First Place Bride
By Lisa Elizabeth in conjunction with Donna Anne
Any resemblance of characters or situations to actual people or events is
purely coincidental. I would like to thank Janet Stickney for letting Jeff
Grant make an appearance in the story. Thanks Janet!
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This was it! I was the 'big gun' this year. I was going into third grade! Our
schools are divided so that all kindergarten through third grade go to one
school, then fourth through sixth another. Then Jr. high and high school.
This was my year to be the big guy on campus! My name is Donald Allan Jones
Jr. Everyone calls me Donnie. I hated being called 'Jr.', it reminded me of
the guy on 'Hee Haw' that sold used cars. I prefer Donnie.
This was my last chance to win the school Halloween costume contest. We all
started planning and talking about it on the first day of school. I took
second place last year with this great costume of a 'Star Wars' Ewok. First
place was given to Emily Christensen for her portrayal of Glenda the Good
Witch. She even had her little brother and sister dress as munchkins! So much
for last year, this year 'I' was going to win no matter what!
I spent the first two weeks of school trying to come up with something that
would be so-o-o good that I couldn't lose. We talked about 'Star Wars',
'Thundercats', G.I.Joe and Zombies. Nothing sounded good enough to me. I was
sitting at the kitchen table with my friend, Jeff Grant, one day after school
trying to come up with ideas for a costume. We had all kinds of ideas but
couldn't come up with a really good one. Jeff suggested I think of a really
good 'girl' costume. I thought he was crazy! I'm a guy after all, I wouldn't
dress as a princess or something! He was sure that his ideas would place in
the contest. Just before dinner he left for home sure that a 'girl' costume
was right for him.
"Don't rule out being a girl for Halloween, Donnie. I think I could make you
a very pretty girl if I say so myself." Mom had been listening to Jeff and I
talk at the table while she made dinner.
"I don't think so mom. Maybe if I can't think of anything else we'll talk
about it. Okay?" I thought that would be the end of the discussion.
"I'm just saying, if you don't have a good idea I'd like to help." Mom was
smiling as she said it. "Now go put your things away and help me set the
table, dinner is almost ready and dad will be home soon."
The next two weeks went by and still no really great idea for a Halloween
costume. I finally sat down at the kitchen table and called mom in to talk.
"I give up mom, I have tried every idea I can think of and none of them are
right. What idea did you have for me?"
"Hm-m-m. We could do 'Alice in Wonderland,' or 'Cinderella'? Any ideas from
you?"
"How about 'Wonder Woman, or 'The Bionic Woman'." At least they were action
heroines.
Mom thought a minute and said, "I think something that covers more and we
don't really want you running around in the skimpy outfit of Wonder Woman in
the rain. I have an idea, let me call your aunt Betty."
I had no idea what mom needed to talk to Aunt Betty about. But she was on the
phone in two seconds.
"Hi Betty, this is Lois. . . Fine, fine.. tell you why I called. Remember
last May when Joanne was that miniature bride for Ellen and Ken's wedding. I
know. . . she and Donnie were so cute as the miniature Bride and Groom. Do
you still have the dress?. . . Oh great!. . . You have the whole outfit?. . .
That's super! Let me take some measurements and I'll call you back. Bye."
"What was that all about mom?" I wasn't sure, but I did have an idea of what
she was thinking.
"Okay. You want my help, go to your room and strip to your underpants. I'll
get the tape measure and paper and pencil and we are going to measure you!"
Mom was already gathering things so I went to my room and stripped down to
just my under wear. Sometimes it's better to go along with mom when she gets
this way.
She took a lot of measurements and wrote them on the paper. Things like my
waist and chest and arms I was used to. She also measured the distance from
my waist to the floor and from my shoulders to my waist. "Why all the extra
measuring, Mom?"
"A girl has to be concerned with where things are on her body. If your dress
is too long you trip over it and if the skirt starts too high it doesn't look
right when you have it on. Since I think you'll make a pretty girl for
Halloween, we have to measure you like we would a girl." She stated, like I
knew what she was talking about.
"Okay mom. Are you thinking of the dress Joanne wore?
"Yes. I think you would make a perfect bride! Since Joanne is about the same
size as you I needed the measurements to see if the dress would fit. Now
let's go convert these to your 'girl' sizes and then we'll call Aunt Betty
and see what size the dress is." We went downstairs and mom got out the
'Sears' catalog and went to the little girls measurement page. She looked on
all the charts and wrote some more numbers down on the paper. "Okay, let's
call Aunt Betty and see if the outfit will fit!"
Mom made the second call and talked with Aunt Betty for awhile. When she hung
up she was all smiles. "I just knew this would work. You are the same size as
Joanne so the whole outfit will work out just fine. We can pick up the
clothes Sunday when we all meet at Grandma and Grandpa's for dinner. I'll
have to buy a couple of things but this costume is going to be great,
Donnie!" Mom was really excited about this, I was still not so sure.
I figured that was the end of things until Sunday. Of course, I was wrong!
Mom told me that after dinner we were going shopping for some of the things
we needed to complete the costume. Dad came home about then so we sat to have
dinner and mom told dad about her idea for the Halloween costume.
"This sounds like you could take first place this year Donnie! I need some
things from the mall so I'll tag along with you two." Dad seemed to like the
idea so I figured it might just work out okay.
"You don't mind that I'm dressing as a girl?" I was asking for dad's approval
more than anything.
"Donnie, Halloween is supposed to be a fun time and costumes are a part of
it. I even dressed as a girl a couple of times for Halloween. So to answer
your question, no, I don't have a problem with you dressing as a girl for
Halloween." Dad smiled after he said this. "My mom told me I was 'cute' too!"
Great! It looked like I was going to be a bride for Halloween. Although,
thinking about it, if I won the first place trophy, it would all be worth it!
We all went out to the car and dad drove us to the mall. As we were going in
mom told me I was going with her and that we would meet dad at the food court
for ice cream in thirty minutes or so.
Our first stop was J. C. Penny's. Mom walked us right into the girls
underwear department! I think I was pretty much bright red when she pulled
out the paper with the measurements and asked me what type of panty would go
best with 'Donna Anne's' dress.
"Um..well..I didn't think.. I don't know?". I sputtered like a motorboat.
"Let's do it this way. We'll get a package of white for test fitting, then
I'll bring Donna Anne in to chose the special panties for her 'big day'". Mom
handed me a package of white cotton panties and then led me over to something
called a 'camisole'. She looked at her paper and checked the sizes, then
handed me three of them. One in white, one pink and one blue. We then went
over to the tights. I'm not sure what she was thinking but she put three
pairs of tights in my arms too! Two white and one black. I was going to ask
if she thought we had enough yet when mom gasped and dragged me over to the
'fancy' area. She picked up a pair of white pantyhose, in little girl size,
with a delicate flower pattern woven into the legs just above the ankle area
according to the picture. "These will be perfect for that dress!" Mom was
beaming like she had just won the lottery or something.
