>My question is this, how
>would a typical woman and a typical man react if they noticed bra straps on
>a guys back. What would they do and think?
We have quite a few crossdressers on here, so don't be shy. Most of us are not
judgmental on here. Maybe they will speak up and let you know.
Never any hostility if that's what worries you.
It depends on where you live. If you live in NYC no-one will care. If
you live in Buttfuck, Tx then beware of the local rednecks.
Unfortunately it is still the case in many places that dressing as a
woman, if you are a man, can lead to a beating at the hands of
bigotted and unpleasant assholes who can't mind their own business.
Many folks will go to clubs dressed in jeans and tshirt and change
when they get there, and back when leaving, to avoid this kind of
harassment. It helps if you like 80s disco at these places though:-).
If I saw a guy in women's clothing? Um, I might ask him where he got
his shoes, I have big feet, y'see.
circusgirl
Get a job with the phone company like me, where every lineperson wears the
same clothing male or femail
Some do but I dont. But as far as company top clothing goes polo shirts,
pants, shoes, sweaters, fleeces, etc. all the clothing is unisex. No one
wears a skirt or a Utilikilt, especially when climbing phone poles.
Undergarments?? our lot where what they like male or female.
Mike Turner
G0MEM
> My question is this, how would a typical woman and a typical man react if
> they noticed bra straps on a guys back.
typical men and women don't exist.
> What would they do and think? Also if they saw him wearing high heeled
> boots what would they think and do?
Sounds like you're 'gender-blending' instead of trying to come across as
100 percent female. *if* you wear clothes/make-up etc. which are mostly
worn by women nowadays, make sure it looks good on you. Try to find your
own style. Experiment. Ask advice. You probably have a lot of catching
up to do, as a lot of women will have experimented with clothes and
make-up from a young age. Avoid flower prints and stiletto heels like
the plague.
How family and friends will react is entirely up to what kind of people
they are. No rules here.
The way other people react will vary from country to country, and city
to city. San Francisco, NYC and Amsterdam are obviously easier places
than most others.
Try going out to trendy clubs first. At night dresscode are different
than during the daytime. Unless you don't like loud beats.
Men will have the hardest time dealing with you. Expect verbal abuse,
and ignore it. A small percentage will get turned on by you and start
making weird proposals. Ignore those too - unless you like that kind of
attention. Very few men will start asking questions and show non-sexual
interest - most will wonder what's going on, but they won't dare ask.
A larger percentage of women than you might expect will actually like
the way you look, or show an interest. At least expect probing
questions.
Children will be fascinated. Adolescent males can freak out and do weird
things when they see you. Physical abuse is not uncommon, but staying
away from potential troublemakers is not hard. Again: this depends from
place to place and country to country.
quote of the day:
'What do you care what other people think'
(Richard Feynman, or more precisely, his wife. And no, Feynman was not a
crossdresser or anything remotely like it, but a physicist)
--
beuh
It all comes down to your comfort level. I put on a bra and panties
in the morning and wear them all day. But probably not when I'm
wearing a dress shirt where the bra shows through. Ladies' jeans,
T-shirts, or even a nice shirt from Avenue whose only "defect" is that
it buttons on the "wrong" side--nobody seems to notice. If they did,
well, they are my regular clothes, so why be concerned?
Would I go out in public wearing a dress? Nope. My comfort level is
"underdress", and unisex, clothes I like and look good on me. I'm not
trying to send a message, and I'd hope that anybody who noticed would
understand that this is "me". When you are confident of your self,
people tend to look at you, not how you are dressed, and don't make a
big deal of it.
I have gotten a couple of big, genuine smiles.
Brenda
one of my dearest friends wears women's clothing ... he is married
with a child and lives in London (the U.K. one) and goes out and about
in the clothes ... he does not wear make-up and usually wears ladies
skirk suits in public ... he looks good actually if a trifle odd to
the eye at first glance ... he rides the tube (subway) dressed like
that and has never had anything but a few random comments ... his
skirts are generally fairly short (as he is almost 6 foot) which is
fine as he has very nice legs ...
so a bra strap would not cause me to think anything negative at all
...
Next time I see a lineman up on a pole I'll have to see if I can see up his
skirt. <GD&R>
Huggs
DiDi
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Kelly
> I don't know if any guys have noticed but I have gotten a few grins, smiles, and
> obviously held back laughter from a few women that have noticed I was wearing a
> bra and/or panties.
>
> Never any hostility if that's what worries you.
