmed in black and white. When she landed in the Land of the Munchkins, the movie was in color.

[Ashlee]

I went to my first makeover at Jamie Austins and went outside while dressed in full view of the public, that was my first time. I looked good and had no issues. Now I desire doing it when I have makeovers.

[Genifer Teal]

Tall women can't hide. This doesn't mean you can't go out. It does mean you will get noticed. At six four I had to get used to this and adapt. I enter a room with confidence. I'm not afraid to talk to people. Many years ago I wasn'tlime this. Somehow I made this work because I had to.

[kimdl93]

I have been going out in public regularly for at least 12 years, despite being 6 foot 2. Yes, I get noticed, but I am also occasionally surprised to learn that I passed in the eyes of some beholders, including some women of all ages. I also notice taller women, and secretly assess their height and build against my own. What I have learned is that there are many women as tall or taller than me, and their body types range all over the board. These observations make it a little easier to step out the door and among people.

[Brandybea]

After decades of dressing in private, I just started to get anxious to be seen by others and became more and more willing to take what ever risk I thought there was with going out. Several things helped me make my first steps. First, I think after all those years I was finally mentally at a point where I was ready. Second, I started listening to the “Fox and Phoenix” Podcast that supports crossdressers and listening to Savannah Hauk’s experiences and advice made me more relaxed about going out. Then, just being connected here demystifies it all. Finally I just made sure I changed my clothing to more ”blending” than standing out. Those first few times were brief and took me forever to get through the hotel room door. Then it became a challenge to do more (shop or dine) and spend more time out and off I went! I travel for work, so that ensures I’m not around people I know.

[ronny0]

Not sure I can really remember the FIRST first time, so long ago...... Out in public, not totally sure what qualifies? I did MANY trips to my mail box, or taking out the trash even the neighbors trash, always "ALWAYS" being sure no one was about or doing it really late at night.
Although as we all eventually discover, no matter how late, or how early, our neighbors are often on a schedule that we have no clue, one neighbor saw me fully en-fem and never realized it was me, guessing he thought it was my GF.
Then late night drives w/o getting out of the car, progress to going to the Post Office late at night, first to the drive through then going inside, naturally no one ever saw me.
Progress to daytime drives going to buy the Sunday newspaper at the local gas station, but only from the self service machine. More day time drives just out to see the world, and be seen or ? not be seen?
Finally a trip to the local mall in slacks and flats, shocked that no one SCREAMED or pointed to me, even more shocked that MANY women, ladies, girls SMILED or mouthed a HI exponentially more female smiles than I ever got in guy mode.
All this was going on while I was trying to avoid eye contact, once I got home I could not grasp why so many females appeared to be reaching out and be accepting of me as who I was trying to appear to the world.
I tried to document my progress with photos of what I was wearing, looking back I should have put forth more effort into trying to color coordinate my outfits. My lipstick was AWFUL yet still no one really cared, yet I was being accepted.
Christmas holidays I would have a little (really a lot) too much to drink and do a walk around the block in the evening to see the Xmas lights, while I was dressed to the 9's but still dressed so as to not draw too much attention.
I SAY I was dressed to NOT draw attention, but honestly, I never saw a female walking ALONE in my neighborhood in heels and a skirt / dress, so I was actually over dressed / too sexual, but never had a problem no one ever commented.
Their was one night, I was home alone, again dressed to the 9's, I could hear a lot of activity on my street, I peaked outside and I saw over 5 fire trucks. Plus the air was heavy with smoke. Short time later my doorbell rang.
I was in a panic, not wanting to answer the door 'all dressed up' but realizing that my attire was less of a concern than the possibility that their was a fire near my house. I answered the door and spoke with a fireman as if nothing was out of the norm. He was much younger than me we spoke only a short time, I made no attempt to disguise my voice, as their is no way I could pull that off w/o practice. He had ZERO reaction to seeing a 60+ year old 'guy' dressed as a woman ready to go on a date.
A few more trips to the mall, quickly in and out then finally being brave and committing to walking the full length of the mall and back w/o a stop w/o trying to interact. Eventually I went to a Sephora event, dressed down but 100% female attire.
I have to say I LOVED the event, and would like to go again if I could find a location near me. All that being said, after Sephora I did a quick visit to a loved ones resting place. Some time later while away from home out of town
I drove to a large mall, again in slacks and flats, little or modest makeup got up the courage to go to Macy's and ACTUALLY buy a blouse. Sales lady (girl much younger than I..) talked with me and acted like nothing was unusual.
Reason I mention that we talked, is that my voice is extremely low / deep no way it can me mistaken for a female voice. That being said, it reminds me of something I skipped over. I have always LOVED Sears pantyhose Nice Touch "Longline Slim.Shaper" when Sears closed out their pantyhose line I went to most of the stores near me and bought out their stock. Pantyhose that once sold for $7 + were on sale for under $2. One occasion I was out to lunch with a friend that had no clue I was a CD and I bought 22 pr of Sears pantyhose while he watched in wonder. Naturally I esplained they were for my girlfriend, but not totally sure he bought the comment. Same time frame, at another Sears buying everything they had in my +- size the elderly sales lady asked if they were for me. I was too shy to 'own up' to it and said no, but not totally sure she bought that. ALTHOUGH at that time, my girlfriend and I could wear the same size hose, but I did like a larger size than my GF normally wore. To this day I do regret not 'owning it' and telling the sales lady that YES most of the pantyhose were for me. Same holds true for another event: My father's health had been declining, he had stayed on and off at my house over the years, and I had the feeling that he had been looking through my not at all hidden collection of female attire. At that time my GF wore a +- Small and I was wearing a Large. So we would buy both sizes if we wanted to match, or not..... AnyHow one day long after I had split with my GF my dad told me he had a friend that wore pantyhose. Saying some times he cut off the legs, or that he wore them for circulation. I got the feeling my dad had seen my 'stash' of pantyhose and was trying to open a conversation as to why I still had plenty of pantyhose in the house, and no girlfriend to wear them. Again I chickened out and never opened up that I was addicted to wearing all sorts of women's clothing. That was way over 20 years ago, and to this day I regret not letting him know of my addiction / perversion. Same goes for my Mother, she passed over 50 years ago. As a preteen and teen I discovered a box of her shapeware etc that had been stored in the attic. I wish she had lived long enough for me to mature to the point that I could tell her of my love / my fondness for clothing that society has dictated should only be worn by those that were declared female at birth.... OK, sorry for dragging this post off the topic, but if you have read this far, IMO we all should open up to those that we love and that love us.
>> Ya just never know when time runs out! <<
OH, final comment, I still don't / can't go out in PUBLIC as often as I would like, still fear that the neighbors will talk....
But honestly at my age, I should not care, but society / small town life etc stops me from being who I would like to be. So sad....

