Ruth
05-29-2007, 04:08 PM
Well, I did it again. Drove to the next town and went for a shopping trip. Same routine – my clothes on under some baggy sweats to leave the house, then change in the car in a layby, apply make-up, wig, ear-rings and perfume, put on shoes, then drive on. I do like driving en femme – I even think I’m a better driver… more calm, considerate.
Anyway, I arrive, put my coins in the car park ticket machine, then off to the shops. For those who are interested, I was in a snug fitting pink sweater top, cream floral pattern skirt and pink ballet-pump style shoes. Also had a cute pink-and-white shoulder bag.
This was, I stress, my second time doing this, and I immediately noticed the lack of the thrill that I felt first time. This was old hat. Still very pleasant you understand but I was not on the edge any more.
So I went around the shops, tried on some shoes, spoke to a few people, ended up buying a dress and a bra, then off home again. I had decided to just speak and the heck with it, and in fact my voice is fairly light and I don’t think it was a giveaway in itself. But I don’t pretend I was passing 100% either. I have found in my limited experience that with adults in an urban centre during the day, it seems that 80% don’t notice me, about 10-15% read me as a woman, and about 5% read me as a CDer – and luckily most of these few don’t seem to care either way. Or maybe it’s natural British reserve and politeness.
As I said though, I’ve done it again, no problems, but no great excitement either. I’m starting to wonder if it’s worth the trouble. I have no difficulty shopping for women’s clothes as a man, anyway, so it’s not as if I need the shopping trips.
Perhaps this is just a normal reaction. Do you suppose so?
Anyway, I arrive, put my coins in the car park ticket machine, then off to the shops. For those who are interested, I was in a snug fitting pink sweater top, cream floral pattern skirt and pink ballet-pump style shoes. Also had a cute pink-and-white shoulder bag.
This was, I stress, my second time doing this, and I immediately noticed the lack of the thrill that I felt first time. This was old hat. Still very pleasant you understand but I was not on the edge any more.
So I went around the shops, tried on some shoes, spoke to a few people, ended up buying a dress and a bra, then off home again. I had decided to just speak and the heck with it, and in fact my voice is fairly light and I don’t think it was a giveaway in itself. But I don’t pretend I was passing 100% either. I have found in my limited experience that with adults in an urban centre during the day, it seems that 80% don’t notice me, about 10-15% read me as a woman, and about 5% read me as a CDer – and luckily most of these few don’t seem to care either way. Or maybe it’s natural British reserve and politeness.
As I said though, I’ve done it again, no problems, but no great excitement either. I’m starting to wonder if it’s worth the trouble. I have no difficulty shopping for women’s clothes as a man, anyway, so it’s not as if I need the shopping trips.
Perhaps this is just a normal reaction. Do you suppose so?