JeffB Posted August 17, 2014 Posted August 17, 2014 Maybe I've overlooked it, but I don't see you make much mention of how you care for your beard. It looks good! Kind of gives your face a masculine power that balances out the feminine stilettos. I agree. TBG does a much better job with his facial hair than I would with mine, which is why I prefer to be clean shaven. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
Thighbootguy Posted August 17, 2014 Author Posted August 17, 2014 It had never occurred to me to post about beard care on hhplace. I treat hair on my chin like the rest of the hair on my head: shampoo and conditioner. I just cut it with scissors when it gets too long. I use the sideburn trimmer on an electric razor to trim my mustche. More significant is the reason for the beard. Kneehighs mentioned, "a masculine power that balances out the feminine stilettos" and that is close, but the beard is really my defense against the feminine side of me taking over. This is a constant internal fight. My intention is to present myself as a guy that is comfortable in skirts and high heeled boots. It would be easy to flirt with presenting myself as a gal, and from time to time there is a real temptation to do that. The beard is a serious deterrent. TBG I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.
JeffB Posted August 17, 2014 Posted August 17, 2014 More significant is the reason for the beard. Kneehighs mentioned, "a masculine power that balances out the feminine stilettos" and that is close, but the beard is really my defense against the feminine side of me taking over. This is a constant internal fight. My intention is to present myself as a guy that is comfortable in skirts and high heeled boots. It would be easy to flirt with presenting myself as a gal, and from time to time there is a real temptation to do that. The beard is a serious deterrent. TBG Funny, but that's never been a problem for me. I'm perfectly at ease and comfortable presenting myself as a guy who wears women's clothes and heels in public, but without the facial hair. But then, I was also in the military for twenty years and was required to be clean shaven, so that's what I'm used to. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
Thighbootguy Posted August 18, 2014 Author Posted August 18, 2014 Back to heels... I went over to the Cincinnati post office to send a package to some friends in Florida. I wore a pink T-shirt, short denim skirt, suntan hose and black leather thigh boots with 5¼" stilettos. The skirt was just (barely) long enough that I cold wear it without leggings. I got a couple of looks as I walked in and I think I heard peals of childish laughter as I left the building, but that happens. Just a quick outing. I also made a quick trip to WalMart wearing basically the same outfit, changing the denim skirt for denim shorts. The trip was uneventful. I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.
SleekHeels Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 I like the combination of the hot pink, the denim and the black boots. Earlier in the year I wore my hot pink court stilettos with white skinny jeans, a hot pink tshirt and a denim jacket. I sensed some disapproving glances, perhaps because pink is more playful colour compared to say the sensuality conveyed by red. So it was interesting to hear about your pink reaction too. I got a couple of looks as I walked in and I think I heard peals of childish laughter as I left the building, but that happens. I know what you mean, but actually any time a child has noticed me wearing heels they've never, ever laughed. I don't think children are capable of displaying that level of ignorance, it hasn't been drummed into them yet. Teenagers probably laugh the most, which I find ironic as they think they're being rebelious and non-conformist but their reactions demonstrate profound levels of social conditioning and conformity. Not all teenagers I might add, some young people these days show that they have a conscience far more than I had at their age. If you like it, wear it.
Thighbootguy Posted August 19, 2014 Author Posted August 19, 2014 I know what you mean, but actually any time a child has noticed me wearing heels they've never, ever laughed. I don't think children are capable of displaying that level of ignorance, it hasn't been drummed into them yet. Sorry for the oblique reference to the reaction of a couple postal clerks. I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.
JeffB Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 Hey there, TBG! Pretty cool outfit there, especially the pink top. Speaking of which, check out my latest jaunt where I wore something similar to what you wore, and, as usual, no one gave me so much as the time of day. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
Thighbootguy Posted August 19, 2014 Author Posted August 19, 2014 The wearing bright tops is an infectious activity. I have been wearing black for so long I had really gotten into a rut. I went out today wearing a pink top, skin tight blue denim pants (leggings), and blue leather thigh boots with 5" stiletto heels. I also wore some mascara and light makeup with lipstick. I want to many of my usual haunts, Walgreens, thrift store, and the vet. No one seemed surprised although I did get some second glances. I found four more T-shirt tops at the thrift store, all in bright colors for all of $6. Shoes were also on sale but alas, nothing close to my size. I stopped and grabbed a couple of pictures. I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.
