[GoneGirl]

For most transsexual women, passing as a woman in everyday life is so important, and for those of us who took forever to transition, quite a challenge. Successful passing means dressing and behaving like typical women of our age group. You don't want to stand out in a crowd. That doesn't mean not accentuating your best feminine features, but it does mean not drawing attention to yourself that would have people notice the remnants of masculinity that give you away. This is the biggest difference between how transwomen and cross dresser present themselves in public. A CD always has his alternate persona to fall back on when life goes back to normal everyday. The transwoman lives with her persona 24/7.