Hi, Marshall!
It took me months to realize that almost nobody is out there trying to spot "us". Most other folks on the street are just trying to get to their next appointment or that sale, or get goods for supper, and are having enough difficulty with just walking down the street, not bumping into others, and remembering where they parked their car to pay much attention to details of someone else's appearance.
We don't really get spotted much unless we draw attention to ourselves, whether from inappropriate dress, odd posture (furtive, actively trying not to be seen!), or other anomalies. I spent my first few months out in a gray wig, t-shirt and cardigan, straight-leg jeans, and black sneakers, practically a uniform for 60-something women in this region. Nobody said anything.
I still spend time most days people-watching, studying how to dress and move. It helps!
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