So I mowed my lawn today in a long, swishy, silky skirt, top, and a sun bonnet.
I used to always just wear women's jeans.
Do you think the neighbors are starting to catch on?
Wow! Now that's really cool Emily! You gave me an idea... 😉
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Quote from: Jane Emily on July 06, 2017, 11:10:04 AM
So I mowed my lawn today in a long, swishy, silky skirt, top, and a sun bonnet.
I used to always just wear women's jeans.
Do you think the neighbors are starting to catch on?
Good for you!
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Way to go!!
If I had a working mower I'd do the same. The horses do a good enough job as it is.
Quote from: Sarah.VanDistel on July 06, 2017, 11:13:58 AM
Wow! Now that's really cool Emily! You gave me an idea... 😉
Grass skirt? :D
Quote from: AnneK on July 06, 2017, 01:20:54 PM
Grass skirt? :D
My wife would probably try to mow it! 😂
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I bet one of those Indian wrap skirts would work well.
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Right on, totally stylin'. And the sun bonnet is classy. I admire what you did, I am not quite there yet but will be soon.
Quote from: Jane Emily on July 06, 2017, 11:10:04 AM
> I used to always just wear women's jeans.
Do you think the neighbors are starting to catch on?
And I'll resist the temptation to mention: since you started HRT more than a year ago, if you had mowed your lawn today wearing just women's jeans your neighbors would have noticed more.
Congratulations! Big step.
Not sure about neighbors catching on. Yes had to tell my neighbors and they were all surprised but very supportive . I have not really hiding anything. Now I can wear a skirt and walk around the cul-de-sac...
A few weeks ago I did replace a stair railing in a skirt... using some serious power tools from a Hilti to angle grinder... but then I always felt girls can use power tools too! Only tip: angle grinder would have been better with long pants...
Quote from: Jane Emily on July 06, 2017, 11:10:04 AM
So I mowed my lawn today in a long, swishy, silky skirt, top, and a sun bonnet.
I used to always just wear women's jeans.
Do you think the neighbors are starting to catch on?
Hi Jane,
Although I think you doing this was a pretty neat thing to do especially with the bit of styling with the addition of the head wear, it took me by surprise. Well , the part about the neighbors catching on did. when we met I got such an impression of confidence and comfort from your demeanor and conversation that I would have thought your neighbors would have been well indoctrinated by now. Instead it sounds like you've passed another personal milestone. Congratulations Jane, keep on trucking on down that happy road and thank you for helping me on mine.
Hugs,
Laurie
I don't get it. I don't know ANY ciswomen who wear skirts if not forced to for work, or for going to fancy parties, much less for mowing a lawn.
Wearing what other ciswomen your age wear is the key to fitting in.
Quote from: Jane Emily on July 06, 2017, 11:10:04 AM
Do you think the neighbors are starting to catch on?
Yes. I think it is possible if your neighbors are not busy.
I also take care of flowers and plants in my garden while wearing skirt.
My neighbors all know very well me, and do not care at all.
Also occasional visitors do not care. For example, two electricity repairmen suddenly came in my house today, and I chatted with them while I were wearing a shoulderless dress.
If they start to catch on, it would be their problem, not mine.
barbie~~
Just don't wear a skirt while welding! Nylon and sparks don't mix well. ;)
(No I haven't tried).
I'm sorry, I don't think a long, swishy skirt is the best choice for mowing.
I always but on thick jeans in case the mower kicked something back at my legs and something long and swishy shouldn't be around anything with quick moving parts.
Quote from: Raell on July 07, 2017, 10:00:36 AM
I don't get it. I don't know ANY ciswomen who wear skirts if not forced to for work, or for going to fancy parties, much less for mowing a lawn.
Wearing what other ciswomen your age wear is the key to fitting in.
Ain't that the truth? I read a thread on Facebook where cis women were complaining about having to wear skirts and dresses when they went to school and were glad they didn't have to now. You'd think they were men that were forced to cross dress.
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Quote from: Gertrude on July 07, 2017, 12:54:44 PM
Ain't that the truth? I read a thread on Facebook where cis women were complaining about having to wear skirts and dresses when they went to school and were glad they didn't have to now. You'd think they were men that were forced to cross dress.
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They just don't appreciate the joys and pleasures of being able to wear dresses and skirts.
Hugs,
Laurie
Welding and grinding is bad enough in a polo shirt, sunburnt the inside of my left elbow , welder suntan very sore. Cooking in a skirt/dress is as far as I have gone, still got burnt from fat splash!!!!!!
