I was wondering......
I see all kinds of reasons posted on these boards that suggest why many of us crossdress. These reasons vary from the mundane, like "it's fun" to the very serious, like "I'm transexual, and this is how I express my true self". One of these reasons sometimes alluded to is the tactile sensation of the clothing itself. Others are style, variation, feminine allure, forbidden fruit (guys aren't allowed to wear dresses!), and just the overall feeling that such clothing gives to the wearer.
When guys dress up, it's always a variation of the same thing: jacket and tie, jacket and tie, jacket and tie. Women, however, have the infinite to choose from. No question, the world of women's fashion allows the ladies a lot of variation from which to choose. If clothing is truly something that one really likes to indulge in, it pays to be female.
I like putting on a suit and a tie. I don't wear one that often, but I know that my wife likes how I look when I'm all decked out that way, and I like it that she likes it. It makes me feel handsome, and good inside. Clothing should do that for you, or at least nice clothing should.
But so often, back in the day when my wife used to dress nicely every day for work, I'd compliment her on her dress (yeah, go figure me appreciating a nice dress...), and she'd say something like, "It's just a dress." Exactly. She saw nothing all that special in it. But men look their best in a jacket and a tie (yawn!), and women look their best when wearing a dress. I know, there are some very elegant pants outfits. Whatever. Women look their best when wearing dresses.
And of course, while women can wear pants, men cannot wear dresses. Men don't get ruffles, or frillies, or pretties, or lace. Not if you're following the rules, anyway. It's forbidden fruit to us. Untouchable. We're not even supposed to think about it. Some guys (supposedly) don't. Then there are the few (or many) of us who tried it, liked it, and never left it.
I've often said on these boards that I'd rather have been born female. But one reason I never transitioned, and came to some inner peace over the decision, is that much of the allure that womanhood has for me is because of the wonderful clothing. I love wearing ladies' clothing, and I'm especially enamored of pretty dresses. I enjoy skirts as well, and heels and hosiery. I love it.But sometimes I wonder if I'd been a woman instead of a man, I might not like the clothing quite so much. I may well take the wearing of pretty dresses for granted, and opt to do so only on rare occasions, like so many women do these days.
So fess up, ladies. Tell the truth. Do you take your societal right to wear such clothing for granted? Or do you experience a genuine appreciation for the gift that has been given you, to be able to wear these beautiful things with impunity, to select from the infinite and make yourself pretty whenever the whim takes you?
I'm not bashing on you girls, you real women, you GGs, as we call you here. Not in the least. I'm very glad you're all here, and I feel that we're quite blessed to have you in our midst. I have a genuine appreciation for your presence here, and I marvel at your initiative to try and understand this strange behavior of ours. So when considering this post, please try to smile, and understand the draw that crossdressing has for us, men who have been denied the privilege of wearing these things, lest we be deemed sissies, queers, and perverts. I'm just wondering, that's all. A poke in the ribs. Truth or dare.
So you take it for granted? Do you?
Originally Posted by SweetPea_GG
I love your attitude, and I feel the same way. Sigh.
It turned out that half the items were too big and I had to return them. I wasn't sad about this, in fact I was rather happy to get the refund, thus my initial purchase only ended up being half as much! 
