What's In Your Wardrobe?

[Guest Donna Jean]

Oh my God, Jean!

Awesome.....

Did you actually get them already or did you order them....?

I'll bring some Strawberry shortcake with whipped cream for you when you're laying in bed with the broken ankle...

LOVE

Donna Jean

[Guest Jean Davis]

Oh my God, Jean!

Awesome.....

Did you actually get them already or did you order them....?

I'll bring some Strawberry shortcake with whipped cream for you when you're laying in bed with the broken ankle...

LOVE

Donna Jean

Yep I got them and they are actually easier to walk in than some of the shoes I have with smaller heels.

The only drawback I see is that I have to cross my legs at the ankles when I sit at my desk, my legs don't fit under otherwise.

LUV

Jean

[Guest Donna Jean]

Yep I got them and they are actually easier to walk in than some of the shoes I have with smaller heels.

The only drawback I see is that I have to cross my legs at the ankles when I sit at my desk, my legs don't fit under otherwise.

LUV

Jean

LOL!

I had that problem last night in some heels I had crossed my legs and pulled my chair up to the computer..Then I realized that I was stuck.....

I also have some heels that are "clunky" (big heel base) and they are easy to walk in!

I'll bet the you love those new shoes ...they are beautiful!

HUGGG!

Donna Jean

[Guest Jean Davis]

LOL!

I had that problem last night in some heels I had crossed my legs and pulled my chair up to the computer..Then I realized that I was stuck.....

I also have some heels that are "clunky" (big heel base) and they are easy to walk in!

I'll bet the you love those new shoes ...they are beautiful!

HUGGG!

Donna Jean

Yep, and now I'll be just as tall as some of the taller women here.

That's unless they decide to wear heals also.

LUV

Jean

[Guest MissAmy]

here's my new costume

[Guest MissAmy]

Just ordered this, a petticoat, and free thong from yandy

[Guest Alissa]

Hi everybody, this is my first time on, and I'm very excited, and a little nervous.

Just this past week I went out and started a wardrobe. There is a clothing store closing in my town

and I went in to look around. I didn't have the nerve to purchase anything. I wanted so much

to buy a dress or a skirt and a top that later that day I went back. I picked up a pair of capri jeans

and a pair of black slacks.

I LOVE the capri's but it wasn't quite enough.

I went back the next day (after trying on the jeans and slacks -tucked-) and bought a brown top and a pair of

shoes. Kind of a sandle with a 1 1/2 to 2 inch heel. How I love them!

I was on a roll. The same day I bought the shoes I went to wash my car and while they did that

I went across the street to a thrift store to look around. I was in heaven but again very nervous.

I picked up 3 dresses I thought would fit and brought them to the counter. A ind of short "little black dress,

a long dress in a pretty print and a Jean dress that buttons up the front.

I told the woman at the counter I was buying them for a woman who was a single mom with no money.

I don't think she fell for it, but she was nice, and tried to help me in a "this is what your friend should do" way.

She suggested boots to go with the jean dress that lace way up.

Sorry if I went long, as I said I am excited and nervous. I love my new life, and I want to share it.

Thanks for listening.

Alissa

[Guest MissAmy]

Hi everybody, this is my first time on, and I'm very excited, and a little nervous.

Just this past week I went out and started a wardrobe. There is a clothing store closing in my town

and I went in to look around. I didn't have the nerve to purchase anything. I wanted so much

to buy a dress or a skirt and a top that later that day I went back. I picked up a pair of capri jeans

and a pair of black slacks.

I LOVE the capri's but it wasn't quite enough.

I went back the next day (after trying on the jeans and slacks -tucked-) and bought a brown top and a pair of

shoes. Kind of a sandle with a 1 1/2 to 2 inch heel. How I love them!

I was on a roll. The same day I bought the shoes I went to wash my car and while they did that

I went across the street to a thrift store to look around. I was in heaven but again very nervous.

