Steve63130 Posted December 23, 2016 Posted December 23, 2016 (edited) The security guard was right, Jeff. You DO make it look good. Great outfit on you. Museums are great places for heeling, even better than shopping malls. People aren't usually there to watch other people, they're there to see the exhibits. So for anyone who is just starting out or wants to try out public heeling, a museum is a great choice, especially an art museum. Artists are always considered leading edge anyway, so your leading edge fashion statement won't seem odd to anybody. Steve Edited December 23, 2016 by Steve63130 2
Thighbootguy Posted December 23, 2016 Posted December 23, 2016 2 hours ago, JeffB said: 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." She is absolutely right, you do make it look good. The simple color scheme works and the heel on the boots makes a difference (improvement) from the riding boots. I wore wore a cowl neck top that is almost long enough to be a dress, with a long leather coat and denim leggings with boots to the doctors Tuesday and with a bulky sweated to the movies (Dr.Strange) and Sam's Club Wednesday. When I mentioned that I saw Dr.Strange to some friends, to a person they said, "You fit right in". 3 I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.
CAT Posted December 23, 2016 Posted December 23, 2016 Awesome outfit Jeff. Looks well put together !!! 1
SkirtDude Posted December 23, 2016 Posted December 23, 2016 Looks great, Jeff! Tights again are a nice touch 1
JeffB Posted December 24, 2016 Author Posted December 24, 2016 Thanks for the kind words, everybody! To have been complimented by a woman for saying a guy looked good in a dress was quite the compliment, meaning my hard work when it came to studying fashion and putting what I've learned into practice paid off considerably. In addition, my love for wearing women's clothes also helped with my presentation. And yes, that will make me want to wear dresses more! Steve63130: Yes, museums certainly are a great place for freestyling, other than some of those kids I passed by, no one paid me a lick of attention, I was able to come and go as I pleased (like I am just about everywhere else), and yeah, I did get that compliment. I'll have to visit the museum more! TBG: Nice outfit, especially the boots! Well done! And now, without further delay----THE NUMBERS! JAUNTS BY YEAR 2008: 10 2009: 42 2010: 28 2011: 61 2012: 34 2013: 33 2014: 45 2015: 46 2016: 51 (and counting) CLOTHING Skirts: 265 (above knee-174, below knee-62, at knee-29) Jeans: 63 (tucked in boots-39, untucked-24) Skorts: 9 Dresses: 7 Capris: 4 Pants: 1 Long Sweaters: 1 FOOTWEAR Payless shoes: 215 Other shoes: 135 Boots: 124 (knee high-68, thigh high-45, ankle high-11) Pumps: 101 Loafers: 37 Sandals: 36 Slides: 27 Flats: 25 PERCENTAGES Skirts: 75.9 Jeans: 18.0 Skorts: 2.5 Dresses: 2.1 Capris: 1.1 Pants: 0.2 Long Sweaters: 0.2 Boots: 35.5 Pumps: 28.8 Loafers: 10.5 Sandals: 10.4 Slides: 7.7 SHOE TYPES Sandals: 11 Slides: 10 Pumps: 8 Boots: 6 Loafers: 2 Shoe Types is a new category for my numbers list, and look at what's on top: sandals and slides! Surprising, eh? Several years ago, you couldn't have PAID me to wear those type of shoes which I disliked, today, I'm just plain crazy about them. Case in point, this past warm weather season, those shoes were all I wore, and I loved how they matched well with my skirts, more importantly, I loved wearing them. Already, I can't wait for spring to roll around so I can start wearing them again! 1 I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
Steve63130 Posted December 25, 2016 Posted December 25, 2016 I'm with you on sandals, Jeff. A few years ago I thought NO WAY! But I bough some anyway, and the more I wore them, the more I liked them, especially with a well-done pedicure. And I bought more! Now I can't wait till warm weather is here! Steve 1