We finally went to the checkout counter and I placed everything on the
counter and mom paid for it. I carried the bag for her and we went to find
dad. We found him at the food court waiting for us. "Only 36 minutes! That's
the closest you've ever been to being on time dear! Maybe Donnie should go
shopping with you more often." Dad was only teasing but mom put on a big pout
anyway.
"Just for that YOU get to pay for the ice cream!" Mom was smiling when she
told this to dad.
After the ice cream we went home and mom told me to take everything into the
guest bedroom. This room also doubled as her sewing room. I set the packages
on the bed and was just leaving when mom stopped me. "Let's make sure this
all fits. If it doesn't I can return it tomorrow."
"Okay mom." What else could I say?
"I've left a pair of panties on the bed and a camisole and a pair of tights.
I'll step out so you can change into the panty and the camisole. They go on
just like any other pants and shirt. Call me before you put on the tights.
I'll show you how to do it so you don't ruin them." Mom walked out and closed
the door behind her.
I looked at the items on the bed and thought 'What am I getting into here?'
But after considering my options I knew I had to do this if I was going to
win the contest! So I stripped off my clothes and slid the panties on. 'Not
bad! Kinda like my briefs only no fly!' Then I looked at the camisole, it was
silky feeling and different from the cotton panties. I slid it over my head
like a T-shirt and it felt slick and cool as it covered my chest. 'I kind of
like this!' I thought as I slid my hands over the silky fabric.
"Donnie! Are you decent yet?" Mom called. It shook me from admiring the
fabric.
"Just finished mom, come on in."
"What took you so long.? It shouldn't take that long to change." Mom looked
at me and smiled.
"Nothin', I just had to figure out the front and back. Mom? Are all girls'
clothes this soft?" I asked while rubbing my hands over the camisole. I
stopped rubbing because mom was smiling at me and I felt embarrassed about
how silky the top felt.
"Sit here on the bed and I'll teach you how to put on the tights." Mom patted
the bed next to her so I did. She picked up the tights and kinda' scrunched
them up so the leg part was all shrunk but about three or four inches of
tight material stuck out from her fingers. "You put your toe in so that the
seam lines up with your toes like this." She took off her shoe and showed me
the toes of her stocking. " Now you try it!"
I did, and really had to pull my leg up so I could reach past my toes to do
it.
"Great, now slide the material up your leg to above your knee... Good! Okay
scrunch up the other leg and put it on... you're doing very well for your
first time!" Mom smiled lovingly at me.
I got both legs on and then mom said to stand up and work each leg up until I
could pull the top around my waist. I finished that and smiled at mom. The
tights felt wonderful when they were sliding up my legs. And the way they
felt tight on my legs reminded me they were there all the time. I think I was
starting to like the idea of dressing as a girl for Halloween!
"Donnie, please walk over to the closet and back so I can see that everything
moves on you the right way." mom asked, so I walked across the room and back
feeling the tights slide across each other with every step. It felt neat!
" This is great! Everything seems to fit just fine. Now you can change back
into your own clothes and we'll put these away for now." Mom got up and left
the room so I could change.
To say I was disappointed would be an understatement! I was having some
strange feelings and just starting to like the idea of dressing as a girl
when mom called a halt to the fun. I was pretty sad as I removed the clothes
and placed them in the drawer with the other items we had bought.
That evening I thought a lot about the feel of the material as I watched TV.
My dreams all night long were about the soft feeling of girl's clothes and
how the tights felt encasing my legs.
Life was pretty normal until Friday. "Donnie, I know you are going over to
Jeff Grant's after school. I want you home by seven. I picked up some things
to help with your costume and I want to try them tonight. You also have an
appointment tomorrow at my beauty salon. I told Janice about your costume and
she wants to help so that you are perfect." Mom was talking quickly, which
she only does when she gets excited.
"Okay mom. I think Jeff and I are going to practice some basketball and play
video games, so I'll be here at seven." Secretly I hoped she was going to
dress me up again. I had thought about it a lot and decided I liked the feel
of the clothes.
I walked into the house at five minutes to seven. It had been a tough one on
one game. Jeff and I are about the same size but boy is he ever fast! I was
glad when we stopped and had dinner! Mom told me that I was too dirty and
smelly to try things on so I had to take a shower. The only shampoo and soap
in there were the ones mom used. "Mom! Where's my shampoo and soap?"
"Just use what's there honey." Mom called back to me.
So I did and came out of the bathroom wrapped in my towel and headed for my
room.
"Not your room young lady! Over here so we can see what you will look like as
'Donna Anne'." I was a bit startled to hear mom use the name 'Donna Anne'.
Then I remembered that she used that name when we were at the mall.
"Why did you call me Donna Anne mom?" It was a question I had to ask.
"When I was pregnant with you we had picked out two names. Donald Allan for a
boy and Donna Anne for a girl. We didn't know which you would be until you
were born. So since you are dressing as a girl it gives me a chance to have
'Donna Anne' for a little while." Mom was smiling about the name so I figured
it would be okay to be Donna Anne for a little while.
Mom handed me a pair of the white panties and turned around while I pulled
them on under the towel. "Okay mom you can turn back now." She turned to the
dresser and took out the black pair of tights from the drawer. I put them on
the way she had shown me. They felt so neat sliding up my legs! Then she
handed me the pink camisole. I put it on and again I tingled as the fabric
slid over my body.
Mom walked over to the closet and opened the door. I was shocked! There were
five or six hangers in there with girls' clothes on them! She took out a pink
blouse and a charcoal gray jumper. "Let's try these on you for size, Donna."
"Why? I thought I would only be wearing the dress for the contest?" I was
scared and confused. I really thought the outfit was cute. I just didn't know
how mom would react if I jumped at the chance to dress all the way as 'Donna
Anne'.
"Well I thought that you could use a little practice as Donna Anne. You know
how to be a boy, but you don't know how to be a girl. A little practice will
assure you of winning first place! Not only that but Janice needs you in
something feminine tomorrow so she can get a feel for the right way to fix
you up." Mom looked a little nervous and upset.
I said, "Okay mom, if you think it will be alright and I'll win the contest
I'll do it." So on went the blouse. I had some trouble with the buttons since
they were backwards from my shirts. Then mom helped me get the jumper on over
my head and pulled down. She handed me something she called a half slip and
said to just step into it and pull it up to my waist. I finished getting
dressed and mom reached into the closet and pulled out a pair of black 'Mary
Jane's'. I sat on the bed and put them on and buckled the buckles.
"Now Donna, sit on the stool and let's do something with your hair." Mom
picked up a brush and her curling iron and went to work. It took her a little
while to decide how she was going to do things, then she started around the
bottom of my hair and finished by curling my bangs under a little. "There!
That looks pretty good. Now you can go look in the full length mirror in my
room."