I picked up 3 dresses I thought would fit and brought them to the counter. A ind of short "little black dress,

a long dress in a pretty print and a Jean dress that buttons up the front.

I told the woman at the counter I was buying them for a woman who was a single mom with no money.

I don't think she fell for it, but she was nice, and tried to help me in a "this is what your friend should do" way.

She suggested boots to go with the jean dress that lace way up.

Sorry if I went long, as I said I am excited and nervous. I love my new life, and I want to share it.

Thanks for listening.

Alissa

I think a mistake is trying to make up an excuse unless they ask first. In any situation, if someone says "oh I'm doing this for a um... friend" then they're pretty much saying they're getting it for themselves. If you want a good alibi try finding a sales girl first, and ask her to find something to get your mom/sister for a "birthday" gift. Just make sure you know the size for sure when she asks.

[Guest ChloëC]

Hi Alissa!

Let me be the first to welcome you to Laura's Playground! We are happy you're here and are posting and sharing.

I think others will also be around to welcome you, or you can also go over to the Introductions forum, and introduce yourself, there too, if you'd like.

It sounds like you have a really nice wardrobe going. And it looks like you found a way over the hurdle of how does one buy clothes for a different gender. Tho, I like Amy's suggestion too.

There's lots of places to explore here so look around and if you have any questions or want to add to other discussions, we'd love to hear from you.

Hugs

Chloë

[Guest Alissa]

Thank you both so much for the kind words and suggestions. I guess you're right about asking for help,

though I got lucky with the sales lady, she actually seemed like she wanted to help me on my quest.

I did make a mistake in the size I bought, I got items in a 10, and I should have bought size 12. The good news

is it gives me a reason to lose weight, which I was not doing very good at as a man. I'm more conscience as a woman

of my weight.

I'll go find introductions to say hi to everyone, and thanks again. I feel safe here.

Alissa

[Guest MissAmy]

Thank you both so much for the kind words and suggestions. I guess you're right about asking for help,

though I got lucky with the sales lady, she actually seemed like she wanted to help me on my quest.

I did make a mistake in the size I bought, I got items in a 10, and I should have bought size 12. The good news

is it gives me a reason to lose weight, which I was not doing very good at as a man. I'm more conscience as a woman

of my weight.

I'll go find introductions to say hi to everyone, and thanks again. I feel safe here.

Alissa

A lot of women actually love doing that kind of stuff for us. The only people I hear otherwise are usually black ladies (not trying to be racist but that's what I hear sometimes. Guess it depends on how liberal their families raised them), young teenage women who are too immature, and the older women who don't like change.

[Guest ChloëC]

MissAmy,

Like I've mentioned before, in today's tough economic climate, if a salesperson is on commission (or even if they just have sales goals), any sale is a benefit to them, and turning away people certainly doesn't help oneself!

I guess the trick is to find stores where the sales staff are on commission. And if one salesperson is being less than considerate, just say, "Maybe I should get someone else to help me. Is the manager around so I can ask?".

I think the problem really is more maturity related, then anything else. Once a salesperson realizes exactly why they are working there - to sell clothes - as long as the money looks good, ANY customer should look good too. And any store you get good service? Go back again, and tell your friends.

Is there a list somewhere on the Playground that hilights the considerate stores? Like the chains especially, whether Nordstrom's or TJ Maxx?

Chloë

[Guest jaymie]

here's my new costume

Amy, I am so JEALOUS!!!! You look fantastic!

Hugs

Jaymie

[Guest MissAmy]

Amy, I am so JEALOUS!!!! You look fantastic!

Hugs

Jaymie

Thanks I think I make a pretty good princess.

I got my blueberry dress and petticoat today. And the petticoat makes the skirt look and feel so much better. I'll upload some pics tommorow of all 3 costumes in the petticoat.

[Guest shyheather]

Amy, I am so JEALOUS!!!! You look fantastic!

