I was thinking of this today at work. Yes, sometimes my mind wanders.
Between my "re-awakening" in 2008 and when I understood who I truly was, I wore a HELL of a lot more stuff when dressed in feminine attire.
Here's an example:
In the above picture, I am wearing panties, a corset, the corset liner, Hip pads (a Veronica 5 from Classic Curves Intl- HIGHLY recommended!), high waisted panty over that to cover seams and corset laces, breast prosthetic (Proactive Prosthetics- amazing if you can afford the best), bra, pantyhose, skirt, top, boots, wig, Lee Stick on nails, jewelry, contact lenses, and had a professional makeover. 15 items.
I felt armored head to foot. If I were wearing a skirt that moved as I walked, I couldn't feel it swishing for everything else I was wearing!
In the end, it really wasn't that comfortable either.
Now, compare to this:
In the above, I am wearing panties, bra, pantyhose, skirt, top, jewelry, glasses, and heels. I did my own makeup and that's my natural hair and nails. 8 items. About half.
And THAT was far more comfortable. And, I think, far more feminine.
Now granted, a MAJOR difference between then and now is that I've been on HRT for several years, and living my Truth full time for nearly three years.
I thought about how physically uncomfortable all that was- confining and tight. And yet, if I wanted to be Sophie back then, that is what I did. I had a definite idea of what I wanted to look like and worked toward that "ideal." And that meant feminine hips, big boobs, long hair and an hourglass figure. Yet, that one night a month, I felt so Free. I was shedding the weight of my male skin and becoming who I really was.
These days, of all of the Sophie "ideals" I had, I only managed to get two: Long hair (almost five years of growth) and generous boobs (yes, I KNOW how lucky I am.) Maybe If I lost weight, I'd achieve a better figure. Someday...
Obviously, the biggest change is that my male self is gone. I move FAR more confidently as a woman. Now I do everyday things as Sophie, and, while I think of how I walk, etc, I don't think twice about appearing in public in feminine attire. Why should I? After all...
... I'm a Woman!
Be well!
Between my "re-awakening" in 2008 and when I understood who I truly was, I wore a HELL of a lot more stuff when dressed in feminine attire.
Here's an example:
Makeup by Amanda Richards of True Colors Makeup Artistry
In the above picture, I am wearing panties, a corset, the corset liner, Hip pads (a Veronica 5 from Classic Curves Intl- HIGHLY recommended!), high waisted panty over that to cover seams and corset laces, breast prosthetic (Proactive Prosthetics- amazing if you can afford the best), bra, pantyhose, skirt, top, boots, wig, Lee Stick on nails, jewelry, contact lenses, and had a professional makeover. 15 items.
I felt armored head to foot. If I were wearing a skirt that moved as I walked, I couldn't feel it swishing for everything else I was wearing!
In the end, it really wasn't that comfortable either.
Now, compare to this:
November 2016
In the above, I am wearing panties, bra, pantyhose, skirt, top, jewelry, glasses, and heels. I did my own makeup and that's my natural hair and nails. 8 items. About half.
And THAT was far more comfortable. And, I think, far more feminine.
Now granted, a MAJOR difference between then and now is that I've been on HRT for several years, and living my Truth full time for nearly three years.
I thought about how physically uncomfortable all that was- confining and tight. And yet, if I wanted to be Sophie back then, that is what I did. I had a definite idea of what I wanted to look like and worked toward that "ideal." And that meant feminine hips, big boobs, long hair and an hourglass figure. Yet, that one night a month, I felt so Free. I was shedding the weight of my male skin and becoming who I really was.
These days, of all of the Sophie "ideals" I had, I only managed to get two: Long hair (almost five years of growth) and generous boobs (yes, I KNOW how lucky I am.) Maybe If I lost weight, I'd achieve a better figure. Someday...
Obviously, the biggest change is that my male self is gone. I move FAR more confidently as a woman. Now I do everyday things as Sophie, and, while I think of how I walk, etc, I don't think twice about appearing in public in feminine attire. Why should I? After all...
... I'm a Woman!
Be well!
I know what you mean! It used to be that I was putting on a costume to play a part, it was only when I abandoned wigs that I felt that I was truly becoming me, rather than playing dress up.
ReplyDeleteSophie,
ReplyDeleteDo you remember what you said when I asked you what you want to be in the future? You responded that you wanted to be a woman - all in caps. Now that you see yourself as a woman, I ask the same question again. What do you want to be?
The reason I ask this is that you are now much more comfortable with yourself. So, as the woman called Sophie, what would you (ideally) like to do with the rest of your life? And what will bring you happiness? The answer to these questions should be your targets in life, as the peace you find in being your authentic self will now open the door to the possibilities of these dreams happening.
As usual, only my best wishes for you....
M
Marian, you may not like the answer.
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