There is no experience quite like it for a crossdresser. Whenever I’m reverse read it’s as if sunlight streams through the clouds warming my soul. A part of me feels that all is well with the universe and I have a smile on my face for the rest of the day.
“That’s Great,” you might be thinking, “but I have no idea what reverse read means, and why you would be talking about it on Crossdresser Heaven.” Many crossdressers spend time practicing their feminine persona. Whether it’s makeup, hair style or the clothes they wear, most (but not all) crossdressers I’ve met have a desire to appear as a woman to others. To pass as a woman.
For a few of us it can be a fearful moment when someone sees through our veil of femininity – when we’re read as a man in a dress. (If you have this happen often, perhaps read through some tips for passing as a woman).
You guessed it – being reverse read is just the opposite. It’s being mistaken for a woman when you’re presenting as a man. This happened to me just recently when a nurse at the hospital mistook my wife and I for sisters. For a brief moment I almost answered her question as to our familial relationship with an affirmative, “Yes, we are sisters”. Then reality came crashing through my mind and I tentatively admitted our relationship was of a different nature.
I’ve been pondering what could cause one to be reverse read, and I think it’s primarily a combination of feminine movement and posture. Naturally, a crossdresser with a beard won’t have much luck passing or being reverse read, neither will a crossdresser with a military buzz cut. My hair isn’t much past my ears, and at 6’1” I’m quite tall for a woman, yet I’ve been reverse read on a few occasions. My favorite so far was in Palm Springs, where my wife and I were sun tanning in a spa and were addressed as ‘ladies’ by the waiter.
Have you ever been reverse read? I’d love to hear your story about being reverse read, take a moment to comment.
Hugs,
Vanessa
—
If you’d like to be reverse read, or just pass as a woman more often don’t miss out on this ultimate crossdressing guide. If you’re serious about presenting a more feminine persona I highly recommend Kathe’s Voice Feminization training.
More Articles by Vanessa Law
- 7 Essential Tips to Crossdressing
- Win a Free Makeup Prize Bundle from Jecca Blac
- A Few Changes in Our Family
- I Want to Live Like That
- Hope in Despair, Light through the Darkness
Reverse read? I see the dawn of a new bit of tranny slang 🙂 I have… and each time I was a little thrown by it. I think what did it, is that I used to have very long hair. Sometimes people would see that and make a snap judgement. One time was at a local chemists. I was queuing up for some tablets. Assistant: “Yes miss?" Me (in amused gruff voice): “Mister actually, but don’t worry…" Another was while my wife and I were sat in a resturant. The waiter asked: “What I can get you two ladies?" I… Read more »
It’s funny how people jump to conclusions like that, though I’m sure the assistant didn’t understand the full meaning behind ‘don’t worry’ 🙂
Have I been reverse read? Surprisingly often! The first few times it happened to me seemed to be just after I’d gotten both of my ears pierced. At the time I did that (way back in 1991, and, yes, I’ve still got rings in them!), men with both ears pierced didn’t seem all that common, and I think a lot of people just assumed I must have been a girl because I had both of mine done myself. (Interestingly, my reasons for having both of them done had nothing to do with me wanting to pass. I just preferred the… Read more »
I have not been reverse read in a long, long time.
In my early 20’s, long before I had accepted myself or could even admit (to myself) who and what I am, I was mistaken for a woman from behind a few times (dressed 100% like a man). Because I was struggling with “who I am" and “where do I fit in" back then, it really bothered me at the time. I was very insecure about myself back in the day.
Love the term “reverse read", btw. I’ve added it to my tg dictionary. 🙂
Thanks for the comment Gabrielle, and thanks for stopping by. I enjoy reading posts on your site!
It’s funny to think back when we were young, the things that caused us to recoil that are now so sought after.
I was “reversed" once more than a few years ago.
A clerk in a grocery store was crouching down as I walked by, and as he glanced up said, and I quote; " Can I help you Miss". I was so pleased I believe I positively purred in response.
Later still flushed with pride I related the incident to my ex wife, and sensing my pride shot me the strangest look.
As I am balding and still in the process of having my beard removed one would assume I have never been reverse read, but it has happened. I was wearing a very obvious wig, and ironically had facial hair very non feminine shirt but there we were… “Ma’am, you you…"
I was amused
=)
Wow! That’s amazing Katherine – just goes to show, who you are inside is more important than what you look like outside 😉
Gail, my wife similarly doesn’t quite appreciate such times. I’m not sure I’ve ever been able to fully explain to her why it feels so good!
I to have been reverse read afew times. But the most recent was the walmarts check-out. The young man who was there at the registor kept calling me maam. I have to tell you to me it was a great thrill. Iwish i could duplicate that. I really dont know if i was just in girl mode or what. But i left proud of who this 56 yr. girl has become
It’s a wonderful feeling Leona 🙂
My “reverse read" happened many years before I began transition. It was fleeting .. but it happened. I was blushingly embarrassed and thrilled to pieces all at the same time. Such a simple moment really; a Washington State Patrol Officer pulled tapped on my window in one of the rest stop lots off the highway (somewhere near Lynwood I think). I was on my way from BC to Seattle to visit friends and felt overwhelmingly tired. I didn’t intend to sleep, but I drifted off with my engine running. The Officer woke me up with, “Everything alright, Ma’am?" To this… Read more »
Thanks for sharing Danielle, what a great memory to have 🙂
My “reverse read" happened many years before I began transition. It was fleeting .. but it happened. I was blushingly embarrassed and thrilled to pieces all at the same time. Such a simple moment really; a Washington State Patrol Officer pulled tapped on my window in one of the rest stop lots off the highway (somewhere near Lynwood I think). I was on my way from BC to Seattle to visit friends and felt overwhelmingly tired. I didn’t intend to sleep, but I drifted off with my engine running. The Officer woke me up with, “Everything alright, Ma’am?" To this… Read more »
Thanks for sharing Danielle, what a great memory to have 🙂
My “reverse read" happened many years before I began transition. It was fleeting .. but it happened. I was blushingly embarrassed and thrilled to pieces all at the same time. Such a simple moment really; a Washington State Patrol Officer pulled tapped on my window in one of the rest stop lots off the highway (somewhere near Lynwood I think). I was on my way from BC to Seattle to visit friends and felt overwhelmingly tired. I didn’t intend to sleep, but I drifted off with my engine running. The Officer woke me up with, “Everything alright, Ma’am?" To this… Read more »
I was running in a park in Los Angeles when I overheard a child of about 6 ask his mother if I was a boy or girl. While not a complete reverse read, it still made me feel good.
Tiara