JeffB Posted June 15, 2017 Author Posted June 15, 2017 On 6/13/2017 at 9:36 AM, Thighbootguy said: As I suspected, charts and graphs are the way into a statistician's heart. Well, I wasn't a statistician in the Navy, but I appreciate numbers! I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
Cali Posted June 15, 2017 Posted June 15, 2017 As a recovering statistician I want to see more charts and pie graphs. 1
JeffB Posted June 15, 2017 Author Posted June 15, 2017 I'll see what I can do after my 400th jaunt. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
Thighbootguy Posted June 15, 2017 Posted June 15, 2017 8 hours ago, Cali said: As a recovering statistician I want to see more charts and pie graphs. 3 I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.
Thighbootguy Posted June 16, 2017 Posted June 16, 2017 15 hours ago, Cali said: Thanks, I needed that. One last shot: I thought I remembered that Illustrator could do this. It took a bit of research to regain the skill. I'll let JeffB get back to posting about jaunts. 2 I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.
JeffB Posted June 18, 2017 Author Posted June 18, 2017 Jaunt #376, 6/18/2017: Even though the official first day of summer is three days off as I type these words of wit(?), the heat was still hot, what with off and on sunshine and temps in the low to mid 90's with some oppressive humidity. Still, that didn't stop me from going out on a brief outing to run a couple of errands, and, considering the conditions, I dressed down, sporting a blue t-shirt, the gray denim miniskirt with the distressed hem, the Payless "Noble" flat sandals in black and a black handbag. Nothing fancy, it was too darn hot for that sort of thing, oh, yeah, I wore something new which you'll notice in the accompanying pictures....earrings. Thighbootguy suggested in previous posts that I try them, and after he sent me several pairs of clip-ons, I went with a small gold plated pair, just to see what, if anything would happen. My first stop was to Acme in Springfield to pick up a few odds and ends (sparkling water), while I was in the aisle putting several bottles in a basket, a fiftysomething black woman came up to me and said she liked my earrings and that they looked nice on me. Whoa! That was fast! Anyway, I grinned and thanked her for the compliment. Leaving Acme, I headed down the road to Best Buy as I needed to buy a wired mouse for my computer. Short story, the wireless rodent was out of juice this morning, and I didn't have a backup to use while I recharged the main one, so I decided to buy an old fashioned wired mouse to have on hand as a spare. Of course, being in Best Buy, I could leave without gadget ogling, and the air conditioning was a nice bonus as well. At the checkout counter with my rodent ($7.99) and a Blu-Ray copy of John Wick, Chapter 2, the cashier, a twentysomething woman said, and I quote, "Cool earrings! You rock!" I chuckled and thanked her for the kind words. Two compliments inside of an hour, a definite first for me. Not bad, not bad at all. Oh, yeah, icky hot and humid days are perfect for wearing short skirts as I felt perfectly cool and comfortable, and I got to show off my legs to boot! While I went ignored otherwise, I have to say I enjoyed the earrings as they certainly changed the way I looked, even in my purely casual guise. Perhaps earrings will become a regular part of my ensembles for outings as they were fun to wear. We'll see. More to come.... 2 I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
Thighbootguy Posted June 19, 2017 Posted June 19, 2017 1 I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.
