So I went out in a dress last Friday, with pantyhose, high heels, and my hair pinned up in a high bun. I went to a salon (to get the bun), dropped in Aveda (seeking makeup but discovering they were about closed), and then ate at Panera Bread. I then headed home on a bus.
Someone approached me while I was walking outside, though. I was having trouble walking, since the heels were killing my feet. I thus switched temporarily to tennis shoes I had in a backpack with me.
"Why are you dressed that way?" I put on the tennis shoes and scurried off the block. He followed me.
"I just am," I said, moving quickly.
"Did you know God loves you?" he asked. I kept moving.
"Some people may have made fun of you before. I'm not trying to do that. I used to have the same problem. God can make you free from this." He paused. "Do you have any questions?"
"I appreciate what you're trying to do," I said, "But why do you assume that if someone dresses a certain way that they're doing something immoral?"
"God showed me your heart," he said.
I kept moving, not really wanting to engage him in a debate while crossdressed. He finally angrily turned away and walked off.
Has anyone else had a similar experience?
Aside from that, the salon was very friendly and accepting (though they have a lot of LGBT people there). I think someone else tried to throw water at me while their car drove by, but it missed. The people in the restaurant and Aveda seemed a bit nervous.
I've gone to another part of town some times in a skirt and pantyhose, but I haven't had any reactions like this at all.
Originally Posted by techman
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