I get ma'amed frequently but when I talk the response is "Oh, sorry, Sir".
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There's an old expression of making lemonade out of lemons.
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Anyway, welcome to the forum.
John
Firstly, welcome to the forum. Secondly, add long hair, plus some extra belly, and...Orange Apple wrote:<snip>
One of the interesting aspects of this forum is that it has made me think about things in different ways. My initial thoughts were along the lines of, "Gee, I'd really like to wear a skirt in public, but what will people think when they see someone with a full beard, very obvious breasts, and wearing a skirt?" As I've digested the material here, I begin to realize that most people will see the skirt and either not care or be pleased. Their eyes will be drawn to the skirt and they're unlikely to even notice my chest. And if they do notice both, it's really no different than today when I live in the real world wearing a T-shirt. I'm different. We are all different.
Thanks for that. Definitely some similarity in our looks. And no, I am not interested in spending lots of money to take the risk of major surgery so I can have big scars instead of big boobs.Kilted_John wrote:
Firstly, welcome to the forum. Secondly, add long hair, plus some extra belly, and...
Mine aren't really large, but, if they don't shrink when I get back into shape, I'm not spending the $7-10K to have them minimized.
-J
I don't think they will, unless you're in a hurricane. The fabric is pretty heavy, and the skirt holds it's shape particularly well. An excellent knee skirt for wear on a breezy day if modesty is important. The disadvantage is, when sitting... once again it holds it's shape, thus the middle won't fall between your legs naturally, you'll have to push it down, or sit with your legs together. ... or not worry about it, just wear underwear.crfriend wrote: I don't know if the Skirtcraft skirts are prone to lifting in a breeze
I find carrying a purse helps. One that hangs by the hip, it seems to help hold at least one side down. Skirts with smaller built in slips seem to function well on windy days. However I normally choose a longer skirt if it's going to be very windy. Two reasons: one is it takes more to lift it, two is they look REALLY cool flowing in the breeze!crfriend wrote: but know how to deal with that
I've been dealing with the boobs for years, or perhaps not dealing with them in the sense that, just as you said, people really don't notice and if they do they don't care, and if they do get their panties in a wad, it's their problem, not mine. But somehow the idea of wearing a skirt AND having noticeable breasts seemed like it might be an issue. Now that I am actually wearing the skirt, it's just not that big a deal. Rationally, why would I be concerned with something that I've not cared about for years? I just have to get the emotional side of my brain on the same page as the rational side. And we know how that can occasionally be a challenge.moonshadow wrote:
Regarding your boobs... it's a part of you. Don't hide it, don't worry about it. People are going to think what they want to think, but I'm willing to bet that most people wont care, and those that do wont say anything. Hell, I've got really small "boobs", not sure if it's because I've gotten a little fatter over the years, or I'm just producing less testosterone. I can't even blame it on a drug. But I do know that certain "women's" blouses "bring them out". And you know what.... that's fine with me. It is what it is, and I'm happy with my body the way it is, and frankly, I enjoy wearing clothes that compliment my body- little man boobs and all.
I don't think they will, unless you're in a hurricane. The fabric is pretty heavy, and the skirt holds it's shape particularly well. An excellent knee skirt for wear on a breezy day if modesty is important. The disadvantage is, when sitting... once again it holds it's shape, thus the middle won't fall between your legs naturally, you'll have to push it down, or sit with your legs together. ... or not worry about it, just wear underwear.crfriend wrote: I don't know if the Skirtcraft skirts are prone to lifting in a breeze
I find carrying a purse helps. One that hangs by the hip, it seems to help hold at least one side down. Skirts with smaller built in slips seem to function well on windy days. However I normally choose a longer skirt if it's going to be very windy. Two reasons: one is it takes more to lift it, two is they look REALLY cool flowing in the breeze!crfriend wrote: but know how to deal with that
When I first started wearing skirts in public I was pretty tense and felt sure everyone was glaring at me.Orange Apple wrote:One of the interesting aspects of this forum is that it has made me think about things in different ways. My initial thoughts were along the lines of, "Gee, I'd really like to wear a skirt in public, but what will people think when they see someone with a full beard, very obvious breasts, and wearing a skirt?" As I've digested the material here, I begin to realize that most people will see the skirt and either not care or be pleased. Their eyes will be drawn to the skirt and they're unlikely to even notice my chest. And if they do notice both, it's really no different than today when I live in the real world wearing a T-shirt. I'm different. We are all different.
Try getting in butt first, feet later.Orange Apple wrote:. . . And I haven't even tried getting into and out of a car yet . . .
Not only that, but you will find different skirts have different effects. You will find a big bulky or flared skirt needs a bit more clearance when you walk past household objects, otherwise you will keep knocking things on the floor. When going through a narrow doorway or round a corner in a long skirt, it helps to turn the hips so as to swing the hem clear of the woodwork. (You may even enjoy the occasional surreptitious twirl when no-one is looking.)Orange Apple wrote:... I am finding that wearing a skirt affects daily life more than I had expected. It's a bit hard to put into words . . . For example, I am sitting in my usual chair, with my usual laptop, but my lap looks different. When I walk, it feels different. When I need to pick something up off the floor, I realize that I need to do it slightly differently.
Sit. It is so much easier in a skirt (and much nicer if you are the one who has to do the cleaning).And we won't even discuss standing in the bathroom for the first time and thinking, "Now what?"
You know how to set the stage . . .moonshadow wrote: I'll post it tonight in personal stories. Stay tuned!