I got up and walked out of the room and into mom and dad's room. Mom was
behind me. When I looked in the mirror on the closet door I was surprised. I
looked like the girls in my class! If Emily, Jane, Joan and Linda were here
we would all look the same. "Mom. I look just like the other girls in my
class!"
Mom had a big smile. "I knew you would look perfect Donna. Let's go down
stairs and show your father. Now take smaller steps and walk a little bit
slower. After all you have on a skirt and don't want it to flip up when you
walk. Hold the railing when going up or down the stairs dear. You did that
very well."
I was nervous about showing dad, but I figured I would have to appear as a
girl eventually. I tried to remember everything mom had told me as I walked
into the family room. "Hi daddy! What do you think of my new outfit?" I said
it as sweetly as I could manage and twirled in front of my dad to show off my
jumper and blouse for him. To say he was surprised would be an
understatement! More like shock!
"Wha.. Who.. Oh.. Donnie?"
"No daddy, mommy says my name should be 'Donna Anne' when I'm dressed like
this! So do you think I can win the Halloween contest? Do I make a convincing
enough girl?" I asked as innocently as I could.
"You look very convincing sweetheart. Very convincing. Lois, what is going
on?" Dad looked at mom. He was confused.
"I wanted to see just what I had to work with for turning Donnie into a bride
named Donna. I really think this will work out fine, don't you?" Mom asked.
"We are going to the salon tomorrow morning so that Janice can help figure
out what to do with hair and makeup. It will be a short visit but I thought
if 'Donna Anne' went it would be easier to see how things will look."
I had a scared look on my face as I realized what mom had just said. "Mom,
I-I-I'm going to go, go ,go out dressed like this?"
"Of course dear. As a matter of fact you will wear exactly what you have on
now!" Mom had the biggest smile on I had ever seen.
"Are you sure? What if I'm recognized? What if everyone laughs at me? What
if. . ."
"Slow down Donnie... er... I mean Donna." Dad was doing a good sputtering
motorboat impression. "Lois are you sure no one will know? I understand his
concerns."
"We just tell them it's a dry run for Halloween! That's not a lie. You just
aren't in the outfit that you will wear for Halloween." mom stated.
"Are you sure Mom?" I was about to cry, I was so scared. But I was excited
too. A chance to go out as a girl! I was looking at the tops of my shoes when
my dad put his arm around me and hugged me.
"You don't have to do this if you don't want to." Dad had his arm around my
shoulders rubbing them gently.
"Dad, if it will help me to win the trophy this year I can do this. Okay mom
let's start learning how to be 'Donna Anne'." I had settled down when I heard
the concern in my fathers voice. It was then that I knew I could BE 'Donna
Anne'.
Since it was already eight thirty mom said it would be a short set of lessons
and then to bed for my beauty sleep. We spent about an hour practicing
walking, going up and down stairs, sitting properly and standing properly. I
didn't realize you had to be so careful in a dress. Otherwise everybody would
be able to see my panties!
"Time for bed Donna. Lets go up and we'll let you be Donna Anne until we get
back tomorrow, Okay?"
"Okay mom. Goodnight daddy! Sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite!" I gave
my dad a hug around his neck and a kiss on the cheek. He looked surprised, I
hadn't kissed my father in two or three years. "Can't a daughter kiss her
daddy? I asked.
"Sure honey, I, I was just shocked, that's all. Good night Donna Anne." Dad
smiled as he said it.
I followed mom up the stairs and into the guest room. She reached into the
dresser and took out a plain white night gown and a pair of white panties.
"I'll leave so you can change dear. Make sure you hang up your blouse and
jumper and place your underthings on the vanity stool so you can dress in the
morning. Call me when you're ready so I can tuck you in."
"Okay mom." I started to change and stopped to look in the mirror of the
vanity. I really liked the way I looked in these clothes. After admiring
myself for a few minutes I hung up the outfit and laid the underwear on the
vanity. When I picked up the nightie it felt soft and silky like the
camisole. I noticed the panties were made of the same material. I put on the
panties and they felt so good! Better than the cotton ones. Then I took the
nightgown and slid it over my head and let it float down over my body. It too
felt cool and light and silky. I was smiling when I called mom in to tuck me
in. I just couldn't seem to wipe that smile off my face. I looked up at mom
and she was smiling too.
"Good night Donna Anne. We have a lot to do tomorrow so we will be up early.
Sleep tight dear." Mom kissed my forehead and turned off the light. I laid
there for awhile wondering if all the girls in my class felt this good when
they went to bed.
I woke up to the alarm clock and found a 'Raggedy Ann' doll snuggled into bed
with me. I know I didn't go to sleep with it, but it was there this morning.
I got up and placed the doll on the vanity, then went into the bathroom and
took a shower, brushed my teeth and tried to brush my hair the way my mother
had last night. I just couldn't seem to get it right! I went back into the
guest room and got dressed in the black tights, pink blouse and charcoal gray
jumper outfit that I had worn last night. Then downstairs for breakfast.
Mom was just pouring herself a glass of juice as I walked into the kitchen.
"Good morning Donna. Did you sleep well? Would you like some juice with
breakfast?"
"Morning mom. I slept fine. Yes I'd like some juice please. I think I'll just
have a bowl of cereal. Oh! Mom? Could you help me fix my hair after we eat? I
can't seem to get it as nice as you did last night." I asked as sweetly as I
could manage this early in the morning.
"Your hair looks fine dear. We're just going to mess it up and do things to
it at the salon. I'll just slip in a headband and it will be fine for the
trip to the salon." Mom was trying to be reassuring. "Now we have to hurry,
so finish up and rinse your bowl."
I finished eating and soon we were on our way out the door. I had a death
grip on my mother's hand since this was my first time out of the house as
Donna Anne. I hopped into the car and mom made me get back out and get back
in like 'a young lady should'. Second time I did it right so mom started the
car and we were on our way. I was looking straight ahead and not looking
around like I usually did. My hands were tightly clasped in my lap.
"Take a deep breath Donna. Blow it out slowly and tell me why you're so
scared." Mom was being very reassuring this morning.
"Well, mom, I'm afraid someone will see me and laugh at me as a 'boy in a
dress'! I don't know if I could go to school Monday if that happened."
"I told them at the salon that you were dressing as a girl for Halloween and
they suggested you come in as Donna Anne. There won't be any laughing, just a
couple of ladies trying to make you the most beautiful bride ever! Actually,
I think you are really going to like all the pampering they are going to do!"
Mom was almost giddy as she told me this.
Soon we arrived and mom parked the car. She reminded me how a young lady
exits a car and after trying it three times she was satisfied and we went in
for the appointment. I had been in here before, Janice always cuts my hair.
So I was used to the sights and smells of the salon. They just seemed so much
brighter and stronger today!
