The Jaunts of JeffB!

[JeffB]

Remember, most ancient males wore skirted garments.So nowadays it is a matter of social perception that a man in skirt...you know the rest.I could also say that some women look good in skirts,others not,some women look good in trousers and others not and so on...I may speak about other apparel on different individuals for sooo long, but not based on social prejudices.Jeff,about the jewelry it is nice,keep it up.

Yes indeed! Those annoying perceptions about how men look odd in skirts and such. Well, I defy anyone to think Charlton Heston or Yul Brynner looked odd in The Ten Commandments! HA! As for the jewelry, thanks for the compliment, I'm thinking of expanding on that by adding an ankle chain or perhaps a bangle, provided I can find one that'll fit my wrist. Stay tuned.

[JeffB]

Jaunt #106, 7/9/2011:

After being rather lazy and not doing any jaunts last weekend (Fourth of July weekend, I was a tad busy stuffing my face at cookouts. Heh!), I was back on the road today, and after some positively terrible weather the previous day, things couldn't have been better for an outing. Here's what I wore:

A white women's polo shirt from K-Mart, the JCPenney's a.n.a. jeans and the Pleaser "Seduce 420" pumps which I was eager to wear as I continued acclimating myself to wearing those five inch heels. Just a typical sort of Saturday jaunt as I went downtown, stopping first at an ATM so I'd have to cross the street to get to the machine, the sharp, solid click of the heels is pleasing to the ear, and I felt, well empowered while I walked, my posture perfect, my head held high. I think I got a long glance from a guy at the corner waiting for the bus as I passed him, but I didn't mind, after getting my money, it was off to my favorite comic shop, parking over half a block away, it gave me another chance to get in some walking, again, walking is the chief component of acclimating myself to five inchers. I spent a good twenty minutes in the store, and after leaving, I walked up to the next corner and a convenience store to buy a paper, then back to the car.

From there, it was off to South Jersey, but I went to the Moorestown Mall area and the nearby Barnes & Noble where I spent a solid half hour cruising the aisles, raising nary a fuss since bookstores are quiet and serene places for freestylers to go. Leaving the store with some manga, I went to the Chick-Fil-A down the road for lunch. Got a little more attention there since that particular location has a play area for little kids and there was no shortage of them there along with parents, teenagers, so forth and so on, but other than some glances, no one bothered me while I ate (the chicken salad sammiches are to die for!). Then I head across the big honking parking lot to Best Buy for my weekly ogling of gadgets and gizmos, in one area set up with leather home theater seats that recline, I sat in one chair, reclined and watched TV, the pumps in plain sight of anyone and everyone who passed by, but no alarms were raised. I found that rather exhilarating.

My last stop of the day was to the Penney's store at the Cherry Hill Mall. As is my habit, I shopped exclusively in the women's department, there wasn't anything in particular I was looking for, I was just wandering when I spied some sharp looking black capri pants, and even though they looked to be mid to low rise, I decided that I had to have them, all the while, no one paid me no mind, at least no one that I actively noticed. Once again, another fun little trip, one made even better by getting more and more used to being in the five inchers which I've worn four times now, and the acclimation is coming along quite nicely. More fun to come.

[roniheels]

Jeff,

Another great jaunt, to be sure. Sounds like you had a very casual, kind of lazy day on your jaunt. And your outfit and high heels looked very cool and comfortable. I'm guessing the weather might have had something to do with your attire. Is it hot wear you live? Last night at 10:05 p.m. it was 97 degrees. I can't remember it being that hot, that late in the evening, ever! Congrats again to you.

[JeffB]

roniheels: To answer your question, yes, it does indeed get mighty hot here in the northeast, heck, we've already had two major heat waves BEFORE July, which is why I don't even think about breaking out my boots until October at the earliest. I'm kinda dreading what my electric bill will look like next month from all the air conditioner use. But, on the flip side, all this hot weather means more skirt wearing to keep cool while out and about. Heh!

