Filed under by Hope on September 23, 2009 at 7:32 pm
Another column of mine has been published on TG Life. This one’s ostensibly about Christians and Cross Dressers, but what it’s really about is examining the power of our beliefs. It’s a little bit edgy, perhaps a wee bit controversial, but if you’re a fan of thinking deeply about the issues surrounding identity and reality, you might find it very interesting. At least, I hope you do.
Read the column!
On another note, I’ve found TG LIFE to be quite an interesting site. There’s a great wealth of information there for men and women who are looking to cross dress / transition, and some interesting perspectives from transgendered and transsexual people alike.
Filed under lingerie reviews by Hope on September 23, 2009 at 6:53 pm
Lingerie isn’t worth wearing if it doesn’t imply some sort of dire physical threat, at least, that’s how I’ve always felt. It wasn’t until the advent of Kiss Me Deadly lingerie that I felt a lingerie designer truly understood the needs of the dark side of the lingerie wearer.
Fortunately, Kiss Me Deadly isn’t some lame emo attempt at lingerie covered in skulls and crossbones, no, it is fine lingerie with distinctly retro / vintage styling. Once you’ve viewed these pieces, you’ll never look at lingerie the same way again.
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Filed under womens fashion by Hope on September 23, 2009 at 5:13 pm
I’ve been receiving quite a few emails recently on the topic of incorporating women’s clothing into male attire. Some men ask how to do it, others offer hints and tips, so I am going to do a bit of a series on pieces of female attire you can work into your male wardrobe without anyone being any the wiser.
We’ll start with the feet today and look at women’s socks.
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Filed under by Hope on September 23, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Some of you may recall this little tale I wrote concerning a fellow who created invisible lingerie by weaving the silk of spiders into cloth. Well, little did I know as I was writing it that somewhere in the world, (Madagascar, as it happens,) there were some guys actually painstakingly weaving silk cloth from the silk of a million wild spiders. As usual, life is far stranger and far more interesting than anything dreamed up in fiction.
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Filed under gender issues by Hope on September 22, 2009 at 4:43 pm
Before you scoff at the idea of a Y chromosome fixing garment which somehow knits the DNA of a man into a more feminine form, hear me out. Many men say that when they wear lingerie and women’s things they become softer and more feminine. A great deal of men report that when dressed en femme they find themselves expressing so called ‘feminine’ personality traits such as increased sensitivity and emotion. In some cases, their personality changes so much that they assign a female name to their new feminine identity.
Come and share your experiences!
Filed under by Hope on September 22, 2009 at 4:01 pm
Lace gloves, how pretty, how lovely, how feminine, how proper, how delightfully Victorian retro vintage. They’re like lingerie for your hands!
Lace gloves are the perfect fashion accessory when one wants to say ‘My, look at how quirky and fashionable I am,’ without sacrificing manual dexterity in one’s digits. Wearing lace gloves one is still quite able to partake of dances at a ball, or typing missives upon the keyboard of one’s computational device.
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Filed under by Hope on September 22, 2009 at 3:37 pm
Once upon a time, fine ladies would always take a parasol with them when walking in the sun, because pale skin was valued highly. This is still the case in countries where a significant class divide exists between lowly peasant laborers and the educated upper classes whose skin need not be sullied by the rigors of hard work.
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Filed under by Hope on September 22, 2009 at 5:53 am
This one goes out as a reader request I received via email. As the astute reader noted, patterned tights feel great and can pass as socks on occasion. Thus we have the makings of the perfect cross over hosiery for men, hosiery that feels feminine but which is ambiguous enough to throw clothing gender purists off the scent long enough for one to make good their escape through the briar patch.
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Filed under by Hope on September 21, 2009 at 12:13 am
As part of my longstanding campaign for men who wear lingerie and against beige lingerie, this article will deal with the role and function of the camisole. Camisoles are items of lingerie which cover the shoulders and the torso. They are traditionally sleeveless. They feel lovely against the skin, due to the fact that they are most commonly made of nylon or silk and they look incredibly feminine as well.
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Filed under by Hope on September 20, 2009 at 3:37 am
This is going to be something of a confessional for me, and whilst I don’t pretend to speak for all women, statistically the odds are likely that there are some women out there (and one or two guys,) who feel the same way. Of course, you’ll already know if you’ve browsed my catalog of articles here that I strongly support men who want to wear women’s clothing. However, I also completely understand when women feel intimidated by this act.
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Filed under He Wears Panties by Hope on September 20, 2009 at 3:00 am
A man’s panties are precious. Women may sometimes fail to understand the importance of panties to a man who loves to wear lingerie, because to us women, panties are really a practical item of every day existence. Sure, they can be used for appealing effect, and it is certainly true that not all panties are created equal, but nevertheless, panties are, for most women, just panties.
More on men’s panties…
Filed under womens fashion by Hope on September 18, 2009 at 7:59 pm
A very subtle way to cross dress is to indulge in women’s outerwear which is ambiguous to begin with. Jeans are one type of clothing which can be interchanged between men and women quite easily, jackets are another.
A nice ladies jacket won’t just keep you warm, or make you look stylish, but it will also increase your feelings of femininity as you feel how it is cut.
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