My Version Of Transitioning...

 

Executive Business Woman Look - NOT

Both photos were taken in the last two weeks at my local mall. I had a return, so after a Dr. appointment and breakfast I dropped in. Yes, the photo on the left was what I wore for my doctor visit. I am typically only about 10 minutes away from the mall, so that was last stop that morning. 

I receive questions from time-to-time about how do I dress every day or when just running errands? Have I transitioned? Clothing wise, there is not much of a male wardrobe that still exist. As I write about the "clothing differentials", I try and add something feminine even when not overtly seeking an overall all female look. I let the audience choose and usually sense a female acceptance. 

It is very difficult to escape the now long hair. The position of the pony tail does have designation, when not wanting a total feminine look.  

80's Executive Business Woman

Jeans, shorts, flats, sneakers, hair in a pony tail.  Sometime I wear a skirt or dress if having dinner out in Palm Beach; heels optional. Make up minimal, unless I am dressing for an evening outing or event; foundation, lipstick, eyes done, jewelry.  Makeup and hair take about 15 minutes.  

It took many years to shed my coveted executive business woman look. Then, after work when out of town, I would dress and have dinner out and many times stroll the mall after; way over-dressed without question. I likely attracted far more attention then, than today.   

Today, I love this version of myself. She is comfortable in her skin and her presentation. At peace. No escape necessary, as I slip into the land of femininity un-noticed. A permanent resident? Not completely. 

However, this is my version of transitioning. Self-acceptance!