Hugs

Jaymie

looks great oh to be that yoiung again

shyheather

[Guest viv]

Since my first topic (telling one's spouse) actually went over better than I expected, I shall try another.

After reading some posts regarding wardrobes, I'm curious as to what all you/we have, where do you store it, if you have to hide it, where are some good places, how often do you update it. Or anything else you might like to share about your clothes!

Although the forum is for cross-dressers, any others (like those transitioning, for instance) are welcome to join in.

Let's see, I'll start, and at the top. I have three wigs, two brunette, both just over shoulder length, one fairly straight with bangs (I like bangs for some reason), the other a little wavy, the blond is longer (sort of a big hair, I bought it in a 'blond' moment - and I very seldom wear it anymore).

I have two dresses, one a black dressy sleeveless above the knee (the two -and others- in my early gallery pics are long gone), the other, also sleeveless but a more casual medium blue with white accents and double straps, just below the knee.

Four skirts, one tan and one black, both pencil shaped and above the knee (back zippered), the third a little white sport one that's rather short; the fourth is dark blue several inches below the knee, buttons up the front.

Three tops, a button up sleeved blouse with a muted animal print that goes with the tan skirt, a white button up sleeved blouse with pleats on the front that goes with the blue skirt, and a dark green sleeveless pullover that goes with the black.

Two pairs of shoes, dark blue pumps with about an inch or so heel, the other silver/gold strappy sandals with a 3 1/2" (or slightly more) heel.

A number of panties and bras, different colors, including a white longline, and a black strapless with garters. A black body shaper open at the legs, a panty girdle (no legs); cream thigh tops, black seamed stockings, several pairs of pantyhose dark and taupe, reinforced and nude. For sleeping, sort of a shear body suit that is extremely uncomfortable. Some accessories like clip on earrings, necklace, belts, my own cosmetics.

These all stay hidden because I have adult children that when not staying with us, still feel they have free run of the house as it's where they grew up. So mostly they're folded in a bundle or a garment bag both tucked way in the back of my closet, or occasionally in a large locked suitcase in the attic.

I actually purchased most of the above through mail order. A lot of thinking and looking as size charts, mostly I got it right, one or two things just a little roomy, one or two things a little tight. (but that's also a weight problem!!!) I once purchased a blouse at a real dept. store (way 'out of town') but a little too small. Long gone. Several items were retrieved (that my wife got, but hardly wore).

So, please share with the rest of us!

Chloë

Hi Chloe,

Great post, Well Ive taken a while to gather my collection and and as I live alone I dont have problems re privacy.

I really have so much clothing. And as I have just been out at night a few times I could probably do with less. I have a full

makeup "kit" but am not good yet re application -a trans friend will be helping me soon re that. Dont know about you Chloe

but Ive a thing for shoes ..I just love shoes , I think I have 30 pairs, not going to count them cos if I dont know EXACTLY

how many I have then theres no need to be ASHAMED of myself ...right?? I mean you never know when you need

a particular pair sooooooo. See ya, Luv, Viv.

[Guest MissAmy]

Here's the princess dress with the petticoat

also my new blueberry dress with the petticoat

I love the look the petticoat gives to the skirt even though you need a longer dress if you don't want your underwear to show.

[Guest CutieNaomi]

I have almost nothing interesting because my wallet has almost nothing.

(Female-wise)

Enough underwear to last through until laundry day,

One pair of jeans

One blue tee-shirt

one fullzip hoodie vest

Three Bras

One Garter Belt + Stockings

One Spaghetti-strap top / nighty (waist-length)

One pair Kodiak Steel-toe boots

One pair of PJ pants

Male wise, I have

One pair of Beige Khaki Cargo pants

One pair blue-jeans

One pair track-pants / shorts (zip-offs)

3 sleeveless shirts, 4 tee-shirts

Baker's Dozen - or - so boxer shorts

30 pairs plain grey socks

2 fullzip hoodies

One pair black Nike runners

And I don't really need to hide anything. My parents know, my daughter's too young to have a problem with it, my husband doesn't mind at all, and my little brother is too wise to snoop through my things.