JeffB Posted August 20, 2014 Posted August 20, 2014 Well done there, TBG! Well done! I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
Thighbootguy Posted August 20, 2014 Author Posted August 20, 2014 I made a quick uneventful run to Sam's, comfortably dressed. I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.
SleekHeels Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 At first glance before I clicked to see the full-size pictures, I thought you were riding a little scooter! If you like it, wear it.
JeffB Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 At first glance before I clicked to see the full-size pictures, I thought you were riding a little scooter! Don't give TBG any ideas! I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
Puffer Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 I thought it was a mobility aid (as used by those not used to heels)!
Steve63130 Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 TBG, if you're going to wear shorts that short, you would be better off to wear sheer-to-the-waist pantyhose. Seeing the panty show below your shorts is a bit jarring. Just trying to be constructive. Steve
JeffB Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 TBG, if you're going to wear shorts that short, you would be better off to wear sheer-to-the-waist pantyhose. Seeing the panty show below your shorts is a bit jarring. Just trying to be constructive. Steve Steve has some sharp eyes there. He's right, TBG, I do see the panty line in the hosiery you wore in your latest pics. Food for thought. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
Thighbootguy Posted August 21, 2014 Author Posted August 21, 2014 Don't give TBG any ideas! This is the first time someone has accused me of being encouragable. I thought it was a mobility aid (as used by those not used to heels)! I have a pair of Tony's U boots that are not really comfortable to walk in. I use a grocery cart as a mobility aid, but that is normally not necessary. TBG, if you're going to wear shorts that short, you would be better off to wear sheer-to-the-waist pantyhose. Seeing the panty show below your shorts is a bit jarring. Just trying to be constructive. Steve It is actualy a skirt. I did pay attention to that panty line when I put the skirt on and when I was weariing it, but for the pictures, I had 10 seconds to get into the picture and the skirt had ridden up a bit. I noticed it when I saw the picture but I didn't have time to retake i (or fix it with Photoshop [i only crop and correct exposure on pictures I post here]). Steve has some sharp eyes there. He's right, TBG, I do see the panty line in the hosiery you wore in your latest pics. Food for thought. Munch, Munch, Munch (food for thought being processed). Folks thanks for the feedback. It is seriously appreciated. I went to nail salon and a bakery wearing my blue thigh boots (and I know the shoes and purse don't match). The nail salon is quite used to havinge me come in wearing thigh boots. Once you have frequented a local business a couple of times (even wearing thigh boots), you become a regular customer in the eyes of the business. I've been in the bakery a couple of times and today the staff was more than polite. They treated me like a regular. I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.
JeffB Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 I went to nail salon and a bakery wearing my blue thigh boots (and I know the shoes and purse don't match). Tsk, tsk! Shame on you, going out with mismatched shoes and purse! The nail salon is quite used to havinge me come in wearing thigh boots. Once you have frequented a local business a couple of times (even wearing thigh boots), you become a regular customer in the eyes of the business. I've been in the bakery a couple of times and today the staff was more than polite. They treated me like a regular. It's the same with me and the comic book shop in downtown Philly that I frequent regularly. I've worn all manner of skirts and heels in the place and the staff treats me like the valued customer that I am. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
Thighbootguy Posted August 22, 2014 Author Posted August 22, 2014 You obviously don't want to be 'rebooted', TBG, even if your old laptop does! Having found the fan to be at fault and a replacement available, are you going to fix it, dump it or what? I hope the former - too many folk seem to throw away repairable appliances these days (and are encouraged by the manufacturers to do so). The replacement fan arrived today. It took about an hour to ger the old fan out and put the new one in. To my utter amazment it worked. So an hours work, a $20 part, and only a few unprintable utterances... I have a working IBM T41p. TBG I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.
