By: Katie

Subject: CD Style(s) and shopping.

I'm always confused about the public's perception of how crossdressers dress and how we actually dress.

I think that the public think that we all want to dress as hookers or drag queens but in reality I think that it is a lot different for the majority. I know that personally I like to dress in what I'd call TV presenter chic. Smartly dressed women, normally in heel, dresses or skirts. Immaculate hair and make up.

Looking at 'specialist' crossdressing sites the clothes do seem to mirror the public's perception so I wonder if they are doing us a disservice or just selling to a minority. The prices also look high and the quality low.

Personally I wouldn't buy from a 'specialist' shop unless I knew I had total anonymity. I can think of nothing worse than a courier delivering a box with 'Crossdresser R Us' all over it lol. Maybe it's paranoia but I'd also be worried about being open to blackmail.

As a result I do most of my shopping on-line with a click and collect service from the major Women' fashion retailers . I'm in control. Boobs and wigs have also been bought from unisex sites after much research.

I've often wondered if there was a market for a discreet service where crossdressers can buy main stream fashion at reasonable prices. I know quite a few of our American cousins often use thrift store (Charity shops to us in the UK). My wife quiet often comes back with a 'label' Charity shop bargain after she's dropped something off. Would you buy 'pre-loved' clothes and shoes on-line? Reading Carly's post I guess there is a market lol.

Going back to a TV theme I have a fantasy about dressing as one of the Strictly women contestants. Problem is I'd probably end up more as Ed Balls than Louise lol.