Thighbootguy Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 4 hours ago, Shyheels said: I work in a creative field -writing and photography - and I genuinely feel more creative, more open and mentally agile, when I am puttering about my office in my boots. I have long maintained that my feminine side was my creative side. I have noticed the same characteristics you noted when I an dressed in a manner that encourages my feminine side but not so extreme that it overloads it. Wearing boots seems to accomplish this level of encouragement. JeffB - Probably for another jaunt to reclaim this thread. 1 I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyheels Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 9 minutes ago, Thighbootguy said: I have long maintained that my feminine side was my creative side. I have noticed the same characteristics you noted when I an dressed in a manner that encourages my feminine side but not so extreme that it overloads it. Wearing boots seems to accomplish this level of encouragement. JeffB - Probably for another jaunt to reclaim this thread. Not to want to continue to distract from JeffB's thread, but that is an interesting point. Perhaps I should start a thread on the nature of creativity, and nurturing it. I can't help but notice that many people on here are of a creative turn of mind. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 Shyheels: That's not a half bad idea! I say go for it and see what happens! Jaunt #344, 11/18/2016: In some ways, each and every outing I undertake is an ongoing experiment, especially since I've devoted myself to being a fashion freestyler, my goal is to craft, develop and nurture my image and how I want to be seen in public by the world at large. To that end, I go to great lengths to put together outfits that are not just tasteful and stylish, but will help me blend in with my surroundings. As for today's experiment, I decided to take a 27 inch plaid a-line skirt out for a spin, pairing it with my favorite denim jacket over a long sleeved black t-shirt, the Payless "Karmen" pumps in black patent and a short strap black satchel. While I've worn patterned skirts before, plaid represents new territory and I was eager to see how I could pair with it best to create a full outfit. This is my mindset these days as I'm long since beyond everything being about the shoes and rather thinking about the complete image. With temps around 60, with sunshine, it was just the sort of day cool enough for a light jacket but not warm enough to go with just shirt sleeves as I headed to Starbucks in University City to relax with a cup of iced tea, a muffin and my nook™ for some quality time reading. Funny thing in that I get in more reading away from home than I do while at home. Go figure. After about two hours (the amount of time in the meter), I packed up and left, going into downtown. After about half an hour spent searching for a parking space, I found one, fed the meter, then walked down some three blocks to One Liberty Place to feed myself, as it was a weekday, the food court was plenty crowded as I chose Subway and one of their chopped salads with a bottle of water. And yes, I garnered no stares or odd looks, meaning I achieved my objective of anonymity, or so I thought, because after I finished lunch, left the food court and was on my way out the building when I passed a thirtysomething lady who said in passing, "Cute skirt!" I smiled and said thanks. So, people do notice when they decide to look closely. I'll readily admit that my image is a work in progress, and might always be such in my eyes. Sometimes I'll nail my look with just the right outfit, sometimes I won't (see my Election Day outing), but I thought I did good today. But I'll continue striving to look my best. More to come.... 1 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...
