Thighbootguy Posted March 5, 2017 Posted March 5, 2017 Looking good JeffB. Those boots do look good with the long skirt. 1 I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.
JeffB Posted March 5, 2017 Author Posted March 5, 2017 8 hours ago, Thighbootguy said: Looking good JeffB. Those boots do look good with the long skirt. Yes indeed. It made for a perfect wintertime outfit. As much as I enjoy wearing short skirts, midis have a flair and style all their own. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
JeffB Posted March 13, 2017 Author Posted March 13, 2017 Jaunt #360, 3/12/2017: With a nor'easter on the way, threatening to dump anywhere between 6 to 12 inches of snow on Tuesday, followed by the start of March Madness (the NCAA men's college basketball tournament) two days later which will occupy my weekends well into April, I figured I'd better head out on a jaunt before fate denies me the opportunity for awhile. And since it was Sunday, I thought I'd dress up, wearing my black leather jacket over a gray turtleneck, the black a-line midiskirt, black tights, the Pleaser "Vanity" knee boots and a black handbag. Because it was plenty cold outside, the outfit was not only stylish, but kept me nice and warm as well, it should also be noted that this was the first time is goodness knows when (August? I'm not sure) that I wore heels higher than the 2 1/2 inches on the Payless "Martinez" booties which I became obsessed with since fall, so I was having to reacclimate myself to wearing real heels again. It was no big deal really, but there was a definite comfort level to wearing lower heights, including flats, just part of my overall evolution as a fashion freestyler. Still, it was fun to wear stilettos again. I drove into downtown, parked a couple of blocks from Rittenhouse Square Park and strolled there, even on a chilly Sunday, there was still a good crowd in center city, more than a few people were wearing green because of a St. Patrick's Day parade in the area. Walking into the Barnes & Noble, I went upstairs to the second floor cafe where I indulged in a light lunch while doing some reading on my nook e-reader, after little over half an hour, I left the store, walked casually back to my car and drove over into South Jersey and the Cherry Hill multiplex where I watched Kong: Skull Island. The only thing better than a good old fashioned monster movie is a good old fashioned monster movie with Samuel L. Jackson in it, and it was damn good. Just as everywhere I go these days in women's clothes, no one paid me any attention, not in a crowded multiplex, not even in a bustling men's room as I nonchalantly walked in to take care of business, washed my hands then walked out, pretty as you please. As long as you display the sort of air that says whatever you happen to be wearing is no big deal, including a skirt and heels, you'll be treated accordingly. And I'm living proof of that. More to come.... 4 I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
Thighbootguy Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 Great looking warm outfit. 5 hours ago, JeffB said: With a nor'easter on the way, threatening to dump anywhere between 6 to 12 inches of snow on Tuesday, Your Pleaser "Vanity" knee boots may not be high enough to go out and shovel snow or to uncover your car after the snow plow goes through. Time to break out the thigh boots. That snow is expected to be dumped during a four hour period. Seriously, stay home and be safe. 1 I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.
JeffB Posted March 13, 2017 Author Posted March 13, 2017 6 hours ago, Thighbootguy said: Great looking warm outfit. Your Pleaser "Vanity" knee boots may not be high enough to go out and shovel snow or to uncover your car after the snow plow goes through. Time to break out the thigh boots. That snow is expected to be dumped during a four hour period. Seriously, stay home and be safe. Not to worry, I don't anticipate going to work on Tuesday, so I'll be safe and sound at home. I've got a full larder, over sixty pounds of rock salt and plenty to do to keep busy while cooped up. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
Thighbootguy Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 31 minutes ago, JeffB said: Not to worry, I don't anticipate going to work on Tuesday, so I'll be safe and sound at home. I've got a full larder, over sixty pounds of rock salt and plenty to do to keep busy while cooped up. JeffB, that much snow can be stressful so I recommend the following stress reduction techniques, which works better when wearing thigh boots: Stay safe and don't get your boots salted up. 1 I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.
