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DoriaN · 25th Jul 2011, 09:51 PM

So for a few years I have DREAMED of crossdressing well for the date, seeing it as a small 'get out of jail free' card, but I've never done it...

My best friend who is a straight male has also thought about it, but I'm also scared and in general of trying it.
As a hopeful m2f person it'd be a small dream come to true to spend the day in public as such, but if I were to overcome the fears ans anxietys I would want to do a GOOD JOB of the crossdress.
I HATE it when I see a bad crossdress (Might sound shallow but...) and I only want to be 99.99%-100% convincing.

Idk, I'm kinda scatter brained over this, but any advice for attire, costume ideas, or generic tips for such?

Atm I can only think makeup and getting a sexy hairstyle >_<

Idk generic thoughts or discussion regarding the date are welcome, along with costume ideas or tips =P

Messed Up · 25th Jul 2011, 10:13 PM

Who would you want to be?

solarcat · 26th Jul 2011, 04:51 AM

I agree with Messed Up; before we can give any really thoughtful advice, we'd need an idea of who you're going as.

If it were me, I'd go as a character I like from a movie, show, game, etc.

For instance, I'm a big fan of Alice in Wonderland, so I'd definitely consider dressing as Alice. But I'm not blonde, which is another thing to consider- how much work would you have to put into this costume? Would you be willing to dye your hair or change hairstyles?

But you should also consider what you'd want to wear- if you're goal is to crossdress, I assume you'll avoid something as simple as shorts and a tanktop. So what do you want to wear? A full-length dress, a ball gown, a skirt? And if you're going to be walking, make sure you pick out a comfortable pair of shoes.

You'll have to get access to the clothes, too, so take into consideration ease of procurement.

bookworm43 · 26th Jul 2011, 06:01 AM

hmm i dunno- but the plus to wearing a full skirt or a long dress would be wearing sneakers, 'cause they'd be less noticable. that said, my sister dressed up as Mulan (ya know, disney princess?) one year, and i remember the dress being pretty long- and she didn't trip in it once

just an idea

Tracy Lord · 26th Jul 2011, 10:56 AM

I was just thinking about this last night!

As far as ideas, I would just play with it and find your look. My wife used to work at a Macy's make up counter when she was in high school and is REALLY good with make up, so I'm going to have her try some things on me to see if we can get me looking like something that resembles a girl.

Gotta get the eyebrows shaped, for one.

I don't know how much homework you've done, but what I'm learning from the magazines is that, even if you're an actual girl, you still have to pick out clothes that work with your body shape, and there is such a thing as girls having more of a boy's shape and there are cute clothes for that shape!

What we don't want to look like is just a boy who threw on some girl's clothes for Halloween!

Keep me posted on your progress!

malachite · 26th Jul 2011, 10:59 AM

you want it go for it, to hell with that other people think

DoriaN · 26th Jul 2011, 02:47 PM

I haven't really thought about who or what I would go as... still in the process of that ><

I guess thighhighs and a skirt would be cute, though I'm def'n not against a dress.
Also I'm naturally curvy, and I've always fit better into female's pants than a male's (Dem hips ;_

.

My goal is if someone didn't know better they'd assume I was a girl, having my hair at my shoulders if def'n a plus, but yes I do need to get a better idea of what I want...

Tracy Lord · 26th Jul 2011, 02:55 PM

I'm wondering if I could rock something like this:

London Times Women's Red Satin Sheath Dress | Overstock.com

Or maybe this!

http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Sh...tml?rcmndsrc=2

DoriaN · 26th Jul 2011, 03:10 PM

Are you from Canada? Also my favourite colour is purple and my style would be thighhigh w/skirt and a loose sweater x3, but that's just clothes... as for going AS someone I unno D:

Tracy Lord · 26th Jul 2011, 03:14 PM

Me? Nope. Went to Montreal for my honeymoon, though; my wife was born there. Great city!

DoriaN · 26th Jul 2011, 03:21 PM

I've only ever been to BC or Alberta, though i was originally born in Toronto. Wasn't sure because the website you linked I guess auto-converted all the prices into CAD so I figured I would ask.

Tracy Lord · 26th Jul 2011, 04:10 PM

OMG, my wife just had the most brilliant idea for us!

DoriaN · 26th Jul 2011, 04:35 PM

I'm not sure who those two are xD, one looks like cruella de vil.

Tracy Lord · 26th Jul 2011, 05:03 PM

Patsy and Eddie from AbFab!

DoriaN · 26th Jul 2011, 05:39 PM

Never saw it but I just wiki'd it; would make for a very fun experience if we were together x3.

Tracy Lord · 26th Jul 2011, 05:42 PM

Actually, she meant me and her! This Halloween is going to be FUN. And Patsy is tall, so I can get away with heels! (I'm six foot two) lol. But yes, if we were together I would totally do it with you!

DoriaN · 26th Jul 2011, 05:49 PM

I just like dressing up and being wacky in general xD, my guy friend from the US said when he comes to visit we're gonna party.
I told him we should dress up like power rangers and hit on women, him as the black ranger and myself as the pink x3.

kiersten · 26th Jul 2011, 06:56 PM

I so completely & totally want to go as Sailor Moon or Sailor Mercury for Halloween!!!

