I’m Batgirl

My favorite comic book superhero was Batman. Whereas the other superheroes had all the super powers, Batman had all the cool gadgets, a cool costume, headquartered in a cave and used the bat for his symbol ― can't get much cooler than that!

Pop worked in the comic book factory that printed the Marvel line of comic books, but he had to have a kid who preferred a character from a competing line of comic books. I appreciated the Marvel superheroes and read many of their books religiously, but Batman was always Number 1.

Fast-forward to Halloween 1995 and in honor of my favorite superhero, I attended my support group's Halloween party dressed as my version of Batgirl. I recently unearthed and scanned photos from that Halloween and here they are ― most of them seeing the light of the Internet for the first time.







Source: Brahmin
Wearing Brahmin.


Robin as a voluptuous Marie Antoinette in a 1946
installment of the Batman And Robin daily comic strip.

Crossdresser Accessorizing

On Thursday, Susan of Transitioning into Tomorrow fame published a poster on her blog that suggests how to accessorize depending on the neckline of the dress or top you are wearing. I thought that the poster was very useful, so I copied and pasted it into my archive of fashion files for future reference.

That archive contains a lot of information that I find halpful as I present as a woman. For example, whenever I buy new clothing, I visit the website of the store where I bought the new item and grab images of the item I purchased.

That is a simple matter if I purchased the item online, however, if I purchased the item off the rack at a brick and mortar store, it might take a little searching to find an image on the website of the store or designer. (Often, searching on the item's SKU is a simple way to locate an image.)

I use these images to help me accessorize the item when I wear it. What kind of jewelry goes with the dress I just bought at ModCloth? What color shoes go with that dress? Should I wear nude or color stockings or tights?

I am not religious about it and I often accessorize with a scarf, which is an accessory that seldom if ever appears in these images. However, the source of these images are pros, who know what looks best with the item they are trying to sell than, so I often follow their suggestions.

By the way, I also save images of any wigs that I purchase to remind me what my new do is supposed to look like on my head. And I do not save images of undies that I purchase ― I do not compare favorably with lingerie models!


Source: Tory Burch
Wearing Tory Burch.


Dave Castiblanco
Dave Castiblanco

Have You Seen Your Brother, Baby, Standing in High Heels?

Commenting on the “Moaning Lisa Smile” post, Beverly wrote,

I’m not sure, but I think the first use of a trans person in a music video was The B-52’s “Love Shack.” My trans-radar always went off when I saw that video. Then I found out the video was the debut of the tall woman of color with the huge hair. A local Georgia girl named Ru Paul who was a friend of the band.

Crossdresser Transgender Events Diva Social Party Partners Cafe New Haven CT Monthly Parties

 
 
So recently I had the pleasure of hanging out with my fellow sister and member of the “Cool Hair” Club Heather Leigh, who throws a Monthly Party for the TG/CD Community up in New Haven Ct called Diva Social.  I sat down with Heather to get all the information on the event.  If you are anywhere up in the North East, this is a monthly party you should definitely make plans to attend. Here is all the info…

Hi, I Am Emily, I’m a Transwoman and I’m Pretty Cool!

I have always been devoted to my family, always took pride in my work and approached all my assignments with eagerness, dedication and enthusiasm. I was always professional, responsible, loyal and very dedicated in all my pursuits including college and committed in handling and managing the financial needs that come with home ownership. I am now unable to work as I have struggled with depression and my gender identity since early childhood and had a recent breakdown and a painful realization of needing to transition.

The Sisterhood of the Panty Girdle

Back when I started femulating in the early 1960s, most women wore girdles."Girdles were considered essential garments by many women from approximately 1910 to the late 1960s. They created a rigid, controlled figure that was seen as eminently respectab...

Blue is for Crossdressers and Transgender Women

Everyday, I receive e-mail advertisements from various clothiers trying to convince me to buy their wares. Sometimes the e-mail ads entice me to visit a clothiers' website to see what they have to offer and often I find items to-die-for that I just have to add to my wardrobe. Lucky for my pocketbook that I am a big girl and a lot of the items to-die-for are not available in my size.

Such is the case with ModCloth.com. They have enticed me to visit their website a number of times, but everything I fell in love with was too small for me... until last week, when I visited their website one more time.

I don't know how I missed their "Sheath a Lady Dress in Navy" on my previous visits, but it found me last week with only one left in my size. So I ordered it as fast as my mouse could click the "Add to Bag" button.

The photos of the dress sold it to me and its description convinced me that I made the correct choice.
"You’re proof that corporate style can still look ladylike, especially when you wear this cap-sleeved, navy-blue sheath dress by Stop Staring! Today, you’re excited to interview possible new hires and are feeling great in this stretch-fabric frock, which features a lovely, beige bow, beige trim, a smooth center panel, and delicate ruching. Sitting in your office, wearing pointy-toed black heels and light pink earrings, you wait to meet candidates who are eager to join your team!"

I can't wait to wear it!



Source: MyHabit
Wearing Chetta B.


Ron Megee and Gary Campbell
Corrie Van Ausdal, Ron Megee and Gary Campbell on stage in The Bad Seedling (2005).

16 Things I Learned From Dressing in Drag: Confessions of a One-night Crossdresser part two

9. You just air kinder
Im arrival to think the pure to world peace is to just have everyone dress as women. Somehow, along surrounded by you put concerning a dress, you just environment a bit kinder. Its later your pupils dilate and any rasping urges just p.s..Even just infuriating for more feminine movements and tune of voice makes you rapidly mood considering your male prudence of self disappearing and you are becoming someone else. You might call it a drag vacation in the drug prudence, because it neighboring-door door to of affects your body in the joined quirk.

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