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The Car Wash Skirt – Hot New Trend

Tasi Zuriack | Nov 16, 2015 | Reply

What’s a car wash skirt? Something you wear when you and your sorority sisters do a car wash fundraiser? No. A car wash skirt is one that has slits all around like the sponges that you drive your car through in a car wash. They vibrate and rub your car clean. A car wash skirt flounces around your legs and exposes them as you walk. They can be daring, and demure, depending on the fabric, length and the length of the slits. Get all the info on car wash skirts and how to integrate them into your wardrobe from our fashion maven Tasi Zuriack.

The Occasional Woman: Plan Now For Next Halloween

Lorraine Anderson | Nov 2, 2015 | Reply

Lorraine Anderson, proprietor of The Occasional Woman seamstress service, has been so busy all of October that she found herself the day before Halloween without a costume of her own for the big night. Being good with deadlines she went to a costume shop for inspiration and came out with an idea that she managed to sew together in one day. She recommends that you take a bit longer to design your costume for next Halloween.

Fringe Fashion

Tasi Zuriack | Oct 19, 2015 | Reply

Tasi Zuriack lives on the fringe. Actually she lives in Mexico but she enjoys the fashion trend that has brought garments and accessories with fringe back into style. Today she teaches us all about fringe fashion, from the fringe on flappers’ dresses to the latest uses of fringe adorning skirts, accessories and even jewelry. Tasi takes you on a tour of the fringe phenomena that will leave you knowledgeable about all that is fringe.

Retro Re-Run: The Occasional Woman’s Back to Basics

Lorraine Anderson | Oct 5, 2015 | Reply

Lorraine Anderson is a seamstress and theatrical costumer who has been making clothing for the crossdressing community for many years. What started as a sideline to help her crossdressing friends has become a business called The Occasional Woman. Tell Lorraine what kind of dress you want and she can make it for you. This is a re-run of her very first column for TGF. The advice is still good.

Boho Chic Is My Style

Tasi Zuriack | Aug 24, 2015 | Reply

Do you not fit into the classic styles? Do plain steady styles bore you? If that’s the case you just might find joy in Bohemian attire. Boho for short. Today Tasi Zuriack examines the many flavor of Boho Chic. Long skirts, short skirts, if they are interesting and fancy they are Boho. Learn all about this fashion trend with Tasi.

Culling Your Closet

Lorraine Anderson | Aug 10, 2015 | Reply

Many trans folk have gone through the experience of purging their femme clothing in an attempt to deny their true nature. Of course this never works as the urge does not go away and you have to hit the stores again to rebuild. Often after crossdressers learn their lesson and realize they should keep their wardrobe intact they don’t take the time for a “controlled purge.” They accumulate, just like GG ladies, too many clothes that they will never, ever wear. Today Lorraine Anderson gives you a guide on how to cull the bad things out of your wardrobe.

Drop Waist Dress -– ’20s, ’60s, and Now

Tasi Zuriack | Jul 27, 2015 | Reply

The drop waist dress has popped back up in the fashion rotation. All fashion seems to do that but the drop waits hasn’t been around since the ’80s and this incarnation of this fashion trend has evolved since it was worn by Lady Dianna. Tasi Zuriack, our fashion maven, tells you the history of this style and tells you how to wear it in an updated manner to flatter all figures.

The Occasional Woman — Keep it Cool

Lorraine Anderson | Jul 13, 2015 | Reply

Much of the U.S. is blanketed in high temperatures and while fun in the sun is what many call it to those of us who prefer to present ourselves in ladylike attire it can be a trial and tribulation to look good and not be coated in a layer of “dew.” Lorraine Anderson has some hints on how to look cool in the heat.

The Skirt – Fun, Frivolous and Fraught with Psychology

Tasi Zuriack | Jun 29, 2015 | Reply

Today Tasi Zuriack takes a look at skirts. Why women don’t seem to like wearing them and why the majority of crossdressers can’t get enough, and the shorter the better. What keeps women from wearing skirts all the time and why do they spend so much time in pants of some kind? Tasi fills you in today.

Chanelle’s Tips — Knowing Your Style

Chanelle | Jun 22, 2015 | Reply

Our young CD Chanelle Nirok was going to do a video for us but her air conditioning is just not up to cooling her abode in the Florida summer heat. So, with a cool drink and an electric fan blowing in her face she has written down what she meant to impart on video. Here are Chanelle’s tips for beginning crossdressers. First tip? Have a plan!

The Occasional Woman — Alterations

Lorraine Anderson | Jun 15, 2015 | Reply

There comes a time for us all when we must make some changes. That favorite dress is just not fitting correctly, or those sexy jeans are getting too tight. Fear not! For The Occasional Woman, armed only with a tape measure, scissors and a sewing machine can perform the magic known as alterations. She can even make you an entirely new dress based on the old one that’s worn out. Read on to learn more.

Hats — The Forgotten Accessory

Tasi Zuriack | Jun 1, 2015 | Reply

There once was a day when a woman’s outfit was not complete without a stylish and statement making hat. Of course in our modern times when women go out and about in the most casual of outfits and flip flops are considered proper footwear who expects to see a hat on anyone unless it’s worn ironically? Tasi Zuriack says — don’t give up on hats! They can be a valuable accessory for any woman.

The Occasional Woman — Summer Legs

Lorraine Anderson | May 18, 2015 | Reply

Here is the east the hot, humid air has rolled in and the cool breezes of spring are just a memory — even though summer doesn’t officially begin for a few weeks. It’s time to pull out the summer dresses and sandals but what about our legs? They are our method of moving around but they’re also a fashion accessory. Lorraine Anderson gives you some tips for showing them off.