Quote from: davina61 on July 07, 2017, 01:14:26 PM
Welding and grinding is bad enough in a polo shirt, sunburnt the inside of my left elbow , welder suntan very sore. Cooking in a skirt/dress is as far as I have gone, still got burnt from fat splash!!!!!!
RE Cooking, gotta wear an apron.
I've kept a few pair of men's jeans for the yardwork, and I am wearing a pair right now while I take a break from moving my potting bench in order to make repairs to the pavers underneath. For pruning or repotting a bonsai I am going to wear short shorts if the weather is nice, but for anything else I am not going to risk getting my girly clothes dirty. Better to destroy the last of my boy clothes for that.
Quote from: Gertrude on July 07, 2017, 01:46:34 PM
RE Cooking, gotta wear an apron.
And never fry bacon while naked!
Quote from: CarlyMcx on July 07, 2017, 04:02:47 PM
I've kept a few pair of men's jeans for the yardwork, and I am wearing a pair right now while I take a break from moving my potting bench in order to make repairs to the pavers underneath. For pruning or repotting a bonsai I am going to wear short shorts if the weather is nice, but for anything else I am not going to risk getting my girly clothes dirty. Better to destroy the last of my boy clothes for that.
There are denim skorts that work well for some of that.
Quote from: AnneK on July 07, 2017, 04:06:22 PM
And never fry bacon while naked!
Definitely not.
Quote from: Kendra on July 06, 2017, 08:57:51 PM
And I'll resist the temptation to mention: since you started HRT more than a year ago, if you had mowed your lawn today wearing just women's jeans your neighbors would have noticed more.
OMG! I'd get arrested. :) I just lucky it didn't rain then I really would have put on a show.
Quote from: Laurie on July 07, 2017, 09:11:04 AM
it took me by surprise. Well , the part about the neighbors catching on did. when we met I got such an impression of confidence and comfort from your demeanor and conversation that I would have thought your neighbors would have been well indoctrinated by now.
I guess it's really not so much about my neighbors as it is about me.
I have found that what transition for me is is a process of becoming more comfortable with my gender presentation. I definitely am feeling more comfortable expressing a more feminine and less femme/androgynous projection lately. Part of that was all about FEAR(False Evidence Appearing Real) of what my neighbors would think. Turns out they were pretty indifferent to me before. And now? More of the same.
Quote from: Raell on July 07, 2017, 10:00:36 AM
I don't get it. I don't know ANY ciswomen who wear skirts if not forced to for work, or for going to fancy parties, much less for mowing a lawn.
Wearing what other ciswomen your age wear is the key to fitting in.
I'm not a ciswoman.
Quote from: Kendra on July 07, 2017, 11:53:35 AM
Just don't wear a skirt while welding! Nylon and sparks don't mix well. ;)
(No I haven't tried).
Also, FYI. Pro tip: Never wear an infinity scarf while inspecting the serpentine belt on you car's engine.
I love skirts. Especially in the winter. A pretty sweater, a skirt, tights and knee high boots make a killer outfit.
Quote from: Raell on July 07, 2017, 10:00:36 AM
I don't get it. I don't know ANY ciswomen who wear skirts if not forced to for work, or for going to fancy parties, much less for mowing a lawn.
Wearing what other ciswomen your age wear is the key to fitting in.
It is true that the majority of women wear pants all the time. But there are a few of us around, of all ages, who wear skirts.
There are plenty of places where I am the only woman in a skirt. But the key is to keep it appropriate for one's age and for the social situation. What I wear is what other women my age might wear if they had chosen to wear a skirt that day. So, rather than appearing over-the-top, I am just bringing a little bit of class to the setting.
Interestingly, my wife has upped her fashion game since I transitioned. Now she will wear skirts in situations where it was pants only before. Even her parents noticed. :)
I think it is fantastic you can wear what you want. I have yet to wear a skirt and have been full time for 20 months.
I remember my first time mowing the lawn in a binder, it is quite a feeling isn't it? I was almost smiling the whole time~
I totally get the "are they catching on?" thing XD I'm sure the neighbors are wondering how many sons my dad has now.
Plus, skirts are probably better for yardwork, since they're cooler and all.
Many/most ciswomen wear items of men's clothing anyway.
Popular items are men's wife beaters, cotton T-shirts and boxers, long-sleeved, button-down collar shirts, sweat suits, socks, gloves, hiking boots and shoes.
Men's clothes cost a fraction of what women's clothes cost, are more durable, and usually made of natural fibers so more comfortable.