redandwhite Posted December 26, 2016 Posted December 26, 2016 On 05/04/2015 at 11:26 AM, JeffB said: Jaunt #257, 4/4/2015: A combination of blustery weather and a picture by redandwhite in the Gallery section gave me the inspiration for the outfit I wore on my latest outing, that being my denim jacket over a black mockneck, a 21 inch stretchy denim pencil skirt from Old Navy, black tights, the Payless "Tara" boots and a black handbag. Even though spring has arrived, it was cool and gusty, so the outfit I put together made for a good choice, especially after how I liked redandwhite's combination of a gray skirt, black tights and matching boots. Regarding the skirt which I bought well over a year ago, it was comfortable and stylish with a rear slit (or, as they call it in the industry, a walking vent) and matched well with my tights and boots. The only thing more important to me than feeling good when I wear women's clothes is looking good and being appropriately fashionable. My first stop of the day was to a branch of my bank to hit the ATM, parked half a block away and drew the curious stare of a homeless man sitting on a bench as I passed, after getting some cash, he stared again at me as I returned to my car. from there, it was off to my local comic shop, managed to find a spot less than half a block away from the store, I did get a couple of stares here and there, but that's okay, you have to get used to stares when out in public or you can't make freestyling work. After nearly half an hour in the store, including some chatter about the local pro sports teams, I indulged in a two block stroll through always busy and crowded Rittenhouse Square where I drew little attention, and that was cool with me too, being able to go about my business like everyone else. I swung by Barnes & Noble, spending close to half an hour there and leaving with a couple of sports magazines, returning to my car, it was over the bridge and into South Jersey, going to Wendy's in the Moorestown Mall area where I enjoyed a Baconator. Yum! My last stop was to Sears for more shopping as I bought a nice blue twill skirt that came with a slim tan belt, I can see myself pairing that with a beige or tan top and those tan Payless loafers I bought a few weeks ago. Just like with most women, a man can never have enough skirts, and, as I probably mentioned previously, with winter looking to finally be gone, I'm eager to break out my spring and summer skirts for the season that's developing. More to come.... I had no idea that I ever inspired anyone! I take that as a big compliment. Thanks !! 2
SkirtDude Posted December 26, 2016 Posted December 26, 2016 3 hours ago, redandwhite said: I had no idea that I ever inspired anyone! I take that as a big compliment. Thanks !! I have always liked that skirt! Suits you, Jeff! No jaunts over Xmas? 1
JeffB Posted December 27, 2016 Author Posted December 27, 2016 11 hours ago, heelsrus2000 said: I have always liked that skirt! Suits you, Jeff! No jaunts over Xmas? Well, now that you mentioned it: Jaunt #351, 12/26/2016: A couple of weeks ago during a brief stretch of warm weather, I was downtown (non-jaunt) when two twentysomething women passed by wearing hoodies with short skirts. For some odd reason, that image stuck in my mind as I found those girls to have looked cute, so, just for fun, I decided to replicate that look, pairing a nine dollar Misses green hoodie bought at Primark with my gray denim miniskirt with the deconstructed hemline, the black faux leather jacket, black tights, the Walking Cradles "Elites" riding boots and a black handbag. All in all, I rather liked the outfit I put together which was perfectly casual for a casual outing to Springfield. My first stop was to Acme for a few odds and ends, followed by a stop at Best Buy where I haven't been for awhile, since it was the day after Christmas, there was quite the sizable crowd inside, using gift cards, taking advantage of post-Xmas sales and returning stuff. I spent well over half an hour in the store before going to the register with a Blu-Ray copy of Suicide Squad. My next stop was to Bed Bath and Beyond which also had a larger than normal crowd as I bought some skirt hangers and a jar of peppercorns to refill my pepper grinder at home. From there, it was off to Springfield Mall which (yep, you guessed it) was also pretty packed as I strolled the place then stopped at the food court for lunch, enjoying a piece of pizza with a bottle of water. While I did get a glance here and there, for the most part, I went ignored as usual. I have to say that I rather liked my hoodie and skirt combo which, as I said previously, worked well as a casual outfit, I can see myself sporting this look come March and April when it's not cold enough for a jacket but not warm enough for shirt sleeves alone. More to come.... 2 I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
