If everyone knew you were a crossdresser and had nothing to hide, would you crossdress everyday?
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If everyone knew you were a crossdresser and had nothing to hide, would you crossdress everyday?
Given enough time and opportunity, I'd say it could escalate that far (like donating all my drab in a torrent of pink fog), but eventually I imagine many would have to walk it back.
But lets also keep in mind that your question relates to those within your circles- what about friends of friends? Friends of family? Complete strangers? It is an isolating behavior to an extent.
The scenario is that you are confident with your identity and accepted as yourself regardless of your attire.
In the abstract, absolutely. In the real world, not gonna happen.
I definitely would not crossdress everyday, got no need and no desire to do it that often
Why not?
Self acceptance is great, and "crossdress everyday" is different than "going 100%". I CD everyday more or less, but I do not CD 100% of the time. There are things to consider when going "all in" or 100%:
Obligations to Others
For example, my SO is accepting, but it would go over well with her. I'm not placing any blame on her- I have my obligations to her which I am NOT reluctant to fulfill. I have a role in our relationship, I intend to come through for her like she has countless times for me.
Social Considerations
CDing can draw attention to yourself, and thus some venues I'd argue would be inconsiderate. Overlap this with events where it would be bad for you to not attend, and you have issues.
Practicality
Roofing in a dress, skirt, or even with unisex clothing? Men's clothing does have practical application.
So my answer would be, I already CD everyday that I feel like it, but going 100% is a Rubicon I'm not sure I'd cross.
Great question!
Windshear, the OP said "everyone" that would be...everyone
yes I dress everyday not all day but everyday and all night wake up in the AM very happy with my C forms on my chest but then I live alone
@Lorileah, the whole planet? And the question is "if everyone knew", which has nothing to do with the level of acceptance, etc...
I read the OP as intending for something more realistic.
Post #3 The scenario is that you are confident with your identity and accepted as yourself regardless of your attire.
@Billy In which case I'd be in the higher 90th percentile dressed. I still wouldn't want to ruin a good dress working on the house or in the yard!
Yes and no. I already cross dress every day - it is currently a week since I wore any male clothing or any form of trousers but that is not the same as presenting to the world in these clothes. I do this from time to time but the reality is that in most professional situations you have to look professional and in my line a sharp skirt suit or dress would not work. You need to appear credible as well as smart and cross dressing is still regarded as pretending to be a woman, and as someone who works in a very masculine way I would not make a credible woman. So even if everyone knew (and very few do) I would present 100% male at work as it would make me better at it.
Not every day, but certainly more often
Then that would hit the trans gender line - you would not be a crossdresser; for me crossdressing assumes a female role when dressed and if assuming that roll all the time I would on a list for M to F surgery, being a crossdresser I do not assume that roll all the time - so no ................................Debra
Not every day, because of social issues, Yep that is a big line to cross and there are clothes that men wear to do mechanical work and such that require clothes that get dirty. So, Being able to be male and dress dab is okay,
I have known females that do mechanical work.
I would still not go full time. But I would go out once a week or so.
Sara
Maybe not all the time, but a side 60% of the time. However if it was everyday or never again, people would be seeing my dress collection, an see it grow lol
Was this directed at my post?Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy
No. Acastina.
I would have replied with quote but have been told by moderators not to do that when responding to previous post. You beat me and got between Acastina and me.
Not every day, but certainly more often. :)
LoL, awesome!Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy
Billy,
I'ts a definite YES.
If all those restraints were taken away I would dress everyday. It would be great to wake up and decide what sort of day I had planned and dress accordingly , some days I wouldn't wear heels, in fact I would do what most GGs do and dress appropriately .
Not many appear to have read your question correctly, it clearly says no restrictions , you also added with confidence but that wouldn't matter with unrestricted acceptance.
For me it would be a dream come true, it would mean I could set up my art group on my doorstep or even in my own home and teach people art while dressed .
I am only out to my wife, yet essentially I have been wearing all female clothing (with the exception of footwear and jumper) for over a week. I pretty much live in leggings in the house anyway...
If I was fully out, would I dress 24/7, most likely...
If you consider wearing panties to be crossdressing then I already crossdress everyday, without everyone knowing.
I underdress every day, but would love to crossdress without wig and makeup everyday and not worry about who sees me and be about to talk to neighbours, have people over and only wear wig and makeup when going out like shopping and stuff.
I work and even though the company I work for is supportive of transgender people, I think from what I have seen crossdressing at work is a no no unless you identify as Transgender.
Probably not because a lot of times I'm lazy and just want to throw on simple stuff and go do what I gotta do.
no..I like being a guy too much. I tend to get kind of burnt out on crossdressing if I have a bunch of consecutive days. That's why I like my little two or three day getaways...they top off my crossdressing tank
I am a nurse and scrubs are basically unisex. I am in male mode at work. If everyone knew and accepted, yes. If not everyone accepted, no. Trust at work is mostly acceptance! I would be out more if knowledge included acceptance! Hugs Lana Mae
Yes, I am already out to the people that need to know, ando, frankly I don't care what anybody else thinks. So I do crossdress in one way or another every day. But then again, so do all of those who underdress every day!
