Stuff 68: I Get Letters

By J.J. Atwell

…well emails really

Long time Stuff followers know that I include a request for comments at the bottom of each installment. I’ve had several suggestions from readers as to topics to write about. I’ll try to tackle some of them in today’s Stuff.

Sensations

In Stuff #63, I wrote about sensations when dressed which appeared here on March 17. That prompted Lily to offer her thoughts. Her comments are in italics below, I’ve added my comments after them.

Pretty toes after a pedicure in a local beauty salon – Lily

JJ gets a manicure every two weeks with a pedicure added every other visit. She loves the experience, but she sticks with clear polish because I’m in guy mode 99.9% of the time.

Managing an errant bra strap – Lily

JJ says, “Oh so feminine.” Love that subtle sweep of the finger under your collar to lift the strap back in place. Something that guys just never notice. 

Stockings with suspenders – Lily

JJ actually doesn’t do stockings with or without suspenders. Living in the south, I almost never see women wearing hose, be it nylons or pantyhose. 

Summer, bare legs or the sheerest tights – Lily

JJ doesn’t just keep her legs clear in the summer. It’s year round here because legs are almost always on display in the south.

Pretty sandals – Lily 

JJ loves some sandals. But frankly, can’t stand the “Birkenstock styles.” Give me a nice strappy sandal, perhaps with a cork wedge heel and I’m good to go.

Swimsuits  – Lily

JJ doesn’t have a swimsuit, but I’m sure I would love the feeling of wearing one. Assuming, that is, I could manage the “fall out” potential. Never really had the need for a swimsuit even though I’ve got a backyard pool. I guess I’m afraid of tan lines and the chance that neighbors would see me. Frankly, when I get in the pool, I don’t want to have to do hair and makeup to be presentable. 

It’s not just us

My friend Gigi emailed me about Stuff #65, which Stana published on March 31, where I wrote about insecurities. She said that we are not alone and that GGs also worry about those exact same things... except for the passing part. Of course, GGs have had longer to consider them and adapt. But apparently CDs have more in common with women than just the clothes. 

OGM

Some folks think OGM is just OMG with the letters mixed up. I’ll often use OGM as short for “Oh Goodness Me.” Yes, it pretty much means the same thing. It’s just one of those odd things I do. Kind of like me picking out girls clothes to wear. What kind of odd things do you do? 

I’ll be back

I’ll be back with more Stuff for sure. Comments are welcome either here on the blog or by email to Jenn6nov at-sign gmail dot com. JJ is always looking for more stuff, so let me know what you would like to read about.

Wearing Shein

George O'Hanlon in housewife drag in the 1956 film So Your Wife Wants to Work.