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Here is a new one of me. You can see I'm wearing heels. I wish the heels were more visible. This is how I like to dress. 

It is an endless battle to find the perfect heels. I'm a woman, and where heels all the time.  Out of all my shoes, one pair are the most comfortable. A closed toe, Mary Jane, 3 inch stiletto platform pump. My advice for you guys, if you can find the perfect heels, you can conquer the world. And good luck in finding another one like it! I will post pics of it soon. 

Catherine. 

Why do men have ugly sandals, and us women have pretty ones? 

Why hey can women bare a lot of skin at work, and it's fine, but not for men. I can wear whatever I want without any grief. If they did, it would be sexual harassment. But men have limits to what they can wear. 

I have to wear work boots, but I wear heels to and from work. And I wear a nice dress, heels, and pearls if I have somewhere to go important after work. 

Opaque tights are my favourite. Especially with dresses. When I wear skinny jeans, I wear trouser socks with Mary Jane pumps. Very rarely do I have bare legs. I'm a girly girl, so I love nylons and tights, especially textured tights. 

1 hour ago, Lawrence said:

You go girl and wear those shoes.  As a girl no one will say a thing you can bet on it.  I just wish it were the same for us men.  The looks and coments are often and not very pleasant.  I sure wish it didn't have to be that way.

I know. I wad afraid of showing off the heels? So I would wear long bell bottoms to cover the heel. I felt bad about it because I wasn't being true to myself. Who cares what people think.  If you like heels, then rock them. 

Carla is 14 and still playful. I'm afraid she's going to make me tip and fall when I'm in my heels.

What if they had wedge heels? 

On Friday, March 25, 2016 at 10:14 PM, robbiehhw said:

Yes a changing society, means the way in which we deal with society's labels changes. I never really have an issue with political correctness and generally see it as a positive because its seeks the higher good for the most people. Being ultra-careful not to offend anyone is generally, but not always a good thing and if said behavior protects diversity even better. Still, the price to pay is sometimes confusion, awkwardness and at times communications can be made more difficult. I work in a fairly male dominated business and as a trans woman, i see i all the time. Guys who would have made certain jokes a decade ago in all company, catch themselves in mid sentence. (not only because of my presence but other people's as well )

In another forum, i saw many very liberal folks discussing a Chinese mall that had a "bra-unfastening" contest to celebrate international women's day. My response was "on what planet do you think this is at all ok, or even cute? "  My question was met with dead silence. 

I think both those dedicated to PC modes and those who are not have to be somewhat forgiving of one another. The more we communicate on common ground the better we all are. Because just like the terms around gender fluidity, dress, gender, transgender, etc are changing, so they will continue to change, no doubt.

 

 

 

I work in a male environment.  I'm the only woman there. People will not take me seriously if I dress too feminine. 

Would any of the guys get flack about publicly wearing heels and other clothes deemed female? Or would it matter. If more came out and wore them, then it would be no big deal. Years ago,enjoy were the heel wearers.  Then some idiot came along and said: they are too feminine, you can't wear them any more. Makes so sense, when the women wore flats. Wouldn't flats be more feminine? Clothes are just a social construct.

Sorry, I didn't read the whole post.

On Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 11:07 AM, Puffer said:

This is a difficult topic!   As always with definitions, the devil lies in the detail.

Until I read through this topic, I would have defined as follows:

• freestyler:   someone who wears whatever mix of clothes he/she feels appropriate to the occasion, regardless of the alleged gender allegiance of those clothes;
• crossdresser:   someone who is wearing wholly or mainly clothes normally associated with the opposite gender, for whatever reason, but without trying to appear to be of that other gender;
• transvestite:   someone who is wearing wholly or mainly clothes normally associated with the opposite gender and endeavouring to present as that other gender (with make-up, wig, 'body enhancers' etc if necessary).

That seemed to me to provide useful distinctions, but I agree the boundariers may be blurred - and the progression from freestyler to crossdresser may be a subtle one, although moving on to transvestite involves a deliberate shift in behaviour and lifestyle, whether or not permanent.   On that basis, I would suggest that most of us here are 'freestylers' (however mildly), JeffB (for example) is a crossdresser, and Dr Shoe (for example) is a transvestite.   All these activities are independent of sexuality and I will say nothing about actual or intending transsexuals - that takes things into another realm entirely, but necessarily involves transvestism as part of the process.

If anyone has a better or differing opinion, please share it.

There is another one. Transsexual.someone who has transitioned medically from one gender to the other. And wears clothes consistent to that gender. It's who they are. It's not about sex, it's about their soul.

On Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 3:51 PM, Histiletto said:

As I understand mankind's beginnings, large leaves were the first coverings to be worn by those participants. I doubt they were concerned with more than the coverage, keeping them in place, and finding replacements when needed. It would seem the next item of need would be for the protection of their feet in spite of their developed callusing. Walking could be somewhat of an annoyance if they were to stroll upon jagged objects or thorny vegetation. Not sure if they had to worry about seasonal changes right off, but they were probably happy when they found something to cover with that kept them comfortable when they left the coziness of their dwelling.

 

The variety of coverings were simple, few, and most likely no difference in style or color. There were no rules or precedence as to what a person could cover with. These matters came much later when the population grew and individuals became more concerned about what was theirs and wanting to preserve some uniqueness in their appearance. Then the matter of possessions turned into class distinctions, which led to the limitations of appareling choices. The mess that has evolved since then has unjustly infringed upon every individual's right to choose their own appearance. As the selections became more numerous and improved, so did differentiation in caste type systems. Social rules and laws for attiring were created to separate people by their social importance and position, which helped to increase the distinction between men and women as well as families, communities, and regions. The result of these infringements have given the power of control to others over what was originally an individual's right to choose their own appearance. The simple covering of large leaves has been greatly improved and increased to many options of appareling items, but they are still coverings that come with the natural freedom to be chosen by any individual who desires to wear them. Obviously the fit, cost, and material compatibility has to be considered as factors as to who can wear them. However, when these limitations are satisfied, the final selection to wear them is the prerogative of the individual. If only the attitude of people weren't so narrow-minded by their social programming that supports society's usurpation of our individual right to choose the apparel we want to wear, this comment would not have been necessary at all.

I think people should wear whatever they like. Our day would go a lot smoother if we are comfortable in the clothes we wear. 

I like dresses with heels and boots. If I wear a skirt,  I'll put a belt with a huge buckle with it. I find it makes my lower body a lot longer. 

I know how the guys feel. I have a pair of 70s mend platform shoes that I would like to wear,  but I might be shunned wearing men's shoes as a girl. I'll send a pic soon, they look really cool. 

I actually don't like panty hose,  but love opaque tights. Especially black. They are thicker than panty hose and my feet feel more supported when wearing heels.

On Thursday, March 03, 2016 at 10:52 AM, HappyinHeels said:

A someday priority calendar probably applies to many of us. I decided if I really wanted to meet someone from this forum then I would simply make it happen. I met several members (spikesmike and guys from Vancouver and Alberta and others) at a restaurant in Chicago in March of 2013. I have visited Steve63130 twice at his home in central Ohio and am better for it.

pumpcat probably now has an awesome body and could go see HiStiletto and the awesome scenery in Utah.

HiStiletto probably has wonderful stilettos and could go see pumpcat and experience how wonderful a country Canada really is.

Point:  You'll both be 80 years old before you clear everything from your "someday" calendar. You're both alive, and viable TODAY so which is why one of you should make this happen.  HappyinHeels

Thanks for the compliments. I would love to hang out with you guys. It would be so much fun

Katie.

On Tuesday, March 01, 2016 at 0:39 AM, Histiletto said:

Would love to! However, it more likely that you would travel to Utah, before I would be able to get to Toronto. If either of these scenarios would be possible, let's talk then. 

Would love to, but Utah is a little far, but someday.

On Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 8:27 PM, Histiletto said:

Hey! pumpcat,

It's interesting as to your use of the word "slutty" in referring to the heels appearance. Even though I agree with Thighbootguy, mwhh, and bnchmrk about the platform, these heels would not necessarily fall under such a degrading classification depending on the outfit and/or activity they are worn. As to my wearing this particular pump, I'm not totally against having them in my selections, but my tastes haven't sought to wear them either. Do you find the same attitudes shown in this thread among women too? By the way, the cost would certainly give a person pause as to their purchase, but the comfort and appearance factors are more influentially appealing.

Yeah, as a woman, I worry if something is too slutty looking. I would want to be taken seriously as a person, even though I'm wearing shoes that are associated with escorts. But that's just me. Are shoes with huge platforms more sexy than elegant? What do guys think? 

They are quite easy to walk in, and just for the record, they are $800. But I got mine for 90% off. This chick knows where to get good deals.

I have them,  but in light brown. Buy cab only wear them for so long.  So beautiful.

On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 2:07 AM, Pumps said:

I might be going to Toronto if a certain musical gets it's world premier there.be looking forward to it!

Would you guys wear them, or are they too slutty with the platform? 

Here's a picture of my boots and heels! Almost as crazy as the hair extensions!  This was before transition. 

Thanks,  they're too cool for school! 

Got these shoes from fluevog.

Anyone want to meet up in the Toronto area for a fun day out in heels?