I have been slowly trying to present myself as more masculine in public. It is not that I mind wearing girly clothes, but I just cannot stand the misgendering anymore I think. Maybe if I can start T and appear more masculine physically I’ll feel better about wearing feminine clothing again.
I digress, but I went to grab some food with my sister last night, in these loose fit jeans and a hoodie with a beanie, and fuck me if it didn’t work. Not even wearing a binder - thank goodness I have always looked androgynous and am not particularly busty - plus I wore a cute cami underneath that helped not only compress me chest, but compromised my desire to wear feminine things as well.
Like when in line, a few friends I had in high school came in and they didn’t even recognize me. Before they would stop and say hi and we’d chat and while I am sad that we didn’t, I am also happy that despite standing right next to them, I looked that different.
Amazing that something as silly as clothing can change the way you are viewed so drastically.