I never knew ANY cisfemales who voluntarily wore dresses and skirts except for older religious women who believe it's a sin to wear pants. Most wore minimal make up, comfortable flats, and their hair in simple shoulder-length styles or shorter.
The ONLY females I knew who wore dresses, long hair and make up were middle and high school students. Even by college most had cut their hair and switched to T-shirts and jeans.
Perhaps new transwomen are a bit like middle school students, who like to doll up, wear fancy nail covers, have long hair, wear miniskirts, hair clips, etc because they are celebrating newly coming into womanhood.
Raell, for every feminist throwing out her bra, there is a guy picking it to wear....
Ladies want freedom to wear pants, trans-ladies want freedom to wear skirts :)
I have known many women who prefer a skirt or dress to pants. My ex was one of them. Just yesterday, I ran into an old friend, who I hadn't seen in years. She was wearing a dress. I see many others.
Quote from: Raell on July 08, 2017, 08:52:21 PM
Many/most ciswomen wear items of men's clothing anyway.
Popular items are men's wife beaters, cotton T-shirts and boxers, long-sleeved, button-down collar shirts, sweat suits, socks, gloves, hiking boots and shoes.
Men's clothes cost a fraction of what women's clothes cost, are more durable, and usually made of natural fibers so more comfortable.
I never knew ANY cisfemales who voluntarily wore dresses and skirts except for older religious women who believe it's a sin to wear pants. Most wore minimal make up, comfortable flats, and their hair in simple shoulder-length styles or shorter.
The ONLY females I knew who wore dresses, long hair and make up were middle and high school students. Even by college most had cut their hair and switched to T-shirts and jeans.
Perhaps new transwomen are a bit like middle school students, who like to doll up, wear fancy nail covers, have long hair, wear miniskirts, hair clips, etc because they are celebrating newly coming into womanhood.
My wife wears dresses and skirts to work 80% of the time. She always has, but she's always been in banking/finance. I hate pants and would only wear them if riding the motorcycle or working on something like the car, welding or something like that. My wife usually wears skorts on the weekend.
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I was tired of mowing so I got rid of my lawn. With electrolysis.
Quote from: Kendra on July 09, 2017, 11:11:30 AM
I was tired of mowing so I got rid of my lawn. With electrolysis.
I got rid of mine by moving to Arizona
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I've never mowed the lawn since I got married, hubby does that chore.
Quote from: Gertrude on July 09, 2017, 05:14:45 PM
I got rid of mine by moving to Arizona
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I have a massive pebble garden with a few plants sticking out of the ground as well. I would be more likely to be spraying weeds instead of cutting anything.
Getting rid of some parts of my lawn involved Advil and Emla.
I guess in hindsight it is more about making a statement. All my neighbors knew I was once a dude, but it was like saying, "I'm here, I'm queer, deal with it." I think being trans means sometimes fighting for every single inch of territory for one's identity to live in. And early in my transition I always dreamed of one day getting to the point were I could just mow my lawn in a skirt. That was like the ultimate thing for me that I never felt confidant enough before to do. Now I've done it and it's really no big deal.
Also, FYI I was talking about this with one of Denver's top gender therapists (a ciswoman btw) this weekend and she assured me that yes it's okay and not at all unusual for women of a certain age to wear skirts.
Quote from: Jane Emily on July 09, 2017, 11:54:15 PM
Also, FYI I was talking about this with one of Denver's top gender therapists (a ciswoman btw) this weekend and she assured me that yes it's okay and not at all unusual for women of a certain age to wear skirts.
Of course it's okay. It also depends on local customs... Here in Belgium, I see plenty of women wearing skirts. And not only teenagers with mini-skirts or grannys with looooong skirts - middle aged women don't have problems showing their legs. Yes, pants are more common, but I really don't have the impression that "no ciswoman would wear a skirt if not for professional reasons." That's simply not true.
I suspect many ciswomen don't wear skirts or dresses because they feel complexed about their less-than-perfect legs. Which I find silly, btw.
Now, of course, you must know how to wear it. Plenty of interesting tutorials on Internet. Does the cut suits your body type? Is it appropriate for the weather? And for your age? No problem wanting to look younger, as long as you don't force it. Does the color and pattern go well with the rest of what you're wearing? Does it match your personality? Etc.
Personally, during the summer, I enjoy wearing a light circle skirt with discrete and light colors, as much as I enjoy wearing a short. And yeah... I'm a 45 year-old gal who feels like she's 30. So what? [emoji6]
Peace & Hugs, Sarah
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