Robbiegirl,
Why on earth are you considering telling your sisters this now? Are you looking for some type of reaction from them? Once you've opened that door, it can't be closed again.
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Robbiegirl,
Why on earth are you considering telling your sisters this now? Are you looking for some type of reaction from them? Once you've opened that door, it can't be closed again.
What about the cd who gets with his wife tells her. then she tries it with him and a girl friend her girlfriend then next day tells you she will try to work it out so we are both happy .then later says i cant stand it i know you do it but i dont want it around me.this is after 38 years and still no compromise the kids are gone and im older i want to dress more at home but she is here im in dadt relationship .i Love her with all my heart but i miss me
Krissy, it means that after 38 years of marriage, your wife tried to accommodate you but she found that she couldn't. She may have been able to be more flexible had she been younger, but this is sometimes difficult after having lived with you as a man and having had no idea of the CDing for nearly 40 years ...in a conservative state like Texas, nonetheless.
So your best bet is to negotiate with your wife. You both could establish times when she can make herself scarce so you can dress. Or, maybe you can dress and go out on a regular basis.
Most likely she will not change her mind but maybe you can explain it to her like you did us and work out times or an area in your house you can be free to dress.
Another option join a cd support group ( not sure if any in your area) where you can go to monthly meetings and be with others.
Hi Krissy,
Not exactly sure of the time frame you are talking about with your wife. Did the disinterest in your CDing happen over a period of years with her? Maybe she just got tired of accomodating the CDing. Maybe she doesn't really want to see you dressed as a woman at home. Personally, I don't mind seeing my husband dress to go out but for some reason, it irritates me to see him sitting around the house in a silky woman's robe. I have no explanation for my feelings. Was there something that prompted DADT? I agree with Reine and Di. Support groups are a good outlet or negotiating times to CD will work for both of you.
My wife told me to get a Panty Girdle to wear to a party at the end of the month. I looked for one today and I guess they are called Shapers now. So in what order do I wear my panties, pantyhose, and shaper? Do I need to wear panties under my shaper? Thanks
Alaina Ann, this is what I do: I skip the panties when wearing hose. Most hose come with gussets anyway, and I wash my hose after each wear. If I were to wear a girdle, I'd wear the hose underneath ... otherwise, the extra stretching and fitting over the girdle might cause the hose to tear? If unsure you could ask your wife or the salesperson. I don't know many women who wear girdles any more ... or who wear hose for that matter.
OK question to the GGs:
When my wife and I started dating, she knew I dressed but at that time I believed it was a fetish and she was OK with it.
She got pregnant and I went down the shame spiral and tried to repress my femme self. The desires came back when my son was a baby but I was still ashamed so I would hit her side of the closet or some of the outfit I had in our backpack of fun. She caught me once talking to someone online and assumed I was a porn addict and lumped my dressing with it.
Truth be told, at the time, I thought the same.
Well, wrong and it all came back. I started counseling and slowly came out to my therapist. She encouraged me to dress for sessions, changing when I got there, and helped me realize that Leah is part of me and not just a fetish.
Then she helped me realize that I am bisexual and had repressed all that because of some abuse I suffered as a child and as a young adult. By then, I had been married for 10 years. (12 this year)
Through therapy I started shopping discretely for myself, being daring some but am still closeted.
Wife a couple of weeks back when we were talking about LGBT rights said she now understood why that’s my cause, because of my abuse and admitted that early on in our marriage wondered if I was gay or bi.
The outfits I wore when she knew are still in the same backpack, even though she had told me toss it all when the “addiction” came up.
So GGs, if you have an SO who came out to you, did you ever suspect and if you did, did you try to ignore the signs as to not open Pandora’s box?
Or do you think that her women’s intuition is already at work here?
Sorry I know it’s a long post but I had to give y’all the background.
Leah,
I'm not sure if I'm the best one to answer, being still relatively new to this all (6+ months). I hope some of the GG's who are married and then had their spouse come out to them, or at least been in longer relationships with their cd'er, will chime in and answer your inquiry, but here are my thoughts;
It may be that you have subconsciously or consciously done things or left *hints* or *traces* throughout the years that your wife has picked up on, women's intuition, as you say. But it might be hard for her to face the truth of it all (Your Pandora's Box theory), she may not want to, given the little history you have posted here. I don't know.
Does she know about your therapy and your progression at all? If she asked you to throw out the things in the backpack and doesn't know that you didn't, that could be messy if and/or when she finds out. She may feel betrayed on some level, and subsequently overreact to all of it. It seems that's when some wives/girlfriends/SO's start laying down the ultimatums. They feel that things are out of their control and they need to gain some of that control back. And fast!
