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Keeping our (closeted) clothes “nice”
Hi to all on TGR,
My “SO” has resumed her regular trips to the “big smoke” and this would normally be a very strong signal for some “Caty time”. But its far too hot for that today, so as an alternative, I set my “Sheduior” up to look a bit like a back yard laundry, with cord line attached to all sorts of “prominences” and set about washing all my lingerie and a couple of tops/jackets. Its so hot down there that by tonight, it should all be dry and “nice” again. So… Caty time tomorrow??? You betcha!!!!
Obviously, the Sheduior is locked up tight as a drum with windows locked and blinds drawn, so no prying eyes can see wots occuring in there.
Made me wonder how my equivalent, (cant say “fellow”) “closeted” TGR’er’s go about this task.
Any comments???
Regards
Caty
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Pamela spent many years living out of a cardboard box, with only the occasional washing and ironing stints. Sounds disgusting don’t it, but the clothes were never worn long enough to get dirty or sweaty so I guess it was alright. Different kettle of fish now though, I have half the built in wardrobe in the spare room for Pamela’s clothes and my underwear draw hasn’t seen male undies for years. Amazing what just a little tolerance can do for you. But never mind Caty maybe one day you can unlock the wardrobe.
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I am lucky because I live ony own and can put all of my clothes on hangers etc. Years ago I used to hide my clothes wig etc in either the shed or in one place in the roof cavity. I am glad I don’t have to go through that experience any more.
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Like Pamela, my clothes were well hidden wherever it was convenient and as opportunities arose so all the clothes were taken out of hiding and thoroughly washed, ironed and re hidden. Messy, full of guilt and shame and definately not to be recommended. Such methods lead to depression, suicidal thoughts and at least self harm.
For me, all is in the open, a perfectly good wardrobe, shelves for wigs, breast forms, etc. etc. shoes sit in the bottom on the floor. I refuse to have anything male within cooee of Liz’s clothes, which may be contaminated. I really don’t have much in the way of male clothing, thank God! an ancient suit for weddings and funerals to keep the bigots happy and a couple of T shirts. My pants are all women’s. Absolutely only the daintiest of underwear. And numerous dresses. Going ‘off topic’ a little.
To keep all your clothes at their best, leave the closet for your clothes and not for you. Out in the open where you ought to be, clothes may then be laundered when necessary ready for their next wearing at a transgernder social event.In the event of my death I have instructed those in charge that I will be dressed in my absolutely best frock, looking as feminine as is possible and going out in style. -
MMmmmmm. It is hard. My partner knows about Bree but has never met her and has never seen my stash. I dont know what she thinks would be in there but I’m sure she would be shocked if she saw what I like to wear and the amount of clothes, shoes and wigs I actually have. I have threatened that I will have my own hidden closet in our next house and for me that cant come soon enough. In the mean time it all stays hidden in a suitcase. On that point does any one have any tips on keeping wigs in reasonable condition when you cant have them on a stand.
Regards
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Quote:On that point does any one have any tips on keeping wigs in reasonable condition when you cant have them on a stand.
It is often stated by wig sellers (& others) that it is actually better to keep your wigs wrapped in a hair net, covered by silk or something similar & laid neatly in a box i.e. a shoe box etc. It prevents them collecting dust & also fading (if they happen to be exposed to the light otherwise).
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I normally do washing etc on my occasional business trips where I stay in serviced apartments rather than hotels. These normally have internal washing and drying facilities.
For many years I had my stash locked in an old trunk under the house. I then found myself out-growing the trunk (too much shopping). I then found I could have a self storage locker for $60 per month and have had one of these for over 10 years.
This gives me the security of knowing that nothing can be found around home but also limits my Jennifer time.
As I get older my big consideration now is (being very much in the closet…no family know about Jennifer), what will happen if something happenned to me. The wardrobe (storage locker) would surface and I would hate to leave unanswered questions to my SO and children.
I am thinking of including an explaination and literature to explain or confidentially instruct a solicitor to have contents of locker destroyed or given to charity.
Maybe this last note should be a separate post.
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I just put mine in the wash after wearing and the wife or I will wash them and hang them inside or on the outside line no one knows whos they are so it does not matter
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Thanks Chloe. I ued to do that but found they lost thier style. I now try to lay them flat in a cotton towel that seems to work.
Thanks again
