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Guest Veronica K

So so so I've recently really started to embrace (not out in public yet) wearing clothes and feeling more like the girl i want to be...but my wardrobe is basically just a hodge podge of unmatching items i've gathered over the years, none match or fit all that well. AND I can't find a size chart online that makes any sense to me at all.

Bascially I 6'2 and 170lbs... that's right I'm a tall gal.. and 170 I'm actually pretty thin. All my pant size is 33/34.

When it comes to panties it's sooo differernt i'm a large, I guess but it totally depends on the type. sometimes large is way too snug on my...ummm..haha and sometimes it's a little bulky. so I no idea. I'm finding some really cute stuff online and I just gotta have 'em but when it gets into the numbers (5,6,7...) i have no idea what to do..

With dresses and skirts I am even more lost. ugh, and I have no idea how to get a bra size and then stuff the cups to the size I want.. which is about a D i guess... hey I'm tall I need some curves!

Thanks, so so much,

Veronica

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Veronica, in addition to the chart on this site, I've found that every on-line fashion catalog has size charts, sometimes brand-specific.

For lingerie and panties, you might try the size chart at Victoria's Secret if the catalog doesn't have one. If you want to hold things in

well down there, go with one size smaller than you would normally wear.

Good luck, hon.

Carolyn Marie

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Guest Veronica K

thanks gals! haha it's all so new it's kind of intimating. i'm still having a bit of trouble figuring out the sizes...but the chart on this size is way more helpful than the other ones i've found. i've got soo much to learn!

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Guest Elizabeth K

You are tall like me. In jeans - go to JC Penney - on line - 'ultra tall' jeans. In heels you need at least a 37 inch inseam (you probably wear a 34 to 36 mens). I am 6'2 but slightly heavier at just under 200 pounds. I wear a womens 18 most sizes - you might get away with a 16 - its mainly how tiny you waist is.

Also - the BEST method in buying is to just try the stuff on. It's easier than you think - just shop at slow times and the clerks will gladly help you even in male presentation. Women's clothing is wildly variant in sizes form manufacturer to manufacturer.

And the 'D" cup want is a common thing - but try being more conservative.

Hope this helps

Lizzy

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Guest nymphblossom

Veronica wrote

6'2 and 170lbs...All my pant size is 33/34.

Well, I am 5' 11" and was 173 pounds when I started my transition. I wore a 33/34 waist, 32" length guy's slacks and 34/35 medium tops.

US misses Medium or Size 10 slacks fit pretty well. I have dropped to 148 pounds now and generally wear 8's but can get by with an occasional size 6. If I avoid short and petites, the length has always been fine. And I prefer a medium 8-10" rise, although I do have a few pair of hip huggers.

On tops, I generally stick with misses XL and Size 14. I absolutely hate for them to look tight! Of course, if I find something I really really love in an L, I will give it a try ;)

I wear a Size 10 dress and like the length from the shoulder to the hem to be no less than 36" for an age appropriate look.

I usually don't shop the juniors clothes. XL tops are not as common but I can wear Size 11 slacks and Size 13 dress.

Hope this helps.

Blossom

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Guest ChloëC

nymphblossom, I really appreciate you sharing your pre and current sizes. I sort of knew my sizes (tho I'm finding with women's clothes, like men's, the difference within the same size is considerable), and am about an inch shorter and about 4 pounds heavier then your pre numbers. And I'm at the top end of the sizes you were wearing. So, I feel a little more comfortable in what I'm looking for. And you've given me a goal now. I really need to lose at least 5 pounds and probably 10. (and more important, keep it there!) Thanks!!!

Chloë

(I guess I sort of hide it decently in my pictures, so this has been a fess-up)

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Guest Amy LeBlanc
i guess i need a little good old fashion coaching

Hello Veronica

I am with you on trying to find clothes to match. It does take time to figure out the configuration from Male sizes to female sizes. usually on big name retail outlet sites like old navy and forever21 when you click on a item you like, there is a small limk that says size chart to help you out with find your size and they tell you how to mesure yourself.

Victoris seceret will help you out even if you are male to find out your size. to find your size, use a seastress tape mesure and hold it on the top part of your chest and go around your chest all the way till you get back to the beggining. that will be the size like 33, 34, 36, 38. The letter refers to cup size like A, B, C, D and the A cup is the small cup to DD which is big. Usually a C cup is fairly average.

To help out with sizes, you should probably go to a fabris store and pick up a seamstress tape mesure and mesure yourself for hips, waist bust, inseam and when you get those numbers it should better help you out with what size you are with dresses, pants skirts.

I am 6'2" like you and weigh 180 and I wear a size 8 to 10 in skirts or pants depends on the brand and with you height you should look into the tall section and not regular or petite.

Buckle.com for Buckle pants is a great place for tall females with a small waist but they are pricey but they fit awesome.

Hope all this helps out for you and look orward to talking with you

Amy

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Guest nymphblossom

You are sooo welcome,Chloë. I can't even begin to tell you the thrill when I wiggled into my first pair of size 6's. And there is just so much more selection in the smaller women's sizes. Getting down to 148 pounds made a HUGE difference, but I am hoping that a year or so on hormones and my upper body will decrease enough so I can consistently fit in Size L tops...

Blossom

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Guest Veronica K

omg! you are all so helpful! i would love to actually go to a store and try things on...but i'm just not ready yet. i just got over that horrible ashamed and pretending this wasn't true. but now i'm so ready to start building my wardrobe! i can't believe how amazing this site has been. love ya all!!!

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