SkirtDude Posted June 19, 2017 Posted June 19, 2017 2 hours ago, JeffB said: Jaunt #376, 6/18/2017: Looking great, bae! All you need is a wig and a splash of lippy. A short relaxed hairstyle would suit you as well. Nice earrings too. You should wear some dangly ones. Love the skirt, it's a good length. Thought you'd break out the more ladylike fitted pencil skirt, but you keep us in suspense 2
nzfreestyler Posted June 19, 2017 Posted June 19, 2017 Nice coordination. of accessories - black sandals, black belt and black handbag. Blacks and blues - and blue suits your complexion. I like the denim skirt length - it looks fingertip length, which is my personal favourite to wear. I love your earings! Earings are fun and you will always get compliments when you choose jewellery that compliments your face shape. Dare I say it you have a feminine jaw line and you suit earings, 2-3 inch dropped earings, even hoops would suit you. John Wick 2 - great choice! I haven't seen it yet but I'm going to the flicks later this week! Enjoy! 90 Fahrenheit - thats over 30 deg celsius for us down here... we hardly get over 25 deg celsius in summer!!! Its 15 deg celsius here today - but sunny. I'd say its definitely skirt weather, sandals would be sensible - sweaty feet in pumps is not nice! 1
JeffB Posted June 19, 2017 Author Posted June 19, 2017 TBG: I thought you'd like that. Heh! SkirtDude: Nahhhh! No wig or lipstick for me. I'm perfectly content with my look as a freestyler. Thanks for the kind words. As I mentioned, it was too hot yesterday for anything fancy or fitted. nzfreestyler: Thanks for the compliments. Like with everything else, I put a lot of consideration into the accessories as they complete the outfits I wear. It was good that my first experiment with earrings worked well, now I'm eager to wear them more and experiment with other styles. Oh, yeah, it's been mentioned that blue suits my complexion. I agree. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
maninpumps Posted June 19, 2017 Posted June 19, 2017 Jeff , Congratulations on your recent fame ! It's my honor to say I knew you when . Gentlemen ,pie and graph charts ? This is to funny ! Great Day fella's . 1
nzfreestyler Posted June 20, 2017 Posted June 20, 2017 On 19/06/2017 at 8:52 PM, JeffB said: nzfreestyler: Thanks for the compliments. Like with everything else, I put a lot of consideration into the accessories as they complete the outfits I wear. It was good that my first experiment with earrings worked well, now I'm eager to wear them more and experiment with other styles. Oh, yeah, it's been mentioned that blue suits my complexion. I agree. ever thought about wearing a royal blue dress - maybe an empire line cut dress (a-line) - clean lines and blue seems to 'pop' on you? Silver earings, silver pumps, metallic skinny belt at the waist (if the dress has loops for it), grey/silver oversize clutch would be a cool look? 1
HappyinHeels Posted June 20, 2017 Posted June 20, 2017 All, While pie charts and graphs are great in my life-long love of meteorology I never expected them here. Probably a tongue-in-cheek routine. The only graph of relevance for our hobby here should be the one showing more men wearing more heels in more places :). Just get out there and wear them.....and life that life you always wanted. I have to think some level of government used this man's talents for graphs. HappyinHeels 1
SF Posted June 20, 2017 Posted June 20, 2017 Happy... Agree !!!! I am still looking for another guy in gals shoes, heels, flats whatever..... Sometimes it seems that I am the only one out here, but I know that ain't the case.... Have fun sf 1 "Why should girls have all the fun!!"
Cali Posted June 20, 2017 Posted June 20, 2017 I had a guy walk across the street in front of me yesterday at a stoplight in women's flat sandals close to where you live SF. You just have to be more observant. 1
JeffB Posted June 21, 2017 Author Posted June 21, 2017 14 hours ago, nzfreestyler said: ever thought about wearing a royal blue dress - maybe an empire line cut dress (a-line) - clean lines and blue seems to 'pop' on you? Silver earings, silver pumps, metallic skinny belt at the waist (if the dress has loops for it), grey/silver oversize clutch would be a cool look? HA! I'm almost always thinking about dresses which I love to wear when the opportunity presents itself, and you presented quite the intriguing idea, especially for a night out on the town. I'm sure I could make your suggestion work! 1 I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