DoriaN · 28th Jul 2011, 02:20 PM

So far the best idea I got was Mio from K-ON

Spoiler

Incidentaly I DO own a bass guitar xP, but idk what I'd do for hair..

Still seeking alternate ideas though.

kiersten · 28th Jul 2011, 02:39 PM

As for hair, you can always purchase a wig. Some online places have pretty decent feminine wigs for sale, you just have to look for the style you want & the price you want first...

25th Jul 2011, 09:51 PM	#1
DoriaN wtf am I? Regular Member Gender: Genderqueer Orientation: Wiminz Location: Canada Posts: 60 Join Date: Jun 2011	Halloween. So for a few years I have DREAMED of crossdressing well for the date, seeing it as a small 'get out of jail free' card, but I've never done it... My best friend who is a straight male has also thought about it, but I'm also scared and in general of trying it. As a hopeful m2f person it'd be a small dream come to true to spend the day in public as such, but if I were to overcome the fears ans anxietys I would want to do a GOOD JOB of the crossdress. I HATE it when I see a bad crossdress (Might sound shallow but...) and I only want to be 99.99%-100% convincing. Idk, I'm kinda scatter brained over this, but any advice for attire, costume ideas, or generic tips for such? Atm I can only think makeup and getting a sexy hairstyle >_< Idk generic thoughts or discussion regarding the date are welcome, along with costume ideas or tips =P

25th Jul 2011, 10:13 PM	#2
Messed Up EC Addict Full Member Gender: Dude Orientation: “Well, I’m a little BI-FURIOUS!" Location: The Marvellous Land of Oz Posts: 556 Join Date: May 2011	Re: Halloween. Who would you want to be?

26th Jul 2011, 04:51 AM	#3
solarcat ducks all up! All up, I say! Regular Member Gender: Girlish? Orientation: Licks boys Out Status: Anyone that asks Location: CA Age: 23 Posts: 1,709 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: Halloween. I agree with Messed Up; before we can give any really thoughtful advice, we'd need an idea of who you're going as. If it were me, I'd go as a character I like from a movie, show, game, etc. For instance, I'm a big fan of Alice in Wonderland, so I'd definitely consider dressing as Alice. But I'm not blonde, which is another thing to consider- how much work would you have to put into this costume? Would you be willing to dye your hair or change hairstyles? But you should also consider what you'd want to wear- if you're goal is to crossdress, I assume you'll avoid something as simple as shorts and a tanktop. So what do you want to wear? A full-length dress, a ball gown, a skirt? And if you're going to be walking, make sure you pick out a comfortable pair of shoes. You'll have to get access to the clothes, too, so take into consideration ease of procurement.

26th Jul 2011, 06:01 AM	#4
bookworm43 Ketchup Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: My Immediate Family, 4 friends, 1 stranger Location: NY Age: 15 Posts: 585 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: Halloween. hmm i dunno- but the plus to wearing a full skirt or a long dress would be wearing sneakers, 'cause they'd be less noticable. that said, my sister dressed up as Mulan (ya know, disney princess?) one year, and i remember the dress being pretty long- and she didn't trip in it once just an idea __________________ "A question that sometimes drives me hazy: am I or the others crazy?" - Albert Einstein

26th Jul 2011, 10:56 AM	#5
Tracy Lord EC Addict Full Member Gender: Two Spirit Orientation: Depends on my mood Posts: 330 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: Halloween. I was just thinking about this last night! As far as ideas, I would just play with it and find your look. My wife used to work at a Macy's make up counter when she was in high school and is REALLY good with make up, so I'm going to have her try some things on me to see if we can get me looking like something that resembles a girl. Gotta get the eyebrows shaped, for one. I don't know how much homework you've done, but what I'm learning from the magazines is that, even if you're an actual girl, you still have to pick out clothes that work with your body shape, and there is such a thing as girls having more of a boy's shape and there are cute clothes for that shape! What we don't want to look like is just a boy who threw on some girl's clothes for Halloween! Keep me posted on your progress! __________________ Tracy: And do you know how I feel? Mr. Lord: How? Tracy: Like a human. Like a human being.

26th Jul 2011, 10:59 AM	#6
malachite EC's realist Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Orlando Posts: 6,480 Join Date: Apr 2009	Re: Halloween. you want it go for it, to hell with that other people think __________________ It's the 21st century, your bigotry is outdated. Either upgrade or go away.

26th Jul 2011, 02:47 PM	#7
DoriaN wtf am I? Regular Member Gender: Genderqueer Orientation: Wiminz Location: Canada Posts: 60 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: Halloween. I haven't really thought about who or what I would go as... still in the process of that >< I guess thighhighs and a skirt would be cute, though I'm def'n not against a dress. Also I'm naturally curvy, and I've always fit better into female's pants than a male's (Dem hips ;_. My goal is if someone didn't know better they'd assume I was a girl, having my hair at my shoulders if def'n a plus, but yes I do need to get a better idea of what I want...

