(Girls responses only please) ‘I’m a crossdresser, what do I wear for my first ever job interview “en femme”

wistful_natalie: (Girls responses only please) ‘I’m a crossdresser, what do I wear for my first ever job interview “en femme”
I’m mid-30s & been crossdressing for a number of years now, making regualr trips out for shopping, the cinema,etc. I haven’t confided in my close friends/family about my gender identity issues, and although I doubt I’ll ever pass as a biological girl, I’ve decided that I want to express an understated femme appearance in all aspects of my life and now want to take some step forward.

I recently applied for a weekend job in a shoe shop, never expecting to be asked for an interview, but the company is question has asked me to attend one! I want to be open from the start, so they realise this is who I want to be, but I don’t want to make it all about “Oh I’m a cross-dresser!”. I’m strugging for an outfit that won’t instantly scream “drag queen” but will have a femme undertone. I had thought of just smart bootleg trousers, a two-in-one shirt & simple ballet flats? I’m just so nervous & desparately want the job, but what would girls suggest re. an outfit, shoes and what type of make-up?

Answers and Views:

Answer by Sirius
pant suit!

(NOT!)

hunnie u got the right idea youll know what to do.. good luck!

Answer by coral.
wear some boot cut skinny jeans and some FLAT stylish boots that come up just about a foot. black or brown [dark colors].

wear a white shirt. ! collared !, button down. it looks professional on both genders.

straighten your hair, dont curl it. curly is more drag queen-y.
wear basic makeup, definitely dont overdo it.
brown mascara and light brown shadow. berry colored lipstick/gloss. brown eyeliner.

Answer by Giselina
Sweetie, if you’re going to come out…then come out! Don’t live half-a$ $ . At that point, you’ll know what to wear.

Answer by lancer_evo45
why dont u just dress like a guy for ur interview.. better yet, dont ask the same question 6 times straight!!!!!!!!

and i am extremely offended by your question.. guys have a fashion sense 2 you know!!!!!!

Answer by jefflawdog
How about a “chickswithdicks” shirt…FREAK. No one is going to hire a dude dressed like a chick to work retail. Customers will be offended by your freakishness and you will hurt the store.

Answer by Danielle
A lovely fitted and nicely cut smart jacket, with a white blouse (not frilly) underneath, with those smart bootlegs you mentioned. Feminine and definite, but not in your face. Maybe add a pretty watch and a delicate necklace.

Good for you for being so open. I’m sure you’ll get the job!

Answer by See That TWiNkLe in My Eye?
I see your problem. You need to make your outfit feminine so you can express yourself, but it has to be balanced. Your outfit you came up with seems pretty good. I like the idea of proffesional bootleg trousers, and I also think simple ballet flats would be really great. I would suggest a colour-of-your-choice button up shirt and maybe a nice (possibly fitted if it would work) blazer. Add a simple sleek necklace and elegant earings if your ears are pierced. Keep the makeup normal and light. Do your normal routine with maybe a deeper lipstick colour.

Good luck! I hope you get the job, just be yourself!

Answer by Lulu-lucky
I would suggest a simple black suit, or just black pants and either a pale pink of purple tank (under the suit) or a women’s top with the pants. I agree that ballet flats would be appropriate. Both suggestions lean to a feminine idea, but don’t scream out….good luck I hope you get the job!

Answer by highmaintenancebunny
Anything you’d wear to church is interview appropiate.

Answer by ☼
maybe something like you said- subtle, get feminine. A pencil skirt would also look nice, but a dress might be a little too much. heels are probably out of the question, too. as for make-up, just the basics. some clear or baby pink lip gloss, some neutral or very subtle color for eye shadow. i think you’re gonna do fine!

p.s, in the application, what’d you put for the gender!? just wondering!

Answer by Random HeartsMe
You have mainly suggested what I would have said with the bootleg trousers etc, another idea would be a female tailored suit with a nice soft wool polo neck a simple string of beads knotted just to give the extra female touch and nice pumps or even a wedge, Make up I would suggest get some bare minerals and just do the basics with the foundation and warmth colour and no more than that and a little lip tint that is matte, Good luck with the interview!

Answer by Jolly Jacky
be yourself..