What is your definition of crossdressing?

[Byllie]

Simple as that. I've listed what I see as the various definitions used by forum members. If I haven't listed your definition, my apologies, and please post a reply to this thread.

[trannie T]

Each one of us is unique. Each brings a different motivation and desired outcome to our activity.

[Karren H]

Not wearing male clothing...

[Byllie]

OK, call me pedantic, but "what I like doing" isn't the same as how I define crossdressing.

I define crossdressing as wearing the clothes of the opposite sex, for whatever reason. Whether I personally prefer to do that once a month or 24 hours a day has nothing to do with the definition. So in fact I lied in the poll and gave answer no.1. Slap my wrist.

Katie, you didn't lie. You simply gave that definition that reflects how you live.

[Mirani]

Now .. a problem.

Today I want to BE a woman.
Yesterday I wanted to dress as a woman and be accepted as a woman.
Tomorrow . . . well .. back to living asa woman (as I have done for some months now).

So, I havent ticked a box!

[JoAnne Wheeler]

You left out of your choices - "all of the above" - that's what I want to be !
Love,
JoAnne Wheeler

[Nicki B]

Crossdressing is surely what one does (whether M2F or F2M) - not why?

I call myself trans, or transgender, because it seems to have more meaning as to who I am?

[Dragster]

All the first three apply to me, but I can't tick all 3. I've ticked the first, because that's all I've actually done, but I sure want the next two, and no more.

Tony

[Sammy777]

I guess you could have better called it:
"What I want [or get] out of crossdressing"

1] I like to wear women's (feminine) clothing.
2] I want to dress like a woman, part-time.
3] I want to dress and pass as a woman, part-time.
4] I want to dress as a woman full-time.
5] I want to live as a woman full-time.
6] I want to be a woman.
7] Something else to me.

Well I guess if you didn't at least do #1 you would not be here, lol
You can say that #1 & 2 are about the same, if you think about it.
I think most here would like to have #3 at some point.
Again, #4 & 5 are pretty much the same, aren't they?
Although some can say #5 & 6 are close too, but with different endings.
And well #7 covers everything else.

All good, but I think an expanded meaning of them would work better.

[bobi jean]

I voted "SOMETHING ELSE TO ME". Mostly because I have at one point or another wanted each or all of the above. To me crossdressing does not need to be defined, it is just what I do, If you call wearing MY OWN CLOTHING crossdressing. Just because most of them were supposedly designed for the female gender does not mean I can not wear them if I so desire, AND I DO.

[Kelsy]

Crossdressing is surely what one does (whether M2F or F2M) - not why?

I call myself trans, or transgender, because it seems to have more meaning as to who I am?

The term crossdressing only intails the wearing of the opposite genders clothing! I feel, for me it is much more. I would go with transgender!

Kelsy

[Nigella]

...I call myself trans, or transgender...

I call myself Nigella

[CherylAnne]

I voted for wearing the clothes. I still do the stuff around the house that guys are supposed to do, it would just be more fun in a skirt and heels. BTW, my first post or reply as a member.

[Bethany_Anne_Fae]

I ticked the "Other" box

*hugs*

Zara

[Jenniferpl]

Ah to be feminine, girly. Nothing better than that. Well, ok, but that would be for different type of site.

[Kimberly Marie Kelly]

I'd like to wear women's clothes all the time if I could, but not sure of my courage level yet. The opportunity may be opening up for me to do just that, but not sure in my mind if I should go for the opportunity or consider counseling to clarify what I really want. In my mind, I feel that I am more feminine than male, I don't feel as if I'm trapped in a man's body, but still would like to be out full-time if I could. I don't know if I make sense but I think some of you here know what I mean. Kimberly

[Veronica 1]

I had to go with number one. I underdress with panties, hose, bra, and cami's and wear fem jeans every day. I only go all out with wig and makeup seldom but love it when I do. For me it is the clothes and the way that they fit and feel.

[Jennifer Marie P.]

Not wearing one ounce of male clothing.

[Carole Cross]

My goal is to be a woman, so that is rhe box I ticked. So far, however, I have only started going out so my immediate goal is to get better at passing and increase my wardrobe.

[Fallen Angel]

I think its what ever makes you feel good.
Crossdressing can be fron just simply a coat of polish or full dressing.Every one has there own Ideas about the subject but enjoy all the posibilities.

[BlUeDrAgOn]

I guess CDing is a little complicated to define. There are times when I would love to be a complete woman from top to bottom. Other times, I feel satisfied wearing lingerie under my male clothing. And other times I'm comfy with jeans and t-shirt (specially when I have to work around the house doing man stuff). I guess it depends on the mood. I believe it's a very volatile condition, at least for me. Perhaps that's why it's very complicated to explain to other people.

[Rachaelb64]

I would like to get the best out my two halves........

[Nicki B]

I guess CDing is a little complicated to define.

I disagree? Surely, it just means wearing the clothes of the opposite sex (or, in the case of political crossdressing, the opinions of the opposing party)?


The contentious bit is why - that's where it gets complicated.

[VeronicaMoonlit]

Crossdressing is surely what one does (whether M2F or F2M) - not why?

Exactly, as I put it sometimes , "crossdressing is a symptom, not the thing itself", like how a stuffy nose or a cough is a symptom of a cold.

Veronica
Rondelle (Ron) Rogers Jr.

[Nicki B]

You heard me sneezing over there?