RANSVESTIA

They were both very surprised at how well it fitted, and commented that a size 18 was a perfect fit for me. I bought the suit and spent about ten minutes discussing current fashions with her, and then left the store.

That same day I went to another dress shop run by a Jewish couple of late middle age. Only the woman was there, and when I told her the dress was to be for myself, she was completely astonished and commented on how surprised.her husband would be if she sold a dress to a man. She was in very good humor, and very eager to get on with the proceedings, so I picked out a dress and tried it on. She too was astonished at how well it fitted. I should mention I did have on a bra and girdle at all of my buying sprees. The dress fitted perfectly, but was too expensive, so I left the store after being pressured to buy the dress, but to return it if I wished.

About three months later I went into still another dress shop staffed by three older women. I tried on a purple dress. but I left my trousers on (1 was chicken). All three of the women were surprised but very en- thused. By now I am quite at ease in various dress shops, and trying on whatever I chose. But I am very careful to be very choosy of what shops I frequent. One can usually tell whether the saleswomen are with you or

not.

I also have found a shoe store where I buy most of my heels. I have to try on many pairs until I find what I like. The male owner and his son have both commented that they don't care who buys their shoes, and are very helpful, and I have been very happy with my purchases. I also located a second shoe store where I use the "going to a party” routine. and I have had good success there also.

I buy my nylons and pantyhose from a stocking chain store where I mentioned I was going to a party. The saleswoman said she had a steady customer, a male, who said he was a female impersonator. I told her I had gone to a party as a girl, and I liked the clothes, so I dressed whenever possible and she said she didn't see why a man couldn't dress as he liked. She said she'd be happy to see me again in the future, so I have gone back several times, discussing for a few moments what dress I had purchased, etc. So, all in all, I have had great success in purchasing my wardrobe, and naturally look forward to every new experience.

I even have my own electrolysis operator to whom I merely said I did not like to shave, and so far, I have gone for three treatments, but am not very pleased with my progress.

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