dresses and skirts.

[Ms Grace]

It occurs to me that many Australian high schools, whether public or private or religious, require students to wear a uniform (unlike in countries like the USA) - the girls uniform will almost always be a skirt, sometimes with a pants option. On any given day most of the girls I see in school uniforms are wearing a skirt. I wonder if that makes women more likely to wear dresses and skirts once they leave school as opposed to countries where schools don't have a uniform and school girls might be more likely to wear jeans or pants? Just a crazy theory, might hold no water whatsoever!

[Emmaline]

I am a big fan of the skirt over legging combo.  Feminine, no chafing, warm and unconstricting.

[anjaq]

I wonder if that makes women more likely to wear dresses and skirts once they leave school as opposed to countries where schools don't have a uniform and school girls might be more likely to wear jeans or pants?

Or they will rebell against the stupid school uniform thing and deliberately wear no skirt for a long time after they do not have to

I used that skirt/leggins combo some times, but it was not really that great for me. the skirt was often riding up from friction with the leggins and overall this was really just for looks then - it felt like wearing a leggins and then something over it - if done for the looks I guess it is interesting. For the feel, it is the same as tight pants really, isn't it?

[Ms Grace]

Or they will rebell against the stupid school uniform thing and deliberately wear no skirt for a long time after they do not have to

I did wonder that too, except most of them can rebel she they're out of school hours... apparently by wearing super short, short shorts!

[anjaq]

Ah, are the school skirts long ones? I always picture school uniform skirts as kneelong. Whcih I find fascinating as they supposedly are conservative but I would never wear a skirt that short...

[Nicolette]

Ah, are the school skirts long ones? I always picture school uniform skirts as kneelong. Whcih I find fascinating as they supposedly are conservative but I would never wear a skirt that short...

The skirts that some school kids wear in UK are often long enough to cover their underwear, but sometimes not.. Because of this immodesty, some schools have enforced 'trousers only' for both sexes.

[Pia Bianca]

This - its also one of the reasons I dont wear skirts a lot. Plus the legs are always cold unless it is really a warm day in midsummer (in which case the chafing is even worse).

I have no experience yet, but I'm excitedly looking forward to finally wearing skirts. I'll finally be free then.

[Alainaluvsu]

I tend to wear skirts if walking is going to be kept to a minimum.

[Katie Anne]

Growing up I always wanted to wear skirts and dresses and the stockings and cute shoes that go with skirts and dresses. I transitioned more than 10 years ago. I haven't worn pants often since then and in the last two years, I haven't worn pants at all. I have heavy tights for winter and lightweight hose for summer. I generally wear heels, but I have a variety of shoes. Women did wear dresses year-round for centuries. When a baby Tran asks me how to be more graceful and feminine, I always suggest wearing skirts and heels as much as possible. If you can, wear skirts and heels 12 hours a day for a month and see if you haven't trained yourself to sit and move like a lady for the rest of your life.

[ChrissyRyan]

I now like both.

[noleen111]

Growing up I always wanted to wear skirts and dresses and the stockings and cute shoes that go with skirts and dresses. I transitioned more than 10 years ago. I haven't worn pants often since then and in the last two years, I haven't worn pants at all. I have heavy tights for winter and lightweight hose for summer. I generally wear heels, but I have a variety of shoes. Women did wear dresses year-round for centuries. When a baby Tran asks me how to be more graceful and feminine, I always suggest wearing skirts and heels as much as possible. If you can, wear skirts and heels 12 hours a day for a month and see if you haven't trained yourself to sit and move like a lady for the rest of your life.

I am like you, I love wearing dresses.. I remember when I was 12, I had to go a function with my parents, it was summer and it was hot day. I had to wear a suit, it was hot and uncomfortable.. I remember there was a 14 year girl that attended, and she was wearing a green strapless maxi summer dress, i was so jealous as she looked for comfortable.. I so wished i could wear that dress. (a first for me at that time, as I started my exploration of female clothing about a year after that).

Suppose that is the reason I love wearing dresses today, i wear a dress/skirt most days and like you I love wearing heels, the higher the better. In winter I love wearing boots, my fav are knee high boots with 3 or a 4 inch heel, obs with stockings to warm my legs, summer it open toe sandals.

[Gina P]

I love wearing dresses and skirts. My wife doesn't understand it but having been deprived this all my life, I think myself and many trans girls want to enjoy the fashion choices available. Skorts are so comfortable in the summer. After my GRS and no tucking I love it all the more. Add a little bling with some jewelry and I am ready to go to the grocery store or dinner.  

[ChrissyRyan]

I like skorts a lot.  I am enjoying dresses and long nightgowns too.  I will be staying warm and cozy in the evenings and nights as it gets cooler and colder.

It is nice to be able to wear all the nice pretty clothes that we should have been using all of our lives. 

Chrissy

[Joeyisfemale]

Still working out the clothing.
I love dresses and skirts.
Last night I had a dream I was wearing this lovely long white dress in a constantly shifting public setting but I was going to go for a hike so I had to change. I took off my dress and found I was wearing a skirt underneath. Underneath my femininity is more femininity. Haha.

After decades of perversion of my true self being made to be male, I have to learn how to be who I am, including how to dress well. I never dressed well as a man because I hated my body. So I'm even learning how to just dress myself to be life affirming and attractive.

Its difficult yet fun. I saw these light blue strap sandles on line with this really nice pattern cut into the straps with a light blue flower stitched into the straps and I got so excited. I had to have them. So while trying to figure out what fits, what looks good on me, what's functional, it's also getting excited about buying the right clothes and not getting them fast enough.

I have not come out yet. Still working that out. But pretty much every moment i can wear a dress or skirt I do so. Even when it is risky. I have become a quick change expert.

Now that it's getting cold, I have to work out my cold weather wardrobe.

It just feels so right. When I am dressed correctly, my mind tells me I am pretty. I actually say 'I love you' to my reflection instead of avoiding it in disgust.

[ChrissyRyan]

Yes there is much to like about our clothing.  It is nice to be able to wear them everyday, at home, work, or away for sure.

Chrissy

[barbie]

Nowadays most women here wear jeans and athletic shoes. Nevertheless, I do wear skirts and dresses but will wear leggings more frequently this fall and winter. Some of my friends, especially men, sometimes say my wearing miniskirts look 'burdensome', especially in official meetings where most people wear conservative.  My dresses are mostly black, but I sometimes wear white ones.



Cheers,

barbie~~

[ChrissyRyan]

I prefer A-line skirts, midi length is nice, and solids and florals, not patterns.

I do not care feel comfortable wearing pencil skirts or generally any clothes that are tight.

A plaid shirt and a solid color skirt works for me, or a solid color blouse and a floral skirt.

Chrissy

[NikkiM]

I like wearing skirts and dresses when I decide not to wear jeans and slacks. My dresses and skirts I wear to work, mid and knee length .My skirts are a line and pencil. Dresses, I like sleeved and sleeveless  I know better not to get in trouble for it. My formal dresses,night life and at formal events only. My husband loves seeing me in a black sparkly dress of mine. 

[ChrissyRyan]

Skirts and dresses are so femaleness affirming.  But one can look nice and feminine in pants too.

Chrissy

[barbie]

I sometimes run wearing a dress.



Before washing it, I run.

Cheers,

barbie~~