Teresa, I don't know what your stature is; height, weight ratios. From the pictures you posted it is obvious you're not six foot and 200 pounds like me. Even in group photos of my family I stick out. Only my son, six foot and 230 pounds sticks out more. That's not a bad thing if I am presenting as my male self. Presenting as a woman? It does not play well for flying under the radar not matter what feminine attire I may wear. Of course, any person's attire will attract attention if the attire is out of place.
I know Great Britain had some "decency law" that were directed towards gays and lesbians and those non-conforming to acceptable attire; cross dressers. There is always the prospect of overt hostility to someone who does not conform to another person's expectation. Perhaps, that is something that shaped her comment.
In many of your posts you have indicated some of your neighbors gave you a cool reception. Even if a person gets to know you there is no guarantee of full acceptance; just tolerance. Those who get to really know you should realize you're just an ordinary person and treat you as such.
As a cross dressing man I would feel a lot more comfortable if I was five foot six.
