Opinion From A GG Friend

Comment by Bobbi Lombardo on December 29, 2011 at 9:27pm

Oops The last sentyance in that was goofed up.  I meant that if that is what others what to wear to express themselves the so be it.  I just won't do it.

Comment by Brenda English on December 30, 2011 at 1:05am

I just try to dress down and look plain but normal? when out shopping.  I agree totally that with no makeup I might look like a man in girls cloths but i do pay attention to see what other women wear so i can dress accordingly and  down.  At work when flying I wear my uniform shirt and normal black pants and boots.  Not pretty just practical.  My two cents.

Comment by Amanda Strong on December 30, 2011 at 1:15am

I love all the input here! I can relate to so much of what has been said. I started out wearing, primarily Lingerie, in the privacy of my home. Then I when I began going out, I wore predominantly short skirts (not micro), and cute tops. I was dressing a bit under my age, I think. Now it's more age friendly dresses, and skirts. Or slacks or jeans (Victoria's Secret Jeans), and a correlating top and jacket. I have gone from puberty to a woman in about 3 years! When I dressed as a man, I was called a "Metro-Sexual". I guess because everything had to coordinate. I'm still that way. 

I'm also practical. I don't dress casual for events, and I don't dress formal for daily activities. Although I do wear a French Maid outfit when I clean my house.....it makes it more fun.

I really love all this input! It has taught me that perhaps I'm on the right track.

Thank You All!-Amanda-

Comment by Gretta VanDrezen on December 30, 2011 at 10:45am

LeAnn, Daralyn,

There are always exceptions to every generalization.  I have no idea what your specific circumstances or choices are.  Your business. 

As I stated in my earlier post: "This is not the group think I choose to associate myself with."  My opinion, my choice.

Comment by judi brown on December 30, 2011 at 7:48pm

Yes, your average t-girl does go that little extra mile. For most it's probably a necessity. I think GGs let it slide a little because they can - they can throw on some velour juicy loungewear, put their hair in a pony tail and stop after the SPF -- and they still look like women. 

It's taken a while (probably longer than it should have) for me to realize i can also do that (3 years post SRS now)  

Do I?

Sometimes.  :)

Comment by Julie Moravia on December 30, 2011 at 11:02pm

I occasionally go to a cowboy bar where the norm for women is jeans and T's and have been there in a mini and felt a little out of place. When I go to the mall I don't wear stilettos. I believe everything is in context. I don't go out in dirty clothes or clothes which look like I took them out of the hamper to get one more wearing. I don't go out anywhere without some makeup. For me it's a matter of self respect. I want to be presentable in the context of what I am doing. Admitedly, most GG women can wear just about anything and still appear female, but this thread is really not about GG's or TG's, it's about self respect and how one perceives oneself. I don't understand those who don't seem to care if they appear as though they don't care about themselves enough to be clean and neat (and that is not exclusively about what they wear) When I get up in the morning, I brush my hair, put on a bit of makeup, usually wear earrings... even if I am not going anywhere. It just makes me feel good about myself. I think some relationships fail when people take the attitude that how they appear to their mate isn't important. Sure, they have probably seen you at your worst but should they see you at your worst on a regular basis? When I am with a friend or a significant other, I want them to be proud to be seen with me, not uncomfortable that I couldn't be bothered to look nice. I buy most of my clothes at goodwill type stores so it's not about how much I spend on clothes but dirty is dirty and sloppy is still sloppy.

Well, there you have it. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Comment by Joellie Patrice on December 31, 2011 at 10:13am

Anyone must feel comfortable with their self image, and if putting on a little or alot of makeup or a corset or body suit is necessary for that then one should take the time to do what makes them feel "together".  I do think that many of us TGurls feel like we have to try a little bit harder...mostly due to lack of practice in my case...to present the proper appearance. 

But I am appalled at the total lack of effort by many people today to be presentable.  Male or female or TG.  Just look at how many people are grossly overweight and unhealthy.  Unkempt appearance seems to be embraced in the entertainment industry also.  I for one enjoy looking well done when I can and enjoy looking at others who have taken the time and effort to be presentable in public.  Guess it comes from growing up in the South and seeing all those Southern Belles....

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