Bootking Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Great new avatar HappyFeat! It's all about the heel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyFeat Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share Posted January 13, 2009 I made it out for a short outing today, just to pick up my last pair of glasses, browse some shops, and have a Starbucks hot chocolate. The weather was turning a bit icy, so I couldn't spend the evening out as I planned. Sine i was a bit on the cold side, I wore a sweater, Lane Bryant "Lafayette" trousers which are quite long and my black Nine West "Tornado" knee boots. Not my best outfit, but I really didn't spend that much time putting it together. Though the pants I wore have a very long inseam and wide leg, covering my boots quite well, my outing started with a rather strange experience. I was heading into JC Penny and a middle aged couple was coming out with their son. The father, a short, stout man stared me down the whole way, demonstrating obvious disgust for my attire. I really didn't know what to think because it almost looked like he really wanted to say something to me, call me a name, or whatever. After I passed them, I saw him pointing me out to his wife and son! Though I can cop an attitude, his ignorance wasn't even woth my time. It was maybe the most negative reaction I have illicited yet and frankly I could care less. When I got in the store, the optical department was quite busy so I browsed for about half an hour. The fitting went very well and the optician was the friendliest she has been yet. Afterward, I went to the Bath and Body Works to check out their sale, browsed the bookstore, and looked at shoes at TJ Maxx- who still has almost no inventory. At Starbucks, I sat in an easy chair near the fire, crossed my legs and rad the paper. I got looks from everyone who entered the store, but nothing more than a passing glance. The staff was quite friendly and I chatted with a couple of girls about the weather, the football playoffs, and other small talk things. Though it was a short outing, it was nice to break out the boots! Style is built from the ground up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnieheel Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Nice look HappyFeat. Really like the boots. You did good about not coping a tude. Sounds like an inbox redneck who don't mount to a hill o beans any who. LOL. real men wear heels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Smart looking outfit there, HF. Cool boots in particular. As for that brief encounter with the father, you did the right thing in ignoring the guy, by doing so, you deprived him of an opportunity to pump himself up by trying to bring you down. Bravo to you, my friend! I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffer Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Though the pants I wore have a very long inseam and wide leg, covering my boots quite well, my outing started with a rather strange experience. I was heading into JC Penny and a middle aged couple was coming out with their son. The father, a short, stout man stared me down the whole way, demonstrating obvious disgust for my attire. I really didn't know what to think because it almost looked like he really wanted to say something to me, call me a name, or whatever. After I passed them, I saw him pointing me out to his wife and son! Though I can cop an attitude, his ignorance wasn't even woth my time. It was maybe the most negative reaction I have illicited yet and frankly I could care less. How dare you ignore me, HF! Next time we meet like that, I expect you to at least stop and show your heels to me properly. How can I bring my kid up properly to respect alternative lifestyles when he had no chance to find out where you bought your handsome boots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyFeat Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 Nice look HappyFeat. Really like the boots. You did good about not coping a tude. Sounds like an inbox redneck who don't mount to a hill o beans any who. LOL. I am really surprised I don't run into that sort of thing more. You know where I live...It is only the second time I have had a reaction like that locally in the last few months. I figure that people do have to come out of the holler once in a while to get supplies and copper tubing for their 'still... Smart looking outfit there, HF. Cool boots in particular. As for that brief encounter with the father, you did the right thing in ignoring the guy, by doing so, you deprived him of an opportunity to pump himself up by trying to bring you down. Bravo to you, my friend! You know what's strange is that I typically wouldn't have noticed, but for some reason his level of shock was so over the top. What came to mind is that if you are such a tough guy, why in Sam Hill are you checking out another guy's shoes! He may not have gotten pumped up, but I sure got a kick out of him. How dare you ignore me, HF! Next time we meet like that, I expect you to at least stop and show your heels to me properly. How can I bring my kid up properly to respect alternative lifestyles when he had no chance to find out where you bought your handsome boots? I offer you, your wife and your son my most sincere apologies. After your long flight to visit the new JC Penny in the heart of Appalachia, my not offering you genuine welcome and