Clothing-related thoughts

[judecorp]

• There's something smugly satisfying about wearing the shirt from my old Boy Scout uniform.


• ...with my d-y-k-e necklace.


• I have all of these nice, girly clothes. I've had them for years, and I used to really like wearing them. I keep them, because I like them. And every once in a while, I try to put them on, and I look and feel so ridiculous. But I'm the same person that bought them!


• I really /do/ think that while I was taking birth control for years, the hormones changed my personality. You can tell by the abrupt shift (and then revert) in wardrobe.


• But I don't know if I should get rid of those clothes, or keep them in case I have another shift. They're not hurting anyone.


• Or maybe I've finally discovered the secret to still knowing I'm a girl (when I want to be) even in my most comfortablest clothes.


• Or maybe I think too much. Actually, I /know/ I do.


• But what do I do with all of these girly clothes? Save them in case I change my mind again?


• I need new underwear. But have no income.


• And I really want boxer briefs. They look so comfortable. Does anyone wear them? Are they?


• When I wear clothes I don't feel comfortable (emotionally, not physically) in, I lose some of my self-confidence. Does this happen to anyone else?


• My favorite colors to wear are orange, and olive green.


• Boobs screw up my clothes.


• I dress like my smurfbrother.


• I want to go thrifting.


• I ask too many questions.

Comments

boxer briefs

[mythicalbeast.livejournal.com]

Are comfy, yes.

You could go commando.

[michael622.livejournal.com]

Whenever I wear clothes I'm not comfortable in (say, I feel fatter in them, or whenever I wear 'dress-up clothes' versus my old standby jeans and a t-shirt) my whole day feels uncomfortable. I don't smile a lot, I don't look at people's eyes, it's like I try to make myself as unnoticeable as possible. And usually this is just my impressions, because I've had days where I feel /ungodly/ uncomfortable in something that I get /nothing/ but compliments on.

I don't know /why/ this is so, but ever since I noticed that it's true, I've been trying to change it - especially since I have to dress up to come to work. Blech. But you're not the only one who feels that way.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_epiphany_girl_/]

When I wear clothes I don't feel comfortable (emotionally, not physically) in, I lose some of my self-confidence. Does this happen to anyone else?

This used to happen to me all the time, but in reverse of you. When I was trying to dress like I thought a dyke should--jeans, bowling shirts, chain wallet *rolls eyes*--I felt far less confident. I felt schlubby, which I couldn't understand since all the women I was attracted to looked just like I did. Well, therein lies the rub!

Now, in skirts and girly, low-cut things, I feel most like myself, and therefore more confident.

And I vote: trim the girlie wardrobe to just that which you love, and let the rest go. It could never hurt to have a few girlie things. It's all about options options options.

[spacecadetjen.livejournal.com]

Well I'm with you on not liking clothes much. Generally if I could wear nothing or my jammies all the time I would feel a lot better about myself physically. HeHe

Oh I wondered... were you a Boy Scout or do you just have a uniform?

[poopsmoothie.livejournal.com]

Boobs SO screw up shirts.

I wear boxer-briefs a lot. They ARE super comfortable, as long as you don't wear them more than 16 hours or so. Like, wearing them overnight gets icky. But otherwise they're so comfy that I make a point of wearing them when my girlybits are owie.

[pica-nc.livejournal.com]

I wear boxer briefs, along with regular mens briefs and boxers, women's low cut fruit of the loom panties, regular granny panties and thongs. When I'm feeling girly but too silly in girls clothes, I do girly undies, and my regular stuff.

Boxer briefs are grand, but the loose their shape after long wears, and if you're a well-fed girl, they may ride up when they're past their prime... a bonus to that is, you end up looking like you're packing, which works for drag night...

And now all of the world knows about my underpants...

[shadist.livejournal.com]

But I'm the same person that bought them!

No your not.

Many things about who you are and what you like have changed since you got them.

