Shopping

It’s always scary the first few time, I’m always cautious looking around, then I get what I want. The easy way is self check out counters to pay. No one pays attention to you anyways. Have fun shopping.

Good luck Katey, it does get easier each time out.
Sandy

Oh I now love shopping. It's kind of funny looking back at how inconspicuous I tried to be, but on reflection it was obvious to anyone what was going on.

One time, I had a very real need for some leather look leggings. Fortunately the shops were full with bored looking men that were being dragged from pillar to post. I seized the moment, went into a boutique, casually (I thought) browsed the rails until I found just the pair I wanted. I was holding them up in the air for a good look when the assistant comes over "can I help?"' "Errr, yeah I'm looking for a pair of these.... for my, for my, for my (mind goes blank) sister in law" "Ok, what size is she?" " (rabbit in headlights) Er... about my size" "Oh in that case, they'll be just fine for you"

My SO was in hysterics at the lengths I felt the need to go to. But no more.

I now realise that the assistants really don't care, my cash is as good as anyone's, and if they've got something to say after I leave, what do I care, they don't pay my bills😂😂

Didi💋

Kathy

I did the same last night. I shopped. I still could not find a bra or nail polish that I wanted, but I did buy several things and did not try to hide them as I went through the checkout line. Kinda hard to hide when the only things that I got were obviously female.

❤️
Octavia

Have fun Katey...

I've been limiting myself to Amazon... but I miss going to the mall and browsing the women's sections...

I remember years ago I bought myself a dress... it was nerve wracking for me but I loved it. One year I bought myself a makeup kit... had all the things i needed... a woman next to me commented on the kit and asked me what it had in it...  my heart nearly jumped out of my chest..... I humma hummad the response.

Well I hope to be more daring soon and take my time and slowly browse. It was exciting for me. Hugs Katey

I’m still at the crawl stage. So I shop the store online first and locate the item. When I go to the store I go right to the section and get it. Today I did slow down a bit and did a little browsing. Hugs Katey

It does get easier as you do more of it...I'm to the point now where going to the ladies section or makup isle is second nature and I feel totally at ease with it, you will to.....

Hugs, MaryAnn

I would have been petrified if the associate approached me. I’m not there - yet. I will get there eventually. Thank you for your story. Hugs Katey

Thank you Sandy, I sure hope so. Hugs Katey

Hi Denise,  I use self checkout for my lady items. It is scary for me to go shopping but I have to get out of my comfort zone and do this. Thank you for your reply. Hugs Katey

Hi Lisa, it was very exciting and scary. Like I said I have to get out of my comfort zone. Thank you for your reply. Hugs Katey

Hi Mary Ann, thank you for your words of encouragement. I’m looking forward to more and more adventures. ❤️ Katey

Hi Katie,
Shopping is always scary to begin with but I was very lucky when I went to my local pharmacy - a big one with several cosmetics outlets. I chose Clarins because there was no queue. And what a good choice it turned out to be. I was in drab and I said to the young sales woman that I was interested in cross dressing and needed help with my make up. She didn't blink. Just said, "Well I can help you." We discussed the various options and I became a regular customer. Her name is Jessica. Eventually I got up the courage to go to Clarins dressed as HildaRuth. Jessica was charming and complimentary and told me that "I looked really alive." I have visited her as HildaRuth several times since. Katie, I'm sure your confidence will grow with every trip and eventually you'll become known, recognised, accepted and treated well.
Love and hugs as always
HildaRuth 💋💋