hospitality is utterly shameful. I hope you let your son know that all men wearing great boots are not as boorish as I. I promise to do better the next time we see each other. Maybe at the new Target when it opens.... Style is built from the ground up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootking Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Nice look HappyFeat. Really like the boots. You did good about not coping a tude. Sounds like an inbox redneck who don't mount to a hill o beans any who. LOL. 100% agreed on both counts!!! It's all about the heel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latindancer Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I offer you, your wife and your son my most sincere apologies. After your long flight to visit the new JC Penny in the heart of Appalachia, my not offering you genuine welcome and hospitality is utterly shameful. I hope you let your son know that all men wearing great boots are not as boorish as I. I promise to do better the next time we see each other. Maybe at the new Target when it opens.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyFeat Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 I have been pretty busy the last couple of weeks and combined with the horrible weather, my heeling has been kept to a minimum. In fact, this is the first time I have logged on since the site overhaul. Very nice! I will likely start a blog to replace this thread, but until I get a chance to look over the technical ends, I hope its fine that I still post here. Last Friday, was a very nice day in my corner of he globe. For about 36 hours the temperature was in the 60's and I actually had a free day. I made the most of it. For my afternoon outing, I wore a brown blazer, red mock neck, Lane Bryant light rinse trouser jeans and brown Nine West "Paz" ankle boots. Since it was so nice, my first stop was the car wash. I did the drive through, but cleaned the interior in full view of everybody at the busy car wash. To my knowledge nobody really got a good look at me, but I didn't really pay much attention. After that, I went to the Salon at JC Penny to see if I could get a hair cut. They were very busy, so I just browsed the store for a while. I went to the book store and browsed after that. Finally, I stopped at Lane Bryant to check their sale. I spent about an hour in the store talking to the staff, since most everybody knows me. There is a new clerk who I find very attractive, who showed me all of the new things they have in. She pulled out a pencil skirt and told me that she loves it and that I should try it. So, I did. I was quite happy I wore nylons, since I haven't shaved for a while. I was in the dressing room, and she knocked on the door to check on my fit. Unlike any other experience trying on clothes, she just came right in the dressing room when I opened the door. She rotated the skirt around my waist, stepped back and looked and gushed about how nice I wore it. I decided to pass on the skirt, but she then brought me a black knit dress that was on clearance. I tried it, again she came into the dressing room, and really loved it on me. She set on the bench and I modeled for her and we discussed shoes to go with it. I decided to buy. WHy now, I have never actually owned a dress. We flirted for a while before I left the store. Eventually I found out she is married, but the flirtation was still fun. When I left, I went to another shopping area to continue my quest for a haircut. Eventually I found a place and got my trim. Though everybody in the shop noticed my boots, nobody said a word. I shooped for a while after my cut and headed home. A very nice afternoon and about 6 hours in heels. I decided to go out Friday night and was feeling a bit daring, so I wore a white mock neck sweater, black gaucho pants, black nylons with a fine fish net pattern and black patent Steve Madden "Loucee" Mary Jane pumps. I hadn't been out for a while, so I bounced from regular to regular catching up. Most of these people have seen me in heels so often, they really don't notice. During the course of the evening, I talked to to very attractive 20 something women who were wearing great shoes - one a pair of peep to Aldo pumps and the other a pair of suede pumps from Baker's. I didn't take my camera, and I regret not being able to share. The girl in the peep toes and I had a nice rapport, even down to both wearing the same nail color. Later we danced for about half an hour. It was a whole lot of fun. She left with her friends about 1:30 and I had one for the road (only my second- I am not much of a drinker.) I wound up giving a friend a ride home who was in no condition to drive. So, I dropped him off and headed home. It was so good to get out again. Posted are pictures of my afternoon outfit and shoes, evening outfit and shoes, and the dress I bought. Style is built from the ground up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vector Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Great story! Thanks much for sharing, and I enjoy reading your posts so write on!