"Hi Lois! This must be Donna Anne! Hello dear." Janice had a big smile as she
greeted us. "Let's go back here and see what we can do for you." We followed
her back to the wash sinks and she had me sit. "First we are going to wash
and condition your hair so lean back and enjoy! Lois, I picked some styles
from that hairdo book. See what you think and when I'm done we'll get Donna's
opinion."
I leaned back and tried to relax. As soon as Janice started running the warm
water through my hair I actually did relax. She used a fruit scented shampoo
and massaged it into my scalp, I liked this, Janice had never washed my hair
before. I think by the time she rinsed my hair after the second washing I was
purring! She squeezed out the extra water and had me sit up as she wrapped a
towel around my head. She told me it was to keep the water from dripping on
my pretty blouse.
Mom and Janice had been talking about the styles in the book while I was lost
in having my hair washed. Now Janice led me over to her chair and she and mom
laid the book in my lap. So many styles! All of them were gorgeous! I didn't
think I could ever look that good. "How do I pick one?" I asked.
"Well I looked at the book and tried to pick styles that would go with the
shape of your face. Since I know you and cut your hair anyway it was easier
to narrow down the choices." Janice explained.
"But, all the ones you marked look like they have hair a lot longer than
mine! There's no way you could do some of these on me without a wig or
something." I had been looking through the book and every style marked was in
the 'Long Hair' section.
"Don't worry Donna, after we decide on a style and color, Janice will work
her magic and you'll be beautiful! Now let's try these three and see how you
look!" Mom was excited and took charge like always.
"Let's see... hm.m.m.. Okay, I'll be right back!" Janice went into the back
of the shop and came back carrying a box. When she opened it there was a pile
of hair in it that looked like a mop head. Janice reached in and picked it
up, she shook it out and then held it behind my head. "This is the right
length. A little change in color and it's perfect! Donna Anne, this is called
a fall. What we will do is trim your hair a little, just to even it out, Then
we'll treat your hair so the color matches the hair piece. I think it will
mostly just even out the color in your hair since a lot of your baby blonde
has disappeared already. And since it's for Halloween, coloring your hair
will be okay, even for you."
"When Janice gets done with you it will be so perfect that you may not want
to be your old self anymore." Mom was smiling like a Cheshire cat.
"Okay Janice, do whatever you think I need. I really want to win this
contest. "I decided that I could put up with all this if it was for the
contest. Not only that, I really liked the clothes and all the fussing over
me!
I no sooner said that and Janice got busy. She checked my hair, then the
picture and set to work trimming the 'split ends' off. After she was done,
she put some stuff on my hair and told me I had to wait for the dye to work.
She took me to another chair and had me sit very still while she marked my
ears with a pencil. 'CLICK!' "Ow", 'CLICK' "Ow". I was facing the mirror and
saw that she had just pierced BOTH of my ears! "Janice, why did you do that!
How can I go to school like this? No other boy has pierced ears in my
school!"
"Donna, you want to win, right? Well, brides have pierced ears. All you have
to do is wear the tiny studs during the day and your hair will cover them.
After the contest, just take them out and the holes will heal in about a
month. For now you will have to turn them every day and have your mom help
you clean them every night to prevent infection." Janet was very good at
giving these instructions.
"O-okay, I guess. You're sure they won't show? You know Janice, they do look
nice with my blouse and jumper." I was thinking how cute my ears were now
that they had earrings in them.
A timer rang and Janice moved me over to a sink. She poured something on my
hair and then rinsed it. After that we moved back to her work station and she
started blow drying it. When she was happy with the way it looked she took
the fall and reached in under some of my hair and attached it with a built in
clip. Then she brushed it all out and turned me toward the mirror. "Viola!
This is where we start from! You now have enough hair and in the right color
to play with."
I looked in the mirror and was shocked! My hair was now a slightly darker
color, actually it was just all one color, a sort of 'sandy brown' is what
Janice called it. The length went down to the top of my jumper in the front
and to between my shoulder blades in the back. It made me look like a totally
different person! For the first time, I was Donna Anne Jones. I must have
been staring at myself for a long time because Janice shook my shoulder
gently and said, "Enough admiring, we have work to do! You can look in the
mirror later."
Janice turned me back around and called my mother over to see what we could
work with. "Oh my goodness! Donna Anne! You...you look...wonderful. The
daughter we never had is sitting right here!" Mom was gushing and waving her
arms all over the place.
"Now Lois, we have to get started or we'll never get a style decided on. I
have some veil tiaras in the back. We bought four or five so that we could
set up hair for the style that each bride was using. Let me get them so that
you can see which one closely resembles the one you're using." Janice went to
the back of the shop and returned with a box. Inside were a bunch plastic
headbands, most were white, one gold and two were silver.
Mom took her wallet from her purse and removed a picture to show Janice.
"This is the dress and veil that we're using. Which one do you think will
work? If you think a different veil will work better, I think we could buy a
new one."
"Let's see what hair style looks best first. That's how I do it with my
brides. We get the hair right and then pick the veil that works the best!"
Janice stated this as if she already had the plan. Mom and I agreed, so she
set to work to style my hair the first of three styles.
She swept all of it up on top of my head and arranged it so that most of the
fall hung to the back. Then she took the longer hair and wrapped it in a
vertical roll so it ran up and down the back of my head. Then she secured it
with bobbie pins and turned me to face the mirror.
It looked sophisticated and it made me look older too. Janice turned me back
around and held up a Polaroid camera. "We'll take a picture or two and then
do the next style, that way you can take the pictures home and decide which
looks the best." She took three picture, one from the front, the side and the
back. Then she put the camera down and took my hair down and started on the
next style.
For this one, she combed my bangs back and pinned them down. Next she pulled
the hair from the sides back and pinned it all in a bunch at the middle of
the back of my head and used an elastic band to hold it in place. Janice took
a large curling iron and started working on the back of my hair with it. It
took her about 15 minutes to get the curls the way she wanted. This one
looked like a cascade of curls down my back to the top of my shoulder blades.
she finished this one off with the gold tiara to cover the pins holding my
bangs. This time four pictures were taken, to get all the angles, in case we
wanted to duplicate it. I liked this one better than the first one.
Janice brushed out the curls and removed the elastic band. She wet my hair to
help straighten it and then combed my bangs down and curled them under. She
took the hair on the sides of my head and pulled them back to just above my
ears. Then she teased the top and down around the sides a little to give me
some extra volume. Then the curling iron was used with a small rod to give
multiple long ringlets hanging down all around the top, back and sides of my
head. When she finished, she showed mom a veil that would go right at the
back of my bangs and would pouf up over the back of my head. I looked in the
mirror and liked this style too. I looked at mom and Janice and said. "This
One looks really cute mom."
They took four pictures of this style without the veil and two with the veil
in place. Sadly, Janice brushed out my hair, wet it yet again and blow dried
it into something more like a girl my age would wear. "There you go Donna,
you're all set for the rest of the day. This evening, just have your mom take
out the fall before bed and lay it out on your vanity so it will look nice in
the morning. That way you can just clip it back in and brush it out!" Janice
was all smiles and so was I when I got up to leave the salon.