JeffB Posted March 14, 2017 Author Posted March 14, 2017 TBG: 6 to 12 inches is nothing. THIRTY inches in one day back in January 1996 was stressful. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
HappyinHeels Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 JeffB, Looking sharp as always! The effects of the "noreaster" there produced "lake-effect" snow in SE Wisconsin 6-16" of it. This is normal in Michigan but less so here. I also want to see the Kong movie. My opinion of Samuel L. Jackson changed with his BLM comments and his threatening to move to South Africa. Funny thing with Hollywood liberals is so many say things like this and they keep right on living in the good 'ol USA because where else can they live in gated cul-de-sacs with all manner of "I've got people for that"?? Hypocritical lifestyles on steroids. You do look awesome in those boots. I always seem to wear something similar in style to yours but higher. Hope I don't fall in the snow HappyinHeels 1
JeffB Posted March 15, 2017 Author Posted March 15, 2017 Well, yesterday's snowstorm wound up being not all that. Instead of that predicted 6 to 12 inches, we only saw five inches in the city thanks to lengthy periods of sleet and freezing rain. But I'm not complaining since it could've been a good deal worse. I'm happy about that. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
Thighbootguy Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 Ahh, all things are relative especially when you say that "lengthy periods of sleet and freezing rain" were a good thing. I suspect that if your city's snow "removal" is anything like my city's they have just pushed the 5" of snow into collections that are considerably deeper and placed those collections in places where folks have to walk. Point is thighboots are still appropriate (and warm) footwear. 1 I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.
JeffB Posted March 26, 2017 Author Posted March 26, 2017 Jaunt #361, 3/25/2017: While spring officially arrived five days earlier, there had been a couple of chilly, winterlike days, but that wasn't the case yesterday as temps reached into the low 70's despite partial sunshine, so I headed out on a trip, garbed in a denim jacket over a purple tank top, a black crepe skirt, a black handbag and a new pair of shoes, they being the Payless "Stacia" sandals with 1 1/2 inch wedge heels. I did say in the "Sold On Sandals & Slides" thread that I would concentrate on wearing sandals and slides once spring arrived, so I began the process of keeping that promise as I've come to enjoy wearing such shoes, and these sandals (which I also have in white) were comfortable and easy to wear during the break-in process. The weather felt nice as I headed to the bank to draw some cash, then went to the main branch of the Post Office to buy a money order to take care of my real estate taxes. From there, it was off to downtown and my friendly neighborhood comic book shop where the guys and I there chatted about the upcoming baseball season and March Madness (the NCAA men's basketball tournament). Next came a stroll down to Barnes & Noble at the Rittenhouse Square area where I enjoyed a light lunch with the newspaper, from there, I walked down to the Apple Store on pedestrian packed street where I bought a new cover for my iPad as the old one had worn out, nary a stare or double take anywhere while I went about my business. My last stop of the day was to Rittenhouse Square Park, predictably crowded to the gills with people enjoying the warm weather, finding a bench, I sat down to enjoy some reading from my trusty nook™ e-reader while scores of people came and went, in fact, the only person who gave me a long look was a homeless man, other than him, nothing, pretty much the usual. Now that spring is here (though in fits and starts), I can see myself spending lots of time in the park reading, enjoying the warm weather and being seen by one and all in the weeks and months to come, and that's what my outings are all about. More to come.... 1 I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
Thighbootguy Posted March 26, 2017 Posted March 26, 2017 Looking good (as usual). I really like the crepe skirt. There is an ancient Chinese saying about being careful of what you wish for that I think applies to getting all dressed up and nobody notices, but that is balanced against satisfying a desire for self expression regardless of the result. I suspect you are deriving considerable pleasure from your outings and also relieving a pressure to make your statement. Since this is having no impact on others, other than giving them food for thought, I say go for it, it's good for you and indirectly good for others too. 1 I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.
