From: Bev W (dlvdisc@geekbabe.com)
Date: Sat Aug 07 2010 - 14:53:29 CDT
Like others, I can't believe this 'dress issue' is still being discussed
so much. Knowing the person who wore the ball gown in question, I am
sure that she is beside herself that she caused so many mixed feelings.
From what I have read here, it's my understanding that the controversy
is over the amount of attention her 'over-dressing' drew to our group at
BB. Hello! How about a room of one hundred transgendered gals, 75% of
which were over six feet tall and 'large boned', gathered together on an
early Friday evening. Don't you think that maybe that drew a bit of
attention from the regular patrons out for an evening dinner? I really
don't think that one person in a purple Southern Belle gown garnered
that much more attention than say a nicely dressed 6'5" 'lady'.
I have known this person for over 10 years. She was an active member in
our local TG support group. During our meetings she would often attend
wearing an extravagant gown. When asked why, she would simply reply,
'because it makes me feel wonderful and alive.' Who was I to take that
away from her by telling her that maybe it was a bit over the top for a
local meeting. When we dined out, of course she caught the eye of other
diners. But perhaps that took the focus off of the rest of us so we
could relax and enjoy our evening out.
The last thing on her mind was harming any of the rest of us or causing
undue attention or snide comments from passing spectators. I am sure
that the same was true in Las Vegas she was just enjoying the
opportunity to finally express herself in a city that could care less. I
figure that it gave the other diners at BB that evening something to
talk about besides what a lousy day they had at work. Let's look at this
experience as she provided an opportunity to spice up some otherwise
boring meal.
Bev
PS. Rosada, I am really looking forward to seeing you in your Carmen
Miranda's ruffled shirt and skirt and a basket of fruit on your head!
That in its self will be worth the price of admission.
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