Today I bought my first dress. Up until now I have been wearing my wife's clothes, They are ok for size but a little small. Today is a major milestone for this girl. I walked into a store, browsed through dresses, skirts and tops. I picked out a lovely black lace dress with a wine lining. It is beautiful. Nobody in the shop even looked sideways at me browsing through the ladies. It was a lovely experience.
I'm working away today so I'm dressed fully en femme in my hotel room and wearing "MY" dress. I'm as giddy as a schoolgirl but I feel a million dollars. For the first time I feel an independent woman.
I had to share with you all.
Thank you for listening.
Ciara.

Quote from: Ciara on January 13, 2015, 11:50:18 AM
Today I bought my first dress. Up until now I have been wearing my wife's clothes, They are ok for size but a little small. Today is a major milestone for this girl. I walked into a store, browsed through dresses, skirts and tops. I picked out a lovely black lace dress with a wine lining. It is beautiful. Nobody in the shop even looked sideways at me browsing through the ladies. It was a lovely experience.
I'm working away today so I'm dressed fully en femme in my hotel room and wearing "MY" dress. I'm as giddy as a schoolgirl but I feel a million dollars. For the first time I feel an independent woman.
I had to share with you all.
Thank you for listening.
Ciara.

Were you allowed to use the women's fitting room to try the dresses? What was the reaction on the salespeople and other women using the fitting room?

Thank you for sharing this, Ciara. I know that you must be floating on air now. Enjoy the  moment.

Quote from: mac1 on January 13, 2015, 11:57:24 AM
Were you allowed to use the women's fitting room to try the dresses? What was the reaction on the salespeople and other women using the fitting room?

No....I did not use the ladies fitting rooms. I know that would have been a problem. I guessed my size and it was bang on. It fits like a dream!!
The salespeople took no notice. I don't know whether they guessed it was for me or if I was buying for my wife.  They smiled and thanked me. They didn't care really I suppose as they were making a sale.

Quote from: gennee on January 13, 2015, 11:58:35 AM
Thank you for sharing this, Ciara. I know that you must be floating on air now. Enjoy the  moment.

Thank you Gennee,
Yes.....I am loving this moment. Every little step on the journey brings us closer to our dream.

:-)

This is a wonderful milestone.  Thanks for sharing it with the community! 

I remember when I bought my first outfit in public. I remember I was so nervous!  I am 19 months on meds waiting on my okay to get my SRS
I had to wait after getting my meds because of financial constraints.

Just remember, the more often you do it, the easier it becomes!  We're here for you!

~~Fally

Quote from: Ciara on January 13, 2015, 12:15:26 PM
No....I did not use the ladies fitting rooms. I know that would have been a problem. ................

My wife and I frequently go in the men's fitting room together (when both or just one have clothes to try). That has never been a problem and we have seen other couples doing the same. Nobody really takes notice or cares. Only once or twice have we been able to sneak into the women's change room when it was not monitored but that was a rather risky thing to do.

Quote from: Falwynn Falconwind on January 13, 2015, 12:38:57 PM
This is a wonderful milestone.  Thanks for sharing it with the community! 

I remember when I bought my first outfit in public. I remember I was so nervous!  I am 19 months on meds waiting on my okay to get my SRS
I had to wait after getting my meds because of financial constraints.

Just remember, the more often you do it, the easier it becomes!  We're here for you!

~~Fally

Thank you Fally.
I can't believe how easy it was and how comfortable it felt to browse through the ladies clothes among other ladies. There was nothing to fear. I suppose when you think about, why should I fear clothes shopping among other ladies. We all have the same interest.
Yes.......what a milestone on my life journey!!
Thank you for your support. I hope your SRS comes through soon.
Ciara.

I have progressed far enough that if I ask where the restrooms or fitting rooms are, I am directed to the ladies facilities.

Ciara,

I am going to be moving soon to somewhere like Massachusetts, Transcare is covered by Medicaid there and might even include SRS!

VERY exciting times!

~~Fally

Quote from: mac1 on January 13, 2015, 03:42:59 PM
My wife and I frequently go in the men's fitting room together (when both or just one have clothes to try). That has never been a problem and we have seen other couples doing the same. Nobody really takes notice or cares. Only once or twice have we been able to sneak into the women's change room when it was not monitored but that was a rather risky thing to do.

Yes.....for some reason there is never an issue when a couple are in the men's changing room. However it is entirely different for in the ladies changing room.
Either way, I really enjoyed today's experience. Next time I may try on privately in the men's changing room.
Thank you for your support.
Ciara

Quote from: Falwynn Falconwind on January 13, 2015, 05:26:08 PM
I have progressed far enough that if I ask where the restrooms or fitting rooms are, I am directed to the ladies facilities.

Ciara,

I am going to be moving soon to somewhere like Massachusetts, Transcare is covered by Medicaid there and might even include SRS!

VERY exciting times!

~~Fally

Fally,
That is really exciting for you. I can't imagine how it must feel to be so close to SRS. For me.....that is a dream albeit  a very pleasant dream!!
I hope it all works out in Massachusetts.
Ciara.

Ciara,
It is so close and yet so far away.

Facebook and other social media have allowed me to to "blossom" so-to-speak.

My boyfriend and my 7 year old son (yes, he calls me Mommy) are wonderful support.

My boyfriend became my fiancee on January 3, 2015

I am the happiest girl ever!

Ooooh Fally.....that is fantastic. Some girls have all the luck!!!

Thank you,

He gets along famously with my son who is also VERY supportive.

I couldn't be able to get this far with out my boys!

Ah, that's wonderful! Congrats on the milestone and the new dress

Quote from: Jason C on January 13, 2015, 11:12:28 PM
Ah, that's wonderful! Congrats on the milestone and the new dress

Thank you Jason.....it is wonderful.
Ciara.

Way cool Ciara! The first time I bought my own and wore it, I was sooooo happy. It was a terrible sweater dress from Target, but I still have it and I wear it from time to time.

My first dress that I bought non-covertly was from Maurices.  I love it!  I love skirts and dresses for summer time, no confining chafing or anything like that with a dress!

Quote from: ImagineKate on January 14, 2015, 08:50:13 AM
Way cool Ciara! The first time I bought my own and wore it, I was sooooo happy. It was a terrible sweater dress from Target, but I still have it and I wear it from time to time.

Thank you Kate. I'm still on air and I love the dress.

Quote from: Falwynn Falconwind on January 14, 2015, 11:03:05 AM
My first dress that I bought non-covertly was from Maurices.  I love it!  I love skirts and dresses for summer time, no confining chafing or anything like that with a dress!

Hi Fally,
I bought my dress in Dunnes Stores which is a big chain of stores here in Ireland. It's still like a dream....I will love this dress always (or until it goes out of fashion!)