Clothing and hormones

[Aanzinaago'Stephanie]

I need a bit of insight/guidance on an issue regarding the clothes I have and just recently started HRT (day 3 :D).

 

During the last two years in the military, I weighed in at around 215 - 220 lbs (I'm 6'2"). As I was suffering from high stress (that turned out to be PTSD), I lost a lot of weight. In one year I lost 40 lbs. I weigh around 174 to 178 lbs (depending on the day I weigh myself). I still have very high stress levels, which developed in a benign heart murmur; which, the doctor believes can be heard now due to my big weight lost.

 

A lot of my casual wear are extremely loose around my hips and waist (mainly jeans and pants). I was leaning towards keeping them to see if they will fit me once I get more hips/curves... but then I had the brilliant idea to ask on Laura's to see what others might think about this.

 

Thanks so much,

Stephanie

[Guest Lizzie McTrucker]

I don't think we really get much in the hip department with HRT, considering our bone structure is different from cis women. You may get a little bit more of a shapely butt though! I didn't even realize I had much of a butt until I put on a particular pair of jeans (now called my 'good butt jeans') and snapped a picture to see for myself.

As your HRT progresses, you may find yourself noticing your current casual wear is too loose and may opt for something more flattering. Depends on your style and comfort level.

[Aanzinaago'Stephanie]

Thank you Lizzie for sharing your thoughts and experiences. I appreciate it because I am getting rather frustrated with my current jeans!

[Jani]

Womens jeans fit (for example) are all over the map, between brands and within a specific model.  I was trying on new ones yesterday and was so frustrated with the process.  I'd try on a pair, then go one size up and they were like a totally different jean.  I am 6' so length is a big issue with me and my comfort level with clothing.  I don't have much of a derriere either and haven't gained anything in the year I've been on E.  The great thing about womens jeans is the stretch material so if something fits now it will most likely fit if you put on any inches.  You definitely need to shop a brand that carries a  Tall line.  I bought a pair of "Kaylee" fit at Maurices last night.  They had a few Talls in the store and they were being discounted (even better) otherwise I would have ordered on line.  LL Bean does Tall as do a lot of stores, but primarily on line only.  

Some of my casual slacks are "loose" but not baggy.  I think baggy clothing is too masculine looking so I tend to shy away from it.   

Jani

[Aanzinaago'Stephanie]

Thanks Jani. I guess that's what I wanted to read the most, is that it's time to replace them. I think where I live there's only one tall-size women's store. I will give it a go and see if I can find something.

[Jani]