SkirtDude Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 (edited) On Friday, November 18, 2016 at 9:14 PM, JeffB said: Edited November 19, 2016 by heelsrus2000 .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkirtDude Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 (edited) Lost for words... Edited November 19, 2016 by heelsrus2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted November 20, 2016 Author Share Posted November 20, 2016 12 hours ago, heelsrus2000 said: Lost for words... In a good way, or a bad way. Don't keep me in suspense! Jaunt #345, 11/19/2016: Here we are, less than a week away from Thanksgiving, and yet, the weather was more like April than November as there was plenty of sunshine and temps that flirted with 70. Yeah, kooky weather, but perfect conditions for an outing, my ensemble being a black Gloria Vanderbilt denim jacket over a long sleeved magenta t-shirt, a 16 inch gray denim miniskirt with that distressed hem, the Payless "Martinez" booties in black and a black handbag. Driving downtown, I found a parking space a block away from my friendly neighborhood comic book shop, while on my way there, a black woman sitting in a U-Haul van leaned her head out the driver's side window and shouted, "Whoo! Look at those legs!" I smiled back and waved to her. How cool was that? Getting a compliment! After some twenty minutes in the comic shop discussing the upcoming Eagles-Seahawks game in Seattle on Sunday, I headed down the street to the first drug store I found for a bottle of Ny-Quil so I'll be ready for the cold season that's on the way. As usual, the downtown area was hustling and bustling with throngs of people enjoying the unusually warm weather, it's just so much fun to be in the middle of such a crowd, even better when no one gives me any odd looks or stares. Retreating to Rittenhouse Square Park, I found a bench partially under a tree to relax, check my phone for messages and be seen. Here's some proof of how I've evolved as a fashion freestyler: the very first time I wore a skirt as short as the one I sported on this outing a few years ago, I was so incredibly self-conscious about wearing a mini, and the notion of sitting in the thing was out of thee question as I was worried sick about the skirt riding up on me. But, as I've evolved, I no longer cared about such minor things, seated on the bench and crossing my legs, the skirt did indeed ride up, showing off lots of skin, and I didn't give even half a damn, I just chilled out while people came and went and no one gave me so much as a glance. I mean, I had underwear (black) on beneath my skirt, so why should that have been a big deal, despite nursing a mild desire for being an exhibitionist. After over thirty minutes on that bench, I returned to my car and motored over the bridge into South Jersey and Moorestown Mall where I ate lunch in the food court in plain sight, then went to the nearby multiplex to see Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them (a Harry Potter prequel) and enjoyed it. After the film, I left the mall and went to Best Buy which was already in Black Friday mode, what with HDTV's in boxes all over the floor and the place was fairly packed, even before the big day, that made wandering the aisles before going to the register with a pair of wireless Bluetooth headphones for my computer, nothing fancy or expensive, just fifty bucks before taxes. Another fun outing, one made more exciting by wearing a mini. I'll have to do that again soon, cold weather or not. More to come.... 3 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...
Thighbootguy Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Great outfit! The skirt, booties, and jacket make a smashing combination. It may soon be time to break out the leggings (and thigh boots ), which would also work well with that outfit, as the temperatures are soon to head downward. For a jacket, consider a ladies blazer that is cut with in a slight hourglass shape with a little taper at the waist. I think that would flatter the look you have achieved. 2 hours ago, JeffB said: a black woman sitting in a U-Haul van leaned her head out the driver's side window and shouted, "Whoo! Look at those legs!" Like a lady told me, "If you got'em flaunt'em". 1 I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkirtDude Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 (edited) 8 hours ago, JeffB said: In a good way, or a bad way. Don't keep me in suspense! I got my voice back now... I wasn't so impressed with the denim jacket and the plaid skirt, I would have gone with a cardigan and blouse for such a style of skirt.... Today, a much nicer look... jacket and skirt suit each other, though I would have worn a longer skirt like a 24 inch one (but I'm a bit of a prude like that ) and I don't wish to flash, though I would go with black knickers too if I was wearing something so short. Its just part and parcel of wearing a skirt. My legs arent as nice as yours so I am more self conscious... Nice you got a compliment, surprised someone as smart as you isn't on LookBook or other social media wish we had summer like weather here, definitely tights weather, and all the winter skirts are out and the summer stuff packed away though I did some errands in my dark grey denim pencil today, went without tights even though it was the low 50s farenheit Loving the top as well, a dressy yet casual ensemble Edited November 20, 2016 by heelsrus2000 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 20 hours ago, Thighbootguy said: Great outfit! The skirt, booties, and jacket make a smashing combination. It may soon be time to break out the leggings (and thigh boots ), which would also work well with that outfit, as the temperatures are soon to head downward. For a jacket, consider a ladies blazer that is cut with in a slight hourglass shape with a little taper at the waist. I think that would flatter the look you have achieved. 14 hours ago, heelsrus2000 said: I got my voice back now... I wasn't so impressed with the denim jacket and the plaid skirt, I would have gone with a cardigan and blouse for such a style of skirt.... As always, comments and suggestions on how I can improve my look are welcome. I'll see about finding a women's blazer, something that's been a bit of a sticking point with me because of my long arms, but I'll keep on trying. 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...
