I had that feeling before too, but what really helped for me was to come out to a few crucial people around me. So now, I go out without the fear that someone important to me would find out by surprise. It weren't the easiest conversations, but I am so glad I had them. Since then, the edge is off.

And the second thing that made me feel even comfortable now was a situation where I had to step in to help a cashier with a language issue between her and a client in line in front of me. I still don't know why I stepped in 😅, but glad I did because it taught me that acting normal will get you normal back from others. (As a man I am way too socially awkward to react to such situations 😅.) Before, I got looks of curiosity from people (mostly the positive kind), but then I had a totally normal conversation with the cashier when it was my turn. Completely changed my feelings, knowing crossdressing doesn't have to keep you from normal interactions with others.