I have agreed with that sentiment for years. For one reason more than anything, I call it amateur night. It's when the guys come out who really try and make CD's look bad, they get drunk (and drive which scares me) and they become total a-holes which then reflects on all the others around them. I love the season. I used to get really excited and anxious knowing that this was the year I would be able to show the world! I was the one who backed out. I would give myself a little consolation prize of being Robin Hood in tights or a Roman in a short toga and I usually had great comments. My wife supported these.
This year I find myself in the same bind. I dress and go out as I please now. But I was invited to a party. My best friend and golfing buddy who (yes I know I'm a hypocrite) I have not fully come out to (It took him 5 years to notice my ears are pierced). Anyway, I am invited to his place for a party but the veiled warning was made in the call.."there will be children there". So here I am again. Should be the best time of year. Dress up, be sexy, be me. And I don't know what to wear (if it was adults only...no problem even though my clothing would not be out of line in everyday evening wear) but he specifically warned me there would be children and of course my old stereotypical fear kicks in. What if they think I am a perv? First do I go? and if I go what can I wear? Makes staying home seem easy.
