Scottey1
07-23-2007, 11:52 PM
Hi, Everyone.
Finally took the plunge and went out dressed for an extended period of time - in the middle of the day! Guess what? No one really noticed and if they did, didnt say a word! Couldnt believe it! Went out Sat afternoon at the Sarasota Mall. Talk abt scared! But my Merle Norman "coach" said I looked great and attitude is 90% (sound familar?). So, I did it. Started out in JC Penneys - no one commented. Walked out to the next store - same thing. So, took a deep breath and decided to walk to the other end of the Mall to Dilliards, then to Macys. On the way, right thru the middle of the food court and teenager heaven and family night out. Still - no comments. WOW! Talk abt a rush. Strolled thru the Misses and Womens depts and stayed 45 min at both stores. Window shopped another hour or so and finally left around 6:00 pm - mentally and physically exhausted! Had a teal blue knee length skirt, new blouse, blonde wig, full makeup and jewlery and a great pair of 3" sandals (toes done). My legs were pretty tanned, so i blended in - talk abt a rush! I love the feeling of walking around in a skirt! On Sun, same thing at another mall (1:00 - 3:00pm) and pretty much the same, except two little girls "read" me. Still, no big deal! Felt so good, bought two blouses at JCP AND tried them both on in the fitting rooms. As I went in, passed several GGs, but no one said a word! Ok, my confidence built even more, i went ou this moring and had coffee with a GG friend for 45 min in a high traffic shop. My friend even introduced me to several of her friends (male and female), and all just said hi. I even chatted a bit. My friend made me order my coffee and pay, and said to act natural, raise my voice pitch a bit, but above all, act like you belong (plus a few female mannerisms). I know many of you have said that attitude is how we pass, and that the hardest part is the first time out, but WOW! I'm hooked! I travel to Cinti Wed and already have my bags packed and ready to hit the Kenwood Mall! THANK YOU to ALL for the words of encouragement and advice! Practice, practice, practice makeup and outfits and then just do it!
Finally took the plunge and went out dressed for an extended period of time - in the middle of the day! Guess what? No one really noticed and if they did, didnt say a word! Couldnt believe it! Went out Sat afternoon at the Sarasota Mall. Talk abt scared! But my Merle Norman "coach" said I looked great and attitude is 90% (sound familar?). So, I did it. Started out in JC Penneys - no one commented. Walked out to the next store - same thing. So, took a deep breath and decided to walk to the other end of the Mall to Dilliards, then to Macys. On the way, right thru the middle of the food court and teenager heaven and family night out. Still - no comments. WOW! Talk abt a rush. Strolled thru the Misses and Womens depts and stayed 45 min at both stores. Window shopped another hour or so and finally left around 6:00 pm - mentally and physically exhausted! Had a teal blue knee length skirt, new blouse, blonde wig, full makeup and jewlery and a great pair of 3" sandals (toes done). My legs were pretty tanned, so i blended in - talk abt a rush! I love the feeling of walking around in a skirt! On Sun, same thing at another mall (1:00 - 3:00pm) and pretty much the same, except two little girls "read" me. Still, no big deal! Felt so good, bought two blouses at JCP AND tried them both on in the fitting rooms. As I went in, passed several GGs, but no one said a word! Ok, my confidence built even more, i went ou this moring and had coffee with a GG friend for 45 min in a high traffic shop. My friend even introduced me to several of her friends (male and female), and all just said hi. I even chatted a bit. My friend made me order my coffee and pay, and said to act natural, raise my voice pitch a bit, but above all, act like you belong (plus a few female mannerisms). I know many of you have said that attitude is how we pass, and that the hardest part is the first time out, but WOW! I'm hooked! I travel to Cinti Wed and already have my bags packed and ready to hit the Kenwood Mall! THANK YOU to ALL for the words of encouragement and advice! Practice, practice, practice makeup and outfits and then just do it!