I'm talking here about being a transvestite, in particular one who enjoys dressing and looking as feminine as possible. I know that this does not apply to many people on this forum but it definitely applies to me as I can best speak from my own perspective.
Definitely the best thing for me is that I try as much as possible to maintain my appearance. I eat a very healthy diet and exercise on a very regular basis. I take very good care of my skin through taking baths with oils and moisturising daily and never use soap on my face. Even though I always wear wigs I also am very particular about my full head of very thick hair with very little grey. I have never smoked or did drugs and drink in moderation. Hence although I am in my late 50's I am always being complimented on my youthful appearance in boy mode and strangers assume I am in my early 40's. Hence due to my transvestism I am very fit and healthy.
We can definitely relate very well to women and they appreciate our company. I can talk easily to an attractive woman and compliment her on her clothes and appearance without her ever feeling that I am trying to hit on her (which I'm not). I have been married for 30 years and have never come close to being unfaithful. In a store a couple of days ago I told the very helpful young woman serving me who was around my daughters' age that I thought she had beautiful hair. She was really pleased and told me that she wished her own Dad would compliment her from time to time. I think I made her day and she certainly made mine.
We also have no problem buying feminine gifts for our wives and daughters such as dresses and jewellery, because we have taste for such things, know their sizes and are not embarassed that the sales assistant might think it is for ourselves since in many cases it often is. ("I was sure sir was in here last week and bought the exact same dress only two sizes bigger")
Unlike many GG's we don't need an occasion to buy a nice dress, if I see something I like at a reasonable price I buy it. I watched an episode of "Friends" once where the three girls got dressed up in wedding gowns and watched TV and drank beer just because it was so much fun. The point of the joke was that all girls would love to do it but don't. I own many wedding dresses (bought on ebay as real bargains, but that's another post) and have great fun getting all dressed up and watching TV and maybe a glass of wine. As I write this I am wearing a very pretty dress, nice lingerie, heels and all the accessories simply because it is so nice to look pretty. I think most girls would love to do this as well but do not want to seem frivilous. For example many GG's wear very beautiful and expensive lingerie that no-one but themselves will ever see.
I think I've written enough now, So what can you come up with.