Never did the bar scene much as a guy, have never tried it as girl. At 6'6", huge hands, size 16 ladies shoes, 254 lbs, i am watched, scrutinized, and read easy, but from a distance can pass, unless i have to speak. I was laughed at and OMG at least once, shouted expletives from a car. Guys in a cafe came out of the cafe, to watch, as i strutted down the walk, on the opposite side of the street. But, it was ok with me. It was my first time in public, in daylight, walking in a town. I just blocked out the fear. Wisdom is needed though.