Lizzie Kay
11-12-2007, 05:13 PM
I am just totally amazed and somewhat floored by the wealth of information I have found here in this forum. I'd like to thank you all for your comments, links, and suggestions to other "gurls".
It has been a very long time since I've dressed. During the course of six or so years-this was about 13 years ago, the only times "out" were in a car at night, a couple of times to shopping malls-had a security guard follow me out of one, LOL, and one to a delightful support group, in which I recieved the honor of getting the evening's makeover by professional ladies... I have to admit they did a wonderful job, albeit I could still see the five o'clock underneath their work. That was frustrating. I didn't feel passable. I wanted to be passable!!!
With a new family, two children, 14 months apart, I decided it was best not to dress. Also, I was very dissapointed in my abilities and talents with makeup. With the techniques available to learn at that time, and dressing secretly, I decided it just wasn't worth the effort, expense, or time anymore.
Since then, I have recently separated. The kids are high school age. AND - I live in a one bedroom apartment. I could theoretically go dressed much of the week, if I care too.
I often find myself imagining what it would be like, just to live for a few days "en femme".
The exciting part is, that I went to club, in drab, that has nightly shows, I enjoyed the show, there were two "gals", dressed to the nine's but not in the show-they could have been, but more importantly, The people were nice,and I felt comfortable there.
Last Friday evening I went to two stores in "drab" and shopped for intimates, tops, and jeans. I didn't buy anything, but I did carry around some items for awhile. I noticed I wasn't nearly as uptight about doing that kind of shopping as I had been before. I also found that I was no longer scared to shop for clothing, or think that others might be watching.
Everyone was doing their own shopping.
I have lots a questions, particularly to makeup, and "hip-fannie" pads. Especially since I will be a 50's something "gal" instead of a 30's something "gal".
I'd love to be able to buy most of the right "stuff" without getting hooked to much.
I'd appreciate any comments any of you might care to add to this thread!
Kisses
Liz
It has been a very long time since I've dressed. During the course of six or so years-this was about 13 years ago, the only times "out" were in a car at night, a couple of times to shopping malls-had a security guard follow me out of one, LOL, and one to a delightful support group, in which I recieved the honor of getting the evening's makeover by professional ladies... I have to admit they did a wonderful job, albeit I could still see the five o'clock underneath their work. That was frustrating. I didn't feel passable. I wanted to be passable!!!
With a new family, two children, 14 months apart, I decided it was best not to dress. Also, I was very dissapointed in my abilities and talents with makeup. With the techniques available to learn at that time, and dressing secretly, I decided it just wasn't worth the effort, expense, or time anymore.
Since then, I have recently separated. The kids are high school age. AND - I live in a one bedroom apartment. I could theoretically go dressed much of the week, if I care too.
I often find myself imagining what it would be like, just to live for a few days "en femme".
The exciting part is, that I went to club, in drab, that has nightly shows, I enjoyed the show, there were two "gals", dressed to the nine's but not in the show-they could have been, but more importantly, The people were nice,and I felt comfortable there.
Last Friday evening I went to two stores in "drab" and shopped for intimates, tops, and jeans. I didn't buy anything, but I did carry around some items for awhile. I noticed I wasn't nearly as uptight about doing that kind of shopping as I had been before. I also found that I was no longer scared to shop for clothing, or think that others might be watching.
Everyone was doing their own shopping.
I have lots a questions, particularly to makeup, and "hip-fannie" pads. Especially since I will be a 50's something "gal" instead of a 30's something "gal".
I'd love to be able to buy most of the right "stuff" without getting hooked to much.
I'd appreciate any comments any of you might care to add to this thread!
Kisses
Liz