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The Lazy Crossdresser (Paperback)

by Charles Anders (Author)
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  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Greenery Press; illustrated edition edition (1 Oct 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1890159379
  • ISBN-13: 978-1890159375
  • Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15.2 x 1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 69,588 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Studies show that as many as 5% of all men crossdress regularly - but not all of them want to do it fully or publicly. Charles Anders, a writer and crossdresser of many years experience, gives readers the skills and confidence required to crossdress as much - or as little - as they like. With useful tips on embarrassment-free clothes shopping, applying make-up, making decisions about your head and body hair, and much more! Unlike crossdressing manuals that insist on nothing less than perfect passable femininity. THE LAZY CROSSDRESSER gives readers permission to experiment; Hints, ideas, stories and illustrations to helps readers become the creature they've always dreamed of being!

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent practical guide!, 26 Jul 2002
This is a book every "girl" needs. Charles/Patricia writes with humour and authority, covering almost every issue that a transvestite faces when first beginning to dress. Beginning with the basics on hair removal and progressing through wig choice, makeup and underwear to choosing clothes, this book is packed with practical tips and advice for the real world: "short cuts to femme gorgeousness". Even those of us who have been dressing for a while will find something useful in here.

Patricia focuses on ways to make the best of what you already have. She does away with any suggestion that the average man can transform himself into the perfect woman and focuses on working with your existing body, build and face. For example, if you have a typical male build, you're never going to look good in something built to show off the slender torso of a willowy woman; instead, follow Patricia's advice on spotting dresses and tops that will minimize those shoulders.

Similarly, the book demolishes some of the myths peddled by retailers keen to make a few quid by selling dreams to emerging trannies. Specially padded undergarments, clinchers and even silicones are subjected to Patricia's critical "do we really need this" test. To her credit, whilst she backs up her opinions with experiences and quotes, she doesn't preach and rarely presents herself as showing the One True Way to cross-dress, so I feel better that I'll never agree with her about a girl being able dress without boobs!

It's not perfect: for example, the section on makeup commits the cardinal sin of explaining with words what a couple of simple pictures would make so much more evident. Some discussions such as the best way to hide beard shadow cover several alternatives but don't necessarily conclude with any firm recommendations. Oh, and it's written by an American, so all the usual caveats about sizes and brand names apply.

The book closes with what is for me a slight lapse as it descends a little into Californian "self-actualization" territory, although it does still contain useful advice. The section on coming out is, however, lamentably short.

All in all, this book has joined the Tranny Guide in my bag as an essential, practical and humorous source of advice for a girl who, like me, wants to look good without all the effort. Thoroughly recommended.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Genius!, 7 Feb 2009
This book is the best book I've ever read on crossdressing. Instead of making you feel like you're nothing if you don't have "The Look" this book gives you confidence to find the real you.
The book also delivers it's message with great humour and there are many laugh out loud moments (some too rude to repeat here!) which in itself gives you confidence and a spring in your step.
The only downsides I've found are that it's written for the American market and thus not entirely relevant (in terms of brand names etc) to us Brits and, like Moonwatcher indicated, a few instructional pictures wouldn't have gone amiss either. But, all in all, I would recommend this to any transgendered person anywhere and I would recommend it way ahead of other books such as The Way Out Guide (which is nothing more than an advert for the Way Out Club imho!).
Addendum: Although not the author's fault I would like to add a warning to my review: Please be careful with cosmetics. I wasn't and ended up with dermatitis! I would thus suggest using any new products sparingly and in an inconspicuous area first. There's nothing more likely to make you feel less glam than having your skin peel off your face!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!!!, 29 Sep 2009
By Madeleine (Manchester UK) - See all my reviews
I loved this book, I am re-reading it already after only receiving it a week ago!
I've been a TV all my life and only been on the Manchester scene for a year, but still I found tons of useful information. If anything it makes you think differently about what you are doing and why. It also made me think for the first time about the holy grail of going out in daylight (ie: everyday clothes), and all the difficulties that would have to be overcome in the process. Lots of good advice and a fun read too.
One thing I would have liked though (that I cannot seem to find anywhere on the internet) is the one thing that books like this lack - how to act like a woman.
I can already dress and put on make up - just not brilliant at posing for the camera, or holding my hands in the right place, or feminine expressions - I can't do camp.
So if you're reading Charles Anders maybe you could write another book, and I'll buy that too!
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