Unusual compliment

[Faldaguy]

We went to a "coffee" night event yesterday. The local school does one of these each month, with a different class sponsoring the evening -- usually selling food before a "talent show" -- serving as fund raisers for class trips, etc. This one was an extra event, as a fundraiser for an immigrant support project -- so a community event we have often attended. Last night, one of the teachers said: "I always want to borrow from your wardrobe"! I don't think she has ever complimented my attire before -- so hearing that she had not only been observing, but positively, was a new twist and perhaps confirmation that we MIS have a lot more acceptance out there than we realize, if there is 'silent admiration' at work.

[Mouse]

I think we would be surprised by how much we are secretly admired by others, both men and women, that we have the confidence to wear what we want to wear.

[shadowfax]

I find women are much more likely to pass opinion on my outfit when skirted than when I am wearing trousers.
Maybe they feel an affinity with skirted men that allows them the freedom to pass comment?