JeffB Posted June 25, 2017 Author Posted June 25, 2017 Jaunt #377, 6/24/2017: After a stormy start to Saturday, the sun quickly came out and the day turned sunny, nice and delightful, which meant it was time for a jaunt, my destination for the day was King of Prussia, and I decided to push the envelope just a little bit, garbed in a black blouse, an olive chino skirt, the Payless “Stacia” low wedge sandals in black and a black satchel bag. The envelope pushing came from wearing sandals at KOP for the first time, the other push were earrings which you can see below, modest in style, but the gold color still made them stand out. I have to say that the earrings really made my outfit pop and were a perfect accessory to complete my ensemble. Once upon a time, I said I wouldn't leave the house unless I had a handbag on my shoulder, today, I'm fast starting to think I won't feel dressed unless I have earrings on as I've quickly come to enjoy how they look on me. Thanks to Thighbootguy for broadening my horizons when it comes to accessories. But I digress. I arrived the KOP shortly before twelve noon, admittedly, I had no idea how did be received, wondering if people would notice the sandals or the earrings, and that made me just a wee bit nervous, but I didn't let that stop me from leaving my car and walking into the mall. After only five minutes, it didn't take long to realize that I worried needlessly as no one paid me a lick of attention, par for the course when I go out and about in women's clothes and shoes, and this outing was no different from any of the others. After fifteen minutes or so in the comic book shop, I headed to the food court which was plenty packed, but no one gave me so much as a glance as I bought a six inch turkey breast sandwich and a bottle of water from Subway and dined at my leisure. After I ate, it was off to JCPenney which was in the middle of a store closing sale, and I went in to see what struck my fancy, I would up spending well over half an hour there, before I settled on a knee length button down denim skirt, a dressy blue sleeveless blouse that caught my eye, and, lastly, a short sleeved, low cut, purple knit dress. Now, you might be thinking, what in the hell am I going to do with a purple dress? I have no idea, at least not right now, but I'll think of something, the dress only cost $8.00, making it hard to resist. My next stop was to Primark where I wandered about before buying a tan satchel bag, I recent bought a pair of the “Stacia” sandals in tan, and I needed a bag to match. I wound up spending nearly five hours at the mall, and went ignored by the scores of shoppers there, at times, I found myself wondering: “Is it supposed to be THIS easy?” For a middle aged guy to wander through the largest mall on the East Coast in a skirt and not raise so much as an eyebrow was more than a little surprising to me, even though that was my seventh trip there. I know I should be LONG used to reactions, or rather, the lack of reactions by now, however, that surprise didn't keep me from thoroughly enjoying my outing. For the umpteenth time, I guess this meant I did something right when it came to my appearance, and that I look so good in women's clothes, I'm accepted for my appearance, and that's certainly NOT a bad thing. More to come.... I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
SF Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 Hey Jeff, Nice outfit, I like the sandals. Question, I am not that familiar with the Philadelphia area, have not been there in a LONG time. Why is going to the KOP mall pushing the envelope?? With all you jaunt experience I would imagine going anywhere would be no big deal. Just curious. Glad you had a nice time out. Take care, have fun... sf PS I do like your experiences, I wear heels as a guy, and get out a lot. My experiences are similar to yours, no one seems to notice or care.... sf 1 "Why should girls have all the fun!!"
SkirtDude Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 Looking fabulous! The chino skirt looks nice as well, though I'd wear it at my hips so it's a little longer. Nice earrings! Looking forward to seeing the whole gang in the shopping mall in their skirts and heels! I'm opening a Go Fund Me page for funds for the plane ticket over I see you are slowly edging towards a regular pencil skirt as worn by us in the office A pinstripe one would suit you, with a white blouse and court shoes Looking forward to your next jaunt
Cali Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 I have found that the only people that really notice are young kids. They are lower to the ground and notice my heels. You can see it in their faces.
Mr. X Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 13 hours ago, JeffB said: I have to say that the earrings really made my outfit pop and were a perfect accessory to complete my ensemble. Once upon a time, I said I wouldn't leave the house unless I had a handbag on my shoulder, today, I'm fast starting to think I won't feel dressed unless I have earrings on as I've quickly come to enjoy how they look on me. Thanks to Thighbootguy for broadening my horizons when it comes to accessories. If you are going to be wearing earrings regularly Jeff, you should consider getting your ears pierced. I have mine done and it opens up many doors accessory wise. I have heard that clips ons are hard to find, and the selection is terrible. Plus I have heard they are very uncomfortable, especialy after long wear. I don't even feel mine and have forgotten many times that I am wearing them.
