altf

Why do people on this forum appear to be drags rather than trying to pass and actualy be "normal".

I mean, why go to extremes? Isn't the aim of dressing up en femme trying to be comfortable in an untolerent society ?

I mean, it can be apropriate for carnival but why advertise yourself as "a drag" rather than "a woman" ?

geo_t

It could be something like, ah, personal choice. :P

Some people just have the wrong body structure to pass as a woman; I'd include myself in that group. So if you can't be totally convincing as a woman, why not go to extremes?

Besides, there are plenty of places where the natives aren't hostile. :)

Edit... I see you're a Londoner. I wouldn't consider London a particularly harsh environment, at least central London. I've walked from Upper Ground to the Honor store on Lower Marsh wearing tight girl jeans, stiletto heel boots and a white lace bustier under an unzipped leather biker jacket and didn't raise nary a glance. I tended to go for an androgynous look most of the time as I felt being too feminine didn't look good on me at the time.

Nikk

Well said, geo_t

I prefer to (try to) pass as a girl, but it is down to personal preference. In places like London you regularly see all manner of interesting attire on men and women alike.

I've seen quite a few photos on this thread of guys who look very convincing, as well as those who prefer a more theatrical look.

pussyinboots

Each to his own.

My Partner cross-dresses and likes the sophisticated, suit-jacket and little black skirt look best. He leaves "tarty" me to because he's not a girl - and he simply hasn't got the shape to carry it off.

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dr1819

Some can pass, and others can't. Lou Ferigno, for example...

Chris stiletto

All of the comments are quite true its very hard for most men to completly pass as a woman myself included, god didnt give us the correct shape. Though i do try very hard & my wife says i look better as a woman than i do as a man(not really sure if thats a complement) but you have to do the best with what you have and dont kid yourself that your the new kate moss.

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dr1819

I'd like to expand on this. In years past I could pass, and on rare occasion, usually at the bequest of my wife who loved to screw with the minds of other guys, I did.

These days I can't, not without a lot of work, so I choose to wear whatever articles of clothing I think look good on me for the way I am as I am today, regardless of their originally intended sex.

For example, I wear both skirts and heels, though not usually in combination. I enjoy women's bracelets, but only if they look appropriately masculine on my wrist. I don't try to pass, don't do makeup, nor am I out to GF anyone.

I just enjoy non-stereotypical clothing.

crotchboots-m

i dress for my own pleasure...if anyone likes or dislikes it, so what

pussyinboots

Tee! Hee! - in fact - he goes green with envy at others who can!!!!

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Susan_elizabeth

erm, i don't