👉🏼 What's Your Crossdressing level? 👠

[Micki_Finn]

I would take exception with 6 and 7. That’s trans, not crossdressing, and you’ve (possibly) unintentionally created a hierarchy among the community. Trans people are NOT “advanced crossdressers”. They are living true to their gender, not dressing the opposite.

That soap box out of the way, I’ll say I’m at my own level 6- Performing in public in front of crowds

[Teresa]

Patience,
Sorry but I'm inclined to agree with Micki's comments .

Think hard before suggesting boxes for people , over the years I could say I've moved through most of your list as I've developed and found my identity . I may stop at social transition or I might continue but I wouldn't do it just to be able to tick a box even if I could . It's not a flippant act it's life changing !

OK so I made my point , my avatar was taken at my art class , so I'm wearing forms , I'm wearing makeup and a wig , I don't need or use lower padding but in that skirt I did need to tuck which I nornally do anyway . I'll now ask the question , how do you know if I'm hormones , how do you know what anatomy I have ? The fact is you don't know , no one knows or really cares , I'm Terri to the rest of my group what ever they see me as I'm OK with it .

[Patience]

I would take exception with 6 and 7. That’s trans, not crossdressing, and you’ve (possibly) unintentionally created a hierarchy among the community. Trans people are NOT “advanced crossdressers”. They are living true to their gender, not dressing the opposite.

That soap box out of the way, I’ll say I’m at my own level 6- Performing in public in front of crowds

Yes, you're right about the distinction between trans and CDers. You're also right about it being an unintentional hierarchy, That was never intended. Someone else pointed out that some folks transition without hormones for health reasons and they're not accounted for, either.

So if the categorizations are flawed, what would be a more adequate gamut? Some people are answering the question seriously as is, so it's not entirely without merit. Can the options be improved?

Roberta, sit tight, we'll make room for you. BTW, what happened to your avatar?

[franlee]

Level 4. I started at the same level 50 years ago and have pretty much been satisfied there.

[TheHiddenMe]

I will agree with the others regarding 6 and 7 as not being part of the continuum with one to five...

But using your 1 to 5 scale, I'm a 3.5. Instead of breast forms, I wear padded bras, but no hip padding or the like.

[Patience]

Yes, you're right about the distinction between trans and CDers. You're also right about it being an unintentional hierarchy, That was never intended. Someone else pointed out that some folks transition without hormones for health reasons and they're not accounted for, either.

Thank you all for your replies.

To address the CD-Trans question, I have omitted option 7 altogether. To address the issue of not tucking but using a gaff or other devices, I have expanded Level 4 to read:

LEVEL 4: Same as 3, in addition to using of breast forms, hip pads and / or other accessories.

As I think tucking is better kept in a category of its own.

And just to drive the point home one last time, the levels are not meant to be considered a hierarchy.

Xox,

P.

[Vintage4sarah]

I would describe Sarah as a level 4.5. The reason for the decimal is that I don’t fully tuck due to my small package and a tight panty brief is adequate for for tucking away the parts.

[Jackiemtv]

I would have to say I'm a 5.

[Vicky Peters]

I'm a level 4

[bridget thronton]

Between 3 and 4

[Denise55]

Definitely, level 4. Sometimes 5

[Stephj]

Level 2 I am a underderresser just panties and a brs

[Robertacd]

Thank you, Micki.

Patience, I am not a crossdresser and your levels are messed up. Because even when I identified as a CD I didn't fit into any of your "levels".

[Paulie Birmingham]

I do some things in 2 and somethings in 3. But not all in either category

[missjoann49]

I am a level 7 and proud of it

[Territx]

Thanks for starting this poll -- it is interesting to see how people feel about their interest level. I haven't tried to see if there is an average or median (okay, I might be a "5" on the nerd scale), but I am a 4-5.

[Stephanie47]

Glad the trans vs cross dressing issue had been resolved. Probably I'm a level four on days when I have both the privacy and time and inclination. The "tucking" issue is not really a problem. I choose not to crunch the hardware. When I go out in public the hardware seems to be adequately accommodated by wearing a control panty and pantyhose. I have to assume those who desire to wear a really really form fitting dress need to crunch the hardware to perfect the illusion.

If you're at a level one, and only a level one, some people would classify that as a "panty fetish."

[sara66]

I am level 4. I have no desire to go any father. I do like to go all out when I am dressing. Anything less feels like I am calling it in.
Sara

[Karmen]

I'm at 4 (but not 24/7) and plan to stay there.

[Krea]

2.5 : Some regular body hair removal, but never makeup.
Now finally feel as tho i have found my place as an NB.

[Helen_Highwater]

When the opportunity presents then 5. Helen will take her show on the road and mingle with the muggles. Mostly though, due to being in the closet it's a 2 but again it depends upon my home life.

[Jenny22]

Level 4.

[BLUE ORCHID]

Hi Patience , Most of the time it is #5 for me. >Orchid .oooo.

[Teri Ray]

I am guessing that on this scale I am level 5.

[stefcd1]

Definitely a level 5 with strong tendencies toward level 6. We'll have to see where it goes.