When all these items were purchased, my head was spinning and I didn’t really pay heed when Mum told the assistant that ‘John will go for the embroidery option’. Now I understand as in sizeable ornate embroidery, in the middle of the large love heart on the front of my knickers is the word John. […]

I hung my head and began to blush. I’d borrowed a pair of navy blue school tights which I was going to wear with a pair of her gym knickers and polyester gym shorts. Since the tights were bait, Hannah caught me with them in hand rather than wearing them. Mum and Dad were out […]

Mum smiled and nodded and said, “That’s the style they wear when petticoated.” “It’s horrible.” I baulked. “Well I wouldn’t say that.” Mum replied. “I think ‘too nice’ is more appropriate.” she suggested. Either way, it’s not something I want to think about. I glanced at the time and figured Peter would be home by […]

“Well it’s better to have and not need than to need and not have.” she replied. Choosing my handbag was easy as there was only one that features the same shade of blue as my dress. I recalled seeing a similar one in Peter’s bedroom as I tried it on (i.e. slung it over my […]

The next time I saw Peter was on Monday at school. He was very sheepish around me, probably because he thinks I’ll have told everyone what I’d witnessed. I thought it best not to mention it as school could be the only time he can be a normal boy. I did tell him that he […]

I knew there was a big mirror behind me and the last thing I wanted to do was to turn and face it. I felt the assistant’s hands on my shoulders and they gently turned me around. My reflection is half legs, half dress, with my gormless face perched on top. I reiterated that it’s […]

Mum thought for a moment before saying “I suppose it is a bit mean if that is the case.” She looked at me and smiled. I agreed that it is a bit mean. “Still, he looked happy enough… as did his brother and his brother’s friend,” Mum suggested. “I might buy you one of those […]

“It’s John.” I replied. “Is that you Pete?” I asked. My school friend poked his head out from behind the door. My jaw dropped and my eyes grew to the size of saucers as he stepped out to reveal himself. “Mum always makes me dress like this at home.” Peter meekly told me. “That’s why […]

I need a party dress. I was surprised at just how big the shop was on the inside, As well as this, I was doubly surprised when I realized that there’s also an upper floor. If the ground floor was scary viewing for a boy, then the upstairs put the fear of God in me. […]

“Don’t worry.” mum grinned. “The really nice dresses are far too expensive and the affordable ones are far too plain.” she smiled. As usual, Mum wanted to browse around the department stores, and as usual, the assistants approached us and asked if they could help. “No thanks, we’re only looking.” mum respectfully replied. Thankfully, the […]