Seahorse Shopping Guide - Fashion

Jan's Shopping Guide is a compilation of recommended tranny-friendly shopping places, mainly in Sydney. The list comes from various sources such as TrannyRadio, The Good TrannyGuide, but in particular from Jan's personal experiences. Additional comments and recommendations have been added by Christine.

Other sections:

  1. Lingerie and Breast Forms
  2. Shoes and Wigs
  3. Venues
  4. Other Services, such as make-overs, bookshops, etc.

Where possible, email and web links, and a contact person have been added.

Fashion

The first time that you go out and buy women's clothes can be harrowing. It is reassuring to know than there are tranny-friendly shops where staff are welcoming and helpful.

Image by Design
Shop 62, Lemon Grove, Victoria Avenue Mall, Chatswood, NSW 2067
(02) 9419 6741
vivienne@imagebydesign.com.au
www.imagebydesign.com.au
Contact: Vivienne Cable

Comments:
"I first visited Image by Design for a fashion assessment and makeover mid 2006. A few of the Seahorse girls had mentioned Vivienne Cable, the owner. It was a wonderful experience. Makeover, selection of outfits and then Vivienne's direction, "Jan, go shopping!"

I have seen Vivienne quite a few times since, she is very supportive and will actively help you dress like a woman with all that entails. She carries the main fashion ranges and from my point of view the outfits are good value for money. The clothes I buy get very regular wear, they fit and look good." - Jan.

Colin McKay - Optician
Shop 44, Lemon Grove, Victoria Avenue Mall, Chatswood NSW 2067
(02) 9904 6586
Contact: Colin or Penny

Comments:
"Part of Vivienne Cable's contacts, for the optical accessories so necessary to complete the feminine image. Best to go dressed to get the full picture! Penny does the most comprehensive eye examination ever and Colin handles the frames and optical stuff. A really comfortable and professional experience!" - Jan.

Events
204-218 Botany Rd, Alexandria, 2015
(02) 9319 6466
info@eventsretail.com.au
www.eventsretail.com.au

Comments:
"Just wanted to tell everyone about the Events factory shop in Botany Road Waterloo in Sydney and how helpful the staff were recently. I think we should support them by spending a few dollars there now and again. I am going to write to their manager explaining that we are a customer group worthy of their interest and thanking them for their service level. Perhaps some of you have been there before and thus may have helped in the attitude their staff had towards me that day. I bought myself a nice evening dress and skirt and blouse which would have cost in total over $200.00 at retail level but only cost $90.00 at their shop and items were perfect as far as I was concerned. Only problem was that the changing room is a communal one for real girls only but they will exchange items if you find unsuitable after you try them on at home." Quote from TrannyRadio.

Table Eight
Direct Factory Outlets (DFO), Homebush Bay Drive and Underwood Road, Homebush 2140
(02) 8746 0811
customerservice@tableeight.com.au
www.tableeight.com.au/
Contact: Angela

Comments:
"The Table Eight Clearance Outlet at Homebush is huge and has many bargains. If you require a skirt, a new dress, tops, lingerie, handbags, shoes, jewellery and more they have it at amazing prices. Ask for the store manager, Angela, who is comfortable with CD girls and she will serve you in a friendly and supportive manner. They open from 10 am and close at 6pm. I have been a few times now and the last time I arranged with Angela to come in early and try on the clothes before the shop opened up to the public. So you Sydney girls, great shopping, great fashion, great clothes and great bargains." Quote from TrannyRadio

House of Priscilla

Level 1, 47 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
(02) 9286 3023
info@houseofpriscilla.com.au
www.houseofpriscilla.com.au

Comments:
"Here they've seen everything! Fun, fun, fun!! Drag, dressing, show girl, glitter, camp. You name it they'll have it and look after you. If it ain't in stock, they'll make it! Hey, Mardi Gras!" - Jan.

Gallery Serpentine

123 Enmore Road, Newtown NSW 2042
(02) 9557 5821
annette@nightmachines.net
www.galleryserpentine.com.au

Comments:
"Gallery Serpentine manufactures a wide range of Corsetry, Gothic wear, Victoriana and period clothing. Based in Australia, they ship our high quality garments all over the world, offer a large sizes and custom fittings." - Quote from their website.

The Costume Shop

1st Floor, 401-407 Cleveland St., Surry Hills NSW 2010
(02) 9318 2511
thecostumeshop@bigpond.com
www.thecostumeshop.com.au
Contact:

Comments:
"Over 10,000 costumes for hire and sale. Period pieces, fantasy, whatever you can imagine, it's there. Wonderful outfits from the fifties, sixties, seventies, my nostalgic period. Well worth a visit if only for the thrill!" - Jan.

Reactor Rubberwear (formerly Kaisers)

83 Enmore Road, Newtown NSW 2042
(02) 9517 4500 or 0448 835008
info@rubber.com.au
www.reactor.net.au
Contact:

Comments:
"Originally Kaysers, a fetish and bondage outlet. Now Reactor Rubberwear and, as the name suggests, a place for rubber and latex fashion and all varieties of fetish and novelty accessories including a good range of corsets and shoes." - Jan.

Next section: Lingerie and Breast Forms

Outreach and Education in Country Areas

Outreach is a new education program, started in 2007, to allow cross dressers from country areas, their partners or wives, counsellors, health workers and other interested parties to meet and discuss relevant issues.

The last seminar was held in Dubbo in March 2008. Read here for details


Joining the Seahorse Society

If you are a crossdresser residing in NSW and would like to have contact with other crossdressers, then you may wish to consider joining the Seahorse Society.

We have regular monthly meetings, occasional restaurant nights and the famous Seahorse Ball once a year. More importantly, we offer support and guidance for fellow crossdressers and their partners and families.

For more information, Click here


Next Seahorse Meetings

23rd January 2009: Committee Meeting.
30th January 2009: Social Meeting (the annual Australia Day Sausage Sizzle


The Breast Form Store

For all your feminine needs and requirements, from breast forms, underwear, body shaping, cosmetics, hair removal, wigs and accessories, and all other cross dressing supplies, contact:
www.thebreastformstore.com.au


Partners & Family Support Program.

We offer a contact phone specifically for for wives/partners and families of members of the Society. This phone is operated by the wives and partners of crossdressers.

These ladies have volunteered to try and help other wives, partners and family members to understand crossdressing.

To contact them, please phone:
0404 356 747.

This website was designed by and is maintained by Christine Parker (Member 704)