I spent all day Saturday dressed as Ava and went shopping and to my Tri-Ess meeting! This was my first time out for shopping in normal stores and in public. Yes, I've had a makeover and went a few places, but they were all TG/CD friendly. This was my first time in the real world...
I got up around 9, and let the wife and kids leave for other things, then got dressed up in this outfit:
I then drove to a Ballard marina to meet another Tri-Ess member who lives on a boat. He was in drab, but that's OK with me. Anyway, I was totally nervous leaving the safe haven of my car, but put on the mindset that "Yeah, I'm a guy in a dress, but I'm not indescent and look quite good for a guy in a dress." So, here I go.
Well, it was drizzly and windy, but I walked the long way down from guest parking to the pier, then met him at the pier gate. I had to walk on the solid part of the slope and not get my heels caught in the grating. I passed a few people along the way, but no one really paid me any mind, even though I was very over dressed.
It was fun getting into the boat, had to keep my balance and place those heels in the right places. I felt very feminine and like a lady.
So, he got his wig and outfits together and we walked backup up to the parking lot and headed out for shopping! The Fremont area of Seattle is close by, and probably one of the more liberal areas of the city. We hit some of the clothing stores near the Lenin statue and surrounding areas.
Through getting in and out of the car a lot, I learned how to get in and out of a car more femininely. Like keeping the knees together, butt in first, swinging the legs in, etc. And I did my best to keep my elbows in while walking and shopping, even carrying a handbag became natural to me.
All throughout the day, I passed people on the sidewalk, saw people in the shops, etc. Everyone was just normal around me. Well, a couple of older ladies gave me a smirk upon eye contact. I don't know what the meant by it, but I just continued what I was doing...
In one store, I bought a silky floral dress and blouse (to be modeled later) and headed to the cashier. I didn't say much at all, just handed her my credit card. "Do you want this in a bag?" Sure, I said. No problems... Then she looked at my signature and the name on the card... Immediately, realization popped into her face and she looked up at me. I had a slight smile on my face, and she just continued the transaction..
I don't know if I really passed or not, I mean I was over dressed to begin with, which attracts attention, but to me, wearing jeans would just defeat the purpose. Having read Lacey Leigh's web site, I just forced the mindset that yes, I'm a guy in a dress, so what, and did the best I could to blend in.
No one gave me a hard time, no one made disgusted faces or pointed at me yelling "Hey, that's a guy in a dress!" I heard no one wispering or giggling behind my back. If they did, I didn't notice.
I guess, if you do it with style, class and poise, people just accept...?
10 hours straight in high heels! Luckily driving gave my feet a rest when I needed it. Except for a few strap marks, my feet were fine...
Next time, I'll interact more, and bring my camera.
SO and so...
See...?
Originally Posted by Ava Mouse
