Community Conversation => Transitioning => Coming out of the closet => Topic started by: Stottie Girl on February 08, 2026, 02:01:54 PM Return to Full Version
Title: First times
Post by: Stottie Girl on February 08, 2026, 02:01:54 PM
Post by: Stottie Girl on February 08, 2026, 02:01:54 PM
What was your first time out in public like after deciding to transition? Where did you go? How were you received? positives/ negatives?
Title: Re: First times
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 08, 2026, 02:16:39 PM
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 08, 2026, 02:16:39 PM
The first time when I was obviously clearly dressed femininely was in a dress.
I walked around campus, avoiding the busiest spots and I had a very nice walk.
It was first a bit scary but I gained confidence and was enjoying the walk.
Fortunately, no one asked me for directions where a building or lab was or anything else.
I walked around campus, avoiding the busiest spots and I had a very nice walk.
It was first a bit scary but I gained confidence and was enjoying the walk.
Fortunately, no one asked me for directions where a building or lab was or anything else.
Title: Re: First times
Post by: Charlotte_Ringwood on February 08, 2026, 02:53:57 PM
Post by: Charlotte_Ringwood on February 08, 2026, 02:53:57 PM
It never really worked that way for me. Like I didn't start transitioning then decide a point where I would go out looking more feminine. I was already boymoding wearing female outfits often. I guess there were two key points.
First time in a full feminine outfit was at a furry convention. A red number with hello kitty platforms! I did walk wearing this outfit through Resorts world shopping centre from my hotel to the convention. A couple walked past and heard him say "what the f..." to his girlfriend! I was still identifying as male then.
The first time out after accepting myself as female and truely transitioning was going to trans pride in Manchester. I actually wore some makeup (foundation) and a Care bears dress. I got no issues, many compliments including from a hen night group in a bar. They loved it.
In-between all that I was still wearing dresses and HRT was an experiment. To be honest I don't really remember actively deciding to transition. It just kinda happened as something felt right.
Charlotte 😻
(https://i.postimg.cc/J0QGNVG4/1000012288-artguru.png)
(https://i.postimg.cc/rsGQ5mS3/20250802-103342.jpg)
First time in a full feminine outfit was at a furry convention. A red number with hello kitty platforms! I did walk wearing this outfit through Resorts world shopping centre from my hotel to the convention. A couple walked past and heard him say "what the f..." to his girlfriend! I was still identifying as male then.
The first time out after accepting myself as female and truely transitioning was going to trans pride in Manchester. I actually wore some makeup (foundation) and a Care bears dress. I got no issues, many compliments including from a hen night group in a bar. They loved it.
In-between all that I was still wearing dresses and HRT was an experiment. To be honest I don't really remember actively deciding to transition. It just kinda happened as something felt right.
Charlotte 😻
(https://i.postimg.cc/J0QGNVG4/1000012288-artguru.png)
(https://i.postimg.cc/rsGQ5mS3/20250802-103342.jpg)
Title: Re: First times
Post by: Stottie Girl on February 08, 2026, 03:08:45 PM
Post by: Stottie Girl on February 08, 2026, 03:08:45 PM
Wow Charlotte that's one way to introduce yourself to the world! awesome!
Title: Re: First times
Post by: Dances With Trees on February 08, 2026, 03:13:36 PM
Post by: Dances With Trees on February 08, 2026, 03:13:36 PM
My first time out in public is yet to happen. If all goes well, I will move to somewhere a bit less judgmental than rural Montana sometime this summer. I already have the red dress I plan to wear.