JeffB Posted June 26, 2017 Author Posted June 26, 2017 sf: I guess because King of Prussia is so huge a mall and packed with people, I felt that being there on a jaunt could be, well, challenging, even though that was my seventh time there in a skirt, so perhaps it's not too imposing after all. SkirtDude: Thanks for the kind words. I do have pencil skirts, I'll get around to wearing them, trust me. Cali: Yes, some young kids have noticed, but even those are infrequent, so it's no big deal. Mr. X: I have contemplated having my ears pierced, but, I'm not quite ready to make that big a jump. At least not yet. Jaunt #378, 6/25/2017: In the aftermath of Saturday morning’s storm, Sunday was sunny, warm and pleasant, giving me the excuse I needed to go out on a jaunt, and because it was Sunday, I decided to dress up, sporting a black crepe blouse, a black and white print skirt, the Payless “Karmen” pumps in black patent and a black handbag. It had been quite some time since I last wore the Karmens, especially during the warm weather months as I've been satisfying my slide and sandal fetish, still, it felt good to wear a proper pair of heels, even if said shoes were only three inchers, but they amped up the style on my outfit, and I wanted to look classy. My first stop was to Starbucks in the University City area where I relaxed with my e-reader and a tall cup of iced tea for little over an hour, there was a good crowd in the store, I did get a quick glance from a twentysomething guy, but that was it. From there, it was over the bridge and into South Jersey, my destination the multiplex at the Moorestown Mall to see Wonder Woman which I thought was terrific , well worth all the kudos the film has gotten. Driving back into town, I swung by the Rittenhouse Square Park area to relax and get in more reading, Sundays are a great day to be in the park, and to be downtown, especially in spring and summer because the entire area is absolutely alive with throngs of people, and I enjoy being part of that crowd. I put a strut in my walk, enjoying the clicking of my heels on the sidewalk and the atmosphere of the park as I found a bench and sat down to read. After a bout a couple of hours, I retreated to Barnes & Noble to enjoy a croissant and a bottle of water, then returned to my car and headed home. I had been out for close to seven hours and had a great time, in fact, it was hard to call it a day and go back home because I was enjoying myself and wanted to stay out longer. It was then that I realized just much I loved wearing women's clothes and shoes, and how important being a fashion freestyler had become to me, and how I've embraced that passion like nothing else. But, on the drive back home, I was already planning my next outing and what to wear. I can't wait for the next jaunt. More to come.... 1 I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
Mr. X Posted June 26, 2017 Posted June 26, 2017 15 hours ago, JeffB said: Mr. X: I have contemplated having my ears pierced, but, I'm not quite ready to make that big a jump. At least not yet. With all you have done and accomplished Jeff, I am suprised that you would consider this a big step lol 1
nzfreestyler Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 (edited) Hey JeffB, thats a neat look I love the midi skirt, your pumps are perfect - I think a midi skirt has to be worn with heels. 3 inches is perfectly respectable heel, and the shape of your pumps is pretty, which is important. Furthermore you were out for 7 hrs! I love my heels but as a fellow everyday wearer I understand the rationale for just taking the edge off the height by chopping back an inch. As you rightly said you wanted a classy look, and you did that well. Overall a great monochromatic outfit, black top is cute with the capped sleeves, your jewellery (both necklace and earings) mimics the patterning in your midi skirt, midi skirts are so on trend right now, your handbag and pumps match each other perfectly and balance the outfit. Good choice on a patent pump rather than kidskin/leather because its that little more refined and dressy. Super dooper! A midi skirt in a light fabric like yours would be great in hotter weather too! Edited June 27, 2017 by nzfreestyler 1
