how passable are you when CDed ?

I want to thank all my sisters here for reading and adding their views here - I full well realize that most of us dress as we do because it's a part of us and not to impress anyone - I was just wondering how each of us feel we present when in public and you all had great input - it certainly seems that most of us have that manly voice - I think we just want to be ourselves and not stick out in the crowd - when CDed I feel so natural and absolutely love it - thanks again for your thoughts - I do not have a camera down in Fla. but will be returning north about May 1st and will try to post some pix if I can ( not great with computers) - Ellen

Passable... Not since I was about 15. Too tall, to broad and 10 years shunting and manually coupling locomotives didn't help the feminine look. I'm not bitter. :Angry3:

nope nope nope,,,not passable, and on a really really good day not bothered so much, i have to be who i am. on a bad day it hurts me more than anything, but i guess that's life right? I think i might have a better chance if i gave up my self awareness maybes.

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I'm as passable as a pantomime horse in a cow field! Yet I still go out whenever I can I convince myself "that'll do" and make the most of it. Occasionally I go out during daylight too and have even plucked up courage to go into motorway service stations for coffee etc, small local shops in other towns for sundries etc thuough before doing any of them it took ages "to go for it" and be dammed! I'm still working on shopping for clothes enfeme but have no problems when in drab. Usually though when out I keep myself to myself.

Do I pass? Not even on a good day, except maybe to a blind person. At least I have never sent anyone running away screaming "that's a man", well only once, and that was on purpose, that's another story. Do I care? Not really, it would be nice if I did once in a while, but it's not that important. If someone even thinks I might be female, close enough. If I get mam'ed that's ok too. If I blend into the scenery ok, if I don't oh well!The only thing that matters to me is how good I feel when out and dressed.

[SIZE=4]We all interpret "passability" in our own manner, and we all have a different definition. I feel that the whole passability issue is an individual one, in which the subject feels good about their looks/mannerisms and does not get overtly impacted by negative statements from others.[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=4]Another of my attempts as my own pasaability was to apply for jobs and to work dressed. It really does open your eyes to what others see and how to act feminine beyond your own mirror at home. [/SIZE]
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[SIZE=4]I have now worked in the public for over 3 years as a hair stylist and makup artist, as well as working at Macy's during the holiday seasons. Passability is your ability to combine all the bits into a contant feminine person, almost like actually being female, what a concept![/SIZE]

Nope, not now or perhaps ever without proper help! It's been years since I wore anything outside, and then only in the car for a drive. However, recently I have been thinking and planning an excursion, and would love to get a decent wig, go for a drive or visit somewhere en femme. Trouble is I need soemone to help me with make-up, somewhere to dress and a reason not to come home that night!:o

It depends upon how well I do my Clothing, Makeup and Wig..

One time out in Chattanooga, I wore a beautiful pink flowered chiffon dress.
It was long and flowing.. still it did NOT work for me. I was outed by a woman from several feet away..

Other times when I took time to look my best I pass well.

One time a guy at walmart did a flip and Yelled WOW !

When I first started going out, I wanted to dress like a prostitute, this did not fare welll for my passing.

Getting into nice dresses or tight fitting pants helped me a LOT..

Lotsa Luck
Yolanda

BTW, all my pics posted now were taken at age 45-46. Now I'm 47

I only went out once and passed. Thankfully, I didn't need to talk or anything, as that would've given me away. Voice's exactly my main concern right now, and I'm working to improve it!

As long as I don't open my mouth I'm fine. Always meant to try some of the voice exercises but somehow never got around to it.

I dont think im passable at all but im having fun...still enjoy dressing

I feel that I'm not passable. I take picture and all I see is a man with make up and a skiort I never out in public

I feel like I pass pretty well if I put a look in the mirror at myself with a blindfold on. I can make myself feel very feminine but can never quite feel totally complete. I know I have a larger torso (heavy), square shoulders, larger hands, thicker neck and ankles, and carry myself a little too much like a male. :sad:. Doesn't matter too much to me. I try not to think about it too much and instead try to enjoy myself.

I went to a club downtown to meet another gurl in February. I went to the bar and ordered a drink from the GG bartender. Had to speak, no way around it. The gurl I went there to be with was with a man - a real gentleman. When we got ready to leave, the GG bartender came to me and my gurl friend and gave us each of us a hug without saying a word. :) I'm sure there were people there that wondered and some that knew but no one bothered us in any way.

I have been out for a walk on a popular street with several taverns and restaurants and been clocked for sure. The most obvious time there were some verbal comments between a couple of younger guys. I really didn't care too much what was said, but it spooked me enough to be more cautious. :straightface: I know I couldn't run in heals.

I think the only way I'll be able to pass is if I remember to use my blinker when changing. :o

Women come in all shapes and sizes so those who worry about being fat or big, well just dress in appropiately. I try to dress my age and wear clothes that help hide my obvious male flaws. There are many great books on the subject. Another important factor is to practice your feminine mannerisms. If you forget and start walking like a gorilla in heat, it is a dead giveaway. I really don't know if I pass or not but like so many here, I try not to have that be the end all.