[nwmann.livejournal.com]

hmm, when you are visiting your friends, preferably male friends as they tend to be more likely to own a pair of boxer briefs, sneak into their bedroom/clothes containing area and steal some. chop your boobs off, sell them on ebay, you can buy some clean and new boxer briefs if my previous idea doesn't sound appealing :D

also some number of posts ago you suggested selling an egg to make some money, not sure how serious you are but i'd suggest against it as i'm fairly sure i've heard that fucks your hormones all to hell and back and i'm assuming that would be no good.

[sudrin.livejournal.com]

Remember when boobs were popular and both girls AND guys liked them? Remember? Maybe not. Maybe it was never like that and its just wishful thinking.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

For two years, I was a member of the BSA National Council. You see, I was a summer employee of Philmont Scout Ranch, a national "high adventure" base of the Boy Scouts - and to work there, you had to be a registered scout/scout leader.

So yes, I was a Boy Scout. And yes, I have a "dress uniform," though the shorts don't fit me anymore. :)

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[spacecadetjen.livejournal.com]

Ahhh that explains it! I have several friends who are adult leaders of troops and stuff. :-)~

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Yeah, somehow I doubt I would get hired now. I almost entered a career in professional Scouting (as in, the people who are the District Executives and stuff). Thank goodness I didn't, or that would have been sticky.

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[spacecadetjen.livejournal.com]

So true! Though they wouldn't have to worry about you hitting on the little boys.. so you would think it would make it less of a problem. LOL

I have a friend who is a professional Scout person (his official title escapes me) and he's had to move several times as a result. That would kinda stink. So, don't regret it too much. :-P

boxer briefs

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Going commando actually isn't all that comfortable for me. I've done it once or twice, but the only time I ever like being underwearless (besides when I'm naked) is when I'm wearing jammie pants.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

because I've had days where I feel /ungodly/ uncomfortable in something that I get /nothing/ but compliments on.

Every time I've worn a dress in the last year or two, I've gotten slathered with compliments about how "pretty" I look. And usually, I'm so damned uncomfortable already that being told I'm pretty usually makes me want to upchuck. And then I'll walk around thinking I look totally hot, and no one tells me I'm pretty.

Heh, I guess I just like the "wrong" kinds of girls. ;)

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

It's all about what makes ya feel comfortable - definitely.

And that's a good idea about trimming the wardrobe. I did it somewhat when I moved, but I think I could certainly part with some more. Maybe I can sell the stuff to consignment shops, or donate to a place that collects work clothes for women.

Amen for options. I will definitely keep the dirndl.

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[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Oh, I like moving! Since 1993, I lived in (in order): RI, NY, GA, NY, MA, NY, ME, NY, NM, MA, NM, ME, OH. (Of course, some of that was going to college, then away for the summer, then back to college - hence all the NYs).

I've been here 3 years and it feels like forever!

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the tip. That's good to know!

I agree on the boobs. Mine aren't even terribly big - just enough to be annoying. Ugh.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Mmmm, you said underpants.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

I suppose... but inside, I'm still me!

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

You crack me up! Stealing underwear! What an idea!

I wonder how much I would get for my boobs on eBay...

also some number of posts ago you suggested selling an egg to make some money, not sure how serious you are but i'd suggest against it as i'm fairly sure i've heard that fucks your hormones all to hell and back and i'm assuming that would be no good.

Yes. I would deal with it, temporarily, for the money, though. Though I'm beginning to understand that they wouldn't take me anyway.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

You are hysterical.

I have been traumatized by boobs in the past.

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[shadist.livejournal.com]

*grin* you see thats where your wrong.

Thats the part that has changed. . . your thoughts and feelings about yourself and your acceptance of your gender.

Your outside (with small exceptions) has been what it is now. . . its your insides that have changed.


We all change as we learn about ourselves.

you might ask a lot of questions but look at all these answers

[smithee.livejournal.com]

boxer breifs are comfy but it looks like everyone has already told you that. and besides just because they're comfy on me, that doesn't necessarily mean they'd work with the different parts. of course e always took mine so i guess they are. boobs are supposed to screw up clothes. what fun would they be if they didn't? ;)

Re: you might ask a lot of questions but look at all these answers

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Do you have any idea how cute you are?