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Here's a great tip for anyone who needs a little help passing (don't we
all?): Wedding rings!!!
If you're like me, you think you're probably pretty good at reading TG's in public. And even when we're not absolutely sure, there are always little clues (large hands, huge feet or a trace of stubble) that help you read someone when you're up close. The one clue that I always look for is a wedding ring. It's a subtle difference, but one that adds a certain air of credibility. We spend hours (or months) perfecting our femme look--whether in that attention-grabbing black leather minidress for a night in the clubs or a blend-into-the-background flowered lavender sweatset for mall shopping on the weekend. Yet one touch that most TVs forget about is a wedding ring: If they're married, they may still be wearing a chunky male band, or they might take it off, which sometimes leaves that characteristic suntan line. And wearing a feminine wedding ring set (whether you're single or married) while en-femme provides a perfect final touch. Trouble is, wedding rings are expensive. Of course, "diamonds are a girl's best friend" and if you can afford it, go for the real thing! Cubic Zirconias (CZs) have made them more affordable, but I've never exactly been sure who would buy a CZ wedding ring set. What glowing bride-to-be would be impressed by a financee showing up with a fake diamond ring? But they're perfect for TVs: They're affordable, occasionally available in large sizes, and only a jeweler can tell them from the real thing. Unfortunately, most men have large hands and you won't find larger ring sizes in JC Penney catalogs or on the Home Shopping Network. For the past couple years, the Lane Bryant and Roaman's mail order catalogs have occasionally carried affordable CZ wedding sets in all sizes--including 10-13--for about $30-$35. (These rings usually run on the same page with watches, which may be something else to consider adding to your wardrobe.) I bought a size 11 CZ wedding ring set from them a couple years ago and it's wonderful. I've ordered in male voice and the operators didn't care; I'm sure they care even less if a guy calls up to order a wedding ring. Thinking about getting a wedding ring set (either CZ or ahem--diamond)? Here are some suggestions: * If buying mail order, go to a local jeweler and find out your actual ring size before ordering. Rings are about the only type of apparel where the men's and women's sizes are the same, so if you wear a size 9 ring, then you'd order a size 9 ring in men's or women's styles. * Most TVs have hands slightly larger than genetic females, so you should try to find a ring set with a "diamond" that's in proportion to your hand size. For example, the one carat stone that looks positively huge on someone with dainty fingers will probably look just right on someone with larger hands. * When it comes to stone size, don't overdo it. Even though anyone can afford a five- or ten-carat CZ solitaire, a huge rock like that will only draw too much attention to your look, and when you're trying in pass, moderation is everything!
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