jeremy1986 Posted March 26, 2017 Posted March 26, 2017 On 13/03/2017 at 10:21 AM, JeffB said: I LOVE this outfit, Jeff. Those boots are absolutely fab, especially with that lovely skirt! You wear them so well! 2
jeremy1986 Posted March 26, 2017 Posted March 26, 2017 On 30/01/2017 at 10:55 AM, JeffB said: Love this skirt - looks great on you! 2
JeffB Posted April 1, 2017 Author Posted April 1, 2017 On 3/26/2017 at 8:05 AM, Thighbootguy said: Looking good (as usual). I really like the crepe skirt. There is an ancient Chinese saying about being careful of what you wish for that I think applies to getting all dressed up and nobody notices, but that is balanced against satisfying a desire for self expression regardless of the result. I suspect you are deriving considerable pleasure from your outings and also relieving a pressure to make your statement. Since this is having no impact on others, other than giving them food for thought, I say go for it, it's good for you and indirectly good for others too. I will admit to a small measure of dismay when I go out and about in skirts and heels and no one pays me any attention, but since I arrived at the conclusion a long time ago that people are too wrapped up in their own lives and affairs to notice, or care, I've accepted being ignored. Of course, because I go out of my way to blend in with my surroundings and not stick out like a sore thumb, that goes a long way towards my being ignored. At the end of the day, that's okay. Am I making a statement that men can wear women's clothes in public and NOT be seen as some sort of freak? Yeah, I guess I am, and I'm having great fun as well. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
HappyinHeels Posted April 1, 2017 Posted April 1, 2017 15 hours ago, JeffB said: I will admit to a small measure of dismay when I go out and about in skirts and heels and no one pays me any attention, but since I arrived at the conclusion a long time ago that people are too wrapped up in their own lives and affairs to notice, or care, I've accepted being ignored. Of course, because I go out of my way to blend in with my surroundings and not stick out like a sore thumb, that goes a long way towards my being ignored. At the end of the day, that's okay. Am I making a statement that men can wear women's clothes in public and NOT be seen as some sort of freak? Yeah, I guess I am, and I'm having great fun as well. The statement you are making Jeff is you are making the world see you on your which is what I have always said is the foundation of confidence.....and you have plenty of that. Your skirts and my stiletto heels just blending into the great mosaic of life. HappyinHeels 1
JeffB Posted April 2, 2017 Author Posted April 2, 2017 Jaunt #362, 4/1/2017: Despite spring having arrived a week and a half ago, it felt more winterlike this day, what with temps barely cracking 50 after a messy rainstorm blew through the day before. So, I dressed for the weather, sporting my black leather jacket over a magenta crewneck sweater, a dark gray denim pencil skirt, black tights, the Payless "Martinez" booties and a black handbag. My first stop of the day was to the main branch of the Post Office to buy a money order to renew my license stickers, there was a good crowd as I entered the building, especially in the area where people went to have passport pictures taken, got some stares from a couple of little kids with their parents while I waited in line, nothing more during the fifteen or so minutes I was there. Back in the car, I drove over the bridge into South Jersey and to the Moorestown Mall area for lunch at Wendy's where I had a Baconator and a bottle of water, nothing is better than a burger with bacon on it. YUM! From there, it was off to the multiplex at the mall to see Ghost in the Shell which I thought was a good movie. After the film, I went into the mall which had a good crowd, even though Macy's, one of the mall's three anchor stores had closed, I went to Sears where I wandered about in the Misses clothing department before deciding on a couple of items which I've never worn before but am eager to show off on a future outing to see if I can pull it off, something I'm sure will be plenty interesting. My last stop of the day was to Best Buy for a little wandering and a little ogling of gadgets and gizmos before heading to the register with a Blu-Ray copy of Doctor Strange. Meanwhile, I won't bore anyone with the usual commentary on how no one paid me any attention despite how I was dressed, because no one did. Yes, I know, TBG, be careful what you ask for. Heh! More to come.... 1 I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
Thighbootguy Posted April 2, 2017 Posted April 2, 2017 JeffB; Looking good. You do manage to make booties work for you. You have peeked my curiosity about what you bought at Sears. I did note in the financial reports last week that Sears is in trouble. You may have a mall with only one anchor store (and how many people but anchors ). 1 I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.
