Phyliss
06-01-2006, 06:21 PM
Some thoughts, words, and feelings about the many things that have happened to me over the last week.
Quick history. About six weeks ago I finally decided to "make the leap" and purchase a wig. Occasionally I'd put on a dress "borrowed" from my wife and wear it for about an hour or so while the rest of the house was still sleeping. About eight weeks ago I purchased a skirt and blouse. That was fine, but there is something about seeing my reflection and having my half bald head looking back at me. (Kinda takes away from the look). So,....having made the decision I went about finding a shop that wouldn't have any problem. I asked at my local lingerie shop who she would recommend. (Shelly, the owner, knows about me). She told me of a place about six miles away, and that she had spoken with the owner before and there wouldn't be a problem. Off I went and after three minutes in there I was completely comfortable with Anne and why I wanted a wig. While trying on the various wigs she mentioned that she does make overs also, and would take some pictures if I wanted, (IF I WANTED????) Oh yeah, I want.
So to get ready for this I needed a mininskirt, more for fun than public viewing. (I'd panic if I had to wear a short skirt in public, these old pins ain't that pretty). I went to Torrid in the local mall where most of the girls there know me. Bought a nice one and while I was paying for it I mentioned that I was going to have a makeover. Tiffany just got giddy saying that she knew all about makeup and would love to "do me" Not wanting to passup a chance like this I agreed to let her have her way with me at some time. I thought she was just kidding which is why I went along with her comments. She, however, was serious and said so.
The Big Day arrived this past Sat May 27, and I went for my pictures and makeover. Wow was that fun, You can see the pictures listed under the title of "I really did it". Not being content with just having my picture taken and some paint on my face, I just had to tell somebody, so I elected my sister who was visiting for the weekend. Her reaction was, "You look lovely" of course seeing the pic of me in the mini she just had to call me "a ****" and I loved it. She's much more conservative than I, in her manner of dress.
Tina, you said something on another thread relating to this, that it looks like I've got a dressing buddy. Well, it's turned into more than just "a dressing buddy". Agnes, my sister, mentioned that she would have to take me shopping. I know she meant being FULLY dressed for that. I'm pretty nervous about it, but it's a number of weeks away, so I can kinda put it out of my mind for now. The more pressing worry is tomorrow. Today is Thursday June 1. I stopped into Torrid today to show the girls there some of the photos I had taken. Tiffany told me that she wants to see me tomorrow morning so she can make me up. I tried to beg off being a bit scared of dressing and being made up in front of her, but she insisted. It didn't take having to hold me down and break my arm to agree. I am none the less, quite nervous about this. Tiff also told me that Crystal, one of the other girls would be there to help her, ( I got the feeling it's because she wants company so that I don't "try something" ) I'm not really sure what's gonna happen but I'm willing to "give it a go". Every chance you pass up is a chance you'll never get again.
I suppose they could hide my clothes and I be forced to drive my truck home. Somehow I don't think that will happen but my mind is going at a 1000 miles an hour. I'll be sure to relate everything I can remember.
So, here it is less than a week since I had my Saturday adventure and I've "outed myself" with pictures, to my sister, three girls at Torrid, two gals at Layne Bryant, where I picked up a nice skirt and blouse combination yesterday, for the upcoming shopping trip, the owner of my favorite lingerie shop, who KNEW already, and the owner of a dress shop that is located next door to the lingerie shop, Emily, the owner, kinda knew, but because I never had said anything, nothing was mentioned. This is on top of Anne who did my first makeover and took the pictures. I'm not sure where all this self confidence is coming from and I don't know if I'm making a big mistake by doing this, but somehow it seems to feel right. Perhaps it's all a series of practice runs for the day when I and wife have THE TALK. As much as it scares me I've got a feeling that it's gonna happen sooner than I want. I just hope I'm prepared enough when IT happens.