mlroseplant Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 2 hours ago, JeffB said: As always, comments and suggestions on how I can improve my look are welcome. I'll see about finding a women's blazer, something that's been a bit of a sticking point with me because of my long arms, but I'll keep on trying. It's just too darn bad that we don't live closer together, as my good friend and fellow shoe addict is a tailor. Given her support of my fashion choices, I bet she'd be able to whip up exactly what you're looking for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 On 11/21/2016 at 6:58 AM, mlroseplant said: It's just too darn bad that we don't live closer together, as my good friend and fellow shoe addict is a tailor. Given her support of my fashion choices, I bet she'd be able to whip up exactly what you're looking for. That's okay, I'll figure something out. In fact, I'm already working an angle to find a woman's blazer in my size. 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...
SkirtDude Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 I am sure you will find a blazer that will suit you. I am a size 16 in blazers but a 10/12 in skirts. Its tights weather here, super jealous of the unseasonal weather you are having. Though it was 40 den thigh highs and boots with a pencil skirt yesterday with temps in the mid 40s Farenheit, and I was warm enough. Some girls were sans tights which I thought was crazy Looking forward to your next jaunt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 Jaunt #346, 11/27/2016: A sunny but chilly Sunday (it is late November after all) gave me a reason to dress up warmly for the conditions, sporting my black leather jacket over a magenta mockneck, my 34 inch gray knit a-line skirt, black tights, the Pleaser 4 inch heeled "Vanity" knee boots and a black handbag. The midi skirt I felt lent an air of elegance while the Vanity boots which I've owned since 2008 are still as comfortable as ever, as always, it feels mighty good to dress like a woman, a talent I have down pat, and I felt damn good today. This is why I do what I do, because I love it so much, wearing the clothes and shoes, feeling the heft of a full handbag on my shoulder, it all combines for a fantastic experience. Anyhoo, with the Eagles playing on Monday night, I decided to venture out on a trip, my first stop was to Starbucks in the University City area when I got in some reading via my Barnes & Noble nook e-reader for about a couple of hours, then I packed up, left and drove over the Ben Franklin Bridge to Moorestown Mall where I had lunch at the food court which was near the multiplex, got a couple stares here and there, nothing more, then I went to said multiplex where I checked out Allied starring Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard. As a World War II period piece goes, it was decent, but nothing spectacular, at least I didn't think it was the case, but it was a decent little diversion to kill a couple of hours. After the movie ended, I wandered into the mall and strolled about, visiting a Hallmark store to by a box of Christmas cards, as usual, I behaved calm and cool and collected, like I belonged in the mall like everyone else, and you know what? I did! I suppose I could've stayed out longer, but I treasure going to bed early the night before the brew work week starts, but there will be plenty of time for new outings, more opportunities to wear the clothes and shoes I love so much. More to come.... 2 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...
SkirtDude Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 No jaunts this weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 Nahhhh! I was feeling rather lazy. Perhaps this coming weekend. 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...
swedeheeler Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 7 hours ago, JeffB said: Nahhhh! I was feeling rather lazy. Perhaps this coming weekend. Understand ya, know what you mean All and everyone have the right to be lazy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thighbootguy Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 8 hours ago, JeffB said: Nahhhh! I was feeling rather lazy. Perhaps this coming weekend. I think lazy is not the appropriate phrase. Since @JeffB has raised fashionable dressing to an art form, I think it is more appropriate to say "The moment lacked inspiration", and "You can't rush art". (I've always wondered why this Art guy had a museum named after him.) By the way, I really liked your last outfit. 1 I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share Posted December 6, 2016 (edited) Okay, okay! I'll come clean about why I didn't undertake any jaunts this past weekend. The moment lacked inspiration, and when it comes to my love for fashion, you just can't rush art. That's my reason and I'm sticking with it! Edited December 6, 2016 by JeffB 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...
