I had this discussion with my gg g/f yesterday - the difference between transvestite and CD. She also had that perception that the two were more distinct and that transvestism had more overtly sexual overtones. I guess that's a rather common perception. I told her that as far as I was concerned, the two were pretty much synonymous and that sexuality was another, separate issue.
Call me either as long as you don't forget to call me if you're going shopping for outfits.