JeffB Posted July 18, 2017 Author Posted July 18, 2017 Thanks for the kind words. The gray skirt I wore on Monday came from Primark and I like it a lot as it's versatile as I've worn it with flats and heels, bare legged and with tights, I've worn it in the summer and in the middle of winter. No, I don't get any stares while out and about, I can only assume the public accepts my presentation, or that a guy in a skirt is no big deal. As for the earrings, they're clip-on, I'm not ready to get my ears pierced, at least not right now. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
Cali Posted July 19, 2017 Posted July 19, 2017 From far you look like a friend of mine, a black women about the same age as you, but with less hair than you. She unfortunately had breast cancer and the chemo afterwards took her hair. That was about 4 years ago. She is still doing fine but has no hair. Occasionally she will wear a fashionable hat but mostly it is hairless. 1
JeffB Posted July 23, 2017 Author Posted July 23, 2017 Jaunt #383, 7/23/2017: Originally, I was going to go to King of Prussia on Saturday, but the weather was so icky hot and humid, I just didn't have the strength to bother, so I didn't. However, conditions were a good deal more comfortable the next day, giving me the proper incentive to head out to do a couple of errands, garbed once again in purely casual attire: a turquoise tank top, a denim miniskirt which I paired with a white belt, a brand new pair of flat sandals (“Parsley”) in white from Payless and a handbag to match. I think I've arrived at the point in my evolution as a freestyler that I don't consider my outings as any big deal, I simply put on the clothes I choose to wear, slip on shoes, toss stuff in a handbag, clip on earrings and took off to care care of business, nothing more, nothing less. And that's the way it should be. My destination was Springfield and Home Depot, while it was still a tad sticky and humid, even without sunshine, I still felt nice and comfortable in my short skirt, and the new shoes were both easy and fun to wear as the notion of wearing heels never once entered my mind. Oh, by the by, I have the “Parsley” sandals in tan and black, look to see me in them as summer progresses. I was at Home Depot to buy a tire inflator for myself to keep in the trunk of my car, and an outdoor planter for a neighbor who liked the one I bought last week and wanted one of his own, and, at just ten bucks, it wasn't a huge expenditure. From there, I headed down the road to Best Buy for some good natured gadget ogling for a solid twenty minutes before heading to the register with a Blu-Ray copy of Kong: Skull Island. My last stop of the day was to McDonalds for lunch where I had a salad and a bottle of water before I returned home. While I love dressing up just as much as the next woman, going casual is great fun too as I can let my hair down and be totally free and easy, something that felt incredibly good. And by giving off that particular vibe, no one pays any notice to what I'm wearing, because I go out of my way to make it no big deal, I'm just out and about and doing my thing like everybody else. As Frank Sinatra once sang, that's life. More to come.... I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
nzfreestyler Posted July 23, 2017 Posted July 23, 2017 Great look JeffB Your legs are looking great, and the hemline is excellent. Nicely coordinated too! 1
JeffB Posted July 24, 2017 Author Posted July 24, 2017 Thanks for the kind words, nz! I take pride in my legs and how good they look in a short skirt. As for the coordination, I work hard at that as well since I take my appearance as a freestyler seriously, even when I wear a casual outfit. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
nzfreestyler Posted July 24, 2017 Posted July 24, 2017 3 hours ago, JeffB said: Thanks for the kind words, nz! I take pride in my legs and how good they look in a short skirt. As for the coordination, I work hard at that as well since I take my appearance as a freestyler seriously, even when I wear a casual outfit. Yes. But even though you say casual - you sport an organised casual, which I respect and commend you for! You're right that you take your appearance seriously, we all should, as confidence swells if we look good, and thats what we need for ourselves and the future of others who may follow. 1
Lawrence Posted July 24, 2017 Posted July 24, 2017 If I were you (and I know I'm not) I woukd sure be growing my hair out. If I am going to go about dressed in a skirt or dress I want to look the part. That's just me though.