mlroseplant Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Not only can't you rush Art, evidently you can't rush Jeff, either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyinHeels Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 JeffB, You are a fashion masterpiece and NO masterpiece should be rushed! TBG, You consistently carry your confidence so why worry any more now about your ambient security? How many years now walking around in thigh-high boots of all footwear, with an obvious beard, and you're still walking tall. The same would-be-morons or cowardly boors which were around a year ago are still around. What stops any of them is your confidence and the rule of law. Once any one's thought process comes around to the idea a stupid act will result in apprehension by an alert community will lead to a jail cell and a meaningful consequence is when common sense then kicks in. If you curb what you would normally do then evil wins. You've made the world take you on your terms so don't stop now CAT, Your style is nothing short of edgy so I wonder really why you are so concerned. Keep strutting your stuff and stay confident. I understand some of your concerns but if someone really has nothing better to do than try to figure out who you are then they'll do it anyway. I mean you outdress most women in downtown Chicago. HappyinHeels 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thighbootguy Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 13 hours ago, HappyinHeels said: You consistently carry your confidence so why worry any more now about your ambient security? Confident or not, I still am careful about where I go. Society is more tolerant but it still pays to be careful. As you said, "The same would-be-morons or cowardly boors which were around a year ago are still around". (I gave up on the beard several years ago.) 1 I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 Jaunt #347, 12/9/2016: Well, it looks like winter weather is in full force as temps barely cracked 40 with partial sunshine and periods of stiff winds that made it feel a good deal colder. Perfect conditions for an outing as dressed warmly in my leather jacket over a red turtleneck, a black, 36 inch a-line skirt, black tights, the Walking Cradles "Elites" riding boots and a black handbag. Despite how frosty it was outside, I was good and warm as I headed west into Springfield and the Hallmark store in a strip mall to buy Christmas cards as I plan to avoid procrastination and get them out early (Oops! I just occurred to me as I write these words of wit(?) that I forgot to buy stamps! I'll have to take care of that today) for a change. From there, I walked to the nearby Olive Garden where I hadn't dined lately for lunch, there was a good crowd in the restaurant when I walked in around noon, but was taken to a table and ordered the Chicken & Shrimp Carbonara with a glass of iced tea. Mmmmmm! Mondo yummy! After paying my bill and leaving a nice tip to the lady who waited on me, I left and drove to the Springfield Mall where I wandered through the place. Since it's the holiday season, the mall was fairly well packed, but no one paid me any attention while I was there, stopping at a calendar kiosk where I bought a Dilbert wall calendar for my cubicle at work and a Chuck Norris wall calendar for home. After about half an hour at the mall, I left and drove back towards Philly, stopping at Best Buy to wander about my home away from home, and it was pretty crowded to with folks shopping for gifts of the electrical and electronic kind, it's not uncommon to spend all sorts of serious time in the place, and that's fun for me as I went to the register with a Roku streaming box for the TV in my bedroom so I can watch lots and lots of TV shows from the coziness of my bed. Ahhh, technology! Gotta love it! As usual, a fun experience spent freestyling and feeling perfectly at ease and comfortable in the clothes I like wearing, and I was warm too! More to come.... 2 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...
