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?   

Quote from: AnneK on July 06, 2017, 01:20:54 PM
Grass skirt?   

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.