St Louis or Bust

[Amie Marie]

I have made the decision to finally go past that stupid door jamb, now I think I'm nervous. I did my research and decided I am going to St. Louis for the night to get out of my own back yard. November 2, that is less then a month away and I'm getting excited and scared all at once. My mind is going crazy with what to wear? I need an outfit to drive in and get makeup done, another for dinner, then what do I wear to the night club? What else could I worry about? Any advise, help, nerve calming advise, that anyone can offer would be great. I do know in my mind that as soon as I'm there I will have a blast but that first step is the hardest.

[Patrice_CD]

Are you looking for club atmosphere or a place to hang and chat with others? Just pull the trigger and get out there. Yes, I understand the fear of your first time out but it does get easier. Dress to blend and it will make it a lot easier as you wont draw attention to yourself. Korner's down in the City isn't a bad place to go for your first time out. You'll be all nervous if this is your first time so takes things slow and get use to the feeling. Who knows, maybe you'll inspire me to go out for an evening and see some old friends down there.

Kelly

[Amie Marie]

Are you looking for club atmosphere or a place to hang and chat with others? Just pull the trigger and get out there. Yes, I understand the fear of your first time out but it does get easier. Dress to blend and it will make it a lot easier as you wont draw attention to yourself. Korner's down in the City isn't a bad place to go for your first time out. You'll be all nervous if this is your first time so takes things slow and get use to the feeling. Who knows, maybe you'll inspire me to go out for an evening and see some old friends down there.

Kelly

Kelly, thank you for the calming words. I am going to an area called The Grove, that I have been told is very open.

[Beverley Sims]

You are worrying about too many situations.
Pick one thing and then dress accordingly.
Do the others separately until you get the act perfect.

[Allesandra Rhodes]

Advice? Enjoy the rush and the excitement. You have three weeks to plan your evening. Take your time and don't forget to breath

[somekyguy]

Good luck...I'm getting to the point where I'd consider dressing up and going driving...maybe getting gas at the pump. It doesn't hurt that my new car has tinted windows either though...

[Amie Marie]

You are worrying about too many situations.
Pick one thing and then dress accordingly.
Do the others separately until you get the act perfect.

Thats the sad part, I know I am but my mind is racing with first time jitters.

[BLUE ORCHID]

H Amie, Crorrdressers are like belly buttons there are innies and there are outties
, it sounds like you are about to become an outtie.

[Amie Marie]

H Amie, Crorrdressers are like belly buttons there are innies and there are outties
, it sounds like you are about to become an outtie.

Getting ready to pop out, but the unknown is a little scary.

[ReineD]

If by The Grove you mean Manchester Ave between S Boyle Ave and S Sarah St, then you've got the right place. There are all kinds of LGBT Clubs including Atomic Cowboy, Novak's, Just John, and Attitudes.

Look them up on Google map.

People dress pretty casually except for the Drag Queens. We've been to Novak's a lot (lesbian bar), and you'll see more blue jeans than anything else.

So if you want to dress up but not go too overboard, I'd wear a simple black dress for all your events. Dress it down for the drive and makeover by wearing a sweater, casual shoes and no jewelry, and if you wish you can dress it up with pumps, jewelry and a nice purse in the evening for dinner and the club.

Maybe something like this:

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Have fun!