Thighbootguy Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Ah, Jeffb looking good while warm and toasty. 1 I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted December 11, 2016 Author Share Posted December 11, 2016 16 hours ago, Thighbootguy said: Ah, Jeffb looking good while warm and toasty. Yes, I certainly was! Jaunt #348, 12/10/2016: Just like on Friday, the forecast for yesterday called for sunshine, frosty temps that struggled mightily to reach 40 with biting winds that made the air feel a good ten degrees colder, so what did I wear on an outing? Why, a miniskirt of course! Now I'm sure you're probably thinking, has Jeff taken leave of his senses? Maybe, but I was eager to prove that you don't have to consign your short skirts to the back of your closet until spring as long as you properly accessorize them. In my case, I paired my 16 inch gray denim mini with the distressed hem with my black leather jacket, a turquoise turtleneck, black leggings, the Payless "Martinez" booties in black and a black handbag along with black leather gloves and an earband which I forgot to wear in the pictures. Anyhoo, stepping outside, beyond the initial rush of chilly air on my face, let me tell you that I didn't feel the least bit cold, especially on my legs thanks to the leggings which helped to keep me perfectly warm, despite the arctic conditions and the stiff winds. As for my outing, the first stop was to the main branch of the Post Office for some some stamps that I would need to send off the Christmas cards I bought the day before, standing in line, no one paid any attention to me, ten minutes later, I was back in my car and off to center city, after some thirty minutes, I found a parking space on the street my local comic book shop was on where I got good news and bad news: the good news was that there was no meter fees for parking after 11 a.m., meaning I could stay as long as I wanted. The bad news was that the comic shop wasn't open because of a problem with their security door, the owner was right outside and told me it would be an hour or so to get it open, I said it was okay and told him I'd be back as I had to have my fix of new comic books. With that, I headed down Walnut Street, thanks to all the skyscrapers, the wind whipped harder than it did in more open spaces, but I was perfectly comfortable. While at a corner waiting on a traffic light, I stood next to a twentysomething woman in a parka, jeans and furry Uggs who looked me up and down out of curiosity, then asked, "Sorry to bother you, but aren't you cold in that thing?" (by "thing", she no doubt meant the skirt), I shook my head, then pointed at my legs, "Leggings. Couldn't be warmer." I replied. The woman chuckled then said I had a ton more courage than her to wear a mini on such a cold day, I said it was no big deal, then we went our separate ways. It should be noted that I had seen other women on the streets wearing short skirts like me, a couple sans leg coverings, meaning they were braver than me. I walked down crowded streets to One Liberty Square for lunch, then I ventured up to the building's observation deck to kill some time. The view of the city from there was absolutely amazing, well worth seeing. Finally, I went back down, left the building and strolled back up those crowded streets where people barely gave me a glance, past Rittenhouse Square Park (where no one was sitting on benches, I can guess why) and to the comic shop which was open for business where I bought the week's new book and yammered with the owner about today's Eagles-Redskins game and how the Birds figured to lose. By then, it was after three p.m. and chillier than it had been in the morning as I headed back home, but I was still comfortable, still good and warm, despite what might be seen as unorthodox attire, but I didn't feel that way. More to come.... 1 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...
SkirtDude Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 You look fabulous in that rig! I think the mini skirts are fine if you have thick tights, or in your case leggings! Cute booties too A much more youthful look. Though being the prude I am, I would have gone for a knee length denim pencil Looking forward to your next jaunt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thighbootguy Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 6 hours ago, JeffB said: Now I'm sure you're probably thinking, has Jeff taken leave of his senses? I thought we established that a long time ago. The outfit looks great but soon the temperatures will move down from brisk to cold and it will be time to break out your thigh boots, which will also look great with that "thing" you were wearing. 1 I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted December 12, 2016 Author Share Posted December 12, 2016 16 hours ago, heelsrus2000 said: You look fabulous in that rig! I think the mini skirts are fine if you have thick tights, or in your case leggings! Cute booties too A much more youthful look. Though being the prude I am, I would have gone for a knee length denim pencil Looking forward to your next jaunt Thanks for the kind words. Yeah, I try to look youthful when the mood strikes. 15 hours ago, Thighbootguy said: I thought we established that a long time ago. The outfit looks great but soon the temperatures will move down from brisk to cold and it will be time to break out your thigh boots, which will also look great with that "thing" you were wearing. I quite agree! I'll see what I can do about that soon! 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...
