This is a weird question, cause its about a mans point of veiw, and not necassarily about crossdressing either.
I ask this through experience. When guys see a gorgous woman in public, and shes in a revealing dress, short skirt, etc, they drool and sey "shes hot". if they were wearing something really ugly would they say the same thing? i'm trying to say, do clothes (sometimes) make the woman?
Now, to my experiences wearing dresses while i've been out dancing at clubs, and a recent event here at home.
while i've been out, i've had men want to dance with me and want to kiss me, cause they say i look beautiful or they like my dress, and they stare at what i'm wearing, not neccasarily at my face. i found it more intrigueing recently when i had unit inspection, and the guy came early while i was in my long satin nightgown and long silk robe. real estate know i dress, so they know what to expect.
honestly, while the guy was here, he could'nt concentrate and was repeatably looking at my nightgown and robe. it was like he saw me as a woman, but had respect too.
so do clothes make the woman, and ofcourse, the CD? it just seems CD's can be seen as women through mens eyes depending on the situation.