Not been around as early as i'd like. I find this thread really interesting actually. As a younger person (24) I agree with the sentiment and am glad to see the forum is being trialled.
BTW MM, love the signature. Sonata Arctica are awesome.
Not been around as early as i'd like. I find this thread really interesting actually. As a younger person (24) I agree with the sentiment and am glad to see the forum is being trialled.
BTW MM, love the signature. Sonata Arctica are awesome.
I'm 20, but I love skirts...but I dress casual a lot of the time, depending on the weather. If it's hot i wear shorts or a skirt to show of my long legs, and the tan I've got recently :D at a club...if I were to ever go to one, I'd dress as a 20 year old girl would dress.
I envy that. I wouldn't have the courage to go out in full dress yet. One day though i'm sure.
Last edited by Dusk; 04-22-2008 at 12:13 PM.
'I swear on tomorrow if you take this chance, our lives are the moment the music, the dance...' - Savatage
I think being younger than most (and gorgeous) you are perhaps more cutting edge and comfortable with yourself. (Jealous I amI'm in my 30's and do not look for the business look either. Each generation is different and yours seems bold and like it could care less of what others think of it overall. Sounds like you're in a good place. There is no perfect website or group of people- just have to find some girls you are comfortable chatting with wherever you go....Jamie
Long time lurker, first time poster! This thread's actually sparked me into posting, although it's probably a bit late now. Thanks MentalMercury! You've sparked a great conversation.
I'm 25 and I like to think that I'm pretty stylish for my age. However, my wife thinks otherwise! She often comments on some of the things that I wear, especially my love for pencil skirts and heels! I've mostly stopped wearing tights/pantyhose these days as I now shave and much prefer the natural look.
However, I often see women my age wearing pencil skirts, tights and heels, both on the train and at work. So maybe it's my wife who's not too hot on style? (Don't tell her I said that) But when I was at uni, I never saw anyone in "work attire" and hardly anyone in a skirt. Also jeans were starting to become big on nights out and were often worn to clubs and bars.
So after that long(ish) ramble, I'm possibly on the flip-side to what a lot of younger people like to wear. But in the world of work, I see girls my age also wearing similar stuff to me.
And I've never been a well-dressed bloke either!
I can't speak for everyone here, but I think it's a safe assumption that most crossdressers dress how they like to see women dressed. And your analysis is no different. You are young, and as a result, you are attracted to younger women, and how they present themselves. Your observation that older CD's like to wear hose & heels is probably pretty accurate. I bet a lot of those people (myself included) grew up in homes where someone in their family (sister, mother, cousin etc.) rotinely wore hose of some kind... That's probably not so much the case these days...
That being said,..I don't think it's fair to say that 'real' women don't wear pantyhose... I see women ALL THE TIME wearing panty hose... Why? Because I look for it. I am attracted to it. And again, most of the time, these women are closer to my age. It's not just coincidence. Your age does play a part in your opinions.
If you live in a warmer climate, maybe you hardly ever see hose... That certainly does not mean that women don't wear them. If that was the case, you wouldn't see hosiery in EVERY major department store, and then some. And usually in MASS quantities.
For me, I love the feel of hosiery... Seeing women wearing hose reminds me of that feeling. As a result, I am turned on by their appearance while wearing them. So again, when I dress, I want to emulate that look and (of course) I want to experience those feelings of wearing hose.
It's all a matter of opinion,...and age. (And in MY opinion, 'real' women always wear hose.)
To each their own...
I would just like to say that it is very nice to see this thread. I am 23 yo and was browsing this site for a while then stopped because there seemed to be a generation gap between myself and the majority of te people posting. Thank you MM for posting this.
I'm delighted that this thread has got such "legs". Mercury started a little peaceful revolution here that was long needed, even though we didn't realize it...
I'm an oldie compared to most, a boomer, not a gen X or Y as many of you are. But I've also had long conversations privately with several of the young 'uns, and by and large, they appreciate us, especially the outspoken, the quirky, the philosophical.
We need their youthful experiences , in large part, to live vicariously the lives we were unable to have in previous decades. But many young 'uns also know they need us for advice and experience sometimes...
Every generation rebels against the perceived strait-laced attitudes of their parents, but didn't we all have a dear auntie who seemd to understand us better and we respected ?.
Let's not get all parental on the young ones. They've had enough of that sh*t! Let's be the eccentric and sympathetic aunties to the neices and nephews that we love...
All ages get
respect & love from
deja
(But no lecherous dirty old uncles are allowed! Get it!)