[JeffB]

Jaunt #107, 7/10/2011:

Today proved to be a goodly amount warmer than Saturday, still, that didn't keep me from hitting the road for a casual Sunday jaunt, and here's what I wore:

The denim blue K-Mart camp shirt, the new black capri pants I bought at JCPenney yesterday, the Payless "Hazel" pumps and a new piece of jewelry I bought during the week at Sears. On the subject of the capri pants, admittedly, I wasn't too fond of the mid to low-rise waist, but I liked the look of the pants when I saw them in the store and decided to give them a try, at a size 14, they were comfortably snug, thus accenting my long legs, another reason I wanted to give them a try. I'd be grateful if readers would give me your honest opinions on the pants and how they looked on me. Anyhoo, I headed west to Springfield and the strip mall where Borders was with a laptop to do some writing, I arrived some ten minutes before the 11 a.m. opening, so I hopped out, grabbed my case with my laptop and strolled to the door where half a dozen people already waited, and, as is usually the case, no one gave me the time of day.

Once inside, I retreated to the lounge area, bought a large iced tea and proceeded to spent the next three hours happily typing away while listening to Philadelphia's all-news radio station online. Ahh! Most relaxing. About two, I packed up and left, the Hazel's heels caught the attention of a young black man hunched over his laptop, he looked up from the screen and gave me a puzzled look as I walked past. My second and last stop on my short jaunt was to Best Buy, just for the sheer heck of it, the place was fairly well crowded with shoppers, and I got quite a few stares and double takes from shoppers and salespeople, more than usual I would say, but I maintained my cool and calm demeanor while I loafed around, even spent five minutes in the Apple section chatting with an older lady who was curious about upgrading her iMac, seems we both owned older models and she was torn about buying a new machine, I told her that as long as her current computer was working well, why change? She never noticed what I wore.

After about twenty minutes or so, I headed to the register with a Blu-Ray copy of Salt and left to a couple more stares. For the first time since heavens knows when, I truly felt like I was in the proverbial fishbowl from all the stares and double takes I got, maybe it was the tight pants, maybe it was the shoes, or, more than likely, a combination of both. It was a wee bit unnerving, but I managed to handle it. I suppose if things were reversed and I was just an average joe who knew nothing of freestyling and had seen a grown man walk by in tight capri pants and high heels, I would've gaped too, only natural I suppose. Society is still hung up over the nebulous concept that it's less than "normal" for a man to wear women's clothing and/or shoes, so guys like us are seen as unusual, oh, there are openminded people who appreciate our unique fashion sense, but they are miniscule in number, still, if we continue being seen and looking appropriate for whatever environment we happen to be in, opinions might change in time.

[kfsteve391]

Jeff, Congratulations on today's outing. I must say you look downright sexy in those capri pants with your heels. The low rise of the pants look great on you and really let you show off those long legs. What you did today is what most of us can only dream of doing. Thanks so much for leading the way for the rest of us. I am sure you are having a ball. Steve

[Shafted]

Jaunt #107, 7/10/2011:

I'd be grateful if readers would give me your honest opinions on the pants and how they looked on me.

The capris look good on you, Jeff. Since your asking how about trying a good fitting tee with interesting graphics on it. I think that it could help balance the look with the heels.

[johnieheel]

Jaunt #106, 7/9/2011:

After being rather lazy and not doing any jaunts last weekend (Fourth of July weekend, I was a tad busy stuffing my face at cookouts. Heh!), I was back on the road today, and after some positively terrible weather the previous day, things couldn't have been better for an outing. Here's what I wore:

A white women's polo shirt from K-Mart, the JCPenney's a.n.a. jeans and the Pleaser "Seduce 420" pumps which I was eager to wear as I continued acclimating myself to wearing those five inch heels. Just a typical sort of Saturday jaunt as I went downtown, stopping first at an ATM so I'd have to cross the street to get to the machine, the sharp, solid click of the heels is pleasing to the ear, and I felt, well empowered while I walked, my posture perfect, my head held high. I think I got a long glance from a guy at the corner waiting for the bus as I passed him, but I didn't mind, after getting my money, it was off to my favorite comic shop, parking over half a block away, it gave me another chance to get in some walking, again, walking is the chief component of acclimating myself to five inchers. I spent a good twenty minutes in the store, and after leaving, I walked up to the next corner and a convenience store to buy a paper, then back to the car.

