Tag: fashion

Navigating Gender Identity: A Guide to Understanding Trans Experiences and Expressing Individuality Through Women’s Rave Clothing

| Jul 15, 2024 | Reply

Allison McDonald writes about the connection between fashion and raves. It’s more than just looking good. It’s about feeling good on your journey of self-discovery. Llet women’s rave clothing be your guide to a more authentic and fulfilling life.

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Dressing for Summer Heat

| Jul 8, 2024 | Reply

Lorraine Anderson, the lady in charge of The Occasional Woman custom clothing service has tips for beating the heat during these super hot days.

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Styling Sleeveless Dresses for Women for Any Occasion

| Jul 1, 2024 | Reply

Sleeveless dresses for women offer endless possibilities for creating stylish and comfortable outfits. Whether you’re heading to the beach, the office, or a special event, there’s a sleeveless dress that’s perfect for you.

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Dina’s Diner 6/24/24

| Jun 24, 2024 | Reply

It gets hot in the Dina’s Diner kitchen on the heat dome days, but Dina Amberle toughs it out to bring you the tastiest dishes on her menu. Today she mixes up a summer salad filled with the drag performer who won a million in a defamation case, the tasteful attire of women’s golf spectators, a dash of “is that appropriate?” and body shapers for men. She then provides frilly, flouncy bathing suits for the perfect desert. Don’t miss today’s edition of Dina’s Diner!

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The Occasional Woman: Those Shoes

| Jun 10, 2024 | Reply

Today The Occasional Woman, Lorraine Anderson, writes about shoes. Of course we love them but you don’t just slip into a pair so high you could do work on the ceiling. Lorraine advocates taking them for a test spin around the house before you go out and about. In other works, practice makes perfect.

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The Occasional Woman: Spring!

| May 13, 2024 | Reply

As Lorraine would put it, spring has sprung! For the variations in weather this season she recommends lighting up your life by wearing colorful clothes. A bright colored trench coat, turquoise or perhaps teal. A light jacket in red or yellow. Don’t forget to bring a statement cashmere scarf and maybe some gloves. Then you’re prepared!

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The Occasional Woman Hates Spring

| Apr 15, 2024 | Reply

Lorraine Anderson, proprietor of The Occasional Woman custom clothes service hate spring. But she love spring fashion. Today she reveals the “it” color for the season and shares her thoughts on spring fashion trends.

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Dina’s Diner 3/4/24

| Mar 4, 2024 | Reply

At Dina’s Diner Dina Amberle takes ingredients from mainstream culture and mixes them in with some crossdressing spice. Today she has one special on the menu that’s based on the evolution of pockets. Next is a work of art inspired by the persecution of drag performers. The return of big hair and the exposure of nipples in fashion shows is sure to satisfy. Try these specials and more today at Dina’s Diner.

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Mid-Winter Fashion Trends

| Feb 12, 2024 | Reply

Lorraine Anderson, the woman behind The Occasional Woman custom clothing service, writes about the fashion trends for mid-winter fashion fun.

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New Year’s Resolution: I Will Dress Better!

| Jan 1, 2024 | Reply

Lorraine Anderson has some suggestions if you’re looking for ideas for your new year’s resolutions. The woman behind The Occasional Woman custom clothing service points out there are things we could do better in 2024 that would make us more confident and attractive. What are they? Read on!

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The Occasional Woman: Cashmere!

| Nov 20, 2023 | Reply

Our fashion advisor Lorraine Anderson, seamstress in charge of The Occasional Woman Custom Clothes service, has a tip for those who want to look chic, and stay warm and cosy as we move into fall weather. She strongly suggests you get yourself some cashmere sweaters. In today’s post she praises them, tells you why the fabric is called cashmere, and why cashmere attire can be pretty pricey.

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The Occasional Woman: Plaid!

| Oct 23, 2023 | Reply

Lorraine Anderson, top seamstress at The Occasional Woman custom clothing creations has a love affair. With plaid! In today’s post she points out some of the many ways you can wear plaid and be warm and cosy this fall.

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The Occasional Woman: Finding Your Dress Size

| Aug 28, 2023 | Reply

Women, if they are followers of fashion, know almost instinically, what size they wear in dresses, tops, jackets, blouses, and so on. They have this power because they started learning about fashion and style in their teen years. Crossdressers have a disadvantage, the older ones that is. They have to start acquiring the knowledge that allows them to build a femme wardrobe later in life. Fortunately Lorraine Anderson, owner of The Occasional Woman custom clothing service has some tips on how to find your size.

