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an4258@anon.penet.fi (dances-with-aardvarks.) writes:
>In general, I doubt that any retailer in San Francisco would have a
>problem with you trying/buying women's clothes (with the possible
>exception of an over-priced glitzy Union Square women's store).  San Jose
>is more conservative, but I still think getting thrown out is [unlikely].

In the Washington, DC area there are a few stores in which I've felt
uncomfortable asking to try on clothes.  In most, however, it has not
been a problem.  In one I asked to try something on and was refused
for logistical reasons -- they had one dressing room divided by curtains
and did not feel that the curtains would provide adequate privacy for
the other customers if I were allowed in.

I've gotten the distinct impression that the DC metropolitian area is,
on the whole, more conservative than large chunks of California, but
nonetheless, I generally don't have any problem trying clothes on in
stores.

(And as background information, since I'm not yet as well known here
as I am on the mailing lists and in a.s.b, I don't even come close to
passing.  I have a serious beard.  (12 years growth.)  If I stop into a 
store on the way home from work, I'll be in pants.  Otherwise, I'll be
dressed.)



-- 
D. Glenn Arthur Jr.          The Human Vibrator              glenn@digex.com
"Being a _man_ means knowing that one has a choice not to act like a 'man'."

There is now a TV/TS newsgroup, alt.transgendered.  (I'd hoped for a soc.*
group, but oh well...)