[Majella St Gerard]

I underdress every day. The fist 2 times out in public fully en femme I had no contact with people. The 3rd time out, I went to a mall, had lunch in the food court, talked with a couple SA in stores. The 4th and 5th times out were basically a repeat of the 3rd time. The 6th, and last time out, I met a member of CD.com for lunch ata TGI Friday's. I would like to go out weekly; but, I'm not ready to push that onto my wife who isn't a fan of my CDing.

Try Pulse on Wed. night, they have a drag show.

[Alexandrea]

I have done the sneak out at night fully dressed and i wanted to do more but my makeup skills are terrible and i could never go and order a coffee or something like that, i would scream MIAD as soon as i open my mouth, so envious of all you girls who can do this.

[Sometimes Steffi]

I have always LOVED Sears pantyhose Nice Touch "Longline Slim.Shaper" when Sears closed out their pantyhose line I went to most of the stores near me and bought out their stock. Pantyhose that once sold for $7 + were on sale for under $2. One occasion I was out to lunch with a friend that had no clue I was a CD and I bought 22 pr of Sears pantyhose while he watched in wonder. Naturally I explained they were for my girlfriend, but not totally sure he bought the comment. Same time frame, at another Sears buying everything they had in my +- size the elderly sales lady asked if they were for me. I was too shy to 'own up' to it and said no, but not totally sure she bought that.

I have an answer for buying out all the pantyhose at Sears.

Dude, do you know what this stuff sells for on eBay?