In my opinion, I think it would be best to come completely clean to her. Tell her as though you are coming out for the first time (obviously more than just the fetish side she does know about) and offer love, support, and understanding for her and what she might go through as she (hopefully) comes to terms with all of this.
If she's making comments, it's already running through her mind in some capacity. Our brains are wired to be more active then a mans, we think and rethink, analyse and over-analyse, to a point where it can become obsessive... consuming... damaging... and you wouldn't even know or see it coming.
I hope this helps, and I hope things work out for the best.
g
I know I have woman's intuition about many things. So many be your wife does. Maybe since you seem to be hiding a lot of things she is picking up on it. I think you are saying she does Not know about the dressing at the therapist, shopping ect but only knew about your clothing stash when it was more a fetish for you- it starts out like that for many.
In my case
We met as Sher and Di so I knew from the beginning and are going through this journey together.
In my case ( I can only speak how I'd feel) I would be livid.Its like you have a complete hidden life without her.Can you not speak to your therapist on how to fix this- maybe bring your wife in on a session.
I agree with g you should tell her and explain it about it coming out when going to therapy.
But I am telling you this as I do not know her but how I would feel. For many GGs I know it's the hiding that is hard for them to get over.
Best Wishes
If you associate sexual fantasies with the crossdressing (else how would you be aware of your attraction to men ... unless you know that you are attracted to men also while in guy mode?), then I understand why your wife is reluctant to support you ... that is, if the crossdressing does nothing for her sexually. So if you do have something in your life that gives you sexual pleasure outside of your wife, no matter what it is, she might feel left out and not want to condone it.
On the other hand, if there are no associated sexual fantasies and you simply need to express femininity, just have a long talk with your wife and tell her the truth; tell her that you need to express a feminine self. Also, make sure that the clothing you choose to wear reflects this (no dressing up as if you are wanting to attract a man, if this is what you mean by "daring"). There are lots of ways to be feminine without needing to be "daring".
Thank you ladies.
She does know that I go to counseling but only knows it’s anout my struggles as a person, mindfulness, selfishness, etc.
I haven’t told her these things came up through counseling, so she’s clueless.
She does know I have a heart for the lgbtq cause and that as a tween and teen I did have a phase of confusion
I know it has probably been asked before but in reference to this thread: Intimacy of Underwear, please tell us how GG's really feel.
No. GGs are not sexually aroused when getting new panties or any other type of new clothing.
Everybody likes new things, of course, but this goes for any new thing (household goods, things involving hobbies, etc), not just clothing. That type of "liking new things" is not arousal.
They are just clothes, nothing to get excited about. Winter clothes, in particular, are function over fashion in the cold weather.
In reference to the Favorite Complement thread.
How often do GG' s actually complement another GG that is total stranger on their outfit?
How many times have you ever been complemented on your look by another GG that was a total stranger?
Not counting store sales staff that are trying to make a sale.
I tend to think that while we all love to be complemented. But if a GG would go out of her way to point out how good of job you did. It is really a sign that you are not passig.
I can honestly say I've never complimented a total stranger be it GG or otherwise on their outfit, and I've never been complimented either.
I've lived on this planet for many decades. Many. lol
Throughout my life I can only think of a few times when I've asked another woman where she got something while expressing admiration (her purse, her coat, a top, etc), but that's only because I had already been looking for something similar. So all in all... maybe half a dozen times out of the tens of thousands of interactions I've had with women throughout my life.
I've been to a few black tie affairs, where people dress in a manner that we don't see in our daily lives. On those occasions, female friends can and do compliment one another (not strangers), but that just translates to "Oh my, don't you look good all dressed up and glam". lol. It's more about recognizing that they made an effort they don't normally make and they look way different than they normally do. Call it more a compliment on the effort they've made. Again, of all the thousands of evenings I've gone out with female friends or couples, this situation has only arisen less than half a dozen times.
Once a young woman was standing in front of me while we were waiting in line to order a latte. She had an exceptionally great head of hair. Long, thick, curly (not frizzy), in a honey blonde color that is rare and not fake. Truly beautiful, unlike anything I had ever seen. I told her she had great hair. But, compliments like this are reserved for the truly striking - things that stand out far above anything else (including all the gorgeous models we see every day in the media and in magazines), and not just a top I think is nice or a regular head of nice-ish hair.