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn HH Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Happyfeat:-) I agree with Vector. A great story and great reading. Keep contributing your posts. Cheers--- Dawn HH High Heeled Boots Forever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiodave Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Nice story HF! I agree, it's been too cold and snowy for any new adventures on my part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootking Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 HappyFeat, I agree with the salesgirl - the dress is great with the heels! It's all about the heel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 HappyFeat: Great outing, my friend! For certain the weather's been kinder to you than it has to me. By the by, cool dress in that last pic! Terrific! I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn HH Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Happyfeat:-) The dress looks great with the heels. Have you tried it with pointy toed high heeled dress pumps yet? Cheers--- Dawn HH High Heeled Boots Forever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. X Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 great story and great pics all around. I especially love the wine coloured boots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyFeat Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 Even though the weather was bad (cold, windy, snow), I made it out for the afternoon. My outfit was a JCrew khaki and red sweater over a red mock neck, LB trouser jeans, and my red Nine West "Gooro" boots. The sweater is a bit wild in the picture, but for my outing it was tamed down with a brown leather jacket, so I looked a whole lot less like a court jester while out. I had two primary reasons for going out. One was I had a coupon for 15% of my total purchase at the Nine West outlet, the second was I needed a pedicure. So, with shopping and pampering to be done, I would be damned if a little snow was going to hold me back. My day started with my pedicure. I was overdue because my regular stylist had taken ill and I couldn't get into see her. At my last appointment, she used color- a pretty deep purple- and it was beginning to grow out. So, I made an appointment at the JCPenny salon. When I arrived, the stylist was still at lunch. I set in the waiting area and looked over the OPI colors to see if I wanted to get color again. The waiting room was pretty empty, but there was some staff milling around. Not a sole mentioned my boots. When the stylist arrived, she took me to the pedicure room and we chatted about the weather while I removed my boots. Though in her plain sight, she made no mention of them. When I pulled off my socks and she saw my toes, she simply asked if "we were painting today." I said sure and she handed me some color samples to pick out a color. I chose a champagne color from the OPI Russia collection- "Cosmo Not Tonight, Dear." During the pedicure, which was divine, especially on cold day, she and I talked a bit about her family, the weather, school closings, the building, etc. Just very relaxing small talk. She massaged my feet, applied the polish, and set me aside to dry my nails in a UV dryer. She never mentioned my boots or the fact that I had painted nails. Sometimes, I would love to be a fly on the wall of a place I just left. After my pedicure, I drove to the Nine West outlet. Since it was so miserable out, the store was pretty much vacant. The manager was off that day, but I knew that before I left because we had e-mailed. She contacts me from time to time if anything I might like has come in. She recommended a pair of peep toe pumps with a very nice heel, but alas, there were none in my size. In fact, there was nothing that I particularly liked in an 11 that day. I did try a couple pair of boots and a pair of casual Mary Janes, but left the store without buying anything. Since I had some budget, I stopped by Lane Bryant on the way home. The clerk that I adore was in and we did our usual chatting and flirting. I tried on some pants, but found two great skirts on the clearance rack. One was a deep gray with hints of white stitching that came to the knee and the second was a black below the knee with a nice little flair at the bottom. When I tried the skirts, she came to my dressing room and had me show her. The long skirt was a bit big in the 16 and she insisted that I try the 14. She brought it to me, but I had trouble zipping it. Without hesitation she came in the dressing room, pulled the skirt's waist up to my chest and zipped it, then pulled it down to my waist. A little secret she said about getting a tight waist skirt zipped. That's when she saw my boots and started gushing about them. I told her where to get them, etc. and she had me put them on with the skirt. She liked the look if they were knee boots (the Gooro boots are only to the calf.) After making my purchases and chatting with the whole sales staff in the empty store, I headed home from a great day of heeling. Attached are pictures of the outfit I wore, the boots, and the skirts I bought. Happyfeat:-) The dress looks great with the heels. Have you tried it with pointy toed high heeled dress pumps yet? Cheers--- Dawn HH The fifth attachment is the dress I bought last week with my Nine West "Lucaro" pumps. They are the dressiest black pumps I own. Style is built from the ground up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonC Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I love the Nine West pumps. A simple black pump with a great heel. You look good with those pumps and the dress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luxxyheels Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I love the grey skirt. Very nice . