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Cross-dressing is the act of wearing clothes usually associated with the opposite gender within a society. There are various terms used to describe people who cross-dress, such as transvestite, tranny (which can be seen as derogatory) and TV, though these terms are only used to describe male cross-dressers
Cross Dress Like a Women
If you want to cross-dress in public you should be convincing. Many people cannot, or will not, understand why a man should want to dress as a woman, so it's important that men who do this make as good a job of it as possible and look as female as possible.
Unfortunately, many guys who cross-dress fail to look convincing as a woman: people snigger when they see them and sometimes act in a very hostile way. Sadly, cross-dressing can even provoke violence from stupid and aggressive males.
Learning the art of dressing as a woman can make life much easier for a transvestite. Support groups can provide advice on choosing the right clothes and make-up. But, as a general rule, start by keeping things simple. Avoid high heels, especially with sling-backs, until you have mastered walking in women's footwear. And avoid glittery cocktail dresses until you have practised moving, standing and sitting as a woman.
Cross Dressers tend to be straight men
Many people make all sorts of assumptions about transvestites or cross-dressers, but you can't assume the sexual orientation of someone who cross-dresses any more than anyone else. Men who cross-dress are actually more likely to be straight (heterosexual), with research studies putting the figure at between 50-80% (though again, there are very few reliable statistics about this).
Cross Dressing Service
Some shops like Cherrypye specialise in supplying women's clothing and shoes in men's sizes and in helping men to perfect their female look. Many sell a good range of wigs, larger shoes, clothing fake boobs and make up.
As a general rule, shop in a place that is liberal and accepting of different lifestyles. Clearly, if you live in a small town you will excite comment if you shop for yourself in the local women's shoe or dress shop.
Partners whose men cross dress
Ladylike"- Advice for Women with Crossdressing Partners Help, reassurance and advice for real women who have crossdressing partners. NOT a sex site. A women's interest, psychological help resource that explains .
Useful Cross Dressing Resources
- Talking Points from Channel4.comCross-dressing – a bit weird or pushing gender boundaries? ... Cross-dressing is the act of wearing clothes usually associated with the opposite gender
- Men stockings, cross dressing and transvestite issues discussed at ...Men stockings, cross dressing and transvestite issues discussed at Stockings HQ - Support for men who wear stockings.
UK transvestite Nicola UK transvestite Nicola's web site. A huge resource for transvestite issues in the UK.