If a GG points out how good you look and you're just dressed up for day-to-day stuff, chances are she is acknowledging your effort, which is still a nice thing to do. :)
At what point in a relationship is it the right time to tell someone that you enjoy crossdressing? I am asking this as an abstract question since I don't have a girlfriend right now. However once I do start dating again I don't want to hide this part of me if it is going to be something serious. If I get married someday, my wife to be should know what she is getting before she says yes to my proposal. The real question is, how much before?
As soon as it begins to get serious and you suspect that she returns the feelings you have for her. No need to tell if the relationship is nothing more than casual, you have no commitments, and you both feel that the relationship will go no further.
Do you think women are way more aware of crossdressers and signs their guy might be one than they were 30 years ago ? I posted this story ( below) of what I did 30 years ago and was wondering if todays younger women would react any differently than back then and maybe be suspicious. Or are modern women more use to guys trying on their lingerie just for fun ?
was not sure when I was going to tell my live in Girlfriend of 2 months but one morning, she was doing what she always does. Which was blow drying her hair in one of her lacy bikini Bra and Panty sets (maidenform sweet nothings) while facing the mirror. I noticed she had several similiar Maidenform sets on the bed since she had just folded them. Since she is a bit curvy and I am skinny Her Babyblue lacy French Cut Panties & bra fit fairly well and I made sure to try and not look excited. Anyway I wrapped a towel around my head like she always did and I walked in wearing the same lingerie as her and asked with a limp wrist if I could borrow her drier. when she looked at the mirror and saw we were wearing matching sets she fell over laughing ! I could not get her to stop for several minutes ! Anyway when she came to her senses she started chasing me around the house with nail polish in her hands !
Robbiegirl: This seems to be a very general question. Since every GG would probably react differently, the answer would vary depending on the person.
How many bras does a girl regularly own? I feel i have hit the qouta lol
Shelly - we’ll my sister is practical and has two bras one white one black.
But I have a huge drawer full work bras ( practical comfort ones) pretty ones that are comfortable/ fun ones all colors nude,black, red ,leopard ect
So depends on you :)
Oh... then I’m ok. I have 5 bras in total. A nude, pink, hot pink racer back, a red lace, and a white T-shirt bra.
I think there are more women today who are aware of the existence of crossdressers - everyone must be aware of Kaitlin Jenner for example. But, this doesn't mean they will all be supportive if their own SO crossdresses, even if they are open to other people doing it.Quote:
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The answer to that is as varied as asking what ice cream flavor do people regularly prefer. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by shellybme
I'm rather utilitarian. I have 2 or 3, skin color. I replace them when they wear out. Good bras are expensive and I'd rather spend my money on other things.
Um, okay, I have lots. lol For work I have a green one, a black one, and two different pink ones; one flat pink, the other has a small pattern on it. Other than that, I have a whole drawer full! At least 3 black ones, a black and white lace one, a red and black lace one, two hot pink, purple, burgundy, blue... lolQuote:
Originally Posted by shellybme
I will count later and edit with an actual number. I love to match my bras with panties, and I have waaaaaaay more panties than each bra, so... Yes, good ones can be expensive, but if you are thrifty and want them, you wait for sales, join a rewards club (like LaSenza) and you go to outlet stores.
I have 23 bras.
GGs are you so use to your S.O.s crossdressing that you probably wouldn't even notice if he was wearing a new Dress Or Lingerie ?
What about costumes or exotic outfits ? Is there anything that makes you roll your eyes anymore or does it all seem so normal.
Just trying to find out how use to his dressup do you get ?
Lastly do you like dress shopping with him ?
Thanks so very much. Your input is great and vital to us !
What would we do without Women !
My SO is very vocal about his new clothes; so he would say "how do you like my new dress?". Besides, he has so many that I wouldn't be able to keep track of them all. He doesn't like to wear lingerie. His focus is on clothes he can go out in public wearing.
As far as exotic outfits, he likes to wear "wings" at public events like festivals and street fairs. He wears a frilly dress with wings and hopes people will take his picture. He was thrilled at a Lady Gaga concert where he wore a really cute short front, long back frilly skirt (no wings) and women flocked to get their picture taken with him. The other night we went to an adult prom where he wore a beautiful prom dress and was disappointed that no one there took his picture (all the ladies were in pretty prom dresses so he didn't stand out).
He isn't shy about dressing up so I am used to it. He also lets me know how far he intends to take the dressing so I'm not in the dark wondering where things stand.
Yes we shop together, not a really big deal. I buy for me, he buys for himself.
