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I was never a "fetish" or mini-skirt dresser. I think elegance is sexy, high hemlines are not required. Always wanted to (fashionably) blend in. However I started going out when I was in my 30's.
However, if I were starting out these days at age 16, I'd probably dress in the age-appropriate trampy style :)
Wow some great reads since I left, thank you
And here, I thought I was the only one that found the "fantasy" island to be a miserable trip. Thank Gawd for the little man pointing out "the plane, the plane"Quote:
Early on, I had edited my desired outfit in an attempt to blend in, but I realized it was making me miserable. These days I'll be damned if I'm going to wear pants just to fit in. What's the point of being a cross dresser if you aren't having fun.
Thank you for interpreting the word "passion" to exactly what I meant it to beQuote:
Not at all. I still prefer the modified schoolgirl/preppy outfit that I started with. I don’t think I’ll ever lose my passion for that style.
Fantastic outlook and loved how you summed it upQuote:
(1) I want to look more like I belong (not necessarily "blend") in the real-world settings I prefer;
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Fortunately I still get to wear my other (previously non-going out) outfits as I go to our TG support groups socials and parties twice a month. That's where I wear my really cute and feminine outfits! Our socials are in a private banquet room of a hotel so it's in a public place but you're somewhat protected. Do you have any support groups near you?
Yes, we have the Masquerade Social Club for Crossdressers (which I am the Madame President of this year). I also take advantage of our meetings and events to dress in the similiar fashion.
no. I consider where I'm going regarding how I'll be dressed. I've toned it down a little to go out shopping during the day ( but pants NEVER, that's what my twin brother wears), but I haven't given up dressing a certain way.
My first trip out was an eye-opening experience and not just for me. I thought I had a great outfit picked out and the longer I was out the more obvious it became that I had no sense of fashion. I also found out that shoes need to be comfort-tested on hard surfaces, not just on carpet at home.
I don't think I have any of that outfit left. I also took a good long look at my wardrobe as well as my desire to dress en femme in public settings before I ever did it again. After that I hit the "blend" button on the mixer and have been much happier ever since. I also try to find activities when I'm out that support different styles of clothing so I can try other looks occasionally.
There are things in my closet that will never see the outside world, at least on my body, but I still go to fantasy island occasionally just because it's so darn fun.