When I first got serious about crossdressing I wanted to go out but wasn't too confident in my passability until I had a brainstorm. Here's what I did. (If you want to go out but don't have the guts- try this. It really works great!) I went to a beauty salon and told the cosmetics girl that I had an argument with my wife about who's day was harder, mine or hers. So my wife dared me to go through a day just like she has to. I had to go to work with her and dress like she does but I need someone to do my makeup. The bet is for one month's of chores if I can make it through a day as she does. They are very receptive to this. I made an appointment for the earliest time in the day.
I showed up about 15 minutes early armed with a camcorder and got changed in a bathroom in the salon. The reaction they have when they see the 6 inch heels is worth it everything. I explain the shoes by saying that my wife was being spiteful. I then get my makeup done and leave. I've done this several times and each time is great! They even video tape it for me.
Here are two pictures I grabbed from the video. Notice how the girl was fascinated with the heels!
The Glamour Studio
I found a glamour studio near my home and thought I'd give them a call to see if they'd do a drag shoot. I told the girl on the phone that I was interested in taking some drag pictures and she said they would. She told me some of the particulars anout the shoot and told me to come in with a couple of my favorite outfits. She told me it would take about two hours and we scheduled a time.
On the day of the shoot I arrived right on time with a bag of stuff and blouses and skirts hung over my shoulder. I was greeted by a very pretty tall blonde girl. She pointed me to a dressing room and told me to take off my shirt and put on this tube-top thing. This was the only thing about the whole experience that made me feel a little rediculous. The tube top was so that none of the make-up got onto my good clothes.
I sat in the make-up chair and she got right to work. As she worked we chatted, mostly about dressing up. She asked about which brands of make-up I wore and how I applied it. The longest part of the whole procedure was styling my wig. It was a little tangled and the ends became uneven. About this time, the other lady who runs the shoot came over to help. She was also pretty and I loved her boots. She had these knee-high black boots with 4 inch heels- just super!
After the make-up was finished, they ushered me into a dressing room. I put on my bra (40 DDD Lily), stuffed it with water balloons, a black knee-length skirt and a red satin blouse. To save time, I already had on tan pantyhose from home. Finally, I put on 6 inch black pumps. When I came out of the dressing room they had a few compliments.
In my pumps, I clacked over to the photo studio in the next room. The made a few adjustments to the set and started posing me. A few standing and a few sitting. I learned a lot about model posing during the shoot. Many of the poses were very unconfortable and unnatural but they look great in pictures.
After about 10 pictures, I changed my blouse to a silver satin blouse and they changed my hair to an up-do. Back into the photo room. This outfit and hair looked great. She posed me and coached me to tilt my head, throw back my shoulders and stick out my chest. "It's all about the boobs" she said. And let me tell you, she was right! My breasts look awesome in the pictures.
When the photo shoot finally finished, we went into another room to preview the pictures. I selected a picture package and then chose my favorite pictures.
All in all, it was a great experience. Final cost: about $300. Not bad to do every long once in a while. The next time I go I think I'm goung to go "less conservative." I want to work in at least a pair of 7-inch heels and I want to do an all-black bad attitude, deep red lipstick knee-high boots set.
Out for a Drive
For some small thrills, I like to go out for a drive. I get dressed almost completely at home. Then I put some bulky outerware over my outfit and pack up the car. I find a secluded spot where I will not attract attention and finsh getting dressed. I start with the wig. Then I put on my lipstick and earrings in the mirror. Then I strip off the outerwear. Next, I stuff my bra with the water balloons. Finally, the shoes. If I'm secluded enough, I'll step out of the car and double-check my outfit. Then it's off for the drive. I drive to an area where I won't be known and then I don't care too much about passability. I think it's actually fun if they know I'm in drag.
I have a plan in mind but depending on time of night or how many people are around I may adjust the plan. Here are some of my popular stops:
Fast food drive-throughs are my favorite. I usually get giggles or confused looks. Sometimes the cashier will do their best to stall while their friends do their best to steal descrete looks.
Here's a drive thru picture.
Another favorite place is the late-night pharmacy like CVS or Eckerds. These places are great because they usually have tile floor and my heels sound great on them. I'll usually buy some pantyhose or if I feel like spending a little time I get some make-up. The last time, I asked the cashier to take a picture, which she did. (Suggestion: make sure that the flash is set to flash even if it is light and have them take at least two pictures. My pictures came out bad because the bright store lights behind me silouetted me and the cashier shook a little while taking the picture). On one outing to the evening pharmacy I had a great trip. I casually walked into the store and went to the pantyhose section. I quickly grabbed a new pair of pantyhose and went up to the casheir. After paying, I asked her I she could take a picture. While she was figuring out which button to push, these two pretty, college-aged girls got on line behind me. The cashier took the picture and I started to leave. As I was leaving, I checked the digital image and it didn't come out- so I turned around. The two girls were now looking at me. I asked them if they could take a new picture. "Look at those knockers!" One of them said. They took two pictures and we left together.
"I lost a bet," I said.
"Those are some knockers," she sounded impressed. We walked a few steps towards out cars and we chatted a little and then headed off in different directions.
For my next stop, I did the same: went into the store, grabbed pantyhose, headed for the counter and paid. I asked the motherly casheir to take a picture. While she took the picture she told me that as I entered, one of the younger clerks with her commented "look at the chest on that woman!" She took two pictures and also a close-up "bust" shot (great pun).
I also like to go to the adult video store. They must see so many strange things and cater to so many lifestyles that they don't bat an eye. I've gone in twice and it has been business as usual. I'll go in and buy some fancy stockings or rent a transvestite video. Once, a lady that I assumed was a stripper (very high heels and cool outfit) was walking out and paused to check me out. |
