I love the dress Miranda. But the big question for me is who plays the lefty guitar?

Wow, that's a trip! I never noticed the guitar being left handed in the photo, because in the real world it's right, unfortunately. I'm very, very left handed, but was born legally blind in my left eye and though I can see certain things, it's not and never has been even nearly well enough to read, and certainly not well enough to aim, so I learned to shoot right handed. Shoot pool right handed too, and holding the guitar right handed seemed natural for the beginning. I've been talking about switching for decades and playing left handed. When I dream about playing I'm always playing left-handed! I need to just do it. The truth is, though, I've hardly played at all since transitioning full time, first because I always have long nails. Second, I've never been happy with my playing, and third, I'm pretty happy 90% of the time now, and I wrote songs coming from my anger and depression. I have a bunch of songs that once you know about me being TG, it's impossible to not get the intense sadness or the connection. I know I should start playing again, but I've basically decided that I'm not going to play unless it's as a leftie girl from now on. And I LOVE MY NAILS!!!!!!!!

Quote from: Miranda Catherine on September 28, 2014, 02:22:09 AM
Wow, that's a trip! I never noticed the guitar being left handed in the photo, because in the real world it's right, unfortunately. I'm very, very left handed, but was born legally blind in my left eye and though I can see certain things, it's not and never has been even nearly well enough to read, and certainly not well enough to aim, so I learned to shoot right handed. Shoot pool right handed too, and holding the guitar right handed seemed natural for the beginning. I've been talking about switching for decades and playing left handed. When I dream about playing I'm always playing left-handed! I need to just do it. The truth is, though, I've hardly played at all since transitioning full time, first because I always have long nails. Second, I've never been happy with my playing, and third, I'm pretty happy 90% of the time now, and I wrote songs coming from my anger and depression. I have a bunch of songs that once you know about me being TG, it's impossible to not get the intense sadness or the connection. I know I should start playing again, but I've basically decided that I'm not going to play unless it's as a leftie girl from now on. And I LOVE MY NAILS!!!!!!!!

I hope you pick it back up and get that left hand going soon. Guitar has been a large part of the last 10 years of my life. I cant sing and play at the same time. I'm self taught. Youtube videos and tabletures. I know more than the basics now. But just enough to convey emotion through the strings. I know what you mean about getting the connection though.
Dresses and skirts? I'm still really early in my coming out. I think I like them well enough. I have a jean miniskirt that I stole from my wife that I absolutely adore. Her dresses are just a bit too snug up top for me though. I hope that if/when I go through HRT that my upper quarter slims down just a little. My military years weren't nice to my girlish figure    Love my jeans though!

Quote from: Miranda Catherine on September 28, 2014, 02:22:09 AM
Wow, that's a trip! I never noticed the guitar being left handed in the photo, because in the real world it's right, unfortunately. I'm very, very left handed, but was born legally blind in my left eye and though I can see certain things, it's not and never has been even nearly well enough to read, and certainly not well enough to aim, so I learned to shoot right handed. Shoot pool right handed too, and holding the guitar right handed seemed natural for the beginning. I've been talking about switching for decades and playing left handed. When I dream about playing I'm always playing left-handed! I need to just do it. The truth is, though, I've hardly played at all since transitioning full time, first because I always have long nails. Second, I've never been happy with my playing, and third, I'm pretty happy 90% of the time now, and I wrote songs coming from my anger and depression. I have a bunch of songs that once you know about me being TG, it's impossible to not get the intense sadness or the connection. I know I should start playing again, but I've basically decided that I'm not going to play unless it's as a leftie girl from now on. And I LOVE MY NAILS!!!!!!!!

LOL. Its funny 'cause I notice hair, clothes, makeup and guitars. It's just something when you play with one for so long that you pick up naturally. So you took the picture in the mirror? That is the only way it can look left and be a righty. I do investigate the paranormal so I tend to pick up o things in pics "cause I spend soooooooo much time looking at pics and video. Sometimes way too much time if I am trying to figure out if it is evidence or BS. Usually I call it BS if it is not something that is without a doubt possible evidence.

OMG I used to love my nails but I gotta' keep 'em short because I still play. I can paint 'em but Orianthi, Lzzy Hale and other female guitarists keep their nails short too. Special occasions, I can always glue the fake ones on and look good. It really sux 'cause my nails are thick and healthy and I have had them about 1/2 inch or more over the tips of my fingers and no breakage or anything.

i love wearing skirts or dresses, in the summer months that is all I wear.

winter there are days I wear pants...

i love wearing short dresses or skirts as I love to show off my legs..and the love the feeling of slight breeze blowing on my freshly shaven legs while wearing pantyhose and feeling a breeze blowing up my skirt.