Yes, it's never women who kill the trans. Maybe they will be
an accessory, but never the instigators. It's very easy to
convince them that we crossdress because we are femmophiles. It's the
same psychology with guys and a girl who wears jeans and cowboy boots
(and something for a top).
I always wear my bra and panties wherever I go. I just can't see
how they could tell you were wearing panties unless you had long,
lace-cuff leggings and you were wearing a microskirt at the same
time.
As for a bra, due to the mean and macho males out there, I always
wear a shirt heavy enough to cover it up. During warm weather
and light weight shirts, I wear one kind of Platex that I refer
to as my "little girl's bra"--very thin and light. It goes great
with the weather, too.
Michel
(For insulting replies, E-mail me directly. I only read
alt.fashion.crossdressing, because clothes (and hair and makeup)
are what crossdressing is all about. I stay away from alt.
support.crossdressing--it's too clinical, not to mention dour.)
>On Sat, 25 Jan 2003, NotMe wrote:
>
>> I don't know if any guys have noticed but I have gotten a few grins, smiles, and
>> obviously held back laughter from a few women that have noticed I was wearing a
>> bra and/or panties.
>>
>> Never any hostility if that's what worries you.
>
>Yes, it's never women who kill the trans. Maybe they will be
>an accessory, but never the instigators. It's very easy to
>convince them that we crossdress because we are femmophiles. It's the
>same psychology with guys and a girl who wears jeans and cowboy boots
>(and something for a top).
>
I don't think I have ever heard the term femmophile before...
>I always wear my bra and panties wherever I go. I just can't see
>how they could tell you were wearing panties unless you had long,
>lace-cuff leggings and you were wearing a microskirt at the same
>time.
>
I personably like nylon briefs or high cuts. When I am wearing mens jeans,
slacks or low rise womens jeans (I love the low rise flairs that are back in
style now) and bend over or stupe down to pick something up, t-shirt rides up,
they get to see "plumbers crack" along with some nylon or lace.
That's how. One more reason I like womans jeans and slacks, higher waist no
"plumbers crack".
I do have a few bikini's and thongs too (I wear a thing with my low rise flairs
now just like the girls at my work) I find briefs more comfortable.
>As for a bra, due to the mean and macho males out there, I always
>wear a shirt heavy enough to cover it up. During warm weather
>and light weight shirts, I wear one kind of Platex that I refer
>to as my "little girl's bra"--very thin and light. It goes great
>with the weather, too.
>
What style is your "little girl's bra"? sounds intresting...
> On Fri, 31 Jan 2003 21:40:11 GMT, Michel <h...@cts.com> wrote:
>
> >On Sat, 25 Jan 2003, NotMe wrote:
> >
> >> I don't know if any guys have noticed but I have gotten a few grins, smiles, and
> >> obviously held back laughter from a few women that have noticed I was wearing a
> >> bra and/or panties.
> >>
> >> Never any hostility if that's what worries you.
> >
> >Yes, it's never women who kill the trans. Maybe they will be
> >an accessory, but never the instigators. It's very easy to
> >convince them that we crossdress because we are femmophiles. It's the
> >same psychology with guys and a girl who wears jeans and cowboy boots
> >(and something for a top).
> >
> I don't think I have ever heard the term femmophile before...
Read "My Husband Wears My Clothing: Crossdressing from the Perspective
of a Wife", by Peggy J. Rudd (www.alibris.com). I think she originated
the term.
\
>
> >I always wear my bra and panties wherever I go. I just can't see
> >how they could tell you were wearing panties unless you had long,
> >lace-cuff leggings and you were wearing a microskirt at the same
> >time.
> >
>
> I personably like nylon briefs or high cuts. When I am wearing mens jeans,
> slacks or low rise womens jeans (I love the low rise flairs that are back in
> style now) and bend over or stupe down to pick something up, t-shirt rides up,
> they get to see "plumbers crack" along with some nylon or lace.
>
> That's how. One more reason I like womans jeans and slacks, higher waist no
> "plumbers crack".
>
> I do have a few bikini's and thongs too (I wear a thing with my low rise flairs
> now just like the girls at my work) I find briefs more comfortable.
>
> >As for a bra, due to the mean and macho males out there, I always
> >wear a shirt heavy enough to cover it up. During warm weather
> >and light weight shirts, I wear one kind of Platex that I refer
> >to as my "little girl's bra"--very thin and light. It goes great
> >with the weather, too.
> >
>
> What style is your "little girl's bra"? sounds intresting...
>
Style? Think of a "trainer" bra... :-)
Very light-weight.
Michel