JeffB Posted June 27, 2017 Author Posted June 27, 2017 8 hours ago, Mr. X said: With all you have done and accomplished Jeff, I am suprised that you would consider this a big step lol I know, right? But then, I kinda march to the beat of my own drummer. Heh! 5 hours ago, nzfreestyler said: Hey JeffB, thats a neat look I love the midi skirt, your pumps are perfect - I think a midi skirt has to be worn with heels. 3 inches is perfectly respectable heel, and the shape of your pumps is pretty, which is important. Furthermore you were out for 7 hrs! I love my heels but as a fellow everyday wearer I understand the rationale for just taking the edge off the height by chopping back an inch. As you rightly said you wanted a classy look, and you did that well. Overall a great monochromatic outfit, black top is cute with the capped sleeves, your jewellery (both necklace and earings) mimics the patterning in your midi skirt, midi skirts are so on trend right now, your handbag and pumps match each other perfectly and balance the outfit. Good choice on a patent pump rather than kidskin/leather because its that little more refined and dressy. Super dooper! A midi skirt in a light fabric like yours would be great in hotter weather too! Thanks for the kind words, nzfreestyler. Much appreciated. As I've mentioned numerous times in this thread, I spend a goodly amount of time planning what I wear before I leave on an outing because I obsess on wanting to look my best while in public. Regarding the outfit I wore Sunday, I originally planned to wear the Payless black "Tawny" slides which have a three inch wedge heel, but I decided instead to wear the "Karmen" pumps instead, mainly because I wanted to look classy. On the issue of heel height, I do a lot of standing and walking on my outings, so comfort is important, and those three inchers with their rounded toes are perfect for lengthy expeditions. Lastly, the skirt came from Sears, and I have six more of that style and length, both in patterns and solid colors, and even though they're lined, those skirts are delightfully light and airy, perfect for spring and summer, even on the hottest day, I feel cool and comfortable in them. I tell you, wearing skirts of all kinds is so much fun, it's crazy! I can't get enough! 1 I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
nzfreestyler Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 Hi Jeff, I get what you mean about comfort. I love my tall heels but standing for hours and hours - I do love the variation of a rounded toe or a little less height to take the strain down a notch or two! But I still love my tall heels so I battle on. Usually there's enough variety in a day to prevent one from killing ones feet ! Keep up the good work! 2
JeffB Posted June 27, 2017 Author Posted June 27, 2017 10 hours ago, nzfreestyler said: Hi Jeff, I get what you mean about comfort. I love my tall heels but standing for hours and hours - I do love the variation of a rounded toe or a little less height to take the strain down a notch or two! But I still love my tall heels so I battle on. Usually there's enough variety in a day to prevent one from killing ones feet ! Keep up the good work! Speaking of variety, I mentioned that I had been out for seven hours on Sunday, but, I should point out that not ALL that time was spent on my feet, that way lies madness. Take away an hour in Starbucks, two hours in a multiplex watching Wonder Woman, two hours on a park bench and around thirty minutes in Barnes & Noble, plus time spent in my car driving from place to place, and I was only on my feet standing or walking for just an hour. It's all about planning. Heh! By the by, speaking of comfort, I read about a fix on the internet that's supposed to help wearing heels easier and less excruciating. It's said that if you tape the third and fourth toes together, preferably with medical tape, or, in a pinch, scotch tape, that helps alleviate the pain from wearing heels, especially enclosed shoes like pumps. I don't know if you've heard of this, but it sounds intriguing. The next time I wear pumps, I'll give it a try. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
mlroseplant Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 1 hour ago, JeffB said: By the by, speaking of comfort, I read about a fix on the internet that's supposed to help wearing heels easier and less excruciating. It's said that if you tape the third and fourth toes together, preferably with medical tape, or, in a pinch, scotch tape, that helps alleviate the pain from wearing heels, especially enclosed shoes like pumps. I don't know if you've heard of this, but it sounds intriguing. The next time I wear pumps, I'll give it a try. This actually works somewhat if your pain comes from some kind of pinched nerve. I used this trick with my work boots when I was having such a problem with pain in the balls of my feet. Naturally, I used electrical tape. I rarely have this kind of pain from wearing heels. My pain usually comes from muscular fatigue, usually when I get too ambitious with the heel height for a given circumstance. In that circumstance, no amount of taping anything is going to help much. 1
HappyinHeels Posted June 28, 2017 Posted June 28, 2017 on the other hand when your thumb gets knocked out of its joint in athletics (football, hockey, baseball) you just walk over to a trainer and look away and like magic your thumb is functional again.....after a gasp or two. Tape can do wonders to soothe the mind and ease cramps. Never underestimate the power of tape! HappyinHeels 1
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