I asked mom what time it was and she said "Eleven thirty. We were only there
two and a half hours. Actually that's quite short for all that Janice did!
Let's go get something to eat in the food court."
We were walking along talking about all the different things we had seen at
the salon. Mom noted that tomorrow was Sunday and we would pick up the dress
and everything else at grandma and grandpa's. I was getting excited about
this! It was really a lot of fun to get to do all these things. My next
thought was 'Why do only girls get to have this kind of fun?'. We got to the
food area and I was so excited I could hardly eat. All I ate was a hot dog
and a small drink. Usually I eat a double cheeseburger, fries and a bucket of
soda, but for some reason I just wasn't hungry.
On our way back to the car mom spotted a shoe store that had white high heels
in the window. "We are going to need them for the costume anyway so let's get
a pair now. It will give you a chance to get used to them before the
contest!" Mom grabbed my hand and we were in the store before I could
protest.
A young man came up to us to see if he could help. "What can I do for you
ladies today? He smiled.
"My daughter is going to be a miniature bride in a wedding. She needs a pair
of white heels for her dress. One and a half inches if you have them. I think
she's a little young to go much higher." Mom was in her normal 'take charge'
mode.
"I'm sure we will have what you need. Miss, if you will sit over here and
remove your shoes, we'll measure your foot so we get a proper fit. Is this
your first pair of heels?" He asked.
I looked at mom and she just nodded her head like I was supposed to answer
the man. "Yes it is."
"No need to be afraid, the current style is a small platform shoe with a
wedge heel. I understand it's much easier to walk in than the stiletto heels
your mom learned in." He was trying to be reassuring but this was different
than with Janice. He really thought I was a girl!
"Mom thought if we got them now I could learn to walk comfortably in them
before I need them." I was trying to sound like I knew what I was doing,
somehow I didn't think it came out that way.
"Be right back!" The young man went to the back of the store. I saw his name
tag as he got up. His name was James. I sat there nervously while James was
in the back getting some shoes to try on. Soon he came back with four boxes.
"I brought out three styles. I brought two different sizes in the sandal
because we have found that sometimes a half size smaller is needed for it.
Let's try them on."
The first pair was similar to the shoes I had on. They had a closed rounded
toe and a strap across the top of my foot. When I stood up I felt a lot
taller! I went for the traditional walk around the store and James was right.
They weren't very hard to walk in once you figured out that you were taller.
I also found that I had to take somewhat smaller steps.
"Those look a little high." mom was concerned about my feet I guess.
"They are a half inch platform with a one and one half inch heel in a style
vary similar to the 'Mary Jane's' your daughter wore in here." You could tell
James went into 'sales' mode. "They are very popular for girls in the eight
to eleven age group."
"Could I try on a pair of the sandals?" I thought it would help change the
topic and get us out of the store sooner.
James helped me take off the shoes and then we tried the sandal style heels.
The first pair was a little large, I felt like they would fall off my feet
with every step I took. So we changed them for the smaller pair and they were
much more comfortable to walk in. They had a small strap across the toes and
a long pair of straps that came up and wrapped around my ankle. Once buckled
I knew they wouldn't fall off. They were very delicate and made my feet look
dainty.
"Mom, I like these!" I think mom was happy with my choice.
"Do you really like them? They do look very nice on you. Do you want to try
on the other pair?" Mom was actually asking my opinion on this. Normally she
just would say, 'okay we'll take them' but this was different.
The third pair was what mom called a 'pump'. It was okay but I really liked
the sandals the best.
Mothers must have ESP, because before I even finished my walk around the
store she said, "We'll take the sandals. They looked the best and will really
show off the dress and accessories the best. Don't you agree Donna Anne?"
"YES! I really liked them the best. Thank you mommy!" I couldn't believe that
I was so excited about buying a pair of high heeled shoes, but I was.
"Let's go home. We have some things to do since it's Saturday." Mom was
smiling as she paid for the shoes and headed out the door. I turned around
and waved bye to James as we left the store.
I was very happy and felt like I was walking with a bounce in my step all the
way to the car. I even remembered to get in the car as a young lady should.
Mom and I chatted about our day out as mother and daughter and I looked at
all the pictures Janice took of the hair styles.
All too soon we were home. Dad was out raking leaves and waved as we pulled
in the driveway. I waved and hopped out of the car and ran up to him with my
shoes and the pictures. "Look what we did all day daddy! I really like the
last hair style and then we had lunch and then we were walking out and mom
found a shoe store and then this guy, James, measured my foot and I can
actually walk in heels and we bought a pair of high heeled sandals and then
we came home! Hi!" I said this all in one breath. I paused long enough to get
a deep breath.
"Whoa. Slow down Donna, You told me an awful lot in a short time. Let's go in
the house. You can show me all the things you did while I get a drink." Dad
was gently guiding me toward the front door while he talked. Mom was humming
when we came into the kitchen. We sat at the table drinking ice tea and
showed dad the pictures and my shoes. I even put the shoes on and showed him
that I could walk in them without falling down.
"You did quite a bit today. Got your hair done different too I see"
"It's a hairpiece dad, I just have to have mom unclip it and I go back to my
regular hair! I think it's neat. Anyway, mom said we had things to do today
so I better change and take out the fall." I got up from the table to have
mom take out the fall so I could change.
"Actually Donna, I was thinking that you would not change and help around the
house. After all I didn't get much done while we were out today." Mom was
stating she wanted help from Donna Anne today.
"Is that okay with you dad?"
"Your mother's right. She could use the help. I'm almost done with the leaves
and then I'm going to winterize the mower. You could help your mother today,
I guess." Dad was nodding his head yes while he talked. That was always a
sign that he was agreeing with mom.
Well, to make a long boring story short, I helped mom clean, cook and do the
laundry. By dinner time we all had clean clothes, clean house and the table
set and ready. I helped mom with the dishes after dinner too.
The rest of the evening was more 'Donna Anne' lessons. How to sit. How to
stand. How to rise properly. Mom even got out a book and had me walk up and
down the hall with it on my head! She said this was to 'improve' the way I
walked.
Later, dad said that was enough practice and to go take a shower and come
watch a little TV before bed. Mom came with and I thought she was going to
take out the fall so I could shower. When we got to the guest room she took
out the night gown and panties and said to change and come to the bathroom,
she would show me how to shower and not damage my hair. I put on the night
gown and panties and went into the bathroom. Mom took some hair clips and
swept my hair on top of my head. Then she took a shower cap and covered my
hair. "There, now you won't ruin your hair in the shower, Donna. We'll take
care of getting it ready for bed when you're done in here. Just come
downstairs and get me." Mom shut the door on her way out.