Lana Mae,
I too am a nurse. There is one co-worker that always wears the skirt version of scrubs and pantyhose every time she works. She is GG. A openly gay CNA always wears headbands and whatever he wants. To my knowledge he is not a crossdresser. If I am not mistaken most nursing employers have strict non-discrimination policies.
Yes, I would without hesitation. Especially, when you consider that I crossdress every day while at home.
This is really a loaded question... Define cross dressing. It could be as simple as wearing a pair of panties or as complex as going full on presentation as a woman.
It takes a lot of work to maintain my feminine figure. I'm very hairy. Shaving takes a lot of time to tame my male beast side. My face couldn't handle the close shave every day either. If I shave close for more than two days, I start to seriously break out and get infections. So... I couldn't dress every day.
If I could present everyday and not have to go through all of the shaving... YES! Absolutely would love to. Maybe someday I will.
I would, unless I thought it would bring discomfort to someone I cared about. In an ideal world, no one should care. We all know the world is a cruel and judgmental place. Discretion is always necessary. Everyone knows I prefer jeans and a polo shirt. But at times, other attire is necessary.
I would probably dress more often,but keep some male garb for occasions when dressing drab would be appropriate.
Not every day I think, but at least half my time would be spent in femme mode, maybe a little more depending on the circumstances. and I could go a week or more at a time fully dressed.
I know several females who do mechanical work of one variety or another, I work with some every day. Invariably, they do NOT wear stereotypical female clothing when doing so! One exception though - a very cute female computer engineer several years ago who preferred wearing skirts / dresses when making site visits. She kept a very stylish jumpsuit in her kit for any occasion when any heavy work was required! But she was the exception that proved the rule!Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy
As for your original premise... No I wouldn't crossdress full-time. For me, crossdressing is a contrast to / escape from the 'everyday'. So, while I'd enjoy the freedom of being able to crossdress whenever and wherever I liked, once the initial pink fog had dissipated I crossdress when I felt like it but not otherwise.
No kidding. Just try imagining a girl sliding out from under a truck in a polka-dot a-line dress. Grease monkey mascara.Quote:
Originally Posted by Judith96a
But careful... "stereotypical female clothing" today means something much different than a mere few decades ago.
Maybe the boss could special order some pink gloves.
Even in the proposed scenario I wouldn't. I still like being a man and dress as one in the best possible way. However, I think I would dress more as I would definitely want to wear my business outfits to work.
I dress every day after work as it is, and that is how I would continue. The only difference would be being out in the open.
Just saw the movie "Hidden Figures", and was a scene early in movie of a car stopped and a woman under car in a dress. She was working on the starter.Quote:
Originally Posted by windshear
Why is it every time that a dirty job comes along that some retreat to their men's clothes. They do make women's clothes made for dirty work also, maybe not as pretty as our beloved dresses, which I wear everyday unless I need to do dirty work. When I was employed I wore business women's pants and tops, but would change to jeans if needed.
If I were a FtM CD as a man dressed up in a fancy suit, I would change to old men's clothes for dirty work.
Yes I would, I already have an extensive wardrobe and could very easily start full time. BTW Duluth Trading Company has some awesome womens outdoor work wear.
I don't think I would dress everyday, but I would definitely dress more, and go out a lot more than now.
Here in Denver we have a construction company where the whole crew wears kilts (yes they did roofing)Quote:
Originally Posted by windshear
. In Other parts of the world I am sure the men wear some things similar to dresses and skirts to do "manly" things Here's one in PhillyQuote:
A construction crew in Littleton called Karpenters in Kilts adopted tartans in 2002. Denver Post
http://philly.curbed.com/2013/1/22/1...-your-basement.
For the love of Pete...let's reword this since you seem to want to nitpick. If "Everyone" the OP knew...EVERYONE...the butcher the baker the candle stick maker...everyone...even the little man on the corner...There..good enough? No not the poor aboriginal in the rain forest because they don't know the OP...just EVERYONE who knows you and who really gives a damn...OK? But let's say the aboriginal knows too because they are pen pals. :facepalm:Quote:
Originally Posted by windshear
I wear womens clothes everyday so I CD every day technically.
Yes but not everyday but more often then I do now.
Sounds like the Truman show. I'd be looking for the exit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lorileah
OK, You say everyone knew and I had nothing to hide. I am taking that to mean that my life would be pretty much as it is as far as interactions with family, at work, in public and in social circles.
First, I already wear women's clothes every day. Bra, panties, and women's jeans.
What would change is that I would add pantyhose/stockings, skirts and cute shoes and more feminine tops to my everyday wear.
I would get a little more aggressive with my nail color and would probably start wearing a little makeup, just because.
I would get up every day and choose what felt right for that day; sometimes more masculine, sometimes more feminine.
I would also get my body hair lasered and get small breast implants - assuming, of course that by everybody knowing I can infer that they also accept(fantasy world here), otherwise, probably not.