Great ideas guys. I'm pretty sure I won't be misidentified as female as I'm a pretty big guy-who knows though, someone just might be into big chicks. I liked the braid and leather thong idea. I may give that a shot first and see how it all fits once I get my chest armor and the like painted and mounted on the vest I haven't ordered yet. I keep wondering why I put up with it all as if you neglect it for a short time it's a train wreck. I think when I finally get it cut, I may donate it to those folks who make wigs for children and folks who have cancer and are going to chemotherapy, and thus lost their hair. Perhaps the hair could help in some way, shape, or form...
Here's an extreme example of what happens to me when women don't realise I'm female even with my long hair braid:
The dear little old lady in the photo was really a monster in disguise as the two Jedi would confirm (her hands were all over them, my armour protected me somewhat) Beneath my helmet i'm mouthing the word "HELP!"