26th Jul 2011, 02:55 PM	#8
Tracy Lord EC Addict Full Member Gender: Two Spirit Orientation: Depends on my mood Posts: 330 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: Halloween. I'm wondering if I could rock something like this: London Times Women's Red Satin Sheath Dress \| Overstock.com Or maybe this! http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Sh...tml?rcmndsrc=2 __________________ Tracy: And do you know how I feel? Mr. Lord: How? Tracy: Like a human. Like a human being.

26th Jul 2011, 03:10 PM	#9
DoriaN wtf am I? Regular Member Gender: Genderqueer Orientation: Wiminz Location: Canada Posts: 60 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: Halloween. Are you from Canada? Also my favourite colour is purple and my style would be thighhigh w/skirt and a loose sweater x3, but that's just clothes... as for going AS someone I unno D:

26th Jul 2011, 03:14 PM	#10
Tracy Lord EC Addict Full Member Gender: Two Spirit Orientation: Depends on my mood Posts: 330 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: Halloween. Me? Nope. Went to Montreal for my honeymoon, though; my wife was born there. Great city! __________________ Tracy: And do you know how I feel? Mr. Lord: How? Tracy: Like a human. Like a human being.

26th Jul 2011, 03:21 PM	#11
DoriaN wtf am I? Regular Member Gender: Genderqueer Orientation: Wiminz Location: Canada Posts: 60 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: Halloween. I've only ever been to BC or Alberta, though i was originally born in Toronto. Wasn't sure because the website you linked I guess auto-converted all the prices into CAD so I figured I would ask.

26th Jul 2011, 04:10 PM	#12
Tracy Lord EC Addict Full Member Gender: Two Spirit Orientation: Depends on my mood Posts: 330 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: Halloween. OMG, my wife just had the most brilliant idea for us! __________________ Tracy: And do you know how I feel? Mr. Lord: How? Tracy: Like a human. Like a human being.

26th Jul 2011, 04:35 PM	#13
DoriaN wtf am I? Regular Member Gender: Genderqueer Orientation: Wiminz Location: Canada Posts: 60 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: Halloween. I'm not sure who those two are xD, one looks like cruella de vil.

26th Jul 2011, 05:03 PM	#14
Tracy Lord EC Addict Full Member Gender: Two Spirit Orientation: Depends on my mood Posts: 330 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: Halloween. Patsy and Eddie from AbFab!

26th Jul 2011, 05:39 PM	#15
DoriaN wtf am I? Regular Member Gender: Genderqueer Orientation: Wiminz Location: Canada Posts: 60 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: Halloween. Never saw it but I just wiki'd it; would make for a very fun experience if we were together x3.

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26th Jul 2011, 05:42 PM	#16
Tracy Lord EC Addict Full Member Gender: Two Spirit Orientation: Depends on my mood Posts: 330 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: Halloween. Actually, she meant me and her! This Halloween is going to be FUN. And Patsy is tall, so I can get away with heels! (I'm six foot two) lol. But yes, if we were together I would totally do it with you!

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DoriaN wtf am I? Regular Member Gender: Genderqueer Orientation: Wiminz Location: Canada Posts: 60 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: Halloween. I just like dressing up and being wacky in general xD, my guy friend from the US said when he comes to visit we're gonna party. I told him we should dress up like power rangers and hit on women, him as the black ranger and myself as the pink x3.

26th Jul 2011, 06:56 PM	#18
kiersten KierstenChromium, Mistress Of Metal Full Member Gender: Transgender - MtF Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Out to 127 people & my parents & 1 cousin so far Location: Sarnia, ON Posts: 1,331 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: Halloween. I so completely & totally want to go as Sailor Moon or Sailor Mercury for Halloween!!! __________________ Penny: What's Sheldon's deal? Leonard: What do you mean "deal"? Penny : You know, like, what's his deal? Is it girls? Guys? Sock puppets? Leonard: Honestly, we've been operating under the assumption that he has no deal.

28th Jul 2011, 02:20 PM	#19
DoriaN wtf am I? Regular Member Gender: Genderqueer Orientation: Wiminz Location: Canada Posts: 60 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: Halloween. So far the best idea I got was Mio from K-ON Spoiler Spoiler Incidentaly I DO own a bass guitar xP, but idk what I'd do for hair.. Still seeking alternate ideas though.

28th Jul 2011, 02:39 PM	#20
kiersten KierstenChromium, Mistress Of Metal Full Member Gender: Transgender - MtF Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Out to 127 people & my parents & 1 cousin so far Location: Sarnia, ON Posts: 1,331 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: Halloween. As for hair, you can always purchase a wig. Some online places have pretty decent feminine wigs for sale, you just have to look for the style you want & the price you want first... __________________ Penny: What's Sheldon's deal? Leonard: What do you mean "deal"? Penny : You know, like, what's his deal? Is it girls? Guys? Sock puppets? Leonard: Honestly, we've been operating under the assumption that he has no deal.