Did I just see a crossdresser?

[STACY B]

I'm going to bring out this older thread instead of starting a new one . But I am not 100% postive but I swear I saw a sister the super wally mart this morning ? She had on a killer skirt an long coat an knee high boots at the self check out counter . I saw her walk by an I watched her walk away down the row an when I went to check out she was at the self check but I was behind her . She had the phone up to her ear an I couldn't hear her talking ,,A tactic we all know so well to cover the face !! LOL But if she was one of us I tell her as far as what I saw she look great . Thats the trick with cold weather you can layer lots of clothes an it makes it harder to really see good . I just thought I would fire up this thread !

[Lorileah]

But I am not 100% postive but I swear I saw a sister the super wally mart this morning ? She had on a killer skirt an long coat an knee high boots

Wow I saw her at Target at lunch! Who I saw looked great and she was with her SO and a small child. Taller than I am...great look, flawless makeup...baritone voice...and confident.

[STACY B]

Wow I saw her at Target at lunch! Who I saw looked great and she was with her SO and a small child. Taller than I am...great look, flawless makeup...baritone voice...and confident.

No ,,, If I had seen you ,,, You would be the first to know ,,, Cuz I would have given you an Big hug an Maybe a Kiss ,,,That's the way us Don't care Sisstahs ROLL !!! LOL

[Bonnie84]

I know we've seen a number of crossdressers while at work. I work armed security for the feds, and there just seems to be a fair number of TG folk in the area, and we're not even near Dupont Circle. There's always a few where it's "too close to call." But there have been some fully confirmed, as we have to check IDs of those parking in our garage. In those cases we know it's a male (Legally speaking) in a skirt.

I also remember riding the Metro home one afternoon and there was a rather young CD on the train. If she wasn't on the phone I probably would have congratulated her. She surely has more guts than I do. I know I couldn't do something like that alone and certainly not in the middle of the day in broad day light.

[KimberlyJean]

Stacy, wasn't me. But I think I saw a sister today, it was just how she was dressed and the way she acted that made me think she was one of us. She was wearing 4" heels, lace tights, black pencil skirt and a red top/jacket. She was going into a salon off of Pass road.

[Silmaril]

I have a much better gay-dar than my SO. We've discussed this. :p I'm also quite adept at reading gender cues accurately ... there is a range in people's abilities to read things.

While I have to give the nod to WildAboutHeels point that it's difficult to claim 100% certainty just by looking, I also agree with Reine's point that some people are more intuitive. I would be the anti-example to her theory that CDs tend to be less discerning: I find I am typically much more tuned in than most people I know, and I attribute it to my empathy as an insider.

I have spotted sisters out and about numerous times. Interestingly, the only ones I can say I am 100% certain about are those who were clearly so self conscious about being out in public that they drew my attention: looking around too much, altering their course awkwardly to avoid encountering people, etc. It was instructive for me: move with confidence, and no matter how much you may be feeling it, don't allow your sense of fear to direct your actions.

...which may be good advice for life in general, now that I see it in type.

[LadyPilot]

In all my life I have never noticed a crossdresser or transsexual person. Not out and about in town, not in bars or clubs. I guess people pass more often than they think

Me neither! Although I would really like too. And yes, I am always looking at people I do enjoy seeing women wearing nylons and I love seeing bra outlines through clothing. Nonetheless, I beleive that I would be so openminded towards anyone, something that my wife has taught me and I love her for it!

[Ressie]

I've been suspicious of a few women I've seen while shopping but after further observation I find that they are real GGs indeed! I would never try using the Crocodile Dundee test! Ouch! Dainty hands are the first indicator.

[STACY B]

I've been suspicious of a few women I've seen while shopping but after further observation I find that they are real GGs indeed! I would never try using the Crocodile Dundee test! Ouch! Dainty hands are the first indicator.

