What was it like for you?

[Ciara]

I felt just like a princess looking into that mirror. Now, I can wear those clothes and feel like a princess every day

Lucky you. ☺️☺️

[amandawhitman13]

Hi, it was like the cloths i was putting on was completing me, and i enjoy what i saw in the mirror. The change was a perfect fit

amanda

[Cindi Jones]

What was it like for you the first time you put on woman's clothes and got all dressed up?

The first time? It was when I was three or four years old. I don't remember. Seriously.

As an adult, the first time I got all dressed up and took a pic of myself, I was seriously discouraged. I looked like an overweight guy in an ill fitting dress. I went through a lot of pain and public humiliation until I could pull it all together.

Cindi

[LizK]

Just blew my 8 year old brain...dumbfounded because there in the mirror was that dam girl making all the racket in my head....more of a feeling like I knew I was right...happy, secure, warm...I was to stunned and naive to realise what it meant for me and I knew I would do this again as soon as I could.

[Cindi Jones]

Oh, I must add that in high school (early 70's) I purchased girls' clothes to wear to school. Orange velvet hip hugger bell bottom jeans and a button up the front flowered blouse. I had long hair too. I was mistaken for a girl by a teacher I did not know. From then on, I used that outfit to go out shopping for "stuff" that I needed to play dress up. I was very happy indeed that I got no second looks or glances purchasing those little personal items and nice shoes. Sadly, I purged those things many times. What a waste. Had I even known about transsexuals (that's what we were called back then), my life may have been completely different. I thought I was the only one of my kind and such a pervert. Gawd I hated puberty and what it did to me.

Cindi

[Kerry30Den]

Oh, I must add that in high school (early 70's) I purchased girls' clothes to wear to school. Orange velvet hip hugger bell bottom jeans and a button up the front flowered blouse. I had long hair too. I was mistaken for a girl by a teacher I did not know. From then on, I used that outfit to go out shopping for "stuff" that I needed to play dress up. I was very happy indeed that I got no second looks or glances purchasing those little personal items and nice shoes. Sadly, I purged those things many times. What a waste. Had I even known about transsexuals (that's what we were called back then), my life may have been completely different. I thought I was the only one of my kind and such a pervert. Gawd I hated puberty and what it did to me.

Cindi

I hope that with the Internet that the younger kids going through what we did (feeling alone and like a perv) can find help and support and understand who they are much sooner in life.  I took me getting to my 30's to sort it all out.. sometimes I wonder where I would have landed if I'd done that work at an earlier age.

[Yuko]

Great question.  It just felt right.  Overall all, a feeling of well being.  Still feels that way today. Y

[Cindi Jones]

I hope that with the Internet that the younger kids going through what we did (feeling alone and like a perv) can find help and support and understand who they are much sooner in life.  I took me getting to my 30's to sort it all out.. sometimes I wonder where I would have landed if I'd done that work at an earlier age.

As a precursor to the internet, I had access to CompuServe. 100kByte modem, a computer that I had soldered together myself, and six dollars per hour. Real time chat with a few others, perhaps a dozen or so at any one time. I could only afford one or two hours per month. But I met two friends there who are still friends. One transitioned and one did not. All the time, I had a spousal type person who'd open the door at will to see what I was doing. But having that contact was so helpful and supportive. It was probably that access which helped break the proverbial camel's back. It's hard to pinpoint that straw, but yeah, that was it. I had access to "acquaintances" around the country. I traveled a lot with my job. I'd keep a packed bag in a storage locker for "her" and make a stop on the way to the airport. Everywhere I'd go, well all the big cities anyway, I had someone who could help, go out with, or just be supportive. It was quite an emotional ride.

I'm thrilled that younger people can now get instant access to all sorts of information, including videos of some very brave young women. Good for them! What a godsend.

Cindi

[Kitty Pryde]

Confusing. But also soft, delicate and comforting.

[torig]

Loved it when I was very young,mom's pantyhose.First time out dressed in public when I was 7 years old,decided I wanted to dress as a girl for Halloween,mom was for it and my bio dad said no way.It did happen,an aunt of mine had some clip on earrings I could wear.Mom and I went into a second hand store and found me a cute dress to wear including a pair of shoes.Did my about shoulder length hair and my mom did my nails.My mom and aunt thought I looked pretty as a girl.I still remember it to this day.Mom was told that she had a pretty daughter when we went out trick or treating.Mom still remembers it also.My twin sister Taylor remembers the day too,she was dressed as a cheerleader when this happened.Said I looked pretty as a girl.