JeffB Posted April 2, 2017 Author Posted April 2, 2017 56 minutes ago, Thighbootguy said: JeffB; Looking good. You do manage to make booties work for you. You have peeked my curiosity about what you bought at Sears. I did note in the financial reports last week that Sears is in trouble. You may have a mall with only one anchor store (and how many people but anchors ). Thanks for the kind words. I used to be ambivalent about booties, but I've really come around to liking them. As for the mystery items I bought at Sears yesterday, well, I'll go ahead and spill the beans: they were two maxidresses that were on sale for $19.99. I was curious about how I'd look in them, so I decided to take the plunge. I want to wear more dresses, and these look like they can work. Meanwhile, its clear Sears is in big trouble, there used to be three in the region, now there's only one, and I'm not sure how long that will be around. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
Thighbootguy Posted April 2, 2017 Posted April 2, 2017 Maxidress... I suggest you emphasize a waist line a little higher than your natural waist line. I'm looking forward to your next jaunt. By the way, I just found a red dress I'm really liking. It is essentially a polo shirt that comes down to my knees. Wearing a dress is becoming more and more comfortable all the time. Yeah I know I'm wearing flats. 1 I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.
jeremy1986 Posted April 2, 2017 Posted April 2, 2017 2 hours ago, JeffB said: Thanks for the kind words. I used to be ambivalent about booties, but I've really come around to liking them. As for the mystery items I bought at Sears yesterday, well, I'll go ahead and spill the beans: they were two maxidresses that were on sale for $19.99. I was curious about how I'd look in them, so I decided to take the plunge. I want to wear more dresses, and these look like they can work. Meanwhile, its clear Sears is in big trouble, there used to be three in the region, now there's only one, and I'm not sure how long that will be around. Max dresses sound great - I Love them, so femme, and in some ways more sexy than short dresses. Look forward to seeing them on you! 1
SkirtDude Posted April 2, 2017 Posted April 2, 2017 (edited) 8 hours ago, JeffB said: Jaunt #362, 4/1/2017:.... Love it! I think the skirt really compliments the top and looks great! Maxi dresses are nice in summer, but can be annoying due to their length, some are past ankle-length so that can mean walking on your hem a little Midi dresses are my limit but I think I am aiming more for the excellent look you've presented above. I always wonder if I'm being "un-seen" rather than not being paid attention to, but it's better than stares or name calling as well. I like that denim pencil skirt you've got there, I had one in a lighter shade from Zara, but a former friend stole it (when I was in pictured earlier in your thread with the frayed hem skirt I wore). I bought myself another grey pencil skirt this week, but it's more of a formal affair. Looking forward to your next jaunt Edited April 2, 2017 by SkirtDude 1
Puffer Posted April 2, 2017 Posted April 2, 2017 7 hours ago, JeffB said: ... Meanwhile, its clear Sears is in big trouble, there used to be three in the region, now there's only one, and I'm not sure how long that will be around. I've recently read that Payless (your favourite shoe store) is also in trouble (excessive debt, I think) and is potentially to close 1,000 of its stores. If that is so, it will surely be a big blow to you and many others here, unless the mail-order service proves a fully adequate substitute. 1
JeffB Posted April 3, 2017 Author Posted April 3, 2017 TBG: Thanks for the advice. Where did you get that dress? It looks good on you! By the by, nothing wrong with flats. I've fully embraced them. jeremy1986: Thanks for the kind words. I hope I'll be able to live up to your expectations. SkirtDude: Not to worry, since I stand 6-2, there's no fear of walking on my hem. Heck, it barely reaches my ankles! Puffer: While it's sad that Payless stores are closing, I do most of my shopping online where the selection is greater. And therein lies the problem. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
JeffB Posted April 5, 2017 Author Posted April 5, 2017 Just thought I'd let everyone know I swapped out my winter tops and heavy skirts yesterday for my spring and summer stuff. Can't wait to rock my tank tops and lighter, airy skirts! I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
Thighbootguy Posted April 5, 2017 Posted April 5, 2017 3 hours ago, JeffB said: Just thought I'd let everyone know I swapped out my winter tops and heavy skirts yesterday for my spring and summer stuff. Can't wait to rock my tank tops and lighter, airy skirts! Sounds like a good plan, but with the weather doing what it has been doing of late are you going to be ready for the April blizzards? 1 I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.