Robbiegirl, I don't notice my SO's new things. She has so much and I never know if it is new or something she hasn't worn in years. As to costumes or exotic outfits, they're OK for Halloween but it would be weird for me to see my SO wear them at other times. Dress shopping - this may seem odd, but my SO HATES to spend time shopping in brick and mortar stores for anything. Anything, including clothing. It's straight in, get what you need, and straight out. So I gave up shopping with my SO years ago. My SO shops for girl clothes on the computer.
It was pretty much our regular life and Sherlyn had so much clothing ( a couple of dressers and a walk in closet full) I did not notice all the time something new . Costumes on halloween or when we did charity drag shows .....
But other than that reg womens clothing.She was free to be herself 24/7
Shopping yes we loved doing that together.
Hope I answered your questions.
I enjoy shopping with Eryn. We have somewhat different tastes, so she can enjoy trying on the clothes that go well with her body type and personality, and I can do the same for me. I notice if she has something new, generally because we shop together so I know what she's bought. She enjoys dressing like a typical woman for her age--a bit more professional at work, but comfortable/pretty at home or going out. She also enjoys dressing up for fancy occasions, but again, she is past the teen-age stage of exotic clothes, and enjoys wearing attractive clothing. I am completely used to it, as Eryn has been 24/7 for a couple of years now.
Thanks so much Ladies ! Your responses here are always so well thought out .
Just wondering is your S.O the only man/boy u have ever had a relationship with or even close friendship with that you have seen put on frilly women's things ? Or were there others so you were a bit use to it ?
We all have been raised to believe its almost impossible to get a guy into Panties and Bras but we only have our own experiences to judge that . I was talked into modeling lingerie by several girlfriends but that may have to do with the fact that I am a very outgoing comical guy that is not big in stature or big in the male area. In other words there was no threat of lingerie being damaged. Oh and they of course did not know I was enjoying myself. I only made the mistake once of putting on the Bra myself quite easily and that did arouse suspicion and bring out some teasing questions
My SO is the only CD that I have had a relationship with.
Several of you mentioned that your Guy has lots of dresses so you don't really notice !
How many dresses are we talking about and is this more than you own and how many dresses is too many for a guy to Own ?
Also are these expensive dresses ?
WHAT IS THE REASON FOR DRESSING AS A WOMAN?
When my wife and I were first married I did not reveal some of my youthful activities of indulging myself in my mother's lingerie draw. I had thought that interest was way in the past. My wife was down right beautiful and sexy. I loved our Saturday trips to mid town Manhattan where we perused the lingerie sections of all the department stores. Many times we ended up buying her a slinky nightgown which she put to use right away. All this activity rekindled my love for nylon fabric which ended up being incorporated into "bedroom play." I think it was viewed as a "fetish." It took a number of years for my desires to expand from an occasional nightie to slips and finally a bra. That's when it "hit the fan." She could not understand "Why would a man wear a bra when he had nothing to stuff into it?" I'll remember her words until I die. It also rekindled the self loathing and feelings of disgust I always harbored when I did that in my youth.
I tried to explain my feelings to her, but, I know I sounded like an idiot. I used that line that was akin to saying "I wanted to express my feminine side." She shot back with "When you have a baby, you can tell me about expressing your femininity." I thought about it. Upon reflection I told her the truth. "I do not know why I do what I do!"
Has your husband ever expressed some reason why he needs to wear women's clothing? Not how it makes him feel, but, the "Why?"
Robbiegirl I never counted them but it was not a hobby it was her life 3/4 the time. Some were expensive some were not . Just like my wardrobe.
Stephanie because it was who she was. With her ex she was not able to understand that it was not a fetish. With me she was free to be and she blossomed. Don’t feel shame there is nothing wrong with what you are doing.
Robbiegirl:
My SO has a dedicated bedroom for his dresses, skirts, jackets, blouses, and one pair of girl jeans with bling on the back pocket. He isn't into lingerie so has a small drawer of underwear. My guess would be he has over a 100 outfits, probably 10 wigs, and he has a collection of hats. I don't even want to think about the number of shoes. Most of his clothes have been from Goodwill and thrift stores. He probably pays an average of $5 to $10 for a clothing item (sometimes less). When he gets rid of anything, he usually resells it at a local resale shop. Sometimes he makes more money for the clothes he sells than what he originally paid for them. The most expensive thing he owns is one wig which he calls a "cool weather wig".
I have a lot of clothes but not as many has he does.
