In this week's Kirsten's Corner (episode 54), Kirsten talks all about one of her favorite stores: Old Navy. And what's not to love? Especially in their online store, Old Navy offers a wide range of clothing, including in tall and plus sizes, that work very well for women and crossdressers of many shapes and sizes. Plus, their sizing tends to be pretty consistent, and any clothing purchased online can be returned in-store. Today, we're opening up the CrossYaas closet to highlight a few affordable favorites from Old Navy.
Kirsten's Pick: Distressed Raw-Hem Boyfriend Jean Jacket ($32)
This denim jacket is Kirsten's current Old Navy favorite because it's very cute, comfortable to wear, and extremely versatile. Look no further for the ultimate jacket for layering in the fall and winter -- this jacket can complement so many different looks and outfits. You can use it to dress up a super-casual combination of a t-shirt and shorts or perfectly accent a matching dress or your favorite jumpsuit or romper. One word of caution: this jacket is designed to fit generously, so consider ordering a size down from your usual size if you want a jacket that is more form-fitting. The roomy fit, particularly around the shoulders, does make this jacket a particularly suitable choice for crossdressers or anyone with broader shoulders.
Giselle's Pick: Variety 10-Pack of Triple Layer Cloth Face Masks for Adults ($25)
The first step toward being the best #COVIDcutie you can be is to make sure that you're wearing a mask while you're out in public -- because being safe and healthy is always the best look. But why stop at wearing just any mask? Old Navy offers ten different variety packs of comfortable face masks, each of which contains ten masks with fun and interesting fabric prints. Giselle's favorite is the "Blue Paisley" pack as it contains a variety of red tones and blue tones that are sure to match most outfits, though if you plan on rocking an animal print dress when going to pick up your favorite takeout food, Old Navy sells a matching pack of animal print masks as well.
Sierra's Pick: Striped Linen-Blend Cami Jumpsuit ($36)
This jumpsuit is one of Sierra's favorites because it checks all the boxes: super cute, check. Comfortable and well-made with quality linen-like fabric, check. And pockets? Yaas girl, get it! Sure, when Sierra picked this off the rack at Old Navy recently, her partner turned to her and said "you're sooo basic!" -- but basic can be cute and this jumpsuit is no exception. This jumpsuit is versatile and works well across seasons here in Southern California -- you could grab your favorite wide-brimmed hat and head straight for the beach on a hot summer day, or pair it with Kirsten's favorite jean jacket for an effortless look in the spring or early fall. It has quickly become one of Sierra's favorite outfits for poolside relaxation.
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Episode 54 features several brand new segments including Giselle's YAASessment, and new showrunner Sierra gives you her thoughts on things in a new weekly installment entitled "Sierra Says." The Wachowski Sisters and The Matrix are the Yaas of the Week and Kirsten discusses Old Navy in Kirsten's Corner.
Hi everyone! This is Sierra, the new CrossYaas Podcast showrunner, and I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and share how excited I am to now be contributing a short segment to the podcast every week. Like Giselle, I'm 32 years old and from Southern California, and professionally I'm an academic and a tech consulting entrepreneur. My involvement with the podcast began pretty recently when I, at that time just a listener who found the podcast to be extremely helpful in figuring out my own gender identity, got in touch with Giselle and asked about how I could help. Since then, I've been lucky to become involved in the production and growth of this podcast, which I truly believe is the best resource for anybody interested in developing a deeper understanding of crossdressing and related forms of gender expression.
In addition to my role as showrunner, I am also contributing a new weekly segment entitled "Sierra Says", for which I will be sharing my thoughts about a topic normally related to gender expression/identity, crossdressing, or sexuality. If you have any thoughts about anything I share or say in this segment, we would love to hear from you -- you can find us (crossyaaspodcast) or me (sierra_maravilla) on Instagram. Thanks for listening!
Episode 53 is the first of a three part talk Giselle has with Adalina, a crossdresser from Philadelphia. Kehlani is the Yaas of the Week with her new music video for "Can I?" that features trans sex workers, and Kirsten talks social media influencer Bretman Rock in Kirsten's Corner.
Episode 53 features crossdressing guest Adalina. Here's our Q&A.
How old are you, and where you from?
I am 51 and from Philadelphia
How long have you crossdressed?
I started outfit wise in my late 20s, but mostly in my late 30s and 40s.
Are you heterosexual? Bisexual? Unsure?
I am heterosexual with experiences
How important is passing to you?
It is important for me to express myself as feminine as i feel, but not important that others accept me as female.
What would you like to do with your crossdressing moving forward?
I'd like to break stereotypes of crossdressers so society accepts us for who we are.
Are you public about your crossdressing?
No.
What’s your favorite thing to wear? What would you say your style is?
I like colorful dresses, and my style is kinda Tina Fey geek
What do you wish you did differently in your life?
I wish I'd begun the process of loving myself earlier.
What advice would you give to other crossdressers or those questioning their gender or sex?
You cannot fight nature, and even if you could, you lose in the end even if you thought you won.
Why did you come on the podcast? [Would you recommend others to come on the podcast?]
I came to tell my cautionary tale of what happens when you define your present by your past. And yes, i would recommend it to everyone who needs a resource to understand who they are.