SkirtDude Posted December 28, 2016 Posted December 28, 2016 Love it ♡♡♡ super cute as always, love the way you are girlishly fiddling with your hem in the second pic as well - I do that when I'm nervous too. Combo looks good, but lose the leather jacket. A yellow hoodie and a blue denim skirt would look great as well. Looking forward to your next jaunt 1
JeffB Posted December 29, 2016 Author Posted December 29, 2016 Jaunt #352, 12/28/2016: After a purely casual outfit on my last trip, I felt like dressing up for my newest outing, going with my faux leather jacket over a cream colored mockneck, a Liz Claiborne faux suede pencil skirt in forest green, black tights, the Payless "Martinez" booties and a black handbag. The new skirt looked good on me paired with the mockneck and it felt good to wear as well while I continue to enjoy wearing the Payless booties which are just great, especially for the noticeably loud and sharp sound of the heels on the pavement. I just can't get enough of the shoes, plain and simple. My first stop was to the University City branch of my bank where I turned a bunch of coins I rolled the other night, almost $88.00 worth. From there, I drove over into South Jersey and Wendy's near the Moorestown Mall where I enjoyed a Baconator with a bottle of water, ahhh, delightful. Then I headed to the multiplex to check out the sci-fi flick Passengers, it was decent, but nothing to write home about. After a little wandering about in Moorestown Mall, I swung into Sears for a little shopping, leaving with a couple of belts and a sharp new tote bag. Being a fashion freestyler, I've come to appreciate the importance of having a stylish bag on my shoulder, I love carrying them, and, as I've said many times before, I don't feel dressed, nor would I leave the house without a purse. After the movie, I went to the Barnes & Noble to chill out and relax for a bit, reading from my nook™ while enjoying a cup of hot chocolate for about an hour. My last stop of the day was to the Cherry Hill Mall which still had sizeable crowds three days after Christmas as shoppers were taking advantage of post holiday sales, but I was able to come and go as I pleased through the mall without incident for well over an hour, checked out the new MacBook Pro at the Apple Store, I even ate an early dinner at a restaurant, waiting out rush hour traffic before heading back into the city and home. As I've also said, if you affect the demeanor of someone comfortable in your skin, regardless of how you're dressed, you'll succeed at wearing women's clothes in public. More to come.... 1 I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
SkirtDude Posted December 30, 2016 Posted December 30, 2016 Wow! Lost for words. I love the skirt, booties are a nice touch as well. Just fabulous. I have been looking for a skirt that colour as well, and I hope its thick tights in this weather! ♡♡♡ 1
JeffB Posted December 30, 2016 Author Posted December 30, 2016 5 hours ago, heelsrus2000 said: Wow! Lost for words. I love the skirt, booties are a nice touch as well. Just fabulous. I have been looking for a skirt that colour as well, and I hope its thick tights in this weather! ♡♡♡ Thanks for the kind words. The skirt came from JCPenney, and I have another one just like it in tan, and yes, it looks great on me. As for the tights, they were appropriately thick for the chilly temps, I'm no fool in that regard. As for the booties, I just love wearing them as they go well with just about any outfit I put together. I can't wait to wear them again. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
Thighbootguy Posted December 31, 2016 Posted December 31, 2016 Hey JeffB; Cool outfit and I like the booties more than the riding boots (I don't believe I just said that.) __________________________________ I played my monthly gig (wearing gray OTK boots and denim print leggings over hose) at the Free store this morning but there were very few folks stopping by. Anyway after everyone had their pick, I picked up a Snoma insulated vest and a brimmed hat. I have never worn a brimmed hat in my life but I got an "I like your hat" as I wore it when leaving. I'm interested in your (and others) opinion. 2 I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.