Maybe I should not say this might start a Poo--Poo -- storm ,, But what could you say ? I mean CDs are so Dam Spooky anyway ,, Cuz for the most part they don't want to be outed ,,Because if they did they would really be some kind of TS--TG--Or other gender bender that didn't care . Some CDs won't mind but they are the FEW !! I know what I would say ,,, WOW You sure look great !! An treat her just like a Lady no matter how she looked to everyone else !

[Julie Gaum]

I only know of one I was sure about because it was so obvious (Commented on that event in an old post) but today was interesting and confusing. I was waiting in the car dealer's lounge for my car to be serviced. Bought a bite to eat so, naturally, was looking at other car owners. A "lady" sat down to wait. She had no makeup on or earrings and her hair was much shorter than mine and with a bald spot. I would guess about 75 years old. Did wear a lady's wrist watch and one ring. Wore tan pants not tight and an old female shirt of sorts. Longish face (not feminine features) and wrinkled as were her hands. About 5 feet 7 inches of about 160 pounds but no gut in evidence. I had to believe she was a GG because, and this will make someone mad, if she were a CD she would likely have tried to pass while this woman did nothing to at least attempt to look female. When her name was called she got up quickly (sandles, no nail polish) and I heard her answer the call in a high voice. Her walk wasn't a waddle. I thought to myself "D--n, would a CD ever present herself so badly?" Did make the time go faster. Point of story? Even females can be hard to spot.
Julie

[Jana]

That's a good question, Carly. I'm always looking, but to this day, I've never seen anyone else in public. Ever!

[I Am Paula]

I drive thru' the campus of a HUGE university almost daily (it is the downtown core). There seem to be quite a few trans folks, and a lot of people just letting their freak flag fly. I'm glad to see they are so accepted. I see guys with beards and leather jackets wearing pleated skirts, fishnets, and heels. The next generation is going to be alot less uptight. The town is so accepting it doesn't need a gay bar, everybody just hangs out together.-Celeste

[Sometimes Steffi]

I'm pretty sure that I saw one in the mall in Minneapolis when I was there. She was kind ov overdressed for the mall, and somewhat unsteady (or un feminine) on her heals.

I also saw several the second time I went to the Renn Fest.

But I'd never approach them. It's like assuming a woman is pregnant. Being wrong would be terribly embarrassing for both of you.

What I've seen much more often is women presenting as female that appear to have some male characteristics, like a square jaw or overly muscular biceps or calves. Sometimes it's something inate that I can't verbalize, but I can visualize.

[Ressie]

Years ago I came face to face with a CD in the women's dept. Standing about 12 feet away I looked right at her and knew. I looked away (because staring is rude) and within seconds when I looked up she was gone. Never to be seen again, she knew I read her and I assume she was frightened.

The last CD I spotted while shopping walked with such confidence that hardly anyone would have thought.

[kristinacd55]

I take a class on learning how to do tax returns at a mall and was in class Thursday morning at a nearby mall. Next door is a massage/nail place and I look up and whoop there she is! All done up in boots and a nice outfit with her wig nicely done as well. So, I recognized her right away.

[JamieQ]

Yes, today in a "Dollar type" store. At first I did not notice anything but a good looking, super skinny woman in a real short dress and black boots. After a few seconds I figure her out but she looked really good. The dress was way to short, way too much of bare legs showing and a man voice at the cashier. If not for that first two...I think the thought might not have even came across my mind. I probably wear my skirts a bit too short too for my age.

[linda allen]

It's funny that this thread should be near the top again today. Yesterday I was out shopping and I saw what could well have been a crossdresser walking across the parking lot towards her car. The problem was, I only got a short glance at her and I'm not one to turn around and follow someone, male or female so I can't be sure.

In the short look I got at her, there was nothing specific saying "crossdresser", it was just the general package didn't look quite right. If she had been standing still, I might have been able to make a better judgment.

That, of course, is why I try to keep moving if I'm out.