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Stephanie:
My SO sometimes expresses reasons why he likes to wear women's clothes but the reasons are like moving targets, they change from time to time.
My wife has been very very supportive of me these past 10 or so years. She is a loving stepmother to my (our) two sons. She has put up with my ex wifes nastyness. And, although she gets nothing from it, she puts up with, encourages, and supports me as a cross dresser. Even to the point of stepping out of her own comfort zones just to make me happy. Her birthday is coming up in a week and i realy wanted to show her how much i appriciate everything about her. So to the ggs, what are some of your oppinions and ideas? I dont have a lot of money but have a plan for dinner and a movie. Thinking of wearing my best suit for the occassion. As a gg, please give me some advice. I realy want her to feel appriciated.
Ronnie: Your plan already sounds wonderful and well thought out. Sounds like you both are winners. Happy birthday to your wife.
I adore Women, always have, always will. Grew up with loving sisters. I still just don't understand them and I know they all are different.
What i don't understand is why so many of them don't wear the fun, comfy, feminine nighties they look so pretty in and that society lets them wear.
Now I must admit I really will never understand what a women means when she says something makes her feel "FEMININE" What I do know though is the Nightie I posted below
Makes a guy look and feel entirely Unmanly, Silly, and weak which is kind of what I think is maybe feeling Feminine means.
So ladies if this nightie arrived at your house would it be hard to resist and be modeled pretty quickly ? If not why Not ? How do you think your Guy would react to seeing you holding up the nightie ?
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No! I had some like that a long time ago and my husband hated them.. He said they made me look like a fairy.
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What i don't understand is why so many of them don't wear the fun, comfy, feminine nighties they look so pretty in and that society lets them wear.
( my answer)Everyone has the right to wear what they want / just because you think the gowns like below are wonderful .... wear them/ your sisters ect should wear what they like. I personally see the gown you posted as not my cups tea / to me it’s ugly and old fashioned but if you like it wear it. But doesn’t everyone have the right to wear what they like?
You -Now I must admit I really will never understand what a women means when she says something makes her feel "FEMININE" What I do know though is the Nightie I posted below
Makes a guy look and feel entirely Unmanly, Silly, and weak which is kind of what I think is maybe feeling Fem.
my answer -To me being feminine is being strong.
(My answer)Femininity isn’t something that you can put on the outside. It comes from within! And wearing certain dresses, high heels or nightgowns doesn’t MAKE you feminine, that would be like suggesting that putting on scrubs and a surgeon’s mask makes you a surgeon.But can bring those fem feeling out.
You-So ladies if this nightie arrived at your house would it be hard to resist and be modeled pretty quickly ? If not why Not ?
( my answer) I think it’s old fashioned and ugly and not me.
Again everyone has the right to like and wear what they like including you.
Ronnie, sounds like a good plan.
Robbiegirl, women (who are feminine by virtue of being women), are NOT silly or weak by any stretch of the imagination. This is just a dated stereotype. Why do they not want to wear frilly lingerie? There are lots of ways to be feminine. Frills or no frills are just fashion choices. I prefer the streamlined, elegant look myself. I do not find the yellow nightie appealing.
Robbie, as a GG, feminine is a state of mind not dependent on clothes. A GG can feel extremely feminine in a tshirt and jeans. The reason I don't wear frills is because its not my taste and also nighties of any kind roll around my body and make me feel suffocated as I move a lot in my sleep. I get no pleasure out of the material so why should I put myself through it? Loungewear all the way for this girl...
Women carry and birth life. Unmanly? Yes. Silly and weak? Explain. That idea is what societies base their devaluation of women on: That we are somehow the "weaker sex". I feel feminine when I do or wear something the accentuates my form and brings out my natural beauty. I don't wear nighties for the same reason as Cathreen. I'm a restless sleeper and don't like material bunching up around me during the night.Quote:
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I do have a couple simple babydoll dresses that I wear around my house in warm weather because they're cheap and comfortable. But that particular one you've posted a pic of looks too babydoll for me. I like the cut of babydoll dresses, but when the style starts looking like a little girl's dress with lace and flowers and trim, that isn't my style. I don't like wearing dresses that have the design of little girls' dresses. That isn't the femininity I go for.
Robbiegirl,
I am only responding to your last thread regarding the baby-doll dress/nightgown here.
