What do real women think when they see a crossdresser in public?

something different every time.
The first crossdresser I saw I wondered why he looked so angry, but I was a little kid. I think now he was likely just a bit defensive and scared. It was the early 80s in small town Idaho.

Still, even now the first thing I notice is how confident they appear. I wonder if this was their first time out or if they are comfortable enough with themselves to just be who they want to be. Sometimes I'm a little jealous. Other times Im a little concerned for them.

Ok I saw several in Montreal last week. First, I think they are really well put together with their outfits and hairstyles. One was rocking a red mini skirt but had very masculine legs. It doesn’t bother me to see them. I like people to be happy in their own skin so if that means a man wears high heels, that’s fine. One of the nicest men I ever met in my life was a trans. He helped me out when I was moving years ago.

Aside from noticing that a person appears to be a cross-dresser? Nothing in particular, unless the individual is doing something otherwise that I'd notice and be thinking something about.

I was on a bus tour of Cape Cod in Provincetown one weekend and most of the comments from the females were either; “Wished I looked that good” or “Wish I could afford that outfit”.

This should be interesting...

great question and the best answers ever.

Some find the confidence to do such a thing attractive

I am happy that they feel confident enough to dress the way that they want too. Their choice in clothing has no negative affect on me 🩷.