what feelings do you get when you cross dress?

I don't use the "cross" prefix, as I am neither cross, nor do I feel like I'm wearing clothes that aren't meant for me - they so are!

Definitely elated.

Being dressed as a woman puts me into a head space close to ecstasy, with no debilitating effects only positive, which spill out into my male side.

Having gone carol singing fully dressed in a busy city centre this morning, and encounterex only happy smiles and full acceptance, I am fully elated!

Love

Laura

Interesting question. My problem was picking one of excitement, elation, or satisfaction.  I do not think I have ever been sad or guilty when dressed.  The guilt comes at other times, although it is difficult to pin that down.  The sadness comes when I have a need to dress and cannot.  But when I am dressed I really feel excitement, elation, and satisfaction.

I like the breakdown.

Excitement - Definitely when dressing up, or shopping for new clothes.

Satisfaction - Seeing myself strutting about, lounging in dress.

Elation - See excitement, satisfaction.

Sadness - There's some, but it's complicated.

Guilt - Again I'd have to really unpack that one.

Guilt and sadness together make up a small percentage of the excitement and satisfaction I otherwise feel. It's a positive experience.

What Lilly said for sure,

Lisa

Hi. Before joining CDH my dressing feelings was of extreme excitement followed by sadness, guilt and self loathing.  Since joining, it is extreme excitement followed by feelings of satisfaction. Thank You All!! Hugs and Tearful Kisses...…………………..Karley

Hi Fiona,

The rush for me starts when I start putting on items.  Stockings or tights in particular.  That alone at times is almost enough to "bring me to a point of no return", if you get my drift!

I love that feeling, had it today as I slipped into a deliciously silky pair of tights!

Love and Hugs,

R.

Contentment, satisfaction, composure within my very soul.

Tho I'm as macho male as the next bloke when in that mode, the opposite occurs when I become Caty. It comes on very strong as I complete the "underdressing" part. Securely "tucked", breast forms attached, bra on.

From then on I am "just the (female) me"!

Caty

hi girls, well.... I had to vote! excitement! its just because I look so forward to it. being drab for so long is soul destroying to me. keep the votes coming in girls!

fiona xxx

A combination of the above

neither elated nor overly guilty

Not satisfied or sad

i feel normal, I feel calm, i feel trapped as well. Not by Lacey or my wife but by society in general

Sorry. Heart on my sleeve

Lacey

If I've played around with the make up, put on something really nice,  and the results look good then I am satisfied, but most of the time I'm just being me and my emotive state comes from what else I'm doing, not from what I'm wearing.  So I think my closest answer is mainly "none of the above" with a side order of satisfaction and a dab of excitement when I venture outdoors.

I feel at one with myself when dressing, as if all my soul comes together for a short time then when I change back I feel deep sadness,

Just contented and very happy.  I feel so calm and composed when I am in feminine mode.

How interesting that sadness and guilt got 0 votes.  I feel neither of these as well when I dress.  I answered elation but I could just as well answered excitement and/or satisfaction.  I'm a closeted CD because I have a SO who would never accept me for what I really am.  So when I dress, it's like letting a wild mare out of the corral.  I'm so happy and elated to look at myself dressed and made up.

Anne

hi girls. yes. it is interesting that sadness and guilt have not achieved a vote, but to be fair, i'm kinda glad too 🙂 . lets be honest, no-one in the right mind would at least want to be sad dressing femme, but of course, people have different circumstances too. I had to include them because I want an overall score from sad to elated. thanks for all your votes so far girls, it is very much appreciated, please keep them coming!

fiona xxx