Sorry . . . a longer post but just want to share.
I played hookie from work and decided to get dressed up and head out to Khol's (my favorite store when dressed). Picked up some make up and even though I have short hair, I figured I'd walk around with confidence to see what happens.
Normally the SA's will let you shop but this time around, I was taking a peek at some flexees undware when a SA approached me and asked if I needed assistance. I don't have a fem voice so in my lightest voice possible, I said "no thanks" and walked away.
I then proceeded to the spring dress section and found 2 nice dresses that I wished I could have picked up. I couldn't stop looking at myself in the dressing room mirror. I loved the way they flowed and it stopped right above the knee. I returned them to the return rack when another SA thanked me. Looking straight at her, I just smiled. I'm thinking they had to know but they politely didn't say anything.
Feeling somewhat overconfident, I then ventured to the Mall. I entered through the Macy's entrance and walked through, purposely looking at some people walking by. Everyone that I passed didn't look twice . . . uneventful but very exciting that I could do that.
Walking through the mall I passed a couple where I noticed the guy nudge his girlfriend . . . this blew my confidence totally out of the water so I headed for the nearest exit and worked my way back to my car.
After it was all said and done, I wished I grabbed my camera . . . next time. I am now seriously considering investing in a wig so I can be a little more confident during my outings.
Hope to share more later.