JeffB Posted July 25, 2017 Author Posted July 25, 2017 nzfreestyler: Well, I do pay a great deal of attention to my appearance because I strive to look my very best. I wouldn't leave the house if I didn't. And yes, I agree that I do blaze trails for others to follow through my experiences in public as a freestyler, and that's a good feeling. Lawrence: I don't have enough hair to let it grow, so I don't worry about it. When I go out in a skirt or dress, I only want to look like me. 3 I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
CAT Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 I agree Jeff,,,,, I want to look like me just a guy in a skirt and heels not someone else. No problem with someone who wants to look or "the part" or fully dress, just not my thing 1
mlroseplant Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 On 7/24/2017 at 8:10 AM, Lawrence said: If I were you (and I know I'm not) I woukd sure be growing my hair out. If I am going to go about dressed in a skirt or dress I want to look the part. That's just me though. Jeff is, despite his trailblazing attire, the Master of blending in. There are not many women in Jeff's age bracket with long hair, at least not in this country. It would truly shock me if Jeff suddenly wanted long hair! 1
JeffB Posted July 26, 2017 Author Posted July 26, 2017 19 hours ago, CAT said: I agree Jeff,,,,, I want to look like me just a guy in a skirt and heels not someone else. No problem with someone who wants to look or "the part" or fully dress, just not my thing Same here. I'm perfectly happy with how I present myself in public. 17 hours ago, mlroseplant said: Jeff is, despite his trailblazing attire, the Master of blending in. There are not many women in Jeff's age bracket with long hair, at least not in this country. It would truly shock me if Jeff suddenly wanted long hair! Regarding hair, it's enough to have any at all, given my age. Heck, I'm surprised I haven't started going bald! Jaunt #384, 7/25/2017: An empty toner cartridge on my printer lead to yesterday’s brief outing. You see, my cousin is a landlord for a couple of properties and she has me print out leases for new tenants, well, I was tasked with printing a lease but wasn’t able to do so because my toner cartridge ran out of juice. Since I promised her a lease, I had to go to a computer store in the sticks to buy a replacement, so I decided to turn that into an outing, garbed in a light purple tank top, a dark denim miniskirt, yet another new pair of flat sandals from Payless, they being the “Sunni” in black and gold along with a black handbag. Yes, I went casual again, because it felt both natural and extremely comfortable, oh, yeah, regarding the skirt, the first time I wore it was several years ago, pairing it with my four inch heeled thigh high boots, I remember being so self-conscious about wearing the darn thing, I was fearful of even bending over, never mind sitting down. But today it’s no big deal as I feel at ease in it, as for the new sandals, they were both cute and comfy, even a little flashy, given the black and gold color combination and were a treat to wear. By the by, I also have those shoes in brown. As for the expedition, it took a little while to get where I was going thanks to late afternoon traffic, but I arrived, hopped out and went in the store where there was a good crowd, as fortune would have it, the cartridge I needed was in stock, but, being a hopeless gadget nut, I still wandered through the store gazing at stuff for a good twenty minutes before I went to the register to pay for my item. Once again, there was no hesitation about the outfit, I simply put on clothes, MY clothes and went about my business like everyone else, and that’s what makes what I do lots of fun, and isn’t that what freestyling is all about? Lastly, my cousin was pleased with the lease I printed out for her after I got back home. More to come.... 1 I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
jeremy1986 Posted July 26, 2017 Posted July 26, 2017 These sandals are very cute but I really love that denim mini - really nice! 1
mlroseplant Posted July 26, 2017 Posted July 26, 2017 The 30 pounds has made a noticeable and positive difference! Do the clothes that you have bought recently still fit? 1
SkirtDude Posted July 26, 2017 Posted July 26, 2017 7 hours ago, JeffB said: Same here. I'm perfectly happy with how I present myself in public. Regarding hair, it's enough to have any at all, given my age. Heck, I'm surprised I haven't started going bald! Jaunt #384, 7/25/2017: An empty toner cartridge on my printer lead to yesterday’s brief outing. You see, my cousin is a landlord for a couple of properties and she has me print out leases for new tenants, well, I was tasked with printing a lease but wasn’t able to do so because my toner cartridge ran out of juice. Since I promised her a lease, I had to go to a computer store in the sticks to buy a replacement, so I decided to turn that into an outing, garbed in a light purple tank top, a dark denim miniskirt, yet another new pair of flat sandals from Payless, they being the “Sunni” in black and gold along with a black handbag. ... Once again, there was no hesitation about the outfit, I simply put on clothes, MY clothes and went about my business like everyone else, and that’s what makes what I do lots of fun, and isn’t that what freestyling is all about? Lastly, my cousin was pleased with the lease I printed out for her after I got back home. More to come.... Looking great as always! "Sunni" seems a controversial name for sandals, though I've got a pair of their "Shia" ones at home in silver What did your cousin think of your outfit? I think it looks very smart, and I LOVE the purple top! I wish toner carts weren't so expensive. Be warned that the cheap refills can burst and wreck your printer Looking forward to your next jaunt 1