From there, it was off to South Jersey, but I went to the Moorestown Mall area and the nearby Barnes & Noble where I spent a solid half hour cruising the aisles, raising nary a fuss since bookstores are quiet and serene places for freestylers to go. Leaving the store with some manga, I went to the Chick-Fil-A down the road for lunch. Got a little more attention there since that particular location has a play area for little kids and there was no shortage of them there along with parents, teenagers, so forth and so on, but other than some glances, no one bothered me while I ate (the chicken salad sammiches are to die for!). Then I head across the big honking parking lot to Best Buy for my weekly ogling of gadgets and gizmos, in one area set up with leather home theater seats that recline, I sat in one chair, reclined and watched TV, the pumps in plain sight of anyone and everyone who passed by, but no alarms were raised. I found that rather exhilarating.

My last stop of the day was to the Penney's store at the Cherry Hill Mall. As is my habit, I shopped exclusively in the women's department, there wasn't anything in particular I was looking for, I was just wandering when I spied some sharp looking black capri pants, and even though they looked to be mid to low rise, I decided that I had to have them, all the while, no one paid me no mind, at least no one that I actively noticed. Once again, another fun little trip, one made even better by getting more and more used to being in the five inchers which I've worn four times now, and the acclimation is coming along quite nicely. More fun to come.

Jeff, I will be heading to Manville possibly in Sept and or Oct to see my GF who is more than excepting and even thinks its great that I wear heels. Are you anywhere near there? Maybe we can meet up.

[ChipsHH]

I keep trying to picture how you would be walking, Jeff. I mean, no offense, but with stories, erm..."jaunts" like this, I feel like I need a clear picture of how you're walking through these stores. Especially when you mentioned,

maintained my cool and calm demeanor while I loafed around

Another punishment to being and having a creative mind like mine, I guess

[JeffB]

kfsteve391: Me? Sexy? Well, I wouldn't go quite that far, but I appreciate the compliment! I had been on the fence regarding the low rise, but the pants fit well, even without the traditional waistband that had no loops for a belt, and they looked good on me too. And yeah, I'm having a good time, doing what I like. I understand that not all of us can go out and about in public wearing the shoes and/or clothes that we love, so I hope they can live vicariously through my modest exploits. Shafted: Thanks for the kind words. A graphic tee, eh? Interesting. I must say that hadn't occurred to me. I'll take that under advisement and see what I can turn up. johnieheel: To be honest, I'm not at all sure where Manville is, or what area that is near. HHDude: There's nothing at all complicated about what I do, I simply go where I want and do what I want....within reason of course. Proper decorum and manners while in public is very important. It's taken a great amount of time and practice and trial and error for me to build up my courage to the point where I can wear such non-traditional items of clothing (non-traditional for men that is) such as pumps, thigh-high boots, even skirts in public. By maintaining a strong sense of calm, I can venture out and about, braving the stares and double takes (and sometimes chuckles, giggles and laughs) from the public. It's not rocket science, but it's not easy either. But, it can be done. I'm living proof of that.

[hhboots]

You continue to display a well thought out freestyle look Jeff, well done ... and regularly wearing capris and skirts, very bold indeed.

johnieheel: To be honest, I'm not at all sure where Manville is, or what area that is near.

I think the Manville that Johnie is talking about is in north-central NJ (about 20 mi north of Trenton), and I am guessing JeffB is near Philly (and spends considerable time in southern NJ based on some recent posts, though I admit I have not read the full thread, so perhaps I am way off ).

