What have you discovered through wearing skirts and dresses?

[jamie001]

Putting a lot of thought into what I am wearing that day.

“If I wear this top, and this skirt…”

With pants, it’s grab this and grab that…ok to go!

Me too. Thinking about wearing a skirt leads to thinking about what other garments will go well with that skirt. Trying to come up with an outfit that will look good.

With trousers, though, it usually means throwing something on to cover up my nakedness. In terms of appearance, to be at most presentable (if just barely).

When wearing a skirt, sometimes it is hard for me to choose what heels to wear with my skirt. I need to match the color and choose open toe or closed toe pumps, how high of a heel that I want to wear from 1.5 to 4.5 inches, and then to select one of my purses that matches the outfit. A gitl has to be put together!

[Grok]

Indeed, jamie001. Members have commented that, when they finally start to wear a skirted rig out and about, they have a new found reason to care about their appearance.

In contrast to typical drab male attire. There is little incentive to concern yourself about your appearance, because the result will at best look dull.

[Grok]

Thinking about the comments to this thread, as well as the link....

So, if a woman reacts positively to a man in skirts, it is likely that he is:

1. Accepted as, but merely as, a casual acquaintance.

or....

2. Taken in as one of the girls.

[Barleymower]

Thinking about the comments to this thread, as well as the link....

So, if a woman reacts positively to a man in skirts, it is likely that he is:

1. Accepted as, but merely as, a casual acquaintance.

or....

2. Taken in as one of the girls.

She is more than likely showing support for him, recognising that he will not get much positive attention. She does this in the knowledge that he is not and likely will never be her significant other.

[Grok]

The sensual aspects pf the lower body. For example, when a breeze swirls up the skirt.

[jamie001]

Thinking about the comments to this thread, as well as the link....

So, if a woman reacts positively to a man in skirts, it is likely that he is:

1. Accepted as, but merely as, a casual acquaintance.

or....

2. Taken in as one of the girls.

She is more than likely showing support for him, recognising that he will not get much positive attention. She does this in the knowledge that he is not and likely will never be her significant other.

Barley and Grok those are such “glass half-empty” answers. It is not all doom and gloom.

[Barleymower]

Jamie, I'm realistic. Unless a man in a skirt is already in a relationship he is unlikely to find a female partner. Thats just the way it is.

In general women find it easier than men to find a partner. Women can afford to be a bit more choosy with a league of hopefully men buzzing around them.

If you view being one of the girls as positive then that's great and I like that too. But being friend zoned is not going to be helpful if you are looking for a partner.

I am also prepared to act on behalf of MIS.

[Ray]

I did. In 2008 I met a woman. From the outset I stated that I had an expanded clothing range including skirts, tights and heels.

She was okay with that. She’s now my wife. She’s still okay with me wearing what I want. Well, less so the heels!

[jamie001]

Jamie, I'm realistic. Unless a man in a skirt is already in a relationship he is unlikely to find a female partner. Thats just the way it is.

In general women find it easier than men to find a partner. Women can afford to be a bit more choosy with a league of hopefully men buzzing around them.

If you view being one of the girls as positive then that's great and I like that too. But being friend zoned is not going to be helpful if you are looking for a partner.

I am also prepared to act on behalf of MIS.

I believe that you are looking the in wrong place. Women in the artsy community and nerdy women in science are much more open minded. You never want to give up being who you are for another person. It inevitably results in depression and other illnes. Take it from someone who knows. If you love wearing skirts then that is a part of you. Giving it up will eventually cause psychological issues that may not appear immediately, but they will definitely appear.

[Barleymower]

Thanks Jamie, I've been with my wife since 1999 and no plans to look elsewhere. She's enormously supportive.

[LiuBang]

From my week of wearing a kilt while visiting Scotland:

1. Wear flip flops when you can, because it's impossible to NOT flash others when tying your shoe in the wind
2. My skirt sometimes stayed down in a gust of wind that I thought would blow my skirt up.
3. Other times, there was just a slight breeze that I was sure would never blow my skirt up. Except my behind felt very airy...a bit too airy, and I looked back, and sure enough, I was mooning everyone behind me.
4. When you plop into a nice cushy seat in a short skirt, your skirt forms air pockets, delivering a nice poofy puff of air to your bare thighs and behind.
5. My kilt was one of those lightweight polyviscose kilts. During a windless, sunny July day, skirts are cooler than even the breeziest shorts. Skirts with underwear feel just as cool as a pair of swim shorts without underwear.
6. But when it was gloomy, windy and rainy, I actually felt warmer in my skirt than I would have in cargo shorts.

[STEVIE]

Liu

Other times, there was just a slight breeze that I was sure would never blow my skirt up. Except my behind felt very airy...a bit too airy, and I looked back, and sure enough, I was mooning everyone behind me.

LiuBang,

I sincerely hope you are joking?
If not, that does no good whatsoever, to advance the cause for men in skirts.
Women go to quite a length to avoid "flashing", men should be extra careful because it will be assumed to be a deliberate act.
Won't likely get you arrested in the UK, but you wont be cast in a positive light either.
Glad you enjoyed the trip.
Steve.

[LiuBang]

LiuBang,

I sincerely hope you are joking?
If not, that does no good whatsoever, to advance the cause for men in skirts.
Women go to quite a length to avoid "flashing", men should be extra careful because it will be assumed to be a deliberate act.
Won't likely get you arrested in the UK, but you wont be cast in a positive light either.
Glad you enjoyed the trip.
Steve.

I wore underwear, and I did try to sit carefully. But sometimes I wanted to stretch my legs, and I didn't mind if some underwear was showing.

[Jerevo]

Oooh, several things, in no particular order:
- I do like bright colours, I just dislike boring clothes;
- Most people are just walking trees;
- I'm much happier wearing things I actually like;
- Deciding what to wear actually does take time when there is genuinely a choice to make;
- Deciding what to wear is often Deciding what not to wear this time;
- Wardrobe overflow is a thing that can happen.

J

[DrFishnets]

I’ve discovered that wearing skirts and dresses is good therapy for depression and it makes me happy. I’ve also discovered that wearing skirts and dresses in public where there is little reaction from the public is an amazing feeling though it can be exciting if I do get looks. However, I still get a little intimidated but the more I wear the easier it is.

Another thing I’ve discovered with wearing skirts and dresses is that it’s got me more interested in fashion and has made me more experimental with matching colours and styles.

Before I started wearing skirts and dresses in public my skirt wearing was done in private in my own home where I experimented with skirts, stockings and nylons as a form of therapy and I did a lot of cosplay as St Trinians girl and French maid. However, for wearing in public I only wear a dress or skirt matched with men’s boots, leggings and waistcoat with shirt or t-shirt though I’m tempted to wear tights more often. I am thinking of buying long skirts as they look just as good on men as they do women.

Since wearing skirts or dresses in public I cannot wear trousers/pants anymore as I find them uncomfortable and drab. I wear leggings or tights to cover my legs if it’s too cold as I find these more comfortable to wear.