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba136 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Great looks. I even like the sweater. Not too wild....LOL Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootking Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 The black dress with the pumps is the outfit! It's all about the heel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 HappyFeat: Highly impressive pics! You look damn great in the black dress and matching pumps! I'm not kidding! You certainly do have style! More power to you, my friend! I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fog Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 HappyFeat - fantastic adventures, I've just finished reading through the entire thread, great read! I kept reading to see if you got the girl - but the story isn't over yet. You mention that you're not sure if assistants in shops are possibly being friendly to get a sale, whilst that might be true - after all, it's their job to sell stuff - I'm sure you make their day. I did a stint in retail HMV in Oxford St - (what can you do with a degree in music?) - I had my favourite customers, the ones who'd brighten my day. They were the enthusiasts, the ones who loved music, the ones you could spend time chatting with, who knew their stuff and recognised that you knew your stuff. Then again, there's nothing more attractive than confidence. You have it in spades! I haven't heeled for a while as many of you know, the ankles are not as young as they were my boy, and I'm not looking for a woman, but meeting someone whilst wearing heels is the way. Saves a lot of problems down the line. There's something about wearing heels that makes you stand out - even makes me stand out - from the crowd. I've even had to use the "girlfriend" word myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn HH Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Happyfeat:-) The black dress and the pumps look great on you. A very nice basic outfit and looks quite comfortable. Cheers--- Dawn HH High Heeled Boots Forever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyFeat Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 Great looks. I even like the sweater. Not too wild....LOL Just wild enough. I do try to wear it in moderation. I love the grey skirt. Very nice . Actually, I wasn't even interested in buying it until I tried it on and just fell in love with it. I have a pair of trousers in the same material from Lane Bryant as well. I think I am up to six or seven skirts in my collection, but have yet to muster enough courage to wear one out in broad daylight. HappyFeat: Highly impressive pics! You look damn great in the black dress and matching pumps! I'm not kidding! You certainly do have style! More power to you, my friend! Happyfeat:-) The black dress and the pumps look great on you. A very nice basic outfit and looks quite comfortable. Cheers--- Dawn HH I love the Nine West pumps. A simple black pump with a great heel. You look good with those pumps and the dress! The black dress with the pumps is the outfit! Speaking of not mustering the courage... Thanks for all of the wonderful complements on the dress. I will say that I fell in love with it in the dressing room, but didn't get the real impact of how flattering it is until I was editing the pictures to post. I wasn't even sure why I bought it, but I am so happy I did. I would love to wear it out before it begins to warm up, but I haven't a clue where to wear it. Heck, I don't even own a purse and didn't even figure out that a dress requires a purse until I got home. It may even be a bit much for me, but I don't buy any clothing without at least the intention of wearing it in public. Thanks for the complements and I will work on mustering the courage. HappyFeat - fantastic adventures, I've just finished reading through the entire thread, great read! I kept reading to see if you got the girl - but the story isn't over yet. You mention that you're not sure if assistants in shops are possibly being friendly to get a sale, whilst that might be true - after all, it's their job to sell stuff - I'm sure you make their day. I did a stint in retail HMV in Oxford St - (what can you do with a degree in music?) - I had my favourite customers, the ones who'd brighten my day. They were the enthusiasts, the ones who loved music, the ones you could spend time chatting with, who knew their stuff and recognised that you knew your stuff. Then again, there's nothing more attractive than confidence. You have it in spades! I haven't heeled for a while as many of you know, the ankles are not as young as they were my boy, and I'm not looking for a woman, but meeting someone whilst wearing heels is the way. Saves a lot of problems down the line. There's something about wearing heels that makes you stand out - even makes me stand out - from the crowd. I've even had to use the "girlfriend" word myself! Thank you for the kind words. No, I never got the girl. I had visited the store a few times, but she was never in. Of course, I have developed a very nice rapport with many other people in stores my shopping experiences have become more visits than actual shopping. As for the story, I don't think it will ever be quite over as long as I am out there. I believe that people are pretty genuine