mlroseplant Posted December 31, 2016 Posted December 31, 2016 2 hours ago, Thighbootguy said: Hey JeffB; Cool outfit and I like the booties more than the riding boots (I don't believe I just said that.) __________________________________ I played my monthly gig (wearing gray OTK boots and denim print leggings over hose) at the Free store this morning but there were very few folks stopping by. Anyway after everyone had their pick, I picked up a Snoma insulated vest and a brimmed hat. I have never worn a brimmed hat in my life but I got an "I like your hat" as I wore it when leaving. I'm interested in your (and others) opinion. Probably stepping on Jeff's thread, but the question was raised! I'm a big fan of the hat. Not so much of the vest. I also like Jeff's ankle booties more than the riding boots, although it's a marginal preference. 1
JeffB Posted January 1, 2017 Author Posted January 1, 2017 18 hours ago, Thighbootguy said: Hey JeffB; Cool outfit and I like the booties more than the riding boots (I don't believe I just said that.) __________________________________ I played my monthly gig (wearing gray OTK boots and denim print leggings over hose) at the Free store this morning but there were very few folks stopping by. Anyway after everyone had their pick, I picked up a Snoma insulated vest and a brimmed hat. I have never worn a brimmed hat in my life but I got an "I like your hat" as I wore it when leaving. I'm interested in your (and others) opinion. Well now, I must say the hat sure made your outfit look sporty. A nice touch. As for the vest, I see women wear them open instead of zipped up. Now, if it's chilly, then by all means, zip up to your heart's content. Heck, I might give one a try myself. 15 hours ago, mlroseplant said: Probably stepping on Jeff's thread, but the question was raised! I'm a big fan of the hat. Not so much of the vest. I also like Jeff's ankle booties more than the riding boots, although it's a marginal preference. I'm glad you and TBG like the booties. I also have a pair in tan, but I'm working on just the right outfit to pair it with. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
SkirtDude Posted January 2, 2017 Posted January 2, 2017 New year, new me! A more appropriate name as I prefer my skirts to heels... looking to see what ensemble yiu had for new years, dont keep us in suspense! 1
JeffB Posted January 2, 2017 Author Posted January 2, 2017 2 hours ago, SkirtDude said: New year, new me! A more appropriate name as I prefer my skirts to heels... looking to see what ensemble yiu had for new years, dont keep us in suspense! Congrats on the new handle. My first 2017 jaunt will come soon. 1 I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
SkirtDude Posted January 8, 2017 Posted January 8, 2017 On Monday, January 02, 2017 at 10:04 AM, JeffB said: Congrats on the new handle. My first 2017 jaunt will come soon. I'm getting concerned now... its been a week...
Thighbootguy Posted January 8, 2017 Posted January 8, 2017 1 hour ago, SkirtDude said: I'm getting concerned now... its been a week... I'm certain that any interruption in JeffB's schedule for jaunts has been caused by the brisk weather we have started having and furthered by the fact that he has misplaced his nice warm thigh boots. I'm sure as soon as he finds them again he will be out and about with his usual aplomb. I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.
