let's see... I have my whole life had short hair and dress in more comfortable than stylish clothing (like fleece tops and jeans when left to my own choices). I actually am probably more girly now than ever since I have allowed light blue and a few other shades into my wardrobe. And my bike has pink on it! I am petite and fairly thin. However, I also have some curves and a very feminine face so I've always thought it should seem pretty obvious.

But, yes, when I was a kid I got mistaken for a boy constantly which bothered me. Skiing a few years ago, I got very politely asked in the lift line (shuffling along) "Little boy, could you go faster?" I was pretty miffed when it happened but now my husband and I laugh about it and I understand it's hard to tell underneath the gloves, helmet, goggles etc. It doesn't happen as much now. I think I must have some 'womanly wisdom' aura now that I am in my mid thirties. Who knows...