and I can tell when a store associate isn't friendly or open to a guy wearing heels - they just don't interact or are quite distant. I have had some wonderful luck meeting open minded people which has really enhanced my heeling experiences. If anything, heeling makes me more confident and I am simply more confident when wearing heels. I guess in some ways it is living as the man I am not just trying to be somebody who fits in. Tomorrow is another day. It's supposed to warm up and I am planning on another outing. We'll see what opportunities come up. Style is built from the ground up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Thanks for all of the wonderful complements on the dress. I will say that I fell in love with it in the dressing room, but didn't get the real impact of how flattering it is until I was editing the pictures to post. I wasn't even sure why I bought it, but I am so happy I did. I would love to wear it out before it begins to warm up, but I haven't a clue where to wear it. Heck, I don't even own a purse and didn't even figure out that a dress requires a purse until I got home. It may even be a bit much for me, but I don't buy any clothing without at least the intention of wearing it in public. Well, as for destinations, how about dinner at a nice restaurant of your choosing? I think that dress would work perfectly in that sort of setting. Pair it with a nice long black coat and you've got a killer ensemble. Regarding a purse, just let your fingers roam through the Internet, focus on department stores which often have large selections and look for something you think might be suitable. As a matter of practicality, look for something big enough that will carry everything you'll need for an outing (Wallet, keys, cellphone, etc.) but not humongous, at the same time, make sure it's isn't small either. Oh, yeah, make sure you pick out a black purse as your bag should always match your shoes! Hopefully you'll eventually take the dress out for an evening. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fog Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Thank you for the kind words. No, I never got the girl. I had visited the store a few times, but she was never in. That's a shame..... you know what they say, strike when the iron's hot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyFeat Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 That's a shame..... you know what they say, strike when the iron's hot Quite true! Its amazing how my confidence has grown since then. I will not let opportunity slip through my fingers next time it presents itself. Today, I broke another barrier and I am thrilled! I had my first daytime outing in a skirt! This has been something that I have wanted to do for quite some time and finally got around to it. The weather was nice, so I no longer had that as an excuse; I have plenty of very nice skirts that deserve to be worn; and I have several places that I have gone on my adventures recently where I knew I would be safe. So, I just dove in - head first - and went for it. I wore a thin gray turtleneck sweater, a knee length straight denim skirt from Lane Bryant, black nylons, and Nine West "Tornado" knee boots (yes, the ones everybody seems to love.) Since it was still cool (highs in the mid 30's F) I covered it with a vintage overcoat that I had on and off all afternoon. I decided that I would play it "safe" today and go only places where people knew me, which are the regular places for most of my outings- Nine West outlet, Lane Bryant outlet, and the LB store where I bought my dress a couple of weeks ago. The Outlets are a good half-hour's drive from my home, which gave me some time to collect my thoughts. I called the store before I left to see if the manager was working, a woman I met heeling that I do like to stay in contact with. She was excited to hear from me and told me that when I got in she would have some shoes picked out for me. Also, calling her while I was on my way, gave took away any chance I had of chickening out! However, due to poor planning, I had to stop for gas. Like it or not, I had to get out of the car, pump gas in a totally random environment. A bit nervous as I pumped, I was quite relieved when absolutely nobody paid me any mind. An attendant was cleaning the pump next to me, never even turned her head. The guy pumping beside me never took his eye off the pump and after pumping got in his car and drove off, never turning his head my way. A girl on her cell phone walked right past me and never glanced away from the ground as she walked. Just like my original fears when I started heeling, I knew I could pull it off because few people ever leave their focus on what they are doing at that time. I finished and drove on to the outlets. When I arrived, I jumped right out of the car without hesitation. I passed people in the parking lot (my least favorite part of heeling is walking through lots) who glanced my way, but made no visible sign of recognition. I know they saw me, but just didn't seem phased. When I got to the NW store, it was packed. I am never very comfortable in crowded stores, but I was there, in a skirt, and had little choice but to relax and go about my business. The NW manager had six or seven pair of shoes for me to try, so I sat down, pulled off my boots and started trying shoes. I tried a pair of peep toes with straps, a couple pair of