[bluejay]

JeffB Your outfit did look great on you! I also like to wear capris in the summer with heeled sandals, but I have never worn them that with that tight of a fit. Maybe I should look into that look. Last summer i bought 2 pair of shiny looking leggings, one black and one in gold, I did go out in public wearing them with a long camp shirt (Tall mens Section) the leggings went to about 4" below the knee. Unfortunately I put them away for the winter and can not find them this summer. The other night I had to go to Walmart to get some things. I was wearing my MetroStyle red jean capris, with a black golf shirt and my Naturalizer black slide sandals with a 3" block heel. While in the check out line I heard some giggles from some young girls maybe 10-12 years old. I turned around and looked with a smile, they were pointing and talking about the ankle chain that I was wearing on my right leg. I said to them do you like it? There mother replied that it was unusual for a man to wear one. I pointed out to her that I like to wear ankle chains in summer with capris or shorts. No different than men wearing ear rings especially the large dangling one's that are seen on some men, The mother thanked me for my comments and I bid her and her family a good evening as we left the store. I always like to turn an incident like that into a positive !!!!!!! Keep on posting your jaunts JeffB. bluejay .

[SleekHeels]

Jeff, Having seen plenty of excessively low-rise pants wandering around shopping malls, I can safely say you have the body proportions to make those capris look very classy. I couldn't help wondering what they'd look like with a top whose hem falls on the widest part of the hips (not a shirt worn outside, but something more figure-hugging). Maybe a single block of color might be overwhelming, but that relates to what Shafted suggested about something with graphics, or maybe some kind pattern/detailing (perhaps vertical to draw the observer's eye up & down (towards the shoes!) rather than left & right?). Not that I'm any kind of fashion guru... just bouncing ideas around.

[JeffB]

hhboots: Thanks for the kind words. Yeah, it does indeed take a certain level of boldness to wear what I wear, but it's great fun! bluejay: Well, I didn't think those new capris would be so tight, but I liked how they looked of me, so I ran with it. I'm thinking I might just integrate capris more and more into my summertime jaunting and see what happens. Sounds like you had quite the positive experience with that family. Rather amazing the mother commented more on the ankle chain than on the capris of your shoes. Heh! Meanwhile, I might just have to give an ankle chain a try! I think that could work for me. SleekHeels: Oh, yes! I've seen more than my fair share of low rise stuff on girls and women, and let me tell you, in some instances, the sights ain't prettty. Between the dreaded muffin top and the even more hideous plumber's crack, it can be nightmarish out there! The idea of a long top with capris is intriguing, I'll have to experiment and see what I can turn up. Thanks for the suggestion!

[JeffB]

Jaunt #108, 7/16/2011:

Even though the weather promised to be sunny and bright and more than a little sticky (it wound up being a lot sticky), that didn't stop me from heading out on a trip today, and here's my outfit:

A bright blue polo shirt from the women's section at K-Mart, the JCPenney a.n.a. jeans and the Pleaser 5 inch "Seduce 2013" pumps as I was eager to take them out for another spin. Oh, by the by, it should be noted that today's jaunt was my 28th for 2011, equalling my tally for all of 2010, and with five and a half months left, I'm gonna try and eclipse my all-time high of 42 from 2009! Ahh! Nothing like a challenge! This trip was pretty much a repeat of last week's expedition, stopping first at an ATM for cash, requiring me to cross a street while a passing pedestrian did a double take, then it was off to my local comic shop where I noticed a Philadelphia Parking Authority officer (I call 'em the Parking Authority Gestapo because they act like ticket writing stormtroopers, if you've ever seen A&E's Parking Wars, you know what I mean) taking a long look at my feet before I headed into the store where I bought the week's newest comics.

Time for an ironic interlude. After leaving the comic shop, I drove to a drug store half a mile away to buy a newspaper and a padded mailer, once in the store, I walked down the office supplies aisles where the mailers were and saw a young woman in a sundress and what I guessed were four inch heeled mules, I must say she looked very pretty, but that image, and her pride took a serious pratfall when her right foot slid out from under her and she clumsily plopped on her bottom. Almost as quickly as she fell, the girl, looking none the worse for wear, hopped back up onto her feet and looked around for any witnesses to her tumble, when she saw me some ten feet away, standing pretty as you please in heels higher than hers, her face turned fire engine red and she scurried off. I must say I was rather flabbergasted, having never seen anyone take a tumble, but I didn't giggle or laugh, hell, that could easily have been me, so I understood her embarrassment.

