my first day out

Janet Bern · Post by **Janet Bern** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:42 am

Well, I did it! I cant believe I could have done it at the height of 6'3 and 63 years old. I dressed at my SO's home as a tailored woman with her help. I wore very flat shoes to keep height low. We called ahead and our first stop was at a bra fitters so my SO could shop for a new bra that fit perfectly. I was very self conscious. There we people in the shop so we had to wait a long while. When the customers left, my SO was fitted and I helped. I also got measured and purchased a shaper. At the checkout I asked I she knew I was CD. She said no, until she heard my voice. I also asked if she thought the other folks recognized me and she said definately not. I had been standing next to them quite a while waiting.
We went from there to Khols Dept store and walked through and looked around. We both realized that noone even blinked. We then went to anther shop where I kept my mouth shut and no one suspected I was a CD. To all the tall CDs out there. If you look tailored and behave noone will bat an eye. What a great day. My SO had a great time and is great.
Janet

Post by **KimberlyS** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 11:27 am

Great job to you and your SO. I am glad you enjoyed the time time out and it went well. The first times are the hardest to get out and you are the most nervous.

Post by **DonnaT** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 2:14 pm

Nice!

Eureka · Post by **Eureka** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:00 am

mazel tov!!!

Virginia · Post by **Virginia** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:05 pm

We love to hear the positive stories. And ain't it great getting out amoungst the "great unwashed" and their not having a clue!

What you sited is so true. Confidence in your appearance, presentation and attitude will serve you well and of course the major aspect of any foray into public a nice, big, SINCERE SMILE!!!!!!!

You go girl!!!

Virginia

Stephanie H · Post by **Stephanie H** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:10 pm

Janet:
I am very happy that you have had the positive feeling of being out and about. By continuing, you will enhance your self confidence and feel very comfortable about yourself. Continue the journey.