Cross-Dressing For The Holidays
Happy Holiday season from Cross-Dress.com! Tis the season to be jolly with visions of sugar plum fairies
dancing in our heads and what Santa will bring you. Every little kid wants toys
for the holidays, but what about us big kids, and more to the point, us cross-dressing
kids. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to tell the family what we really desire
for the holidays?
Was it a list of items or was it something more? Perhaps a new
pair of stockings and heels or a skirt or wig. How many of us even have wives
or girlfriends that acknowledge our feminine side. Almost any gift for our
femme side from a loved one would actually be a treasure.
A poll taken of cross-dressing men
uncovered what many of us already know:
Yes — Clothes, her sense of style
in a Christmas gift — 32.35%
Yes — Jewelry, she knows I love it
if it sparkles! — 14.71%
Yes –Beauty products or services,
she makes me feel pretty at Christmas — 17.65%
Yes — All sorts of feminine
delights — 14.71%
No — She doesn’t know about my
crossdressing — 11.76%
No — She doesn’t approve of my
crossdressing — 26.47%
But if we could have anything for
this holiday season I think we'd choose two gifts — the first to be accepted as who we are by our partner and family and the second to pass as a woman wherever we go (cue the perfect hair, makeup and outfit!).
Everything else would be anticlimactic to these two wonderful gifts
But of course this is the time of
year when we want to stretch the limits a bit and wear something really special
and if you have the legs, then wear a dress that really shows them off. But
even though there are often theme parties to go to, I don’t recommend a Mrs.
Claus, Santa’s helper or elf outfit. We can certainly do better than that.
Certainly all eyes would be drawn to the woman that wore this dress.
We know you get your jollies by
dressing festively for the holidays (so do we), but there’s a difference
between spreading good cheer and looking, well, TOO merry, notwithstanding that
old joke about “eat, drink
, and be Mary.”
So here are a few ideas from fashio expert, Jessica Stam on how to toe the fine line between embracing
the season and looking like a Christmas tree — hint: if it looks too much like
something an elf would wear, steer clear!
Avoid: Head-to-toe red — Is
crimson your go-to holiday dress color? Avoid looking like Mrs. Claus in red,
fit-and-flare dresses with wide, black belts (ho, ho, NO) and stick to
separates. A red pair of skinny leather pants with a silk shirt or a red skirt
with a tucked-in embellished top will look much more chic.
Avoid: Holiday-themed sweaters–
Unless you’re a member of the Griswold or Huxtable clan, these bulky and
bedazzled nightmare knits are not a good move. Try instead a more fitted,
embellished sweater with skinny jeans and heels. Sequins or beading are a fun
way to add to your holiday look without being too literal.
Avoid: Oversized bows — You’re not
a present! Avoid looking like you belong under the tree instead of rockin’
around it and stay away from ostentatious bows with satin and taffeta. Tiny,
flat, barely-there bows are much more on-trend, AND they’re way flattering.
Avoid: Over-accessorizing — Deck
the tree, not yourself. Chandelier earrings, multi-strand necklaces, armfuls of
bangles and fistfuls of rings are fun on their own, but when worn all at once
it’s overwhelming! Take Coco Chanel’s advice and take off one thing before you
leave home. A gold cuff and sparkly studs or a jeweled cocktail ring with a
subtle necklace are all you need this season.
Avoid: Too much plaid — Nothing
says “cozy” quite like a snuggly buffalo check or toasty tartan. But mixing the
prints makes for a holiday no-no. A fitted flannel with skinny jeans and tall
boots or a plaid scarf over a slim, knit top are easy and stylish ways to
incorporate the pattern into your wardrobe without overdosing!
The one thing about holiday
outfits is anything goes. And at Christmas, you can afford to vamp things up to
the max. Whether you’re having drinks in a swanky bar, dancing the night away
at a winter ball, or toasting the season with family and friends at home, your
Christmas look should be knock out.
Color is still massive this year
but holiday shdes include rich gemstone tones like blood red garnet, deep
emerald, brilliant sapphire and metallic silvers. Scarlet has held its place in
the 2012 color palette and is the perfect festive choice if you want to make an
impact. We can all wear true red but honey blondes and dark brunettes will
really steal the limelight.
Happy Holidays and may you find fun and acceptance all throughout the year!