(Aside: That is why I have absolutely zero love for mules and I would NEVER wear the darn things as I consider them the least functional and practical shoe around)

From there, it was off to South jersey for some wandering, I stopped at the Chick-Fil-A store near Moorestown Mall for lunch and pretty much went unobserved until a mob of people filled the place just as I finished, so I caught a few odd stares as I left. Then, I went to Barnes & Noble where I read a few magazines for half an hour, my next stop was Sears where I bought a new skirt and a THIRD pair of capri pants as I've really come to love wearing them. I tried them on when I got back to the house and they fit like a dream, as in they were deliciously tight, just like the pair I bought last week. I'll show them off to everyone on a future jaunt. My last stop of the day was to Penney's where I bought a cute denim skort that was on sale and another necklace. I must say that it's great fun to be in a department store and shop for women's clothes, no one cares, least of all the salespeople at the register as all they're interested in is parting you from your money.

While I did get a few stares in the pumps, I understand that it all comes with the territory. You either deal with it, or return to the closet, and I'm NOT doing that!

[danielp6406]

Another nice jaunt. Well done ! Maybe you should have worn a skirt since the weather was hot an sticky ? Hoping the girl didn't hurt herself while falling. Too bad you were not closer to help her getting back up Wondering if she noticed you where wearing heels ?

[JeffB]

Maybe you should have worn a skirt since the weather was hot an sticky ?

Not a bad idea! Upon further review, I wish I had!

Hoping the girl didn't hurt herself while falling.

From where I stood, it looked like the only thing that poor girl hurt was her pride because she had been seen, and that embarrassment showed on her face. And no, I don't think she noticed what I had been wearing, she was too busy wanting to get out of Dodge after her tumble.

[roniheels]

Jeff,

Nice jaunt and nice summer outfit with your 5" high heels. It sounds like you're getting more used to them the more you go out in them. And I know what you mean as you left the eating place. Two weeks ago as I was having breakfast in a small cafe and it was filling up right before I left, as I left (wearing 5" high heels), the room became quiet and all eyes were upon me. No comments or anything, just silence. And it was no problem.

Congrats on your recent jaunt.

[Shafted]

Deafening silence, you know you made an impact.

[JeffB]

And now for something I haven't done in a long while----the Sunday Doubleheader!!

MORNING, Jaunt #109, 7/17/2011:

Right out of the clear blue, I thought it'd be fun to turn my weekly grocery shopping expedition into a jaunt. Here's what I wore:

A red polo shirt from K-Mart, a navy skort I bought at Sears last Saturday, the Blondo two inch heeled loafers and my Buxton bag. It had been awhile since I had done this, but there was no fear or nervousness as I arrived at the supermarket at a quarter past seven a.m., hopped out, grabbed a cart and went right on in, pretty as you please. The new skort was quite comfortable, was easy to move around in and was of a respectable length for an early Sunday morning. It had also been awhile since I last wore the Blondo loafers and had forgotten the satisfying click the low heels made. There were a goodly number of people in the store when I entered, but no one paid me any mind as I casually went about my business of filling my cart, heck, I barely even got any looks from other shoppers, by the by, I had also forgotten just how cold the freezer department was on bare legs when I was in that area. BBRRRRRRR!! I wound up spending almost half an hour there and it was a pleasant experience.

