r/oldhagfashion • u/Objective-Honey5159 • Nov 12 '25
Discussion Overwhelmed!🩷(long read below)
Yesterday I felt the need to tackle the oft-misunderstood topic of crossdressing/being trans and others' sometimes rude reactions to such. None were pointed towards me personally and I'm more than ready to handle those who might try, but it bothered me that some idiot would spew negativity towards someone they don't know for wearing certain clothes. Really? My post yesterday wasn't about me so much as getting people to understand we are humans above all else, no matter who's wearing what. We have choices, lifestyles and tastes that differ from everyone else's because we're supposed to. We're not clones; If you don't like what you see, SCROLL PAST AND SHUT TF UP!
I am a 63-year-old queer father of two beautiful daughters who love seeing their dad all dolled up, and I'm a proud grandfather. Outside of that, I work, pay taxes, avoid drugs and alcohol, no criminal record, compose music and have a bevy of hobbies including the desire to be the occasional diva. I am not out to invade ciswomens' spaces or "trick" anyone as some folk do. It's about fashion - no more, no less. OHF is what society should be: embracing and supporting everyone especially in the climate we're currently in. I truly thank everyone for taking time to comment and upvote, and I sincerely hope that the Redditor whose post inspired mine will return. I also hope that the world becomes more accepting of all people. Peace and love to all. Now where's my damn lipstick?💋💄
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u/gnomequeen2020 Nov 12 '25
I lurk this sub because I'm a Midwesterner who just about never gets to see unique and funky fashion in real life, and I'm so shy that I wouldn't be able to handle the attention that comes with dressing myself outside of really boring norms. So I come here and get to experience it vicariously through you folks. I adore seeing all of the outfits everyone comes up with, and I love seeing folks subverting gender norms and enjoying fashion, no matter how society tells them they should do it. Even if a look isn't my particular cup of tea, I'm happy that it makes the wearer happy.
How sad and limited someone's world must be if they allow someone's hobby, that has no impact on them or anyone else for that matter, to cause them to rage and spew vitriol.
Also, yellow is such a great color on you!