They are not social or political, god knows. They are purely sexual and perhaps emotional as well. But I've imagined myself as a fake girl for a long time. One of my big regrets is that I've never crossdressed in public, because I'd like to know what that's like.
I have crossdressed in private. Many years ago, when my girlfriend was out of the country, I put on her corset. Later, in New Orleans, I bought a cheap red bra and panties and stalked around my apartment for a while. I thought of walking down the street in that outfit, but did not.
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Even so, in New Orleans, I was always tempted by flagrant crossdressing. I wanted the real deal -- makeup, a wig, shaved legs in stockings. And little red panties.
Shoulda, coulda, woulda.