JeffB Posted January 8, 2017 Author Posted January 8, 2017 2 hours ago, SkirtDude said: I'm getting concerned now... its been a week... 53 minutes ago, Thighbootguy said: I'm certain that any interruption in JeffB's schedule for jaunts has been caused by the brisk weather we have started having and furthered by the fact that he has misplaced his nice warm thigh boots. I'm sure as soon as he finds them again he will be out and about with his usual aplomb. Well, I haven't misplaced my thigh boots, it's just been wet and snowy here of late, and my mantra when it comes to weather related outings, "If the streets ain't dry, then my heels ain't high" holds true. Not to worry, that first jaunt of 2017 will be on the way. 1 I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
mlroseplant Posted January 8, 2017 Posted January 8, 2017 1 hour ago, JeffB said: Well, I haven't misplaced my thigh boots, it's just been wet and snowy here of late, and my mantra when it comes to weather related outings, "If the streets ain't dry, then my heels ain't high" holds true. Not to worry, that first jaunt of 2017 will be on the way. It has been just brutal the last few days. Yesterday (Saturday) was a slight improvement. Hopefully, warmer weather will drift over your way to the East in a day or two. 1
SkirtDude Posted January 8, 2017 Posted January 8, 2017 7 hours ago, JeffB said: Well, I haven't misplaced my thigh boots, it's just been wet and snowy here of late, and my mantra when it comes to weather related outings, "If the streets ain't dry, then my heels ain't high" holds true. Not to worry, that first jaunt of 2017 will be on the way. Even a pencil skirt and flats will do! I'm getting withdrawal symptoms like crack just post something, please We had bad icy weather too, so better safe than sorry looking forward to your next jaunt, whenever that will be 1
JeffB Posted January 9, 2017 Author Posted January 9, 2017 14 hours ago, SkirtDude said: Even a pencil skirt and flats will do! I'm getting withdrawal symptoms like crack just post something, please We had bad icy weather too, so better safe than sorry looking forward to your next jaunt, whenever that will be Well, I'll see what I can do this coming weekend. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
JeffB Posted January 16, 2017 Author Posted January 16, 2017 Jaunt #353, 1/15/2017: My, my! How time flies when you're having fun! Hard to believe it had been nearly three weeks since my last outing, but I've returned to the great outdoors with my first jaunt of 2017, garbed in my faux black leather jacket over a red mockneck, a 21 inch charcoal denim pencil skirt from JCPenney, black tights, the Payless "Martinez" booties and a black handbag. Wearing the booties has become quite the little passion of late because they look good on me, and the loud, authoritative clicking of their heels on the pavement is an endless thrill I can't get enough of hearing. After a cloudy and nippy Saturday, the weather on Sunday was sunny and chilly, but that didn't stop me from going forth, in fact, I rather enjoyed the chill as it made me feel alive and my outing more worthwhile. My first stop was to Acme in Springfield to buy a few odds and ends, then it was off to downtown to wander about and be seen. It seemed chillier in center city, but it was no big deal as I strolled down to Barnes & Noble across from Rittenhouse Square Park where I wandered the aisles, then partook of a cup of hot tea and a croissant in the bookstore's second floor diner to warm up a bit before going down to the register with a couple of sports magazines. From there, I headed down the crowded street to One Liberty Place where I had lunch at Bain's Deli then goofed off on my iPhone, leaving the building, I happened across two black women in their late 20's who both looked me up and down, one them said, "You sure look good, baby!" I grinned and said, "I know" and they both broke out laughing and said I was cool. Ahh, compliments! I wound up spending close to two hours downtown and it was an enjoyable experience, heck, I didn't even mind the chilly air, like I said, it made me feel great, just as much as mingling about downtown in the clothes of my choice. More to come.... 1 I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
Thighbootguy Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 Great look. Well done JeffB and complements are always nice but especially from women in their late 20's (which puts complements from old farts in their 70's into perspective ). 2 I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.
SkirtDude Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 A great look! I bought booties like that and am experimenting with shorter skirts too! ♡♡♡ the belt too. Looking forward to what you will showcase next 1
bluejay Posted January 17, 2017 Posted January 17, 2017 Nice look, JeffB. Keep up the good work. Happy Heeling, bluejay 1
SkirtDude Posted January 28, 2017 Posted January 28, 2017 Looking smashing of late, Jeff! Sadly, not seen any latest Jaunts... is everything okay
JeffB Posted January 29, 2017 Author Posted January 29, 2017 Not to worry, all is well, it's been kinda hectic, thanks to bad weather and life getting in the way. I hope to be back out and about soon. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
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