What do you think of a guy who dresses up in girl's clothes? What does it do to his masculinity?

Question

Does it make him less of a "man"? How do we see masculinity as a result? I'd like to hear viewpoints from both men and women.

Answer 1

Well first - define women's clothes. If you are talking undergarments, I have been with men who are very masculine and wear them. It doesn't effect their masculinity in anyway. There is just something a bit naughty about it. I think you would actually be surprised that some of the most "manly" of men wear it.

Edit It is not homosexual to wear women's clothes!!!!!!!

Answer 2

Well first of all i think that masculinity and feminity are sterotypes of how men and women should be. Who are we to define what makes a woman a woman and what makes a man a man. If at birth a child is already defined as man or woman why must we go further in making categories that they must fit under. People think masculine is strong and demanding and feminity is soft, weak, and compassionate. I believe that a man can fit in all feminine categories and still be just as much a man as any other. Same goes for women. So do i think that women clothing make a man any less masculine or manly . . . OFCOUSE NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 3

It is called Crossdressing. It has no effect on his masculinity. It is a form of expressing one's own secret gender which society forces us to keep hidden. Approximately 5-10% of the male population in the U.S. Crossdress.

Most are in heterosexual relationships, have high education, well paying jobs, stable marriages. Several have occupations ranging from sports, to politics, to law enforcement, rocket science, labor and more.

Crossdressing can and does bring about an inner calm and a new look at life. It allows one to embrace the inner woman in all of us.

Answer 4

It means that he likes to wear female clothing.

I can't see it much differently from a girl who decides to wear jeans and t-shirts, considering that these clothes were fundamentally masculine a century ago.

Though I will admit, it takes real guts for a man to wear women's clothing in our hypersensitive culture, where we value one ideal of masculinity (the tough, strong alpha male) over real human beings. Guys shouldn't have to suppress their feelings any more than women do.

We have so many double standards regarding men and women, and they all work to our disadvantage. I say if the guy wants to wear a dress, who cares? It's his business, and not mine.

Answer 5

I would like to point out to all the people who say it makes him gay - statistically speaking, no. Most cross-dressers actually identify as straight men and have no interest in sexual relationships with other men. They dress up in women's clothing because it gives them a sexual thrill - it's usually more of a fetish than anything else.

Answer 6

Im a chick... and I think men dressing in certain womens clothing can be sexy. Like a simple sundress worn with the right attitude and confidence can be damn appealing. Now as for trannies and heavy makeup...to each his own, but thats not my bag personally.

Answer 7

A guy who dresses up in girl's clothes he could be
a cross dresser and it does not make him
less of a man
and it probably does not have any affect on his masculinity
And it kind of is sexy for a man I think

Answer 8

I am happily married and I like to wear pantyhose and stockings under my clothes.I have only gone with the full dress a couple of times.I just like the way they feel.My wife doesn't mind either.I have loved the way they feel since i was a small child.

Answer 9

Hmmmm.....I am gay but I don't like trasvestites. I have nothing against them, I just don't like them.

Masculinity? that is a relative term........it is very attached to the society who defines it. Also not neceasry for us to live, so we can happily drop it. ^_^
For me? it wouldn't affect it. He is a man and he will stay that way (unless he has a surgery ;-p)
In Spanish there is a saying that goes:
Aunque la mona se vista de seda, mona es y mona se queda

Answer 10

those of you that say it makes em gay or homo~ism are just mis informed ...or insecure with your own sexuality....thats your issue to deal with...truth be told 90 % of male crossdressers are 100% hetro and come from all kinds of backgrounds and cultural lifestyles....some polls and surveys (kinsey coagti) for example put the number (ratio) of crossdressing men in the US at 10%...thats right...some sayhigher some say lower ..but run with that 10 % number and next time you are out in public....just think one in every 10 males you encounter could very well be a crossdresser.....think of all your male friends..... big reality check huh?...and yes for some its a kink others a fun roleplay...and you will find (just ask the women) that a male cd's bedroom performance (while dressed en femme is like going from vw bug to ferrari f40 when it comes to performance ...sensativity and desire.....think about that one ladies.....my only real regret is a wonderful woman that left me .....and one of her reasons was not of my love of her lingerie ...but the fact that I honestly looked better in it than she did............she slowly steps off here pink soapbox ..being careful not to trip in here 4 inch heels......Muah!
~alexis