RANSVESTIA

Now if what I have said here has merit, is logical and reasonable, then your first dismissal of "silks" as the TV or FP choice of feminine attire, is erroneous. His own femininity is enhanced by his selection of feminine attire, and it inclines towards the fabrics that are exclusive- ly "feminine" in fashion and style. He definitely "feels" more feminine in nylon panties, pantihose, padded bra, slip, in nylon or satin blouses, in skirts of polyester, taffeta, satin, etc., in silky formal gowns, in nylon or satin nighties, peignoirs, etc. And if it is in this choice of attire that he finds his "own femininity" and it is in himself, and it is "good" (to paraphrase your statement), then I say that this too, is good!

So Virginia, let's join hands and say to our TV and FP friends every- where, dress up and live! Make yourself as lovely as you can, deck yourself out in your prettiest "feminine" outfit, and embrace all your fondest fantasies, remembering to "run no unnecessary risks" and not to "force your femmeself on others," but knowing that you are never to feel guilty or ashamed again, for the person in the mirror is you, and is "a real part of your total SELF"!

Very sincerely yours,

Teddie

Editor's Comment: Teddie takes me to task with a long quotation and then reads into it something I really didn't say and didn't mean. I made no mention of the material of the feminine wear. She makes an issue of cotton. I quite understand, and I am sure the rest of you do, too, her interest in the so-called feminine materials and styles. I have the same but that wasn't the point. I guess what got to her was the use of the word "uniform." Uniforms are usually made of heavy, durable and plain materials, but I wasn't using the word in that sense.

Whether a woman goes in for ruffles and skirts or tailored slacks her whole get-up, shoes, clothes, jewelry, makeup, hair, purse, etc. are part of the total picture by which we identify femininity as opposed to masculinity. I wasn't downgrading silk to upgrade cotton or wool-- they are both part of the same "uniform"—I was just trying to emphasize that in getting into some portion of that total feminine "uniform" or picture if you will, we made it possible for our femme- selves to emerge and feel comfortable. Neither would be possible in men's clothing.