The Bullet Bra and That Pinup Look

Tasi Zuriack | May 4, 2015 | Reply

The pin-up girls in the mid 20th century had amazing rocket nose cone breasts. Were they somehow differently endowed than modern women? No. Madonna proved that when she brought the “bullet bra” back in 1990. It’s the shape of the bra that gave the pin-up girls that conical silhouette. If you want to look like Madonna on her 1990 tour or be a pin-up girl, Tasi Zuriack has some tips on where to find your bullet bra.

The Occasional Woman — More Fashion Trends

Lorraine Anderson | Apr 20, 2015 | Reply

Lorraine Anderson, the woman behind The Occasional Woman custom clothing brand, is back with another column on fashion does and don’ts. Today she takes on culottes and jump suits and applauds vintage lace and tailored slacks. What other trends receive her praise and scorn? Give her fashion post a perusal and find out!

Femme Nails on the Down Low

angela_g | Apr 13, 2015 | Reply

As crossdressers we love to emulate the things that women do, and wear what women wear. Many women enjoy having long nails decorated with colorful (or dark and foreboding) polish, or even adorn them with designs and jewels. That’s hard to do if you have to spend the work week in male mode. But it can be done. Here are some nail tips on having femme nails.

Be Naughty — Wear a Skirt

Tasi Zuriack | Apr 6, 2015 | Reply

Talking to our crossdressers here; when you get a chance to go out and about would you rather wear a skirt or leggings, or pants? Most would CDs would say they love to wear a skirt. Why? Skirts are one of the most feminine items of attire. Of course dresses have skirts but with a skirt you get to change the top. Some women, more often younger women, avoid skirts claiming that they are more comfortable in jeans. Maybe they just don’t know how to wear skirts properly. Tasi has skirt advice for one and all.

Fashion Trends for Spring

Lorraine Anderson | Mar 23, 2015 | Reply

Our brave Lorraine Anderson trudged out into the final slush of winter to pick up not one but two fashion magazines so she could research this article on spring fashion trends. Today she focuses on feet and the trendiest top. What are the foot fashions a girl in the know needs to have in her footwear arsenal? And what top is the go-to look this spring? Only one way to find that out. Read Lorraine’s Fashion Trends for Spring!

The Flirty and Sensual Lace Dress

Tasi Zuriack | Mar 16, 2015 | Reply

Lace dress are not just for special occasions anymore. There are many ways to make a lace dress work for you in any occasion –from a formal ball to a day at the office. It’s all about the cut and style of the dress and how you accessorize to make the best impression. Of course you need a guide as you step into lace. Tasi Zuriack takes you on a journey through the wonders of sensual lace dresses in today’s post.

Winter Dressing Tips

Lorraine Anderson | Feb 23, 2015 | Reply

It’s winter, and you want to go out dressed to impress. What good is it to pick out a great outfit when you have to bundle up and hide it? After all, in cold weather the first thing people notice about you is your outerwear. Wear a great outfit but make sure the first impressions you create are also stylish. Lorraine Anderson has some hints for how to make your coat and accessories just the first layer of fashion fun.

Video Fashion Tip — Nail Color

victoriamwilliams | Feb 23, 2015 | Reply

Are you in a nail color rut? Have you been doing the same thing for years and it’s starting to seem a bit stale? Today Victoria Williams takes a look at nail color and offers her advice on how to experiment with some of those “other” colors of polish that you see in the nail polish display at the store. If you’ve been thinking it’s time for a change check out Victoria’s advice.

Hip Pads… for that Classically Womanly Look

Tasi Zuriack | Feb 16, 2015 | Reply

Hip pad. Do you need them to attain your perfect femme figure? Today Tasi Zurich explores hip enhancement, discussing styles that add hip width, and she looks into what’s available to create an alluring derrière commercially and home brew. If your femme curves are not up to par then Tasi’s blog on hip pads is a must read. She also includes some videos.

Animal Prints — Love Them Or Not

Tasi Zuriack | Jan 19, 2015 | Reply

For fierce fashion Tasi Zurich goes on safari and tracks down the many ways to use animal prints in your wardrobe. Whether you choose a leopard dress or a python pant suit Tasi gives you the insight into how to put it together so it works. When you wear a tiger top what shoes and bag will compliment the look? Are zebra print leggings ever going to work, or will passersby say OMG? Tasi tells you how to work with the animal prints to bring out the animal in you.

Video Fashion Tip: Body Type

victoriamwilliams | Dec 29, 2014 | Reply

Before you can choose flattering femme attire you must first learn your body type. A dress that looks fabulous on a slim hipped body can look disastrous on a pear shaped body. Today Victoria Williams talks about how to figure out your body type so you can choose the best fashions to flatter your figure.

Breaking the Rules

Tasi Zuriack | Dec 22, 2014 | Reply

For those that read my columns, you’ll know that I advocate some rules and guidelines to help us look our best as we don’t go through the fashion experimentation stage that most young girls do. Many of us come to dressing late in life and our fashion sense is, well, lacking to be frank. I’ve […]

The Occasional Woman — Fun With Fabric

Lorraine Anderson | Dec 1, 2014 | Reply

A good dress is a dress that flatters your figure. No one wants to wear a dress that makes them appear bigger in the middle but the wrong choice of fabric can do that. What might otherwise be a charming frock becomes an infernal device that adds the illusion of extra poundage where it’s definitely not needed. Today Lorraine Anderson talks about using fabric in the correct manner to enhance your glamor, not your waistline or shoulders.

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