The question Why is often a shame-inducing question as in when parents ask their child why did you hit your brother, or a wife who disapproves of her husbands drinking asks why do you drink so much? There is usually no satisfactory answer as the person asking the question really is just expressing their disapproval. Why do I dress?: Personally, I dress to soothe my gender dysphoria. It calms me, and I LOVE feminine things. This is, honestly, what I have told my wife (and she does not like this answer). Nancy