After my shower I redressed and hung up the shower cap. Then went down to
find mom. She was watching TV with dad, so I gave dad a hug and a kiss on the
cheek. "Thank you daddy for letting me practice being Donna Anne. You know
how much this contest means to me."
"Well I don't mind you doing this. I was surprised that you look so much like
a girl though. Are you sure you're going to be okay with this? You were out
shopping as a girl and at the salon as a girl, Donnie I love you, but I worry
about you." Dad was holding me in his lap and talking directly to me. He
doesn't get serious with me often, but this was one of those times.
"I don't know why but after I got over being afraid of being laughed at it
was a lot of fun! What other nine year old boy gets to do all these things? I
know that this has made me think of girls and the things they do differently.
Since I'm doing it to win a contest, I don't think it's going to change me
very much." I tried to sound confident, after all I didn't want dad to think
I wanted to become a girl. Even though the thought had crossed my mind
recently.
"Mom, you said you'd help me get my hair ready for bed."
"Right! Let's go up and take out the fall so you can sleep comfortably
tonight." Mom followed me up to 'Donna Anne's 'room and reached under my hair
to release the clip and lay the fall out on the dresser. My head felt a lot
lighter after the fall was removed! I did notice that I missed feeling the
hair move when I turned my head. I crawled into bed and kissed mom good
night. She handed me Raggedy Ann and tucked her in next to me. "My little
girl." Mom whispered softly as she left the bedroom and closed the door
I had the weirdest dream that night! I dreamed that at the salon Janice
attached a hairpiece that was five feet long to my head. Then when they would
wet my hair between styles it would change colors. I don't know what it meant
but it was sure weird.
Morning came and mom came in to wake me. "Donnie, we have to get dressed for
church and going to Grandma and Grandpa's for dinner. After you change, tuck
the nightgown and panties under the pillow like you do in your room."
So I got up and dressed and combed my hair and brushed my teeth. Then I put
Raggedy Ann on the dresser and tucked the nightgown under the pillow. Church
was uneventful and when we got to Grandma and Grandpa's we were the first
ones to arrive.
After greeting everyone I helped set the table and then went to watch TV with
dad and grandpa until everyone else arrived.
Uncle Bob, Aunt Betty and Joanne showed up at one for dinner. I took the
garment bag from Aunt Betty and asked where to hang it. Grandma said to hang
it in the bed room that I used when I stayed over. Joanne followed me to make
sure I hung it up correctly.
"I don't want you to ruin my dress! I want it for my wedding, so I can have a
miniature bride like Ellen and Ken did." Joanne was making sure I knew she
was not happy about me borrowing the dress.
"Joanne, I only intend on wearing it for the contest. I'm not going to play
in the mud or anything. I'm sure I can take care of it for that amount of
time." I really was trying to put her fears to rest. "Let's go have dinner."
Dinner at Grandma and Grandpa's is always a large affair. Today was no
exception. Everyone left the table full, some a little over full. Joanne and
I helped to clean up after dinner, which we always did and then mom got this
big silly grin on her face.
"I brought along some of the things we need for the costume. Let's go up and
see how it fits. That way we will know what has to be done to make it fit
perfectly." Mom was so excited that I just couldn't say no.
Mom and I went back to the bedroom and she reached into a small suitcase she
had brought. She handed me a pair of white panties, a white camisole, a pair
of white tights and a white full slip. "I'll step out while you change. Call
when you're done and we'll clip in the fall and try on the dress!" Mom was
going out the door as she spoke.
I took off my clothes, hanging up my shirt and pants, and once naked put on
the panties, scrunched up the tights and slid them up my legs, then slipped
on the camisole and the slip. Every time I did this the cool silky feeling of
the camisole and the slip thrilled me, along with the neat feeling of the
tights, I thought I was in heaven. "Okay mom I'm dressed."
The room door opened and in walked Mom, Grandma, Aunt Betty and Joanne. "Well
we have a lot of curious people today, so let's get started and fix your
hair, Donna Anne." Mom pointed to a chair by the dresser. So with six extra
pairs of eyes on me I sat in the chair while mom fussed with my hair.
"I didn't think he'd look so convincing! It's like looking at Joanne."
Grandma was shaking her head.
"I know! I couldn't believe how realistic he looked either." Mom replied.
Are you almost done? I want to see how the dress fits." Aunt Betty was always
the impatient one at family gatherings.
"Just a little more brushing. There all set for the dress." Mom finished my
hair while I looked in the mirror. She was right, Donna Anne had returned!
Joanne went to the closet and took out the dress. She was extremely careful
with it. I think she was emphasizing the care for my sake. After all she did
tell me to be very careful with it.
The dress was beautiful! All white, no surprise, With rows of ruffles and
lace. I'm not sure my description will do justice to this wonderful creation,
but I will try.
The top of the dress was open necked with a modified v-neck front. The
sleeves were like a short sleeve shirt in length with a scalloped lace at the
end of each sleeve. It had a narrow bodice with what mom called a 'drop
waist' style. From there the skirt billowed out and right below where your
knees would be there were four lace ruffles. It even had a small train
flowing out behind it of netting and lace. The front of the bodice had three
embroideries that looked like buttons. The entire dress was made of satin
with netting and lace as the accents. It also had a flesh colored piece sewn
in around the neck opening and looked like it would come up to my neck like a
T-shirt collar or something like that.
"Oh!..Oh..It's..It's Beautiful! Oh, Joanne I will take such good care of your
dress. Let me try it on." I was so excited I was gushing.
"Okay Donna Anne, but calm down and we'll finish up here. Now step into the
dress carefully, that's it, now the other leg. Good. Betty, The zipper only
comes to the top of the dress. What about this top piece?" Mom was trying to
figure something out behind me. Me? I was staring in the mirror, lost in how
pretty I looked.
"Lois, there are three small hooks for the flesh colored panel. It hooks like
a bra. That panel is great. It's made from the same material ice skaters use
to make it look like they have on a skimpy outfit. You just set it in place
and do up the hooks. It lets the dress look right even though the girls
aren't developed yet." Aunt Betty had come over and done up the hooks to show
mom how it worked.
"Mom used a foundation on my neck so that the top part wasn't noticeable."
Joanne added.
We looked in the bag and sure enough there was a bottle of liquid foundation,
matching powder compact and the veil. The veil was simple. It had a band that
came around the front of your head, of lace and then a small band that over
top of your head that actually had the netting and lace attached to it. It
did look exactly like the dress Ellen wore.
"Houston, we have a problem!" Mom was fussing over the front of the dress. "I
see the darts, but there's nothing to fill them in, so the top doesn't sit
right." Aunt Betty came over to see.
"Oh, that's right! We had the same problem. We ended up going out and getting
a training bra and a pair of foam 'cheaters'."
"M-O-o-O-M! Don't tell them that!!" Joanne was blushing fire engine red while
whining.