[Guest Emeraude]

Hello, all my beautiful sisters!

Well, I have the house to myself for a change, so I'm totally en femme--wig, full makeup, breastforms, jewelry, and loving it! I'm wearing my absolute favorite outfit: black satin miniskirt, silver-white chiffon blouse with black and pink flowers, cap sleeves and scoop neckline--very tasteful. Underneath, a three-piece black lace and satin lingerie set--bra, thong and garter belt, with black stockings. All topped off (or bottomed off) with a pair of black patent leather strappy sandals with 5-inch spike heels. Plus dangly black beaded earrings and a small black pendant on a silver necklace. Oh, and a gld bracelet--and a gold red garnet heart pinky ring.

In my closet, I have three different red dresses my wonderful wife gave me: a long, huggy, sleeveless evening gown with a line of rhinestones going down from the neckline, a cocktail-length spaghetti strap number with three tiers that swirl great, and an even shorter halter dress. Then there is a mid-calf light blue flowered dress with an elasticized waistline that I can't decide if I like, a blue denim mini-skirt with flowered hem, a white cotton miniskirt and a white cotton peasant looking below-the knee skirt, a black chiffon short skirt with pink flowers. Blouses--a pink knit short-sleeve, a brocaded short-sleeve in brown and an identical one in mint green, a short-sleeve white cotton blouse. A red satin blouse with narrow black satin ties--I think that's about it. About a dozen pairs of high-heels in various colors and styles, including a pair of calf-length boots that didn't turn out to be as sexy as I'd hoped.

A fairly full (okay, very full) lingerie drawer include enough satin and lace panties to take me through the week, several two- and three-piece sets, and a few additional bras, and three very short nighties.

Whew! I probably forgot something, but that's about it. Why do I still feel like I need to go shopping? Ooooh, look at that cute dress! . . .

Hugs to all of you.

--Emeraude

[Guest ScifiComicDUDE]

baggy black and blue jeans, tshirts and track suits,shorts....not so much problem with anyone

but also hiding manly briefs and boxers...once someone finds them , i wont have much of an explanation..

[Guest Sina]

2 babydolls, 1 teddy, 1 chemise, 6 thongs, 3 g-strings, 2 bikinis, and a hi-leg brief. Oh and 1 costume

Miss Amy,

Love the fact that you only list linergie. That's all I have also. Three bras, couple dozen panties, all different styles, (really like my victoria's secret thong), a chemise, and a set of neon pink Pj's. Got the pjs at a thrift store, I like them but they are a little too loud.

Kinda of like to get further into it but Don't have any where to go. so, I'm content with what I have for now.

Love ya,

Sina

[Guest MissAmy]

Bought a new babydoll at VS today. It's a black french maid one. Has a good looking thong to it too. Unlike most other nighties, this one could actually be worn comfortably as regular underwear.

[Guest Emily H]

Bought a new babydoll at VS today. It's a black french maid one. Has a good looking thong to it too. Unlike most other nighties, this one could actually be worn comfortably as regular underwear.

Eek! that sounds divine! Do you know of a catalog or website where I might see a picture of one?

~Andrea

[Guest MissAmy]

Eek! that sounds divine! Do you know of a catalog or website where I might see a picture of one?

~Andrea

just browsed the VS site and I can't find a picture of it. I found a similar type of babydoll but still not quite.

[Guest MissAmy]

Also went back to VS this morning to use my last rewards card. I went and bought the 5 for 25 panties which came out to 15 bucks. It's a shame because when I was looking for them, my size L had a bunch of empty drawers. I wanted to get a few different styles like boyshorts, but I ended up leaving with 4 thongs and a v-string.