JeffB Posted April 6, 2017 Author Posted April 6, 2017 19 hours ago, Thighbootguy said: Sounds like a good plan, but with the weather doing what it has been doing of late are you going to be ready for the April blizzards? Well, the fall and winter stuff is only another closet away in case I need something warmer. Hopefully that won't be the case. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
mlroseplant Posted April 6, 2017 Posted April 6, 2017 On 4/2/2017 at 9:37 AM, Thighbootguy said: Maxidress... I suggest you emphasize a waist line a little higher than your natural waist line. I'm looking forward to your next jaunt. By the way, I just found a red dress I'm really liking. It is essentially a polo shirt that comes down to my knees. Wearing a dress is becoming more and more comfortable all the time. Yeah I know I'm wearing flats. @JeffB,Although skirts and dresses aren't my thing, I do appreciate them on other people. I am not sure I agree with TBG's advice as a universal standard. While this dress looks quite good on him, his build is quite different from yours. I am not at all sure that you would get the same effect if you wore the same style dress.
JeffB Posted April 9, 2017 Author Posted April 9, 2017 miroseplant: Thanks for the advice. I'll certainly take it under consideration. Jaunt #363, 4/8/2017: Spring continues to come and go in spurts, warm one day, chilly the next, and after a dreadful rainstorm on Thursday, it had been a tad nippy on Friday and Saturday as I headed out to the King of Prussia Mall in my denim jacket over a purple t-shirt, a darn denim button down skirt, black tights, the Blondo loafers and a black satchel bag. Wearing the Blondo shoes which I've had since the summer of 2008 was a spur of the moment decision, even after all these years they still fit well and looked nice with the skirt I wore, oh, and their two inch block heels sounded good and loud. It should also be noted that this outing to KOP was my third straight to the largest mall on the east coast in women's clothes, perhaps I've gotten comfortable doing jaunts there, and with each subsequent outing, it sure has become easier, that means a lot. Having arrived shortly before eleven a.m., I entered the mall which wasn't quite so packed as I strolled through, as usual, no one paid me any attention, I know, surprising ain't it. Following my first stop at the comic book shop, I wandered down to the food court which was packed with diners, usually the line at Chick-fil-A is ridiculously long, but on this day, it wasn't as I bought a chicken salad sandwich and a small cup of lemonade, then retreated to a table to enjoy my lunch while people were all around me, no big deal. From there, I walked to a candy store where I treated myself to some mini gummi bears, now while I was in that store, I had a saleswoman compliment me on my shoes, so, someone DID notice my attire after all. Heh! Part of the fun of being at KOP is just wandering the length and breadth of the mall, and for someone like myself who enjoys walking (thus my mandate for wearing comfortable, low heeled shoes), that in itself is great fun, but I did do some shopping as I swung by the Apple Store to buy a new cover for my iPad Air. I wound up spending nearly four hours at the mall which got thicker and thicker in terms of shoppers with each passing hour, and, as usual, it was a most enjoyable outing. Perhaps I'll wear skirts to KOP all the time, I mean, it's no big deal really since no one pays me any attention, so, why not? More to come.... I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
Thighbootguy Posted April 9, 2017 Posted April 9, 2017 Looking great again. It seems that all that practice (all 363) is paying off in developing a great looking style. I like the necklace, it competes the look. Have you considered clip-on earrings? At the last jewelry sale at my favorite thrift store I bought a bag of over 20 pair for $5. I'm not suggesting some huge dangles (but they are fun), rather just something small with a little sparkle. 1 I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.
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