RANSVESTIA

The tea was on Saturday, and I enjoy being dressed and in the "role" for a substantial period before such an affair (it make makes me feel more like a woman), so I dressed Friday evening, relaxed, slept in a gown, etc.

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Saturday up and about. Breakfast; fussing about the apart- ment; long bath, legs done; light lunch; clothes laid out; and then the total transition started. Underclothing included my bra filled with Birginia's small bust inserts, girdle with pads, stockings (not pantyhose), and a full slip. Put on the outer portion of my pegnoir set, and sat down to do my makeup. Soft, subtle makeup - had to remind myself that I was not going out in the evening and that it had to be appropriate for the street in the daytime. I so much enjoy those final touches, such as the cologne lightly on the neck, the crook of the elbows and on the wrists. My dress for that day was street length, a cream satin-like material covered with a very sheer filmy overlay which had flowers printed on it in very soft colors. It was high necked, and with very full sleeves of the overlay only. As I zipped it up and felt the satin come in contact with the smoothness of the slip, I knew it was right. I wanted very much to look in the mirror, but waited - cream colored low heeled shoes, pearls that I had borrowed, and then, finally, my wig - soft au- burn color with highlights. Then to the full length mirror the touching up of the hair; straightening of the dress as it fell over my hips; and then the hat. I had chosen a small pillbox with a veil. There is something about that hat which, to this day, still makes me feel womanly, delicate and almost fragile. I do love it.

Jenny arrived soon after I finished dressing and looked me over. Her approval was most welcome and reassuring. Into the car and off.

My first surprise was at the front door of the home where the tea was to take place. Answering the door was one of the girls dressed in a late 1800s maid's uniform - high necked, floor length black dress with a white starched apron tied around the waist and fastened at the bust with a gold pin. The outfit was completed with the traditional white cap trimmed with black ribbon. The

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