I was just thinking about some of the things in life that we may dread or avoid because it's just a hassle and easier avoided. When I attended a more traditional church I noticed that an older woman mainly wore "granny" style floor length dresses with the high collars and long sleeves that buttoned in the back.. This was when I was really into being trans and was thinking about some life altering changes. I am pretty traditional and conservative myself so what she wore and how she put it on intrigued me. I asked a her one time how she buttoned her dress since it was a back close style. She replied that she only unbuttoned the top two or three buttons to make it easier. When I tried this it was still a pain. I guess because guys have broader shoulders than woman. As I thought about this I did come up with a solution. I went to a welding supply store and bought a brazing rod. I figured brass wouldn't rust and would be easier to bend. Plus, I could bend it straight and rebend it if I made it too long or short. I put a loop on one end and cut it to be a length from my waist to just above my shoulder. I put a hook on the other end. With this rod I could hold it over my shoulder and use my free hand to slide the hook through the hole in the zipper. Then all I had to do was pull up on it and it would zip the dress way faster than struggling by hand. I haven't come up with an easier method for buttons but I am wondering if an old style button hook would work? If anyone has any ideas feel free to add them as there may be a MtF lurking that could use the tip. Any ideas about time savers or easier methods in other areas would be welcome too. May God bless, Tiffany