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Summer Survival at Bargain Prices

| Jul 31, 2023 | Reply

Lorraine Anderson, the seamstress behind The Occasional Woman custom clothing biz, has tips for surviving and thriving in the summer heat. Stay hydrated! And, avoid the heat of the day by shopping for pretty summer attire in the air conditioned comfort of your local thrift store.

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The Heat is On

| Jul 3, 2023 | Reply

The heat is on! With temperatures going from high to higher what can a lady do to stay cool? Crouching in your home with the AC on is one way to beat the heat, but what if you want or need to go out and about? Lorraine Anderson has some fashion tips to help your survive.

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Dina’s Diner 5/29/23

| May 29, 2023

The weather around Dina’s Diner is warming up and Dina is grilling outside. Her Memorial Day weekend fare begins with a crossdresser who meets a woman who likes his look and they become a couple. Then she whips up a spicy serving of red state porn, swiftly followed by a look at real sexy as opposed to Instagram sexy. Meanwhile she’s heating up appreciation for uniforms on the back of the grill, and finishes the meal off with a look at offbeat fashion looks. Don’t miss perusing the menu at Dina’s Diner!

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The Occasional Woman: Spring Fashion!

| Apr 10, 2023

Lorraine Anderson, owner of The Occasional Woman custom clothing service, takes you on a trip through the spring fashion scene. She comments on what works and what doesn’t. Prepare to take notes for your next shopping excursion.

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The Occasional Woman: Layer Up!

| Feb 13, 2023

Lorraine Anderson shares some ideas about how to cope with the changeable weather the northeastern United States os experiencing. You can go out the door dressed for winter and be sweating in your heavy coat when the temperature goes up suddenly. What’s Lorraine’s solution? Layers! Read on to learn more.

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The Occasional Woman – Velvet!

| Dec 19, 2022 | Reply

it’s the festive time of year when glitter, faux snow flakes, and quaffing eggnog occurs. It’s a time of parties and fine dining. In other words, it’s time to dress to impress. Today Lorraine Anderson, the top seamstress at The Occasional Woman has one suggestion to make you the bell of the ball – Velvet!

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Finding the Color That Works for You

| Sep 26, 2022 | Reply

Finding the colors that go best with you isn’t always so easy when you’re just beginning to explore your femme side. You can find all sorts of methods for determining which colors of attire work best with your skin tone and it can all be pretty confusing. Lorraine Anderson has a sure fire way to quickly determine your best color match. Read on the find out what she recommends.

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A Times Square Photo Shoot

| Sep 5, 2022 | Reply

Kandi Robbins has had her photo taken in Times Square but today’s post is not about that. Kandi recently participated in a photo shoot that will be featured on a giant billboard in Times Square on September 8. Kandi writes about the photo shoot and gives a behind the scenes look at the process.

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Venus and Online Shopping

| Sep 5, 2022 | Reply

Pauline Estelle revisits the online fashion resource Venus. Pauline enjoys shopping there due to the large variety of styles and the ready availability of sizes. Give her blog a read and see if she can entice you into trying the site.

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Time For The Sales of Summer

| Aug 29, 2022 | Reply

Lorraine Anderson has tips on how you can get great bargains now on summer apparel, from lingerie to shoes and dresses. Read on for he helpful tips.

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The Occasional Woman: Crossdressing Tips

| Jul 4, 2022 | Reply

Today Lorraine Anderson, the woman in charge of The Occasional Woman custom clothing service, gives you off-beat and time tested tips for presenting the most feminine you you can do. Her biggest tip though? Never wear white hose unless you’re an actual nurse from the 1960s.

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What Price Femininity?

| Jul 4, 2022 | Reply

Christy Lewis writes about the startling cost of women’s clothing when compared to what men spend. If you’re paying full retail for your frocks, shoes, and accessories (a bra can cost over $70!) you need to have a good paying job. Christy sums it up and concludes that all things considered it’s worth it.

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Photos of The Fabulous Billy Porter

| Jun 13, 2022 | Reply

Billy Porter was born in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania into a super religious family. As a teen he performed at an amusement park. After coming out as gay at the age of 16 he made his way to New York City where Broadway beckoned. Along the way he became famous. Along with his talent Porter is famous for his fashion choices. We present some of them in this post.

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