I recall often thinking when I was about 5 or 6 (and in years beyond) that if I could just wear skirts or dresses all the time then I would.

These days I sometimes wear pants based on necessity (physical activity, cold weather, etc.) but I do go out of my way to wear skirts/dresses especially in nice weather. It's just about always preferable.

I love skirts.  One of the best things about transition.  so freeing after years of heavy, sweaty jeans weighed down with phone, keys and wallet.

Even though I am mostly closet, I love wearing both skirts and dresses. The freedom is exhilarating and the feel both relaxing and sensuous.  In the summer bare legs and in the winter hose for warmth. I don't own any dresses, but "borrow" them from my SO when she is not using them  .

If anyone can assist me with how to post pictures, I'd be glad to post a few for show and tell.

Thrift stores like Goodwill Industries have thousands of very nice dresses & many in larger sizes. They are usually just so inexpensive, $5-10.

I much prefer skirts to boot cut jeans and loose trousers.

I'm not full time, so I wear jeans out in public most of the time. I can't wait until I'm ready to go out in skirts, because I love them! I'm wearing a skirt right now, like I usually do while at home. Dresses don't seem to work as well on me, but maybe that will change after a bit of time with hrt.

Okay, here's a question.....How many of us who wear dresses wear a slip when our dresses or skirt reveal too much of our, uh, anatomy? I don't really like to, but to please my mom I do. They're really soft and feminine, but can add heat. Some of the newer dresses I've bought in the last year have built in slips.

I adore wearing skirts and dresses. Love all the great materials that they are made off which feel so good and comfortable.

Hugs'

Melissa Ann

Quote from: Miranda Catherine on September 28, 2014, 12:00:55 PM
Okay, here's a question.....How many of us who wear dresses wear a slip when our dresses or skirt reveal too much of our, uh, anatomy? I don't really like to, but to please my mom I do. They're really soft and feminine, but can add heat. Some of the newer dresses I've bought in the last year have built in slips.

That's funny. I used to always wear a nice slip under a dress however over the years I've almost stopped. As we know most dresses are lined however I miss the nice feel of a slip underneath. It's time to go shopping. Thank you GF. It was always hard to match the lenght of the slip to the lenght of the skirt as I rememeber. They only looked nice together if they were both almost the same lenght. And the color of the slip was important, white or black to match the dress color.

I'm full time now and I love my skirts! When I first got to dress, I was thrilled and went on a thrift store shopping spree. When I showed my wife she said, "You dress like a 13 yo girl!  Women of our age have to dress appropriately. You're not leaving the house dressed like that, young lady!"

With some coaching, my wardrobe is now more age-appropriate. I've scored a number of cute skirts, from just above the knee to long and in between. I prefer rayon skirts because they feel so soft on my skin and they're light and airy. I'm a shopaholic and have got quite good at homing in on what I like in thrift stores.

Several of my "cis-ters" have remarked on my nice finds and wanted to go thrift store shopping with me. I'm always up for shopping!

Closeted here but I do love skirts and dresses. Moreso dresses than skirts.

Quote from: Nicole on September 28, 2014, 12:09:18 AM
No, just no

Dresses, skirts and jeans of any sort need to be kept well away from each other

ok, Ill compromise leggings instead of jeans.

I love skirts! I like wearing dresses also but i dont usually fill them out the way i would like where as with a skirt i can pair a flattering top with them, mix and match, so many combinations!

Quote from: Miranda Catherine on September 28, 2014, 12:00:55 PM
How many of us who wear dresses wear a slip when our dresses or skirt reveal too much of our, uh, anatomy?

Unless it has one built in I wear slips. Especially pre op! 

Quote from: Miranda Catherine on September 28, 2014, 12:00:55 PM
Okay, here's a question.....How many of us who wear dresses wear a slip when our dresses or skirt reveal too much of our, uh, anatomy? I don't really like to, but to please my mom I do. They're really soft and feminine, but can add heat. Some of the newer dresses I've bought in the last year have built in slips.

Most of mine have either a lining, built in slip or half slip or come with a removable slip    I do have a couple of slips in my lingerie drawer in case I need one though