tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483143481224034343.post379337552686471786..comments2023-10-15T13:50:42.427-07:00Comments on From "Me" to "Mandy": Epilogue...for my "pink fog" weekend.Mandy Shermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01547323395921637440noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483143481224034343.post-41101851138904972312016-11-24T06:11:25.097-08:002016-11-24T06:11:25.097-08:00That's great that heels help. It may be worth...That's great that heels help. It may be worth a try on this end at some point...<br /><br />Happy Turkey Day!<br /><br />MandyMandy Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01547323395921637440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483143481224034343.post-17635431704546648662016-11-23T09:26:06.803-08:002016-11-23T09:26:06.803-08:00Last night she had some heavy root veggies that sh...Last night she had some heavy root veggies that she needed cubed (rutabaga, butternut squash, sweet potato, etc.) After dinner and shower I donned my hose and heels, blue denim skirt, bra, forms and slip with a blue top and did my peeling and dicing. I am now sure that the heels help my heel spurs.<br />Have a great Thanksgiving.<br />PatPat Scaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00148601231866277374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483143481224034343.post-81400974687862561732016-11-23T02:34:08.600-08:002016-11-23T02:34:08.600-08:00I've already broached the subject of my clogs ...I've already broached the subject of my clogs (with a 1 inch platform and 2 inch heel) are very comfortable. And clogs are OK. Your idea is good, and I may be able to push that envelope a bit...if I can find the right flats with 1-1/2 inch heels...<br /><br />I hope you can get some "in-cabin" femme time on the Auto Train. I can understand your wife's hesitation, but on a train it's easy to remain anonymous...probably one of the best places to be femme in public. Nobody cares...there are no bathroom issues, and other than on the one train we ride once or twice a year, I don't hesitate to be femme when alone.<br /><br />Of course, androgyny lets me ride even that train and mostly be seen as female. I'm OK with that!<br /><br />Mandy<br /><br />Mandy Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01547323395921637440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483143481224034343.post-63737513809808798222016-11-22T08:50:02.767-08:002016-11-22T08:50:02.767-08:00You are right that the long term objective is to g...You are right that the long term objective is to get out and about while dressed. In January we will be doing the Auto Train and I hope to at least get some in cabin dressed time.<br /><br />I thought I would share one means of wearing heels at home. I am a big guy who has had a bad back for a long time. I find that wearing heels changes the curvature of my spine and eases pressure on my low back.<br /><br />From time to time I also suffer from heel spurs (plantar Fasciitis). Usually it resolves after a few weeks but on occasion I need a cortisone shot. I have had bad heel pain for several weeks and the cortisone shot did not give much relief. The podiatrist, however, said I needed a higher heel than my usual male shoes. I have not determined that wearing 2-3" heels really helps with my heel spur pain. Last night I mentioned that wearing heels most of Sunday gave me good relief so last night I wore them again. I was fine cleaning up after dinner wearing hose, heels and a nightgown.<br />Baby steps.<br />PatPat Scaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00148601231866277374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483143481224034343.post-23197014576939741262016-11-22T02:40:46.474-08:002016-11-22T02:40:46.474-08:00Hi Jen,
You're right about the low(er) heels....Hi Jen,<br /><br />You're right about the low(er) heels...they would be easier to wear. I think you're right about them looking good with my typical wardrobe. I just have very limited storage for girlie shoes, and would have to decide which existing pair gets purged if I buy lower heels. And purging my MJ heels is not an option!<br /><br />Amazing how some days I feel good about my own presentation, and other days, not so much. I felt I was "on a roll" that day and was thankful for so many experiences to deal with.<br /><br />Bright side is: now, with an alternate way into the mall, I can pass the aggressive peddlers, or not, depending on how I view my presentation...and how much attention I want to get!<br /><br />Be safe, and Happy Turkey Day!<br /><br />Hugs,<br /><br />MandyMandy Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01547323395921637440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483143481224034343.post-89048914903291728262016-11-22T02:32:32.670-08:002016-11-22T02:32:32.670-08:00Pat,