Lawrence Posted July 26, 2017 Posted July 26, 2017 I didn't know ab out the hair handicap. Sorry. I was just thinking how nice it would be to look the part. If you only want to dress as a woman then go for it. I would prefer to be mistaken for a woman and look the part. 1
JeffB Posted July 27, 2017 Author Posted July 27, 2017 22 hours ago, jeremy1986 said: These sandals are very cute but I really love that denim mini - really nice! Thanks for the kind words. 20 hours ago, mlroseplant said: The 30 pounds has made a noticeable and positive difference! Do the clothes that you have bought recently still fit? Yes, they do. And stuff I've had for years and had been, shall I say it, snug, now fits much better. 16 hours ago, SkirtDude said: Looking great as always! "Sunni" seems a controversial name for sandals, though I've got a pair of their "Shia" ones at home in silver What did your cousin think of your outfit? I think it looks very smart, and I LOVE the purple top! I wish toner carts weren't so expensive. Be warned that the cheap refills can burst and wreck your printer Looking forward to your next jaunt Well, my cousin didn't arrive until three hours later and I had already changed. As for the cartridge, I bought one especially for my printer, nothing cheap about it. 15 hours ago, Lawrence said: I didn't know ab out the hair handicap. Sorry. I was just thinking how nice it would be to look the part. If you only want to dress as a woman then go for it. I would prefer to be mistaken for a woman and look the part. Don't sweat it. Like I've said, I like how I look. 1 I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
nzfreestyler Posted July 27, 2017 Posted July 27, 2017 Gidday JeffB, looking great as always. Loving the purple! Black and Gold sandals go so well! Good stuff! 1
JeffB Posted July 28, 2017 Author Posted July 28, 2017 Thanks. The black and gold combination was what attracted me to those sandals and I knew they would work for me. 1 I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
HappyinHeels Posted July 28, 2017 Posted July 28, 2017 Hey Jeff, You know we're liking your outfits, your obviously summer outfits, and yet we still see you in front of the curtain INSIDE. Imagine how the bright colors will pop outdoors. Hin H
JeffB Posted July 28, 2017 Author Posted July 28, 2017 5 hours ago, HappyinHeels said: Hey Jeff, You know we're liking your outfits, your obviously summer outfits, and yet we still see you in front of the curtain INSIDE. Imagine how the bright colors will pop outdoors. Hin H Well, like most people, I just go about my business while out in public, and most people don't bother taking time to snap pictures, which is why I do my photography indoors before I head out. However, I'll see what I can do about taking a few outside pictures. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
SkirtDude Posted July 30, 2017 Posted July 30, 2017 (edited) On 7/28/2017 at 9:11 AM, JeffB said: Well, like most people, I just go about my business while out in public, and most people don't bother taking time to snap pictures, which is why I do my photography indoors before I head out. However, I'll see what I can do about taking a few outside pictures. It could be one more way to push the envelope if you connect with shoppers as you go about your business to take a full length pic of you in your fabulous skirts including the cute shoes... I'm sure other women will only be too happy to oblige, especially ones that might comment on a nice purse you have or other accessories, such is becoming common in your jaunts. In this age of Lookbook, selfies and Instagram, I'm sure the twentysomethings will only be too happy to oblige to help with a selfie. (You dont need a dedicated camerman like this guy... love his skirt and shoes!) Will we see Sunday Best and you in a smart blouse and midi pencil skirt or are there other surprises in store? BTW your earlier pictures from 2008 have been removed by Photobucket in their bizarre "Pay us $400 first to see them" subscription campaign I dropped them and found a free hosting service. Looking forward to read of your next jaunt, you are a source of inspiration always ♡♡♡ Edited July 30, 2017 by SkirtDude 1
JeffB Posted July 30, 2017 Author Posted July 30, 2017 SkirtDude: Thanks for the kind words. Perhaps I'll consider outdoor pictures, just as a change of pace. Darn, I just noticed the early pictures from my thread are gone, and no, I absolutely will NOT pay Photobucket's $400 ransom! That's insane! 1 I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
SkirtDude Posted July 30, 2017 Posted July 30, 2017 1 hour ago, JeffB said: SkirtDude: Thanks for the kind words. Perhaps I'll consider outdoor pictures, just as a change of pace. Darn, I just noticed the early pictures from my thread are gone, and no, I absolutely will NOT pay Photobucket's $400 ransom! That's insane! No worries mate... there may be a way to still log onto your Photobucket account, save all your earlier pictures (right click, save as) then switch to a site like imgbb., or just upload them here I like reading of your jaunts, but pics outside will add more weight to the accounts and encourage others to get out there in public freestyling / heeling and that nothing bad is gonna happen! Full length pic of your ensembles rather than just the top half! Lookbook pages are also worth a look in 1