[Evelyn Ivy StaMaria]

I used to steal my sisters clothes after they moved out and did this when my parents went shopping. (And sometimes while they were there O.O). And I was really little, maybe 9-10ish. I'd go into their rooms and wear their old clothes. It was magic, I didn't know why I felt that way, the only time i've ever heard about "boys" wearing girls clothing was that it was sinful. But I just remember feeling so comforted, way more comfortable than i've ever been before. It also felt kinda sensual and tingly and tense (probably because I was so scared of getting caught).

I felt just like a princess looking into that mirror. Now, I can wear those clothes and feel like a princess every day

you go girl! Keep being a princess.

[Shads]

It was a sexual rush for me when I put on my moms underwear, hose, skirt and blouse before cramming my feet into a pair of her shoes.  She was 2 sizes smaller than me. 

[westin21]

Scared, and exhilarated rolled up together and tied with a pink and red polka dotted bow. Not much has changed other than I like all colors of polka dots now

[BridgetYvonne]

I was 13. I wanted to go trick or treating so bad, I would have gone naked. We had just moved into a new city & apt complex. Our household goods were in transit. Mom said "If you wanted to go t-or-t so bad, I can put you in one of Shasta's dresses & you go  as a girl!" Not sure if she was serious or not. But I said yes. After showering & dressing, Mom pushed me out the door. It was 630 or so. dark already. All sorts of thoughts were going thru my head plus the cold wind up the dress, across my Naired skin, heavy eyelashes, lipgloss, the bra tugging. All new experiences. I took a deep breath & said "Oh, well" & was on my way. That seems to have helped me whenever I go out 'en femme'. A deep breath & an Oh Well attitude.

[BridgetYvonne]

In Apr '14 my GF/mentor Vikki decided that we couldn't hide it anymore that I was turning into a girl. So she decided to throw a party. She told everyone that my cousin Bridget was moving to the city & wanted to meet us. She told everyone to be there at 630pm. The day of, she sent met to a Beauty Salon that does CD,TG,TF for a makeover. At 615 or so I was sitting at Vikki's lighted vanity scared >-bleeped-<less. She put her hand under my chin, digging her nails into it, pointed me at the mirror & said that I shouldn't be nervous. She handed me an airline bottle of Seagrams which I downed. She said that she would introduce me at 635. She said to listen at the door. After she left, I locked the door. At 640 I could hear her say "Friends, I have a confession. There is no cousin Bridget. Jul of last year Jim told me that he likes to CD & that he wants to become a girl. My work, Alpha-Medical has been helping him. So I'd like to introduce you to Bridget Yvonne!" I walked down the stairs & stood at the landing. Everyone kind of OOHH & AAHHd. A few said "doesn't look like Jim." Then Sheri, Vikki's stepsister said a few mean things at me but mostly Vikki like "Oh, I guess we know who wears the pants in this couple." etc. I just wanted to kick Sheri. The door swung open & there was Dave, an ex coworker of mine. He says "Who's the chick in the skirt?" Don't know why but I ran into the cold Oregon rainy night. I ran until I got to a park that has a bridge that goes over the river. I sat under the bridge, wondering. Mostly wondering why I didn't dress warmer. I then heard "Jim Jim" I them heard  a girl say "Her name is Bridget, stupid" then I heard "Bridget" I called to then & my sister Shasta shows up. She hugs me & gives me a coat to wear. Others gather & we walk back to the condo. There is cake & Coffee. As I am sitting there, one girl asks Vikki "So how did you feel meeting Bridget for the 1st time?" Vikki giggles & tells them the story. She said that she gave me an hour to change into Bridget. She said that it was either the longest hour or the shortest. She said that as she sat there, she told herself 'If he looks like Klinger on Mash or an extra on To Wong Fu' I will kick his ass! Everyone laughed. She said "He looked actually passable. Bad nail polish job, obviously a wig but passable." A few girls joked by saying "Decided to join the winning side?" I replied "Just had to wait for my uniform."