The "man in a skirt" phenomenon

[Jenniferathome]

Do we really think John Q Public looks any differently if were made up and presenting nicely vs walking around with a beard or whatever? ...

If "they are going to accept us fully presenting, they will accept us partially presenting. ...

To the first point, YES! It's all about shock value. Apples and Oranges to John Q.

To the second point, If the question is, can John Q handle either, then yes, he can. But do not underestimate the shock value.

...If you look at any culture you have kilts, dhoti, lungi, sarong, kanga, lamba, fustanella, and so forth.

Indeed, those cultures have that style of dress. But we don't live in those cultures. We live in THIS, Western culture where cross dressing is not ok and wearing a skirt is for women. it's just reality. We all live in reality, not in "should be" land.

Dress as you like and accept the consequences of your actions. That's the real world. Most people won't care. Some will. Again, reality.