Puffer Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 The replacement fan arrived today. It took about an hour to ger the old fan out and put the new one in. To my utter amazment it worked. So an hours work, a $20 part, and only a few unprintable utterances... I have a working IBM T41p. TBG Well done, TBG! A 'high yield' (rather than 'high heeled') achievement for you.
Steve63130 Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 Getting back to small businesses, like the nail salon and the comic book shop (and my men's Activskin hosiery biz, too), good customers are valuable and we never want to lose even one. We treat them as well as we can so that they come back for more business. If we lose money on a sale in order to provide satisfaction, it will be repaid many times over the future years. It's much easier to keep customers happy than to alienate them (and they tell their friends) and try to find new ones. A business that alienates its customer a lot will soon not be a business. We've all seen examples of that kind of thing. Steve
Thighbootguy Posted August 22, 2014 Author Posted August 22, 2014 All this talk about short skirts encouraged me to get out a denim micro skirt (waist to hem is 10"). JeffB pointed out I'm incorrigible, plus the fact that the temperature (and humidity) were both close to 90F (31C). I went out wearing a salmon T-shirt, nude hose, and black leather thigh boots with 5¼" stiletto heels. Yeah, the boots were warm but I was in air-conditioning most of the time. First stop was the post office. The first thing I noticed was that it took an effort to get out of the car while wearing a skirt that short. After managing that, I walked up the steps to the post office. I didn't see anyone in the office so I walked up to the empty window. A young lady was in the lobby and said, "She is working on something for me." "Oh, Ok." and I stepped back into the queuing area. "But I'll trade you my spot for your boots." "Thanks but that's Ok, I'll wait... but thanks for the offer." That got a nice smile and the postal clerk returned to the window. I really don't think the postal clerk likes the way I present myself but she was polite. Next I headed to the vet for some kitty supplies. I have been going there for years but just recently started going in wearing my boots. The change hasn't changed their attitude toward me a bit. I went on to Sam's and took my time following my list. Several of the clerks called out a hello and waved. I have wondered what the other customers think of that. The shelves were out of an item I wanted and had to get the fork lift crew to get some from the racks. The guy running the fork lift knows me and waved. I also bought some leggings. At the register, I commented to the clerk that I should have been wearing them with this (and indicated my skirt). She looked and laughed then said, "Oh, I love your boots." I thanked her and headed back to my car. I stopped at a thrift store and found more tops in bright colors still on sale. I picked up six more including one in florescent green. The clerks called out a Hi an waved when I walked in. I joked with the clerk, who knows me, that wearing this skirt requires planning. You can't go anywhere that you have to sit down. That got a good laugh. Last stop was a Remke's Market. I haven't been in there for months. I got some nice smiles from several of the young lady clerks. I wandered around with just a hand basket and found my items. I grabbed a couple of pictures in the parking lot. That skirt is a most comfortable garment. I wore it with my shirt tail out because the skirt is worn on the hips and the shirt hanging straight doesn't follow the profile of my stomach (which I need to reduce). This was a fun outing that took several hours. I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.
JeffB Posted August 24, 2014 Posted August 24, 2014 Very nice there, TBG. T-shirts suit you with your skirts as I've found that tank tops look good on me, but I can do tees too. Well done on your outing. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
Thighbootguy Posted August 24, 2014 Author Posted August 24, 2014 I went out today wearing my blue denim jump suit and blue leather thigh boots with5"stilettos. I added a silver chain necklace that went with the silver chain belt. Not having a blue handbag, I used my black one. The temperature was close to 90F (32C) and the boots were warm when I was outside but most of the time I was in air-conditioning. Even at 90F, my boots were only noticeable if I was in the sun; it was quite comfortable in the shade. The first stop was Walgreen's pharmacy. There was an entirely new staff on duty, so I didn't get the welcoming Hi and wave I normally get. The pharmacist was the only person that had seen me before. The stop was uneventful. I got what I needed and headed back out to my car. I stopped at a post office to pick up a shipping carton. There was one other patron who ignored me. Next I stopped at the Library. There was a good crowd, the parking lot was almost full so I had a good long walk in (this is when I noticed the open sun was warming my boots.) I used the online catalog to see if the DVD I wanted was in, then asked a librarian where it was shelved and was enthusiastically directed to it's location. The last stop was Kroger's. Again, there was an entirely different staff on duty. As I was picking up one item, a lady saw me and said, "I love your boots!" I thanked her and kept going. I wandered around a bit then checked out and headed to my car. I did notice one of the local police taking his time cursing by my car as I was loading stuff in. I think he was just curious. I stopped on the way home for a couple of pictures I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.