One of the reasons I came to this site was to learn as much as I could about CDing. I had no idea that there was this much information in one site. So,...learn I did and now look at the result. The closet door is open, now I just have to step out of it. (which I'm trying to do) After that I have to go through the bedroom door and go downstairs to greet
Quick history. About six weeks ago I finally decided to "make the leap" and purchase a wig. Occasionally I'd put on a dress "borrowed" from my wife and wear it for about an hour or so while the rest of the house was still sleeping. About eight weeks ago I purchased a skirt and blouse. That was fine, but there is something about seeing my reflection and having my half bald head looking back at me. (Kinda takes away from the look). So,....having made the decision I went about finding a shop that wouldn't have any problem. I asked at my local lingerie shop who she would recommend. (Shelly, the owner, knows about me). She told me of a place about six miles away, and that she had spoken with the owner before and there wouldn't be a problem. Off I went and after three minutes in there I was completely comfortable with Anne and why I wanted a wig. While trying on the various wigs she mentioned that she does make overs also, and would take some pictures if I wanted, (IF I WANTED????) Oh yeah, I want.
So to get ready for this I needed a mininskirt, more for fun than public viewing. (I'd panic if I had to wear a short skirt in public, these old pins ain't that pretty). I went to Torrid in the local mall where most of the girls there know me. Bought a nice one and while I was paying for it I mentioned that I was going to have a makeover. Tiffany just got giddy saying that she knew all about makeup and would love to "do me" Not wanting to passup a chance like this I agreed to let her have her way with me at some time. I thought she was just kidding which is why I went along with her comments. She, however, was serious and said so.
The Big Day arrived this past Sat May 27, and I went for my pictures and makeover. Wow was that fun, You can see the pictures listed under the title of "I really did it". Not being content with just having my picture taken and some paint on my face, I just had to tell somebody, so I elected my sister who was visiting for the weekend. Her reaction was, "You look lovely" of course seeing the pic of me in the mini she just had to call me "a ****" and I loved it. She's much more conservative than I, in her manner of dress.
Tina, you said something on another thread relating to this, that it looks like I've got a dressing buddy. Well, it's turned into more than just "a dressing buddy". Agnes, my sister, mentioned that she would have to take me shopping. I know she meant being FULLY dressed for that. I'm pretty nervous about it, but it's a number of weeks away, so I can kinda put it out of my mind for now. The more pressing worry is tomorrow. Today is Thursday June 1. I stopped into Torrid today to show the girls there some of the photos I had taken. Tiffany told me that she wants to see me tomorrow morning so she can make me up. I tried to beg off being a bit scared of dressing and being made up in front of her, but she insisted. It didn't take having to hold me down and break my arm to agree. I am none the less, quite nervous about this. Tiff also told me that Crystal, one of the other girls would be there to help her, ( I got the feeling it's because she wants company so that I don't "try something" ) I'm not really sure what's gonna happen but I'm willing to "give it a go". Every chance you pass up is a chance you'll never get again.
I suppose they could hide my clothes and I be forced to drive my truck home. Somehow I don't think that will happen but my mind is going at a 1000 miles an hour. I'll be sure to relate everything I can remember.
So, here it is less than a week since I had my Saturday adventure and I've "outed myself" with pictures, to my sister, three girls at Torrid, two gals at Layne Bryant, where I picked up a nice skirt and blouse combination yesterday, for the upcoming shopping trip, the owner of my favorite lingerie shop, who KNEW already, and the owner of a dress shop that is located next door to the lingerie shop, Emily, the owner, kinda knew, but because I never had said anything, nothing was mentioned. This is on top of Anne who did my first makeover and took the pictures. I'm not sure where all this self confidence is coming from and I don't know if I'm making a big mistake by doing this, but somehow it seems to feel right. Perhaps it's all a series of practice runs for the day when I and wife have THE TALK. As much as it scares me I've got a feeling that it's gonna happen sooner than I want. I just hope I'm prepared enough when IT happens.
One of the reasons I came to this site was to learn as much as I could about CDing. I had no idea that there was this much information in one site. So,...learn I did and now look at the result. The closet door is open, now I just have to step out of it. (which I'm trying to do) After that I have to go through the bedroom door and go downstairs to greet