type of clothing to start with....

[christinakristy2021]

What types of dresses should I start with and then how should I dress further from there?

[VickySGV]

I am not sure how to answer you without knowing a lot more about you.  It is going to depend on your body shape, your age, where you intend to go wearing the dress, and other things.  Dresses may not even be your best first female clothing to start with. Most of us start out with underclothing, but if you have that, then I would use the clothing size chart on our main page to find your size and then go to a Thrift Shop and buy a couple of dresses in that size to try at home and see what your like.  For your first dresses I would go for something that is everyday and NOT too showy or fancy.  Another suggestion is to find your local LGBTQ center and join their Trans Support Groups and see what other girls there are wearing and get their help. 

[Bri2020]

Vicky's on pointe. So much depends on your situation. If you're just dressing at home to feel better, whatever floats your boat.  If you are looking to start trying to assemble a wardrobe, that's a whole different ball game and depends on what you plan to do while presenting just like you choose clothes based on the day now.  

There are a couple great threads about fashion going.  "what are you wearing today" one about a list of "basics" when you start to put together an everyday wardrobe and many others.  If you are just starting to go out and present socially, I would error on the conservative side until you feel really confident about yourself.  For may, the goal is to "fit in" or not stand out so provocative or showy attire might bring unwanted attention.

[Jackie C.]

I'd say, "Things that flatter you." Dressing rooms exist for a reason. I've been looking for a dress that fits me right (I'm tall and I have broad shoulders) for FOREVER. I finally found one yesterday. It was like second Christmas.

 

Basically, my advice is prowl around the resale shops and work on your style (they're cheap so you can make mistakes). Figure out what looks good on you and expand from there.

 

Hugs!

[Ivy]

Welcome ChristinaKristy.

Like has been said, it depends on your situation, age, and what you are trying to achieve.  Underwear of course.  If you are going to be in public, conservative is probably a good idea.  If it's just you in private, whatever your heart desires.

[Beatriz]

Hi @christinakristy2021. I'm 48, 5'10, 136 lbs and I have erred on the non-conservative side, albeit in private: too flashy or too youngish dresses. Not good, but these were "at home experiments".

 

I'm not on HRT yet but I'm slender, so I've started dressing in an androgynous way in public: jumpsuits, dresses that are not too girly, no high heels (though I love them), summer trousers for women ... Like others, I'd suggest experimenting in private and being conservative in public.