At the shoe store, I feel I made a good deci...Pat,<br /><br />At the shoe store, I feel I made a good decision to "not" pursue "lower" high heels. This for two reasons: First, if they had brought me some lower heels in my size, and a pair really did fit, I'd have undoubtedly bought them. The end result of that would be that I'd have been forced to decide which others of in my three-pair hidden wardrobe of heels to dispose of, as I have very limited space. <br /><br />Second, I was on what looked and felt like a major winning streak at blending in with the other women at the mall. That old saying "familiarity breeds contempt" rang in my mind, and I decided to leave on a high note, as opposed to staying and being "noticeably clocked." I'll go back to that brand of shoe store one day, at another location farther from home, and in a skirt, to try on some more heels. <br /><br />I agree that lower heels would work better than 4-inchers. But I recognized that it was my golden chance to experience having CFM heels put on me by an attentive salesman. That's definitely a better experience than trying to nonchalantly slip into them at Payless. My Mary Jane heels are about 2-1/2" and I'm fine with them. I can walk reasonably in them, and go anywhere. But I feel that my objectives for the visit were more than met, even with my short visit.<br /><br />Sounds like you had a great weekend, too! That's wonderful... It's good that your wife accepts the feminine parts of your wardrobe, even if it's only in private or under your male attire. <br /><br />Now the objective will probably be to get her to let you wear some of it when out in public (on vacation away from home, so nobody you know will see you.) And that is a really tough step to accomplish. <br /><br />I still haven't reached that point. Thus Mandy's skirts stay packed away, for times when she is alone. At least my wife's fine with my fully androgynous presentation.<br /><br />Maybe someday...<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving!<br /><br />MandyMandy Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01547323395921637440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483143481224034343.post-90757281764537478282016-11-21T15:44:02.317-08:002016-11-21T15:44:02.317-08:00Hi Mandy,
Reading this I was worried those aggres...Hi Mandy,<br /><br />Reading this I was worried those aggressive guys in the mall might have turned negative towards you. But you handled it so well, and I loved reading how you handled them!<br /><br />You shoe store visit was really fun to read too. You sure had some very persistent (high pressure?) sales types to deal with! You should try some low heel shoes to start, I think a lot of what you wear would look good with them.<br /><br />Hugs!<br /><br />jenJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14889558097783943872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483143481224034343.post-3038866872039214362016-11-21T08:32:59.635-08:002016-11-21T08:32:59.635-08:00Mandy
It really seems like you had a great few day...Mandy<br />It really seems like you had a great few days and the final day heading home was special. Too bad the high heels were a bit much. I would have bought them just to have them around to practice walking in them. I think you should have taken the salesman's offer to try on other heels. From his point of view a customer wearing pantyhose with nicely painted toes is a good prospect for the sale of high heels. <br /><br />I had a nice weekend as well. By now my wife is accustomed to my wearing panties and pantyhose under my guy clothes and around the house. We went to an oldies concert Saturday. I had on black pantyhose with no socks and she could readily see my hose above my shoes. I also wore a slip and bra with my cutlet falsies in my bra. I also put on some light foundation, mascara, light eye shadow, light rouge and light lipstick. No mention of any of my attire was made.<br /><br />Sunday was cold so I decided to make a big soup. After getting back from shopping I had to presoak the beans and I then went to transform. After a shower, shave, etc. I put on the black hose, black slip and bra and black suede 3" pumps. I did a more dramatic makeup job with heavier applications than the night before. I then put on a plum colored sheath dress and wig before I came back to the task of cutting the veggies and making the soup. We passed the afternoon and dinner as if it were any other dull Sunday. We actually had phone calls from our two kids and also from my brother and I took the calls dressed as noted above.<br />The plum dress was lightweight and sleeveless. After dinner I started to get chilly and told her the dress was not warm enough. I then went and changed into a black skirt and an orange mock turtleneck sweater. Several years ago she bought several identical sweaters in different colors. She decided she did not like the way the fit. They were knit with stretchable material. I offered to help stretch them out. Eventually she told me that I could have the sweaters and last night I wore one of them with my black skirt, hose and heels. I actually ended up falling asleep watching TV while so attired and woke that way for breakfast this morning (the heels came off for sleeping).<br /><br />It is a nice feeling to carry over into the work week.<br /><br />PatPat Scaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00148601231866277374noreply@blogger.com