Oh wow I can't believe the nice comments everyone is leaving. That is amazing and gives me so much confidence.

You look amazing. The purple tones are lovely with your hair color! Have a great time

Oh thanks Sarah

Another thing to note is that I am not sure if I am wearing the boots yet as I may wear heels. Also I have a small black clutch bag. Any other ideas? I still have time.

heels. boots--out of season and clashes with the feel of the dress. of course, clutch.

Yes I think it will be heels, I just didn't have the ones with me that I was maybe planning to wear.

This is fantastic Katie - YLF. Hope you have a wonderful night.

Oh hanks Cara

Okay, if you're the one in boots then I thought you were a bio female in this pic, because I don't know left from right. I was like "which one is Katie?". That's good, right?

And I like the boots. I think they are more unexpected and therefore more authentic somehow.

Oh thanks Alaska Girl and yes I suppose that is good. Yes I am the one in the boots but I do think I will be wearing heels.

You look great. Very convincing, very tasteful. I think the outfit will work with either the boots or heels. Have a great time!

Oh wow thanks Echo

You look terrific! Have a great time : )

You look beautiful, and let me just say, naturally prettier than many 'real' girls and cross-dress girls I know

You look so pretty! Wouldn't be able to tell you are a cross-dresser at all. Have a great time and thanks for sharing your pic!

Cute face & figure! And more convincing than the trans folk at my church, past and present. Hope you have/had a great time!

Oh wow once again thank you for all your lovely comments

Woo hoo I'm back

How'd it go?

You are so cute! I actually really like the boots with this--you can be in the UWP club. (urban warrior princess.)

High-five to Kelly!

Yes, how'd it go?

Yeah, high-five (I hope I am close enough to UWP to still be in the group!)!

you sound cheerful

I have to say it was fantastic though I was nervous. Lucy came round to my house to help me get ready. Now my mum knows I have cross dressed but never seen me but she knew about tonight. When I was all ready Lucy said 'OK time to show your mum' and I was like 'yikes.' But she was great even if I was nervous about her seeing me all dolled up as a girl.

Than the taxi arrived and I was nervous again but I got through that. By the time I we got to the restaurant though and I had a glass if wine I started to relax more.

Speaking of being nervous, did you see the discussion on the forum about deodorants and antiperspirants that don't leave residue on clothing?

No I didn't.

How exciting! I'm so glad it went well It's pretty awesome of your mom to be so supportive. Nothing beats a mama's love.
I also want to say that I think it's amazing that you have the courage to be exactly who you want to be. You are truly an inspiration.
I look forward to seeing more of your posts <3

Yay, so glad you had a good night - and it is wonderful that your mom got to be a part of it as well!

Thanks for the updates! You do look fab. The outfit is so pretty on you, and I love your hair! I really like the unexpectedness of the boots with this outfit. I also think the heels would be fantastic--two great options. Glad you had a wonderful time on your debut evening.

So glad to hear that all went well and how incredibly awesome that your mother was included in tonights activities! So glad you had a supportive friend and hope this is a first of many nights where you can venture out as yourself... Congratulations on finding your inner strength!