[Karmen]

After a few years of wearing panties and pantyhose under my pants in public, my first outer women's item, when going out, were shoes, believed or not. I know, strange, since that is very obvious women's item, but I actually wore women's slingback high heels when going shopping for more women's shoes. And I bought really feminine sandals with normal high heels on that day. Baby blue colour. I wore those at home and later, when going out fully crosdressed for walks at night. I guess it was easier back than in the 90s. No internet, no cameras everywhere, no mobile phones with cameras. And I went shopping to another town, not my home town. Back than, it was much less likely someone you know might find out about you crosscressing, than now.
Shoes were similar to these in the picture, not stiletto heels or something like that. And I wore long jeans that covered half of the heel when standing still. But I was not so courageous in my hometown. It took me a long time, before I wore anything else than skinny jeans in public during the day.

[Ursula Harrison]

My first venture out dressed was on balance a positive experience although things did not go entirely according to plan.

Another TV and I were renting a flat in a grotty part of town as a base for dressing. Neither of us lived there. We just used as a place to dress, store our femme gear, take photographs, practice makeup and an address where we could receive goods mail order. Of course the urge to go out dressed increased and I decided to take the plunge one Saturday evening by heading out to a gay nightclub that was known to be trans friendly. I was quite pleased with what I saw in the mirror before I headed out.

First thing to go wrong the car wouldn't start. That car was temperamental but it was usually the same problem and easily fixed. Even so I was extremely nervous leaning over the engine in black cocktail dress and fully fashioned stockings desperately hoping that no Good Samaritan would come to my assistance. Thankfully that didn't happen, I fixed the problem and drove off to the club.

At first I was euphoric about being out in the world as Ursula. But the edge was somewhat taken off that euphoria by the fact that absolutely nobody spoke to me. No one would even make eye contact with me. So after two hours spent slowly sipping two non-alcoholic drinks while being blanked by everyone. I headed back somewhat disappointed to the flat, where I spent another hour wandering around dressed, wanting to postpone the return to manhood as long as possible.

I went back to the club every Saturday night as I knew of no other place to go. The patrons were more welcoming on those visits. They told me the reason for ignoring me on my first visit was that I made such an unconvincing tranny that they thought I was an undercover cop from the drugs squad!

They had a point. That blonde wig did not work at all. It's only recently that I've felt confident enough to wear one again. A much more upmarket model that was tried on dressed before purchasing.

"O wad some Power the giftie gie us
To see oursels as ithers see us!
It wad frae monie a blunder free us,
An' foolish notion:"

Robert Burns: To A Louse

[secretpanties]

I?ve only gone out a few times in the last 10 years or so. Never fully dressed. Just wearing panties, a bra, my wife?s dress and walked around the block at midnight or so. I was curious as to what air up the dress felt like. Not anything so great that made me desire to do it again but definitely an interesting experience.

[Krisi]

How did you start crossdressing in public?

First, I wore a bra under my shirt and carried water balloon "boobs" in a bag. I got in my vehicle, drove away from the neighborhood, parked and inserted the "boobs". Then I drove around in male clothes but with boobs. Later I got a cheap party wig and did the same but added the wig. The next step was to do the same but wearing one of my wife's blouses.

Then I got up the nerve to get out of the car (at night) and walk around a parking lot.

Eventually, I bought a "real" wig, "real" silicone boobs and "real" hip and butt padding along with my own clothes, jewelry and makeup. When I go out in public dressed, it is with the intention of being seen as a woman. It's 100%.

[CarlaWestin]

O my....Tis a slippery slope dear. The little things will lead to bigger but it's a road we all travel dear. I dress in a skirt, pantyhose and top with a coat and femme scarf every morning and go to a drive-through for coffee. It's dark and my neighbors can't see my getting in my truck. Its only a small thing but sets my mood for the day.

I keep an eye out for that slippery slope. Can't wait for spring.

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[AmeeJo]

So far, the most I have done was go out wearing a tee shirt with a bra under it and my 46C breast forms in place prominently displayed for all to see while I went to Ulta beauty to get some makeup. No one even batted an eye. It was a glorious experience keeping my shoulders back with confidence and looking down to see my chest like that. I did have to adjust a little after the seat belt shifted things a bit.

[AimeeJ]

I'm still trying to work up the courage.

[Patience]

AmeeJo, meet AimeeJ.

Twin sisters from a different mother? :D

[Charly52]

I?ve thought many times about going out dressed in public but unfortunately the closest I?ve ever come is a few extremely short night time excursions which were great but I would love to do more.!!!

[audreyinalbany]

I'm a dedicated Blender

[AimeeJ]

AmeeJo, meet AimeeJ.

Twin sisters from a different mother? :D
haha. maybe!!