I have 2 coats size 18 tall (5'10" and over), I'm 5'10" and they fit me. The sleeves are the correct length and just right in the shoulders. Size 18 blouses/shirts/tees again fit. Size 16 skirts when worn with bum and hip pads fit me just so. I’m size 9 in a shoe/boot which are now becoming more readily available on the high street and main stream online retailers. I have wigs in styles that would suit a woman of my age.

My style is modest/classy and if with heels only up to 2”. I like to think my deportment and mannerisms are such to be typical of the average mature GG.

So why do I feel so conspicuous when I go out in public even at night? Is it because we notice taller women and that in itself draws looks or is it because despite being in clothes that fit there’s something about our male build that isn’t camouflaged by our attire?

Or is it paranoia born of my relative inexperience of being out there because there are times when I get to relax and enjoy the experience that I begin to feel that bit more inconspicuous and think perhaps Max Factor has worked it’s magic after all.