AFTERNOON, Jaunt #110, 7/17/2011:

I mentioned that I had bought a new pair of capri pants during yesterday's trip, well, here they are as part of the afternoon outfit:

I paired the new capris with my white K-Mart camp shirt, the Pleaser "Vanity 2013" four inch heeled pumps, my short strap handbag and that new necklace I also bought yesterday. As you can see, the capris, just like the pair I sported last Sunday were deliciously tight and fit me very well, accenting my long legs to perfection. I must say I'm liking capris almost as much as I do skirts! Anyhoo, I headed off to the western 'burbs and the Springfield strip mall where Borders was, only this time, I didn't bring the laptop, instead I brought my nook™ e-reader (which fits into my handbag) and got in a good couple of hours worth of reading (Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express) in the bookstore's lounge area with a tall cup of iced tea. During the course of my stay, I did spy a couple of odd glances here and there, nothing more than that, but I never acknowledged the brief moments of attention. Still, deep down inside, I did sort of wish someone engaged me in conversation about my attire.

However, from where I sat, I did covertly notice what other girls and women wore during the time I was in the store, mainly t-shirts, shorts and the dreaded flip-flops, lazy, sloppy attire to say the least. Not that I blamed them, hey, it was Sunday, a day to be lazy and sloppy, still, I could never do anything like that when I freestyle, I just HAVE to dress up, even if it's to effect a casual appearance. I've always debated whether or not I overdress on my little expeditions, well, sure I do, but, in my mind, better to overdo than underdo things, and I'm perfectly comfortable with that distinction. And so, there you have it, the rare Sunday doubleheader, and it was fun. Perhaps I'll do that again in the future.

[SleekHeels]

...no one paid me any mind as I casually went about my business of filling my cart, heck, I barely even got any looks from other shoppers... I did spy a couple of odd glances here and there, nothing more than that... Still, deep down inside, I did sort of wish someone engaged me in conversation about my attire.

Perhaps a victim of your own success Jeff, you do so well in making the effort and putting together a coordinated look and the more it "works" the more likely you are to be accepted by those who even notice. I'd guess most times you have got positive comments have been when you've tried bolder (but still coordinated) looks, right? In any case, sharing that wish (and the usual disappointment) actually encourages me to compliment someone I see who's put a great look together, and actually I think wearing heels at the time makes it much easier to do that.

Anyway, nice jaunts and thought-provoking reflections.

[Mr. X]

Still, deep down inside, I did sort of wish someone engaged me in conversation about my attire.

That is always my hope when I go out too. But I usually come up empty handed on that front. I guess no pointing and laughing is a small victory. So beggars can't be choosers. It would still be nice though. I like the capris of yours by the way.

[JeffB]

SleekHeels: Many thanks for your comments. What you said certainly makes sense, that the more tasteful and, well, "ordinary" my outfits look, the less I tend to be noticed. And I do put a goodly amount of work into what I wear since it reflects upon me as a freestyler, and I do want to present a positive image as best I can. Well, if I want comments, I guess I need to wear something more provocative, say like a miniskirt with thigh boots. Heh! Mr. X: Yeah, no pointing and laughing is a moral victory! Can't argue that, my friend! Thanks for the kind words on the new capri pants. I'm really digging capris and will wear them more often as summer continues.

[tallguyinheels]

Over dressed? never. I figure if you present yourself well, coordinated, you are at least capable of receiving that compliment or at least a discussion, about what you wear. Even if those communications are far and between. Or, at the very least, you generate a bit of respect from those whom otherwise might show a loose tongue. BTW, Love the red shirt.

[JeffB]

Jaunt #111, 7/23/2011:

Despite temperatures reaching into triple digits (we peaked at around 101), that didn't stop me from going out on a jaunt, but I made a note to dress casually, taking the weather fully into account with today's outfit:

A blue K-Mart polo shirt, my 22 inch denim skirt, the Blondo loafers and my Buxton bag. Given how hot it was, a skirt was far and away the best option, and I don't mind saying that I did feel measurably cooler and more comfortable than I would have in jeans. I also felt, well, freer, more at ease in my skirt and loafers than I would've in jeans and heels, and that made the experience today all the more enjoyable. My first stop of the day was downtown and my favorite comic book shop, I passed a couple of people while on my way there, but no one paid me any mind, after some twenty minutes in the shop, I walked around the corner to a convenience store to buy a paper, people saw me but didn't stare or do double takes. From there, it was off to South Jersey for the third straight Saturday, I headed to the Chick-Fil-A near Moorestown Mall and went on in, now, I did get some stares and raised eyebrows from patrons, not to mention a couple of little kids pointing at me, but that was the extent of things while I ate lunch.