JeffB Posted July 31, 2017 Author Posted July 31, 2017 21 hours ago, SkirtDude said: No worries mate... there may be a way to still log onto your Photobucket account, save all your earlier pictures (right click, save as) then switch to a site like imgbb., or just upload them here I like reading of your jaunts, but pics outside will add more weight to the accounts and encourage others to get out there in public freestyling / heeling and that nothing bad is gonna happen! Full length pic of your ensembles rather than just the top half! Lookbook pages are also worth a look in Thanks for the suggestion. I'll see what I can do about that when I have some spare time. Jaunt #385, 7/30/2017: A couple of months ago, I mentioned having bought two maxi-dresses from Sears during an outing, well, yesterday, I finally got around to wearing one of them, it being a navy striped number which I paired with the Payless “Parsley” flat sandals in white along with a white handbag. Hard to believe it took until late July before I got around to my first outing in a dress for 2017, and after having done so, I’m annoyed for not having worn one sooner, because damn, wearing dresses, even casual dresses like what I sported today is so much freaking FUN! It just felt so….natural to wear a dress, and more enjoyable than I can describe. Once again, why had I denied myself this wonderful pleasure for so long? My first stop was to Springfield and Home Depot. You see, after I bought my outdoor planter a few weeks ago and I neighbor liked it so much she asked me to buy one for her, another neighbor made the same request the other day, so I went there late this morning where I found the same planter I bought, though this one was in blue, not red like mine, but hey, details, details. From there, I drove to a computer store out in the burbs where I bought a Bluetooth keyboard for my iPad which I’m using to type those words of wit(?). Of course, no one paid any attention to what i wore, just like at Home Depot, but then, I’ve come to expect that sort of indifference from the public at large, and that’s perfectly fine by me. I mean, why should anyone get worked up over a middle aged guy in a maxi-dress and cute sandals? My third and final stop was downtown and my regular haunts around Rittenhouse Square to chill out in the park and be seen. After a two block walk to the park, it took a few minutes to find an empty bench as the place was absolutely packed, thanks to the day being sunny and pleasant. I killed nearly an hour and a half reading from my e-reader, thirty minutes in, a lady who was a tad older than me sat at the other end of the bench, grinned and remarked on what a nice day it was, but nothing on the dress though. All things told, I thoroughly enjoyed, thanks to my attire because, like I had said, wearing a dress was FUN! I can’t wait to wear the other maxi, not to mention any other dresses I can get my mitts on! More to come.... 2 I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
nzfreestyler Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 Hi JeffB great look! I love the navy pinsripe. I'm guessing the dress has a split on both sides to the knee - I can see on the wearers right there is a split - normally its both? Dresses are great aren't they! Perfect because they're so elegant and simple to wear. A one stop shop! A wide brimmed hat with a matching navy pin stripe sash would be terrific with that outfit. Great for summer!? 1
JeffB Posted July 31, 2017 Author Posted July 31, 2017 10 hours ago, nzfreestyler said: Hi JeffB great look! I love the navy pinsripe. I'm guessing the dress has a split on both sides to the knee - I can see on the wearers right there is a split - normally its both? Dresses are great aren't they! Perfect because they're so elegant and simple to wear. A one stop shop! A wide brimmed hat with a matching navy pin stripe sash would be terrific with that outfit. Great for summer!? To answer your question, yep, the dress did have a slit on both sides, making it doubly cooler than it already was. It was just so comfortable and easy to wear, a one stop shop indeed! Like I said, I had so much fun in my dress! As for your suggestion, hmm! A wide brimmed hat! Intriguing! I might have to give one a try! The other maxi I have is solid black, perhaps a contrasting white sash might work with it. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
jeremy1986 Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 What a stunning dress, @JeffB - looks so naturally femme on you! 1
Bubba136 Posted August 1, 2017 Posted August 1, 2017 Jeff B is one of these rare individuals that looks like a man when he dresses like a man and a woman when dressed like a woman. Wonderful trait wnen you think about it. :-) 2 Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public.
nzfreestyler Posted August 1, 2017 Posted August 1, 2017 16 minutes ago, Bubba136 said: Jeff B is one of these rare individuals that looks like a man when he dresses like a man and a woman when dressed like a woman. Wonderful trait wnen you think about it. :-) Yes - thats well said ! 1
JeffB Posted August 1, 2017 Author Posted August 1, 2017 (edited) 12 hours ago, jeremy1986 said: What a stunning dress, @JeffB - looks so naturally femme on you! Thanks for the kind words. I'll say this, I certainly felt feminine while wearing that dress. And that was a good feeling to have. 8 hours ago, Bubba136 said: Jeff B is one of these rare individuals that looks like a man when he dresses like a man and a woman when dressed like a woman. Wonderful trait wnen you think about it. :-) Well, you're not the first person on this board who came right out and said I look like a woman when I'm dressed like one. Perhaps that explains why I never get any strange looks while out in public because I'm accepted as a woman thanks to my appearance. I appreciate the compliment, and yeah, that is quite a wonderful talent to have. Edited August 1, 2017 by JeffB I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
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