If u never go out dressed, you'll never know HOW you'll feel out dressed!

[docrobbysherry]

And, believe me I know! I dressed in a complete vacuum for 10 years. And, I never once thot about going out dressed!:eek:
Then, out of curiosity went on line and found CD.com.:)

After 2 years of following other girl's adventures out, changes in my personal life allowed me to start going out. And, I did/do!:heehee:

I've been out alone, with a T friend(s), GG friend(s), and large T groups all over. Even foreign countries. Out to clubs and bars. Out to many big T girl events, conventions, and get togethers. And, they all brought out different emotions and feelings.:):sad:

I'm not trying to brag, altho considering my shy nature I can't believe all the things Sherry's done! My point is to try and tell u how all this felt. But, I can't without writing all day and nite! Because I would have to recall countless bizarre, funny, unique, frightening, encouraging, and unbelievable things have happened to me out dressed! :eek:

From dressing in a fetish outfit at my very 1st outting at the SCC in Atlanta, (where I received such unexpected support), and winning the contest, to dressing as Lora Croft in Angkor Wat, (scared to death the guards would catch me and one did. And, it was nothing), to appearing on TV. Which was both good and bad.
Yet, I remember best meeting up with girls I hadn't seen in years last weekend!:hugs:

And, to this day nearly every time I go out I, it feels a bit different. Different people, different venues, different cultures, even changed attitudes in familiar people! I can't even recall the range of emotions I've experienced out. But, mostly I've been surprised! By what's happened and my feelings!:battingeyelashes:

But, I was hoping some of u that know what I'm talking about could cite some of your feelings when out here?:thumbsup:

[Marketa]

For those, who want to go out, but are afraid from one reason or another. Those, who are 100% happy with closet CD, good for you :)

First steps are terrifying and full of what-ifs and not in a good way. But once you get into it, calm down, start breathing again and actually start to enjoy being outside, even though my outings brought me different emotions, all had one in common: It was freeing. Every. Single. Time. Every time I'm out I feel free. And especially in Summer, when I can wear dress. So much better than trousers/shorts and shirt or t-shirt!

Then there are different experiences like when I tried clothes for the first time in a shop (in a cabin, of course) and looked good. When I intentionally started to talk with SAs. These steps are always thrilling and as I said: freeing.

I posted probably every of my outings here and my top outings are definitely my 2 opera visits in evening gowns.

[Sandi Beech]

I have certainly had quite a lot of fun going out crossdressed, especially clubs with dancing. I think the first time I had a woman try to kiss me was a real shocker, something I would not have expected. I usually go to LBGT venues because acceptance in such places is pretty much guaranteed. Even so, I have not had any problems at regular clubs, but I could tell some appeared to avoid me. That is ok. I have to say it is a real thrill to have young women ask me to dance. It would never happen if I were in drab, and the number of hugs is pretty awesome.

As for the feelings, it can be an emotional roller coaster with big highs and occasional let downs. It is not for everyone, but I love it.

It is too bad I did not get to meet you as Sherry when I was in Long Beach back in Dec of 2022.

Sandi

[kimdl93]

I was underdressed for years before I finally overcame my apprehensions and tried dressing completely for the first time (I had the usual concerns about my height and physique mainly). At the moment I first saw myself in the mirror, dressed and made up, even thought my skills were rudimentary, I audibly exclaimed ?I can do this!? At that point I dressed completely and started building my wardrobe, acquiring the basic foundations, breast forms and hips. It wasn?t long before I felt confined by dressing only in my house and backyard. One day I the desire to be out in the world overwhelmed my hesitations and fears. The first step out the front door was literally just to move my lawn sprinkler, but the world didn?t end and within days, I was out to the mall and Starbucks. I loved (and still love) just being out in the real world doing everyday things.

[Karren H]

Absolutely it is an amazing feeling. And I do miss it.

[Jessica Secret]

I would know how that feels if it was socially acceptable to wear wedding night lingerie in public! :heehee:

[snoostrawberry]

My goal this year to to take a drive while dressed. I know, easy-peasy for most of you! I'll probably have to wear some drab clothes over my femme outfit since I have to park in the streeet and don't have a garage.

[JulieC]

Snoostrawberry; Taking a drive while dressed is a great step! I do this on many excursions out of town now. I don't want to pull up next to someone I know in town, but out of town? Game on. The first many times, I would be careful about stopping at a red light where there were two lines in my direction. I'd try to stagger my car so that I wasn't pulled up right next to a driver who could look in at me. This was informed by an experience many years ago where two guys in a truck were laughing at me. Couldn't wait for the light to turn green. Now, I care less and less. They're NPCs; non-player characters who have no effect on my life. So, if they get a good chuckle then I'm adding mirth to the world. Heck with them.

You can do this!

[Cheryl T]

I always wanted to go out in public. I wanted to be seen as a woman and treated as one.
The first time was so scary. We went to a mall in another town. I thought everyone was staring at me till I sat and watched them and saw they were ignoring me. Then the first store, a Dress Barn, and trying to avoid the sales lady who was bent on including me, asking if I want to try on anything.
After that we joined a group and after the first meeting someone said "Who's going to the diner for coffee?". WHAT? Well, ok, maybe, I think. We walked in and they treated us like starlets.

Each time after that was easier. Each time was less "who's watching me" and more "I love that top, do they have it in light blue".
Now it's "I need some makeup, I'll meet you by the bras" and off I go.

Like other things the more you do it the less you think about what you're doing.

[Stephanie47]

I'm 77 years old. My brain is somewhat still set back in the early years when being discovered would have had serious negative consequences. Maybe, I dwelt on the most adverse consequences. However, the thought of leaving my abode did drag me to the car to take evening drives, fully made up to the extent of full facial makeup and press on nails and wigs. Next, it was parking the car and doing some made up excuse, like returning books to the night return slot or mailing a letter. Then it was a little longer walk. The only time I interacted with fellow humanoids was on Halloween when I made purchases at grocery stores or a donuts shop. I got the point that I could say, "I did it!" I ascribe to the position that "shit rolls downhill," so if there was a serious consequence of going out dressed, it would affect my less than supportive wife.