Stop number three was to the multiplex at Moorestown Mall to see Captain America: The First Avenger, as I approached the door, two black men, one in his thirties, the other fairly younger, sniggered and chuckled at me in passing, the older man muttered, "Damn! He's wearing a dress!", and over my shoulder I replied, "Nope, just a skirt." And we both continued on our separate ways. I find it a shame that society still has this hangup over gender and clothing, I mean, would someone have muttered to a girl or woman, "Damn! She's wearing pants"? Of course not, but men don't get that same latitude when wearing clothing from the Ladies' department. I guess that in some instances, society still has a long way to go before reaching enlightenment. Anyhoo, I went in and saw the movie and liked it, a perfect summertime popcorn flick that was quite enjoyable. After the movie, I headed off for the nearby Barnes & Noble where I bought an anime magazine and the Blu-Ray version of Some Like It Hot. A bit of irony, considering how I was dressed? Maybe, I'll leave that up to your judgment.

From there, it was off to Best Buy where I spent a solid half-hour gazing at all the hi-tech gadgets, the palce was fairly busy, but again, no one paid me any mind, save for the occasional salesperson who asked me if I needed any help, clearly they didn't see a guy in a skirt, they saw someone out to spend money, and I did, leaving the store with an anime DVD, and that was it for the day. Despite the blazing heat, I felt comfortable as wearing a skirt has become as natural to me as breathing, and, it's great fun too! In retrospect, maybe I should've worn something shorter than I did. Heh! Maybe next time.

[roniheels]

Jeff,

Your total outfit is cool. I mean that in regard to fashion and temperature. The temperature here in the Midwest has daily been closer to 110 everyday. They say we'll cool down to 102 all next week (that's cool???). I have said in several posts that I have been tempted to wear shorts and high heels in public outings but haven't reached that point yet. But if it stays as hot it has been, it will be tempting. I spent a day in high heels last Thursday while wearing slacks, polo shirt, and high heels. I had an enjoyable day, but it was hot! Congrats on your jaunt, Jeff.

[JeffB]

Well, the weather was miserable the whole weekend, 103 on Friday, 101 on Saturday and a mere 98 on Sunday. I should've had my head examined for being out on Saturday which felt worse than Friday, but I couldn't resist, however, wearing that skirt kept me cool, so it was a victory of sorts.

[rxrenesis]

Bravo Jeffb. rx

[HappyFeat]

A guy dissapaears for a while and what does he miss? Your decision to wear only women's clothes when on an outing, a major milestone, your first dress (which looked killer by the way), and to top it off the Jaunts of JeffB is about to have 1000 total posts! Way to go. I for one can say that maintaining a thread as you have is a difficult undertaking and quite a commitment. You are to be commended for sharing your thoughts and experience as well as an evolving fashion sense. You look fantastic in jeans and capris, and of course skirts. Thanks for continuing to inspire and show guys all over the world that wearing heels is not a big deal and a big deal all at the same time.

[JeffB]

rxrenesis: Many thanks, my friend. HappyFeat: Welcome back, stranger! Glad to see you swung by! How are you doing? Yes, I've been keeping busy with my little adventures, and having lots of fun too. As for that outing in a dress, I'm proud to say you were the inspiration for that from your past outings. Wearing a dress had been an incredibly thrilling and uplifting experience for me, one I definitely plan to repeat in the future. Having evolved in my fashion sense was an important milestone as just wearing the shoes simply wasn't enough for me, I had to put together a complete package in my public presentations, and wearing women's clothes presented that outlet for me. No way I can go back now, I love what I'm doing too much! I'm glad to be looked upon as an inspiration to others, I'll continue doing my very best in that regard.