Yes, I do wear things that make me feel MORE feminine than others. I do FEEL more feminine in certain female attire. I honestly have a hard time relating to those that don't, but as has been pointed out, we are all different, and that is perfectly okay. Clothes do not ultimately change who I am, but they can be a costume of sorts. Like the doctor example; yes, putting these things on does not make you a doctor, but it can make you FEEL like a doctor. If that was not the case, then I need someone to explain Halloween, costume parties and masquerade balls to me... We are affected by what we put on our bodies, I believe this. A great pair of heels can make you walk with more confidence, wearing beautiful makeup can make you feel a little more pretty, a lovely silk dress can do wonders for a ladies confidence (even think of a Wedding dress! If clothing didn't matter, especially on a wedding day, then why would women bother with all the frills, lace, trains, veils, etc.?)... there are articles about this everywhere!
To simply explain it for me; when I was in the midst of suffering from clinical depression, I would have to travel by bus to our downtown area to see my therapist. When I first started going I wore "dowdy" clothing. Oversized sweaters or hoodies, ill fitting pants, baggy, bland colored t-shirts, runners, things like this. As my therapy progressed, my confidence increased, and my therapist noted to me one day the transformation in my clothing. A simple thing, but I had started dressing better, wearing nice jeans or pants, blouses or pretty tops, dress shoes (that I am more common to wear over runners about 98% of the time). He noticed a difference, and I FELT a difference. I felt better, I wanted to look better, I wanted to present to the world someone who cared about themselves and I wanted to feel that way. Feel like a pretty, strong, amazing woman again- Someone who I felt had been taken from me, by the world and it's demands, by my job and by my husband at the time.
Clothing, at least for me, does make a difference. I feel much more feminine (not at all "Unmanly, Silly, and weak") when I am wearing a dress and a pair of heels, or a tight fitting pair of jeans, a blouse and boots than I do in dowdy clothing, there is no denying that.
Now... and I have to chuckle here... I would probably not wear your lovely little frilly, yellow, lacy number posted above. Not that I think there is something wrong with that, but I much prefer a merrywidow with garter straps, stockings and heels. I would feel sexy and feminine in my outfit, I would feel slightly foolish in yours.
What I think, and again, this is only my opinion, is that men who dress as women, and there are all kinds, enjoy different aspects and styles of clothing, and that is perfectly okay. Some, perhaps like yourself, grew up with this idea (a generational thing) that femininity meant flowing gowns and nighties, perhaps with matching robes and slippers that were more like short heels with feathers on them. That is my picture of a lady from the '50's or '60's, when men (real manly men) wanted to be in charge and dominating and have their wives look younger, more youthful, and so that was how women dressed. But, as there are different types of women, with different ideas of femininity, there are just as many men with different ideas of femininity and also masculinity. You can't pigeonhole anyone, but you seem to struggle to understand they "Why?"'s, and that's okay, too.
I hope I didn't confuse you even more.
-g
Here is the question, why do some love to wear dresses, while others might stick to shorts and a Tshirt. I know sometimes working isn’t always easy in a dress or wanting to do something that might be messy, it all comes down to function. I wouldn’t work on a car in a dress or skirt.
But do some of you like to wear a dress on a day to day errand trip? Going to work at the office or wherever you might work, unless its a mine or somewhere there is a specific uniform. I just don’t always see them now as much, as years ago, maybe times have changed with more women in the workforce like my car manufacturer I work at.
Simple question and the answer is equally as simple: comfort. With a dress you always have to worry about hemline going higher than it should, cross your legs when you sit and can't bend over or do anything that requires you to be physically active ( gym is a good example, obviously). Dresses have a time and a place. Appropriateness of attire is drilled into most GGs as we were growing up, add to that that dresses were reserved for special occasions and not for when I was running around with the neighborhood kids playing and cycling, and you got your answer. Going to the supermarket in my 50s dresses will certainly earn me a few curious looks :)
That reminded me of my childhood you had to change right away to play clothes.Quote:
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When I worked as an Optician I wore suits ( skirts and matching jackets ) . I have a sister that NEVER wears a dress ever / that’s just her style . My twin daughters one wears dresses and skirts most the time or shorts. Her twin rarely wears a skirt or dress prefers dress pants and a pretty top or jacket or cute jeans AND I love Gypsy skirts ( not in style prob but do not care) blue jean skirts maxi dresses but also wear cute jeans and cute leggings with tunic tops.
I agree there is a time and place and some chores would look out of place wearing a skirt ( working on a car ect) but for the most part wear what you like / but if you don’t want to stand out and you are out and about dress to blend . Club wear sure at the club but not running errands ect - even a Gg would get a double look .
Your not seeing them as much prob means styles change and different areas prob reflects different styles.