"I don't see why not! Donna Anne is going to need the same thing!" Aunt Betty
just didn't see what the problem could be or that Joanne was too embarrassed
to let others know her secret.
"Well we can take care of that later. Otherwise the dress seems to fit
perfectly. It's a good thing they are so close in size. Donna, walk around a
little so we can see how the dress flows." Mom had decided we could fix
whatever problem there was, so I tried to walk. I seemed to keep stepping on
the front of the dress with every step I took. "We forgot the shoes!" Mom
reached into the case and brought out my new heeled sandals. She had me sit
and slipped them on my feet. Being two inches taller helped a lot and I
didn't step on the dress anymore. I walked around the room as mom had taught
me. I had to take shorter steps both because of the heels and the length of
the dress. After all, I didn't want to step on the dress.
"You look wonderful. The way you look, you should have been born a girl."
Grandma was smiling as she said this.
"I have to admit, you look much better than I expected. Donna Anne, right?"
Joanne was questioning the name mom had used.
"Mom said that would have been my name if I were born a girl. So she thought
it would be an appropriate name for the contest." I made it seem like it was
all mom's idea.
"Let's go show the men what our little bride looks like!" Mom grabbed my hand
and led me out the door to the living room where Dad, Grandpa and Uncle Bob
were talking about pro-wrestling. "Viola! The blushing bride! Miss Donna Anne
Jones!" Mom made the introduction and used a hand flourish to point to me.
That was my cue to enter the room. I made a slow circle around the middle of
the room and then stood by Joanne and folded my hands in front of me like she
had hers.
"If you don't win the contest, those judges are blind! You make a perfect
bride." Grandpa was smiling a big smile.
"I agree. You look a lot like Joanne. "Uncle Bob was surprised I guess.
"I too think you look like a bride." Dad always said the right things.
"Enough of the show. We need to go back upstairs and get Donna Anne changed.
Don't want to dirty the dress if we don't have to." Mom was headed back to
the bedroom. Once we were there mom looked at me and said, "Donna, I brought
along another outfit for you as 'Donna Anne'. I thought you might need
something else for the costume and that we could go shopping. Now it's your
choice. We can go now or you can dress as 'Donna Anne' during the week. so we
can go shopping."
What a decision to make! Do I stay as 'Donna Anne' now or do I become 'Donna
Anne' later! I told mom that as long as I was mostly dressed we should do the
shopping now. She went back to her case and pulled out a blue girls tee shirt
with a 'peter pan' style collar and cap sleeves. Then went back to the bag
and pulled out a short denim skirt with a short half slip.
"I'll help you out of the dress and full slip. Then you can get dressed. I
only brought your heels so you'll have to wear them. It should be good
practice for you though." Mom was chatting along while helping undo the clips
and the zipper on the back of the dress. I stepped out of it carefully and
while mom hung it up I took off the long full slip and hung it on a hanger.
After helping get everything back into the clothing bag I slipped on the tee
shirt. Mom said the skirt went on first and then the slip was slid on under
it. What did I know? I was still pretty new at this 'girl' stuff. When that
was done, mom showed me how to lift my skirt to make sure my tee shirt was
tucked in all the way around. Then how to use the mirror to make sure my slip
didn't show. When we were all done mom pronounced me ready and out the door
we went.
"Anyone want to go shopping with us?" Mom asked.
"I'll go!" Joanne was up in a second. Grandma said she was tired and wanted
to stay home. Aunt Betty decided to come with and 'window shop' a little.
Mom told dad we would be back in a little while. Dad handed mom the car keys
and told her to be back soon. Then he saw me.
"Why is Donnie still dressed as 'Donna Anne'?"
"She needs to try on some delicates and it will be a lot easier if she is
dressed as a girl."
"Honey, are you sure about all this? I'm concerned about the permanent
effects of dressing up and being out as a girl on Donnie." Dad was wrinkling
his brow when he said this, so I knew he was serious. "I just don't know how
things will be after Halloween is all."
"It will be fine dad. Honest. Right now it's a lot of fun and for a good
reason. I'll be fine after it's all over. "I was trying my best to ease dad's
concerns. I knew deep inside though that Halloween would not be the last time
I dressed as a girl.
"Let's go girls!" Mom was ready to go. She handed me a small purse. The four
of us 'girls' headed out the door. Joanne and I sat in back while mom and
Aunt Betty chatted in the front seat.
"You're doing all this just to win a contest?" Joanne asked.
"Yes! I only took second place last year and this is my last chance to win. I
told mom I would do anything to win. I even had my ears pierced, see!" I
moved my hair from over my ears to show Joanne the tiny gold studs.
"You sure are putting a lot of effort into this. What about after the
contest? You seem to have some clothes that aren't exactly for a boy! "
Joanne was pointing at my outfit.
"I don't know. (whispering) I think mom wants me to be her daughter
sometimes. I don't know what will happen after Halloween. Don't tell anyone,
okay?" I made Joanne 'pinkie swear' not to tell anyone.
We talked about Joanne's costume for her school party. She was going as
'Malibu Barbie'. She had a wig and all the clothes already at home. They had
bought her a bra and stuffing so she could have the right shape for Barbie.
We laughed a little at this and by then we were at a small strip mall.
Mom parked in front of a store called 'Helen's Intimates'. "Let's go in and
see what we can do to make the top of the dress fit better." Mom said as she
was getting out of the car.
All four of us went into the store. We were greeted by a nice looking lady
about mom's age. "I'm Barbara, how may I help you today?"
"My daughter is to be a miniature bride in a wedding. The dress is beautiful
but I'm afraid she hasn't started to develop yet. The dress is designed for
someone that has a little something up top. Can you help us?" Mom asked.
"(giggle) Of course I can. We get these requests on a regular basis. I
understand completely. If you will follow me back here to a changing area.
Which young lady is it?" Barbara queried.
"It's Donna Anne, she is the one that needs the help." I think I blushed
bright red.
"Don't be embarrassed Donna, a lot of young girls need a little 'help' until
they mature. Why don't you step into the changing booth and take off your
top. I'll get something to measure you properly and then we'll get you fitted
for a bra and pads." Barbara was leading the way to the changing are as she
talked.
A BRA! ! ! What was I getting into! I didn't think that I would need one of
those! I looked at mom but she just nodded her head like I was supposed to
just follow along and do as Barbara asked. I was definitely nervous about
this.
In the changing room I took off my top and waited for Barbara. About a minute
later Barbara came in with a tape measure. "I need you to take off the
camisole too. Don't be embarrassed, I do this all the time." Barbara tried to
be reassuring.
