Once Again Halloween Is Upon Us! And If You’re STILL In The Closet, It’s Time To Get Dressed!
C’mon – you can be YOU, yes that’s great and that’s what you deserve! Make this the chance to finally get yourself out in the fresh air (or not so fresh air of a nightclub or bar) and be your femme self. No feeling can match that, if this is going to be your first time!
You can dress as you’ve always dreamed yourself looking –and if you like, you can go a step further and choose one of many female icons or styles to duplicate.
Sexy – From Marilyn Monroe to Pamela Lee Anderson to Megan Fox – Glamorous and sexy spans every decade.
Slutty –(Sexy taken up a notch too much!) Okay, it’s not really slutty; it’s just a shorter skirt or see-through clothes. But does Courtney Love say it all, or what?
Scary – You don’t need Vampire teeth to put a scare into small children and pets these days. At TGLIFE, we don’t want to know your political persuasion, but we do think Capitol Hill in Washington D.C does provide some classic current horror styles. You pick!
Super Heroine Good or Bad– There’s the standard classics, Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Cat Woman… But now we’ve got many more from films like Watchmen and X-Men, featuring Silk Spectre and Mystique. The sky’s the limit!
Vintage – There’s nothing like a full skirt and 1950’s pearls. With MAD MEN a runaway hit cable TV show, the retro look is back in full swing! Just be careful to make sure the fit is right and shows off your curves – real or padded! Accidental frumpiness here can take your look from January Jones to your old Aunt Hattie much faster than you’d prefer!
And in case you think crossdressing still isn’t quite as ‘out’ as you’ve imagined, just check out these words for beginners from the mainstream eHow’s Contributing Writer – Serena Makofsky
How to CrossDress this Halloween
Boys Will Be Girls
Isn't that devil costume getting a little tired? Men, why not take a walk on the wild side and be a glamour girl this Halloween? Cross-dressing is a fun and transformative All Hallow's Eve tradition. Here are some tips on getting out the door all dolled up, without breaking the bank.
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You'll Need: Dress, Wig, High heels, Nylons, Makeup, Bra, Booty boosting undergarments
Step 1: Start with your figure. A strapless bra is best, as it gives the option of wearing a strapless dress. Enhance your figure with a garment that will slim your waist, such as extra tall shaping panties. Some such garments actually come with padded bottoms. One budget option is a one-piece shaping garment with built in padded bra.
Step 2: Shop for your dress. It is the keystone of your outfit. No need to spend a lot. Haunt the discount stores like Ross, or proceed directly to Goodwill or your favorite second hand boutique.
Step 3: Build your look around your dress. Pick a shade of pantyhose you think will work with it. Remember, dark shades will slim your legs, light shades will emphasize curves. Try Payless Shoes for an inexpensive pair of high heels. For your wig, try to find a wig store. Failing that, try the hip secondhand stores. The “Halloween Stores” are an option too, but the prices might not be as competitive.
Step 4: Look for makeup. Go to the local drugstore, Target, Kmart or other discount joints. The full glam look demands foundation, eye shadow, eyeliner, mascara, lipstick, and maybe a sparkly powder puff.
Step 5: Go home and get your girl on! You will need some practice with the whole process of pulling it together, let alone walking in those big shoes. Watch out for stairs and uneven surfaces. Feel the transformative magic of drag and go with it, darling!
Tips & Warnings:
Most stores have seen plenty of guys on similar missions, so don't be shy.
When headed out on your big night, exercise caution. Keep aware of your surroundings. Go with friends.
Take those giant shoes off while you drive.
Halloween is a very safe night for drag, but there are some narrow minded people out there who don't get it and never will.
Not bad advice! Now even if you are new to shopping as a crossdresser, you probably have most of your clothing and makeup already. But what amazes me, as we become more and more accepted as who we are; now there are actually instructions from non-TG’s how to help us to dress.
My "Gina Lance I've Done This" Tip - Just because you might feel freer than you have in a long time, always be cautious of new surroundings. Get Dressed, Get Out, Be Safe and Have Fun!
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