Transvestia

My physique is of decidedly feminine proportions. I am by masculine standards quite short, 5'3", slender, 110 lbs., fair complexion, soft skin, and lacking in the muscular male development in arms, shoulders and legs. The general configuration is similar to that of a univers- ally average young woman of my height and weight. This petite size enables me (with the aid of only a medium padded bra) to slip easily into a size 12 dress and snugly into a size 10. Countless genetic women are desirous of wearing these sizes. Many cannot. When dressed, I pre- sent a reasonably attractive feminine figure which for- tunately allows realitively easy "passing" for me. Thus I am able, with careful preparation and proper conduct to blend into the stream with my genetic sisters without attracting uncommon attention. A femmepersonator of more masculine proportions faces a greater risk. Of course I do fear discovery, but I have yet to encounter known suspicion. Moderation in makeup, dress and be- haviour minimize the inherent danger. My trips "out" have been for shopping. Only in the last two years have I had enough self assurance to venture from the sanct- uary of the locked room.

When in 1951 at the age of twenty, I failed to pass the Armed Forces pre-induction physical examination be- cause of my slight build, (offically under weight for a male of my height) I was dejected and somewhat ashamed of a less than masculine body. This 4- F classification was an emotional blow, and an abrupt affront to my then still male ego. I was despondent for a considerable time over this rejection. I tried to conceal it from my friends and family, and accepted my physical status only after I had fully entered the world of femmepersonation.

Subsequent events were to contribute to my femme- philia proclivity. My sister left home to marry in that year (1951) and this brought an end to my infrequent akward trials of her clothing. Self-recrimination pre- cluded my ever fully dressing in her apparel. At that time the word, even the implication of transvestism was unknown to me. My interest in lady's clothing was quite dormant during the period. About two years later (summer of 1953) an attractive and refined young lady spent a few days as a house guest at my family home. Somehow it seemed natural that her presence resulted in the re-acti-

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