Age appropriate clothing! UGGGH! What to wear!

[Guest Mia99]

First I'm 44 MTF. I was looking at some casual shoes to wear. I saw a real cute pair of pink converse sneakers. Then I said would they be too young looking for a middle age woman? I'm usually pretty good at picking clothing. I'm trying to develop a style for myself. But I keep dragging that conservative, old fashion baggage wherever I go. I don't want to limit myself. I mean I know what is obvious not to wear but some things are little tricky for me to decide. Anyone else have this problem with choosing clothes. I guess the same goes for the "blue" nail polish I liked too. lol

Mia

[VickySGV]

Do not wear the sneakers under your ankle length formal skirt, but they should be fine wlth jeans or shorts. I'm twenty years older than you are and if they were comfortable for diabetic feet, I'd go for them. I have a white pair that I wear with calf length "recycled" white jeans that have an interesting bead pattern on them.

[Guest Gopi]

Hi Mia. I'm ten years older than you but around the same age I was also drawn to a pair of pink Converse boots! I was born male and have never transitioned, so looked like an average 'bloke' as we say in England. The pink boots took some energy to wear - but I did it nevertheless. Admittedly, it probably was a bit garish. Nevertheless I don't think we should allow ourselves to be put in boxes whether gender, age or anything else. I'd say don't try to fit into anything and express what you want to express.

You might like Jenny Joseph's poem 'Warning':

[Guest Michaele]

I'm with Vicky, if you like it wear it. I'm 62 and like skinny levi's and sky high heels, it's age appropriate for the 18 year old in my head. LOL

Big Hugs

Shelley

[Carolyn Marie]

Like the other ladies, I'm 57 and wear pink and white sneakers, and I love them.

On the other hand, mini's, short shorts and skin tight jeans would be pushing the envelope. Lets just say I don't do much shopping in Forever 21.

HUGS

Carolyn Marie

[VickySGV]

. Lets just say I don't do much shopping in Forever 21.

Shopping I do, buying is another issue answer!!

[Guest]

Hi Mia,

Admittedly a senior in years, I'm adamantly age inappropriate! Who taught me? My lovely GG soulmate! Just mentioning that idea around her is dangerous!

So, yep, it's short shorts, etc. My usual shoes are flip-flops, but my two favorite sneakers are pink-grey and pink-black. Now if that cleavage ever shows up, I'll have more skin to work with!

I'm sure that it varies by the part of the country you live in. Seattle actually is too cold for routine over-exposure of the body - that's why it's mandatory when the weather is good. At least here, a 44-year old person would dress no differently than a 25 year old.

Have fun shopping!

Love, Megan

[MackenzieB]

First I'm 44 MTF. I was looking at some casual shoes to wear. I saw a real cute pair of pink converse sneakers. Then I said would they be too young looking...

Mia

Lol... I almost bought the purples ones. But after I'd actually decided to go ahead and buy them, drove back to the store, they were gone.

[Guest Sarahwr]

Mmmmm....this is something I am trying to get to grips with.

At 67 I suppose I should be wearing "grannie" style clothing.

However last evening for our group counselling session I wore some skinny flared jeans with low heel court shoes. Boy did I feel good especially after a compliment from my counsellor.

However for everyday wear I am having difficulties. I haven't come out yet but am trying to wear more feminine clothes e.g. pink tee shirt and female blouses which to be fair are androgous.

What do other contributors suggest please that are not too feminine but show that I am not a man and that would be acceptable to my partner Glenys?

Many thanks and best wishes,

Sarahw

[Guest]

Hi Sarah,

My soulmate was very uncomfortable with me presenting female when we were in public. But, I never dressed in male clothes, just toned-down feminine wear. I wore monochrome tops, jeans, sneakers, and hoodies most of the time. This year as my hair grew out and the hormones began to work their magic, my mate started to realize that I appeared female to everyone anyway.

My mate was against my use of makeup at all, but that might be another avenue to feminize yourself: A bit of blush or lipstick can make a big difference. And, of course, you can always use nail polish too - a clear polish is a good idea to start.

Your partner may have sticking points that mine didn't or may just need time to become accustomed to the new you. If you can take it slowly and show concern for her feelings as you go, you'll get there eventually!

Love, Megan

[Guest Sarahwr]

Hi Megan.

Many thanks for your reply to my post.

I did start to wear nail varnish and knee highs and ladies briefs sometime ago and Glenys is aware of this. No doubt she would like me not to but we have a sort of understanding.

She is also aware that I am self medicating hormones.

Do you think me wearing pink tee shirts most of the time now is pushing things too far? I even spent sometime talking to one of my neighbours yesterday wearing it. I also have the builders in at the moment and I do still wear my more feminine tee shirts.

Its just a question of understanding how far one can go in ones everyday life towards wearing less masculin (ughhhh!!!) clothes.

I am grateful for your suggestions. I saw some lovely androgeous shoes in M&S yesterday:-)

Best wishes,

Sarahw