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Despite their drop-dead gorgeous appearance, a typical email post will ask the other members of the subreddit, “How do I look?”
Unsure about their presentation, they are reaching out for affirmation that they are on the right path to achieve their feminine goals to be able to safely step out of the closet and experience the world en femme.. Positive emails build their confidence and out the door they go.
Back in the day, most of my sisters could not dress to the nines and ask for feedback about our presentations before stepping out. (“Hey, Pop. How do I look in these new high heels?”)
No, we had to gird our loins, open the door, step out into the real world and hope for the best. If people did not stare, laugh or point at you, that might be the best affirmation you could expect. Not the greatest confidence-builder, but it was something.
On the other hand, if you were called “Ma'am,” or even better “Miss,” that was our equivalent of receiving positive responses on reddit.
And so it goes.
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Thanks for the link. I noticed all the pictures of these young ladies are taken indoors and some in a hotel room. I do wonder if they have the confidence to venture forth into the outdoors. Perhaps, posting pictures is a safe way for some exposure. There is minimal risk whereas venturing forth still can have serious unintended consequences for self and family. I am envious of many of the ladies who post videos for actually out and about. I watch for the reactions of the people around them. To me, that is really asking "How do I look?" when the lady does not draw attention. Me? As a teenager of the 1960's I was terrified and ashamed of my desire to wear women's clothing. Yes, no internet, but also no available reference material to counter all the negativity in society. I learned along the way that the eye see what the mind wants to see. I've noticed that even in male mode. Yikes, as I stand next to the women in my family; "The mirror image lied!"
ReplyDeleteI was a teen of the sixties too. Often I dressed up as a girl, but always alone at home. I was terrified and ashamed, but it felt so good to be wearing a dress and nylons. I thought I was the only one who did it and hated myself for it.
DeleteI would be surprised if most of those redittors weren't posting pictures of genetic women that they fantasize looking like. Last one I saw talked about being nervous buying a dress.. and posts a picture looking far better than most GGs on their best day.
ReplyDeleteI would be surprised if they were!
DeleteThe crossdressing subreddit on Reddit is one of the most active, boasting a couple of hundred thousand subscribers. It is frequented by teenagers and college-age crossdressers. Many first-time posters refrain from showing their faces, but there are also stunning transformations from beautiful young women. It's essential to be cautious, as some may use filters. Checking their profiles can help gauge this. Other interesting subs include r/crossdress_realism, which doesn't allow filters and is used by experienced crossdressers seeking feedback for public outings. Another is r/crossdress50, catering to mature crossdressers. Additionally, there's a subreddit called r/transpassing, focused on feedback for how well someone passes, more oriented towards the transgender community. It's important to note that this subreddit can be particular about political correctness and rules. All in all, Reddit serves as an amazing resource for various subs related to crossdressing and transgender topics. It's impressive how these platforms provide valuable resources for self-expression and support, resources that weren’t available back in the early days. Paula G
ReplyDeleteYour know there is an episode of the office where Michael Scott is wearing a women's pant suit that he claims is a "European cut"---Paula G
ReplyDeleteYes, I know. I am a big fan of "The Office" and there are about six instances indicating that Michael Scott had a feminine side. That is why he is in the Femulator slot today.
DeleteOne of my favorite forms of affirmation is / was having a big rig truck driver honk their horn and then speed up along side me on the highway to catch another glimpse of my legs! (Truth be told, it's possible that I may have "accidentally" exposed my garters and lace tops of my thigh high stockings.)
ReplyDeleteI suppose that saying, "youth is wasted on the young" applies. Also, I suppose that's why they'd get boys to play the girl's parts in Ancient Greece drama all the way up to the seventeenth century.
ReplyDeleteSometime's I've felt as good as those girls look in Reddit, but I never looked that good. Sigh.
Emily
The lipstick stain on the coffee mug is a nice detail in that office sceneđź’‹
ReplyDeleteAnd oh, to dress like that at the office...