15th May 2019, 9:04 AM
in Ch. 37 - Prom Night
Author Notes:
Jocelyn
15th May 2019, 9:04 AM
The first of our two outfit swappers emerges, changed and ready to hit the dance floor! :D
Since this is probably the less dramatic of the two reveals, I decided to use this as an opportunity to address a number of concerns readers have presented in the buildup to the swap. For instance, yes, they are different heights, but their builds are pretty similar, so the clothes fit comfortably enough. Yes, Rudy probably has somewhat bigger feet and wouldn't likely fit in Ky's heels, so they do not trade shoes. And yes, Rudy can still touch up his hair and even makeup thanks to the infinite space provided by the "pockets of holding" featured on every pair of men's pants. XD
Sigh... And yes, Rudy kept the monocle. ^^;
This all leads us to Ruby. ^_^
And before you ask, Rain's final line is very quiet muttering. No one hears that other than herself and the fourth wall. Not even Ruby (who is immediately next to her) catches it, so you don't have to worry if Drew overheard (not that I think that'd even register to him right now).
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Since this is probably the less dramatic of the two reveals, I decided to use this as an opportunity to address a number of concerns readers have presented in the buildup to the swap. For instance, yes, they are different heights, but their builds are pretty similar, so the clothes fit comfortably enough. Yes, Rudy probably has somewhat bigger feet and wouldn't likely fit in Ky's heels, so they do not trade shoes. And yes, Rudy can still touch up his hair and even makeup thanks to the infinite space provided by the "pockets of holding" featured on every pair of men's pants. XD
This all leads us to Ruby. ^_^
And before you ask, Rain's final line is very quiet muttering. No one hears that other than herself and the fourth wall. Not even Ruby (who is immediately next to her) catches it, so you don't have to worry if Drew overheard (not that I think that'd even register to him right now).
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User comments:
not that this would make any difference ... light and sound ... they have little to do with each other. so ... is debbie deaf? ^_^
Joking aside, I do think Ruby looks cute with the monocle!
Also, wow, Ruby. A hairbrush? Those are some spectacular pockets, even for men's clothes. (But so not surprised she's got everything already, especially since she was anticipating a scenario like this one...)
Will Ruby be faking her voice the way Rain does? Sometimes she does, sometimes she doesn't, and in this situation (regardless) she's less likely to pass than with random strangers.
Girl clothes with pockets exist, but it's not common. I have a pair of jeans with no pockets, in fact. Pocket designs sewn in where they would be, but no pockets. It's very annoying.
I carry around a messenger bag everywhere I go, so I can still generally take what I need with me, but still, it's an adjustment. Pre-transition, I used to be able to reliably carry my wallet, keys, and phone in my pockets every time I went out; sometimes I'd even tuck my DS in there if I plan on having downtime. So it's weird to not be able to carry even one of those things - much less all of them - without a separate bag now.
And... a fanny pack? Really? Rain might be like twenty years too late for that one. ^^;
I only need a bag if i wear a dress, never once needed a bag when i wear jeans. In a regular girls jeans there fit 2 cellphones, medicines, wallet, tissues, and well that's all i need to fit in it.
My mom is like 'girls don't wear stuff in their pockets!' and then i'm like 'they do if it actually fits'
Where do you get your pants? That sounds simply magical! :O
Or like 10 years to early. At least right now fanny packs are all over the place!
When your clothes are that close to your body, there simply is no room for large pockets - much less storing anything of significant bulk in them.
The solution is simple. Trade appearance for practicality. Wear men's pants. Your backside won't look as good in them, but you'll not only have pockets, you'll also have room in them for stuff.
And yes i do wear relatively tight fitting jeans, though in large sizes.
With womens, it was a way better fit, even when a bit loose, and a little curve without a tight hugging makes pockets ENTIRELY possible. This is also ignoring the either lack of or small size of pockets in skirts, dresses, coats, etc. Not to mention the fight for more functional clothing has been going on for AGES.
So I will have to call your bluff on this one.
"Centuries ago, all clothing was created sans pockets. Men and women carried their belongings in small pouches tied around the waist. Then, some 400 years ago, pockets were sewn into men's clothing, but this same feature was omitted from female garments. In the early 1800s, slimmer silhouettes came into style, so women no longer could wear pockets under clothes but had to wear them over clothes — and their pockets got much smaller."
https://lifestyle.howstuffworks.com/style/fashion/trends-looks/pockets-womens-clothes.htm
Nothing wrong with Ruby keeping the monocle. Girls can totally rock the look. One example: https://myanimelist.net/character/65271/Momo_Kawashima
But using he/him for Ruby (as I do here for clarity's sake) isn't misgendering in the same way that Drew misgendered Ky earlier this chapter. Nor would it be deadnaming to refer to Ruby as Rudy while he's wearing a dress. Rudy is a cis guy.
This is all just my own 2 cents on the matter though, as a trans woman.
Places I have gotten them from:
Goodwill (this place is like my home I swear)
Fred Meyers
and I think maybe Walmart? Though that might just be the sixth pair that didn’t have a very long lifespan before becoming nearly unwearable for various reasons, and that I only have because I am lazy (they had pockets though)
My mother has gotten dresses on a site called Eshakti that sells reasonably priced custom dresses that generally have pocket options!
I have been very pleased by the sizes of their pockets and their costumer service.
If I ever buy myself a dress I will probably use them!
Id wear mens pants but given my body type Ive been unable to really find any that fit. Id have to lose weight and thats really hard given exercise means movement that generally causes dysphoria which leads me to hate it and... yeah. Maybe... someday...
Ugh. Unfair.
Anyway, Dress looks stunning! Can’t wait to see Ky!
Oh yes, seriously, normal skirts with pockets and not just in anime plz.
> Ky's heels
Wait, Ky had heels? But how is this gonna work out for Ky, like does they have a spare set of shoes or going to exchange with someone else?
(For those not familiar: one of the main characters is from a species/culture of "Pervects". A lot of people, either accidentally or maliciously, say "Perverts" instead, so the character is in the habit of angrily correcting them. On one occasion someone does get it right the first time, leading to a backtrack much like the third panel here.)
I'm one of those not familiar, so I guess not. XD
But it sounds like it's basically the same idea. Because basically every time up to this point that Ruby has appeared, Gavin always says "Rudy" first, whereupon he's met with a casual "It's Ruby". This time, Gavin said "Ruby" and was habitually corrected, only to realize he did say it right that time.