t-strap slides, a couple of pairs of pumps, and a really sweet pair of classic slides in pewter. None of them really suited me, but I did walk around the store in the pewter slides as I browsed for other shoes. An African American woman with two kids was looking for boots at the same time. She had given me a very strange look earlier, so I was a bit apprehensive. But she stated a conversation with me about having a hard time finding shoes (she was also an 11) and I recommended a pair of boots for her. The manager had been helping her, but I should have gotten the commission! I made a couple of recommendations, we tried on shoes together, and had a very nice time for about 20 minutes. When the store cleared out, I chatted with the manager and the clerk for a bit and left without making a purchase. I headed to the LB outlet. I was in last week, but they had gotten a lot of new things in. I originally planned to pick up some footless leggings that they had the previous week, but those were gone. The manager at this store told me about some of the new things that had come in and what had been moved to clearance and started a dressing room for me. When she came back, she asked if I would ever be interested in a skirt. I actually had to pint out to her that I was wearing a skirt! So much for fear of being easily spotted. I even had my coat off, carrying it under my arm. I tried a long, ankle length skirt, a pair of blue summer gauchos, a pair of winter white trousers, and a pair of capris. I wound up buying the long skirt and the trousers. The manager then brought me some top, just to try. I tried them for fun, but they really didn't work for me. I collected myself, checked out and left the outlets for the day. On my way home, I stopped at the LB store I frequent regurally. This si the store where I have 90% of m heeling wardrobe from. Again they were very busy. Other customers gave me inquisitive looks, but when the staff greeted me enthusiastically, they pretty much kept to themselves. I looked around a bit, chatted with the girls on the floor (the cutie I had been flirting with was not working), gave advice on a potential hair style to one clerk, and made small talk with the other two. They all gushed about my boots and even asked how I can stand to wear "heels that high." They really didn't have anything I even wanted to try, so after a brief lull in customers, I left when the activity picked up again. I wasn't quite ready to call it a day. I was having way too much fun and felt totally natural and comfortable in my skirt, so I went into the self-serve shoe store next door. The Shoe Department, for those of you who may not be familiar is a store that sells some name brand, but mostly off brand shoes. Like Payless, they carry both men's and women's shoes. I had been in this store a couple of times, but it had been quite a while. The clerks in the store are all women in their late 40's to early 50's. Though they had been friendly in the past, I had no idea that I was somebody they liked. I was greeted warmly, escorted to the boots, given a tour of the heels and made small talk with each of them individually. I did try and buy a pair of Steve Madden navy pumps with a kitten heel for $9.00, but cut my browsing short because a mother and daughter were making a scene over the daughter's choice of prom shoes. When i checked out, I chatted with the clerks again for maybe 15 minutes or so. One woman said her husband wanted to be a lumberjack who worked from a helicopter. I told her that he can have that. I never like to be more than four inches off the ground. To which she replied that I look great being 4 inches off the ground... I said good bye, told them I would be back to see what else gets marked down and headed home. What a fantastic day! JeffB, I apologize to you for not believing that going out in a skirt and heels would be so easy and refreshing! I loved every minute of my day and can't wait to do it again. The pictures are of my outfit, with and without my top coat. I will post pictures of the items I bought today later. Style is built from the ground up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Bravo to you, my friend! Bravo! You finally went and did what you wanted to for quite some time now. No need to apologize! I'm just glad you finally got to experience the absolutely fantastic and exhilirating feeling that comes from wearing heels with a skirt. And you definitely looked great in the pictures. The coat was a nice touch indeed. In fact, I might try a coat myself! And wasn't it surprising how so few noticed you while in your skirt, especially when you stopped at the gas station? I've done that in a skirt a couple of times in the past, on purpose, and no one cares. Period! Having planned your outing made things so much easier, increasing your comfort level considerably because you knew in advance what to expect and where to expect it. Pretty good there! All in all, it sounds like you had a great time on that first outing in a skirt, and I get the feeling that won't be your last! Heh! I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielp6406 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Well done HappyFeat :-) Reading you and JeffB, it looks like you really enjoyed wearing a skirt. I wish one day I could do the same... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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