I slipped off the camisole and Barbara measured me. "Be right back!" She left
and I stood there not knowing what to do now. Soon she came back carrying two
boxes. "Let's try this on first. This is your first bra isn't it? It's
important that it fits comfortably. Not too tight, not too loose." She took
this small bra out of a box and had me slip my arms through the straps. Then
she hooked it together in the back and adjusted the straps that went over my
shoulders. She opened the other box and took out two small foam pads. "These
will give you an 'A' cup. I think that will be just right for your body
size." She slipped the pads into the bra. "Put your top back on and we'll go
show your mother." With that comment she grabbed the two boxes and left.
I put my top back on and went out to show mom. Trying on pants and shirts and
having to go show mom is one thing. Having to show your mom your first bra,
well let's just say it's an experience that I never thought I would have.
"Oh my! It makes you look older, Donna. I think the size will be just right
though for the dress." Mom was actually beaming as she talked.
"I think you're right Lois, That's an 'A' right? Good, I think that's what
the dress maker said would work for the dress." Aunt Betty was agreeing with
mom. I guess that meant I got to wear a bra for Halloween.
"If you ladies like, she could wear it home. I have the boxes here. Donna,
just go back and put on your camisole over the bra and then put your shirt
back on." Barbara was telling me I could wear the bra home.
"Mom, I'm a little uncomfortable do I have to wear this home?" I wasn't sure
how I felt about it. The bra really wasn't that uncomfortable, just
different, having something sticking out of your chest.
"I think you look just fine Donna. Go put your camisole back on and leave the
bra on, you'll get used to it in no time." Mom's tone told me not to argue,
so I went back and put the camisole back on.
Mom was paying for the items as I came back out of the dressing room. She had
a smile for me when I returned and we all headed out the door.
"Donna? Don't worry, I went through this for the wedding, remember?" Joanne
was trying to calm me down.
(whisper) "But you're a girl!"
"You look enough like a girl to fool anyone I know!" Joanne stated. "I
wouldn't be surprised if you became my girl cousin instead of my boy cousin."
"Nah! I'll always be Donnie." I tried to sound sure but in the back of my
mind I was thinking she might be right!
We made it back to Grandma and Grandpa's and went in. The only person to
notice anything was grandma. "My, you look all grown up, Donna Anne."
"Thank you Grandma. It still feels strange but I'm getting used to it." I
could feel the heat in my cheeks. I went into the bedroom with everyone and
had to change clothes and try the wedding dress on again. This time everyone
was happy with the way it fit. I guess I stuck out in all the right places
now.
"Just change back into your top and skirt, Donna. It's getting late and we
need to be getting home." Mom said.
"Okay mom. I'll be right down. Joanne, would you stay and help me put the
dress back into the bag?" I asked.
"Sure!"
I took off the dress and slip and put my top, skirt and short slip back on.
All this changing was making it kind of automatic to dress as a girl. So I
was changed and ready to go in no time at all. Joanne and I came into the
front room carrying the garment bag, the small suit case and my purse. I gave
a hug and a kiss to everybody and waved good-bye as we drove off.
"You're all set for the contest now, right?" Dad asked.
"I think so. Mom, are we?"
"I think you are. We have all the clothes now and your lessons have been
going so well that no one thinks you are anything but a girl. I think just
some practice walking as a bride and you'll be ready!" Mom was smiling a lot
at that last thought.
"Then, why are you still dressed as Donna Anne?" Dad asked.
"I really didn't think about it dad. Mom said to change quickly, and these
clothes were there, so I just put them back on and got ready to come home." I
was actually surprised myself by my willingness to be Donna Anne. The rest of
the trip was fairly quiet. I was doing a lot of thinking about being 'Donna
Anne' and being 'Donald Allan'. The more I thought about it the more confused
I became.
We arrived home and I helped carry the bag and suitcase into the house and
put everything away. Then for the rest of the evening I practiced the slow
steady walk that mom said I would need for the contest. At bed time mom took
my hair piece out and I changed into my nightgown and panties. I gave dad a
kiss and mom went with me to tuck me in. This time I grabbed Raggedy Ann and
brought her to bed with me. I really needed someone to listen to me and
Raggedy Ann would do just fine for tonight. Mom smiled and gently tucked me
in and kissed my forehead. Then she turned out the light and closed the door.
I spent the longest time just going over the events that led up to today. I
asked Raggedy Ann a lot of questions, but she didn't say a word. I finally
decided one thing. Raggedy Ann was a very good listener!
"Wake up sleepy! It's morning and time to get ready for school." Mom was
smiling at me like she does every morning. "Don't forget to dress as Donnie
today. Okay?"
I looked down and realized I was still dressed as Donna Anne. I placed
Raggedy Ann on the dresser and made the bed. Then went across the hall to
'Donnie's ' room and got my underwear and a robe. I did my teeth, shower and
combed my hair. Then I remembered to put the panties and night gown in the
hamper. Today mom did laundry so they would be clean for next weekend. Then
on to my room to get dressed. I was surprised that I had trouble buttoning my
shirt! Somehow all the buttons were backwards! Then I realized that they were
correct for 'boys' clothes. I must have gotten used to buttoning Donna Anne's
clothes the past weekend.
The whole week just seemed to drag by. I think I really missed being 'Donna
Anne'. I hung out with Jeff a couple of nights. He tried several times to get
me to tell him what my costume was. I wouldn't tell him. He even offered to
tell me what his was, but I said 'no' so we dropped the topic. I did play
some basketball with him and we did pal around after school, you know, TV,
Atari, that sort of thing.
Friday finally arrived. After dinner I looked at mom and dad and asked the
question that scared me inside. "Mom, Dad, can I be Donna Anne tonight? With
only one more week to the contest I thought I would like to practice some
more?" I truly wondered what they would say.
"Wonderful! I was just going to suggest the same thing." Mom was smiling
broadly. "Also you'll have to dress as Donna in morning. We have to go back
to the salon and pick out your makeup for the contest."
"Donnie, I don't mind as long as you are just practicing. However, if you are
dressed as a girl I'll expect you to act like one" Dad said.
"Thanks! I'll go change and call you mom so you can fix my hair."
I went up to 'Donna's' room and opened the drawer to take out what I needed.
I looked at the underwear and thought there was more there than last week. Oh
well, probably just my imagination. I picked up my bra and the pads and
placed them on the bed, then picked a pair of light blue panties. I thought
about tights and decided I needed to pick out the outfit I wanted to wear
tonight before I chose the tights.. When I looked in the closet, expecting to
find the two outfits from last week, I was shocked! There were three more
outfits hanging in there! One was a one piece outfit that looked like what
the girls in my class wore to go roller-skating. There was a sailor style
dress and a white blouse with a plaid skirt hanging next to it.
I looked at everything in there and decided that the sailor style dress would
be my choice for tonight. I went back to the drawer and put on a pair of
white tights and took out a full slip and laid it on the bed. I put on my bra
and placed the foam pads into the cups. Then I put on the slip and let it
glide over my body. this dressing as a girl could really feel nice sometimes.
I finally took the dress off the hanger and put it on. I did up the buttons
in the back and then called mom to help me attach the fall.
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