JeffB Posted August 24, 2014 Posted August 24, 2014 Hey there, TBG! Nice outfit, looks good on you! However, if you're going to wear blue boots, you really should have a bag to match. As fate would have it, I bought a blue bag yesterday to go with the Payless "Karmen" pumps I have in navy patent. Friends don't let friends commit such a dreadful fashion faux pas! I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
Thighbootguy Posted August 26, 2014 Author Posted August 26, 2014 I ran out this morning to drop off a package at the post office. We have a major sorting facility in Cincinnati and taking a package to that facility generally takes day off the delivery time. So, I headed over to Cincinnati wearing a pink T-shirt, a 13" denim skirt, suntan hose, and black leather thigh boots with 5¼" stiletto heels. This was the same post office where I thought I had heard "peals of childish laughter", but today I was greeted as a good customer (by the same clerk). I stopped in Longworth's Hall parking lot for a picture (with Hatfield Coal in the background). Getting back to small businesses, like the nail salon and the comic book shop (and my men's Activskin hosiery biz, too), good customers are valuable and we never want to lose even one. We treat them as well as we can so that they come back for more business. If we lose money on a sale in order to provide satisfaction, it will be repaid many times over the future years. It's much easier to keep customers happy than to alienate them (and they tell their friends) and try to find new ones. A business that alienates its customer a lot will soon not be a business. We've all seen examples of that kind of thing. Steve Steve - What I have noticed is that the first time you go into an establishment wearing thigh boots you are noticed and considered an oddity (as expected). The second time you go in the attitude is "he is back again". The third time, you are established as a regular customer and treated like a long lost friend (this may happen on the second visit). Establishing a good rapport with a local merchant is a worthwhile activity (if for no other reason than having a good place to go in heels). I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.
JeffB Posted August 26, 2014 Posted August 26, 2014 Nice, casual outfit there, TBG! I'll have to try something like that. With fall and cooler weather right around the corner, I'll soon have plenty of opportunities to wear my thigh boots....with miniskirts of course! I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
ilikekicks Posted August 26, 2014 Posted August 26, 2014 Much better without the headband. Dunno what it is, but I see that headband and think ' Rambo! ' in nicer boots REPEATEDLY ARGUMENTATIVE, INSULTING AND RUDE. BANNED FOR LIFE.
JeffB Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 Much better without the headband. Dunno what it is, but I see that headband and think ' Rambo! ' in nicer boots Say, TBG! Here's an idea, what about a fedora? That might make for a sharp look. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
Thighbootguy Posted August 27, 2014 Author Posted August 27, 2014 I went down to the court house the other day to renew my auto license. I wore a colored T-shirt, denim shorts, suntan hose, and my black thigh boots. I had to park a couple of blocks away so I had a nice stroll in. I got a couple of glances in the office. On the way out I saw a police memorial I had never noticed before and crossed the street to take a better look. From the other side of the street I heard a guy saying to his cohort, "Now there's something you don't see every day", loudly enough that I heard him from across the street. He was only seeing me from the back so I'm not sure he realized I was a guy. One only wonders what the comment might have been had I been walking towards him. Much better without the headband. Dunno what it is, but I see that headband and think ' Rambo! ' in nicer boots A headband is a necessity in warmer weather. I perspire heavily and generally completely soak the headband. I am miserable without one. Best I can do is to try to coordinate the color. Say, TBG! Here's an idea, what about a fedora? That might make for a sharp look. I'll give it some thought, but not in 90F weather (see note above). I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.
JeffB Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 I'll give it some thought, but not in 90F weather (see note above). Well, fall is on the way. Once the weather cools, such a hat might be worth giving a try. I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
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