JeffB Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Jaunt #349, 12/21/2016: What a better way to celebrate the official first day of winter than with an outing. The irony of it all is that it really wasn't all that wintery as the skies were partly sunny with temperatures that reached into the upper 40's, and while it wasn't exactly balmy, it was comfortable enough to venture out in my faux black leather jacket over a magenta mockneck, my button down denim knee length skirt, the Walking Cradles "Elites" riding boots and a black handbag. I drove into South Jersey and to the multiplex across the road from the Cherry Hill Mall where I watched Assassin's Creed, a movie based on the popular videogame franchise starring Michael Fassbender, having never played the game (or any videogame for that matter), I had no idea what to expect, but I found it to have been a pretty darn decent action flick, well worth my time. After the film, I drove over to the mall for lunch in the food court, as usual, there was no consternation over my attire while I enjoyed two slices of pepperoni pizza with a bottle of water. Ahh, tasty! Then I went into JCPenney to do some shopping, however, I shopped for MEN'S clothing, namely pants as what I currently have in my wardrobe for work was looking very threadbare and was in need of replacing, I managed to find pants on sale for $19.99 a pair, so I bought four. Yay me! From there, I casually wandered through the mall for nearly an hour, easily blending in with the throngs of people doing their shopping, I did see an odd stare and glance here and there, but nothing more than that, I paused to enjoy an Auntie Anne's pretzel as a post-lunch snack, then spent a good twenty plus minutes in the Apple Store as I silently debated updating my current three year old iPhone. I didn't buy anything, but I got ideas on what I might want to splurge on myself for the big day. Leaving the mall, I drove down to the Moorestown Mall, going into Sears, I treated myself to a couple of nice ladies leather belts (one black, the other brown), then wandered through the mall which wasn't quite as crowded as Cherry Hill but still had plenty of people milling about doing their shopping but I went ignored, which is how it should always be when on an outing. Nothing flashy or fancy, but then, that's not what I go in for while out and about in public, call it my personal mantra, and one I enjoy. More to come.... 2 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...
SkirtDude Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Looks great! I like the skirt length too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted December 23, 2016 Author Share Posted December 23, 2016 16 hours ago, heelsrus2000 said: Looks great! I like the skirt length too! Thanks for the kind words. Much appreciated! Jaunt #350, 12/22/2016: On the second day of winter, I decided to wear a dress. Why? Because I wanted to, nothing more complicated than that. And yeah, also because I usually mark every fiftieth jaunt by wearing one. While skirts are great fun, it feels really special to wear a dress, and I enjoy every opportunity I get to go out and about in one as I sported my black cowlneck sweater dress with gray tights, the Payless "Martinez" booties, a black handbag and my black faux leather jacket for an outing to the Philadelphia Art Museum. Despite abundant sunshine, there was a chill in the air, but it felt rather good to me, after arriving at the museum's underground garage, I headed to the building, just as I approached the main entrance, a twentysomething woman who was leaving smiled at me and said, "Love your boots!" I smiled back and thanked her. Once inside, I detected something different almost instantly as there was a palpable atmosphere of hustle and bustle which I hadn't noticed on past visits and the reason became very clear after a bought my ticket and checked in my jacket: school groups were all over the place, lots and lots of tweens and teens were seemingly everywhere. It appeared that everywhere I turned, there were groups of kids milling about with harried looking chaparones, and yeah, in every group I passed, I got more than a few stares and second glances. It was certainly different and unexpected, but I brushed it off because I was pretty much used to that sort of thing as I casually strolled about the museum which was always a treat, getting to enjoy all the art which was absolutely amazing, I tell you, the place is very much the treasure because of everything they have on display. An hour into my visit, I was checking out Persian rugs when a black woman who was a museum security person walked up to me and said, "I've never seen a guy in a dress before, but you make it look good." With a nod and a smile, I thanked her for the compliment, I guess I must've done something right. My stay at the museum lasted little over three hours and, as usual, I doubt I saw everything the place had to offer, but that's cool as that gives me an excuse to return on a future date to soak in more of the atmosphere, and to check out whatever I might've missed. And yeah, wearing a dress made my visit all the more special, I'll have to wear them more often. More to come, including----THE NUMBERS!! 2 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...
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