Like many of you I enjoy nothing more than getting fully dressed and going out as Amanda for the whole day. Being a perfectionist and wanting to blend in fully and be accepted as a female takes about two hours. Dress Agencies are a passion of mine. You can get some great bargains. I use Yellow Pages to discover the shop locations, then contact the owners and ask if they have any issues with the TG scene. So far no issues, some great clothes and long and lasting friendships with the owners.
Last Tuesday I was on a mission for some black trendy leather high heel boots. I have some fab brown boots and have been looking for ages for some new black ones. My old ones are dated, the heels not high enough!
Well off I set for the day to three shops I regularly use, in Alton, Winchester and Bishops Waltham. All the owners are good friends and know me well. Over the years they have helped Amanda grow in confidence and style. Well, a great day out was developing but, sadly no boots. At the agency at Bishops Waltham I bought a very trendy brown jacket to go with my favourite look, my brown pencil skirt, cuddly jumper and brown high heel boots. Jane, the owner is very TG supportive and would love you to visit. She has a great shop with loads of stylish fashions.
Where to go next? I love Gun wharf Quays at Portsmouth, lots of nice shops and eating, drinking places. Lunch beckoned and so to Tiger Tiger a great pub- wine bar eatery.It was nice to sit out in the sun on the balcony and look over Portsmouth Harbour. Lots to see! Nice people to talk to. Shopping next and Karen Millen’s outlet shop. The girls were great; they thought I was a genetic woman or a very confident and convincing transsexual, definitely not a male! The girls gave me great compliments on my hair and makeup. Lynne the credit goes to you!! You are my style guru and have styled and sorted my wigs out for years. Tried on several dresses but alas, no purchases. Next, back to my boot mission. Altogether I tried on six pairs in different shops. Alas nothing! All too baggy around the calf. I’m lucky to having slim and slender legs but getting boots is a nightmare!
I was having fun as Amanda, time was flying! Was it really 18.30? Let’s go for supper. There are several waterside pubs on the harbour side. A glass of wine and a light bite filled a hole. What was an ITN camera crew doing filming the Spinnaker Tower. Well, they were filming the switching on of the new lights synchronised for the local news. Alas I did not make it onto primetime TV but it was fun watching.
Well what has this got to do with Femesque? Lots! If you do not have the confidence to go out on your own Nicky can escort you and help you select outfits. The girls can do your makeup and nails, Lynne can sort your hair. Everyone I spoke to thought my hair was real. Thanks a million Lynne. I’m lucky I can go out fully en femme. I realise many girls can’t. I’m also very fortunate to have a supportive wife.
All good things have to end. I arrived hope at 22.00 and had to revert to male mode. Off can the clothes, makeup, false nails, glued on breasts and latex female anatomical form and then into a hot feminine bubble bath. A truly great day out had ended.
Amanda xx