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crossdressing for me is about finding style and femininity without drawing to much attention. also as heavy set as i am not only would i look terrible in younger girlish styles, but they just plain don't make that stuff in a 22/24 or 26/28
hey i'm 21! it seems there are quite a lot of young girls here ;P It's time for us to rise up and make some noise ladies. I know that I dress the way id love to see other girl dressed, and I also dress the way I would if I myself were wholly female. I'm glad to see there are so many people my age here!
Originally Posted by gueebster
Instead of all this rise up and make noise stuff...WHY don't you check out the new Young Member 18-25 section. It is a private section, so you need to apply.
Super Mod
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Tamara
sorry jenni, didnt mean to come across as a young upstart! Although, even though there is a designated group for girls my age, a little balance in ages in the main sections wouldnt be a bad thing. Just because we are different ages shouldnt divide us. Alright i'll stop being a revolutionary now haha.
I like you honey:D:D
Just try not to piss of the old maids.
sugar
I know THIS old maid is hoping for u young chics to start posting more hot pics! That's something we can all share and enjoy together!I like you honey:D:D
Just try not to piss of the old maids.
sugar
U can't keep doing the same things over and over and expect to enjoy life to the max. When u try new things, even if they r out of your comfort zone, u may experience new excitement and growth that u never expected.
Challenge yourself and pursue your passions! When your life clock runs out, you'll have few or NO REGRETS!
hehe thanks for the heads up sugar. I dont want to get booted just as i started to warm up to the place!
mea culpa doc.
I'm just a hippy chick from the 70's. Kinda like Fiona Apple's heroin chic, ya know. And I'm not very photogenic.
I do love your pic's though. Kinda avant-gard with a little spooky thrown in. Very cool.
love,
sugar
Don't sweat it honey, I was scolded right outta the box!
Lol
I don't want to anger any 'old maids' (we seriously don't look at you like that!) and Deja True you always have wise words, it is true, we do appreciate you and what you have to offer for us. We're young and like to have a way to address each other directly, but (at least I am) aware that the older people are all futher along than us and we have lots to learn from you! I didn't want to step on anyones toes with this thread, just rally more support. I'm seeing people like me who didn't post for a year come out of hiding and start talking, could you really get upset with us if that sort of thing is happening?
You should apply for the section if this thread interested you, because it's up and running and we'd love to see you there.
I'm very happy to have found this site and become more involved lately.
(Thank you Dusk, Sonata is really becoming one of my most listened to bands)
plain and maybe not so simple. Well, maybe not so plain either.
MentalMercury, just keep asking questions. You might get responses that you want to hear and then again you might not.
This forum is a great place to learn and grow.
I believe we all want to keep all you young one's safe and out of trouble out there in the real world.
peace and love to you & everyone,
sugar
OOoooooh! I'm feeeeelllling the love!
And queebster? Keep up the revolution, but remember, it's a peaceful revolution. Kinda like the one me and other ol' hippy chicks like Sugar tried in the 60's and 70's.
Not everything worked out, but a lot of people benefitted anyway...
Peace & Love, dudes and dudettes! Know what I'm sayin'?
It depends what I am doing and wkere I am going. If I'm going around town I normally just wear jeans and tee, though with wig and make-up. If I'm clubbing its the whole shooting match.
I strut my stuff, I feel so proud,
I need to shout, to scream out loud,
I am Tricia I am she,
I am who I want to be
http://tricia-dale.blogspot.com/
Most of us here are older and like older women we need to cover our legs to hind things like hair, scars and veins. Younger CDs and women don't need to hind their legs and can go without. But I have also gone out without hose and low heels and dress like all the women on the street to bend in. That's the fun part of this forum is that you can find people who will do the things you like to do. I haven't been dressing for months but that's my choice but I still come here to read and give advice. Have been do this for 50 yrs. So I been there and done that.
GLENDA
I FEEL LIKE A WOMAN
Heh heh, n oworries. Loved Sonata for a while. Reckoning Night is still my fave album. I'll apply for the group once i hit the ten posts mark. Cheers for luring me outta lurking!
'I swear on tomorrow if you take this chance, our lives are the moment the music, the dance...' - Savatage
lol right on target! i personally hate hose and high heels.
I agree that I like being able to communicate with other CDs my age more directly, and the young member's section should be good for that.
I do however also very much appreciate all the older CDers who have much more experience, and probably wisdom than I. I definitely appreciate the advice given when a question is asked, especially when it is the 400th time it has been asked.
I just want to thank all the older sisters on here who help us young'uns out.
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