So, I just had the realization a few days ago that i’m probably trans. I shaved my legs for the first time today and WOW! Physically it feels great, all smooth and soft, but mentally it just feels RIGHT. Like this is something i should have been doing forever. Its kind of overwhelming for such a small thing, but i just felt like i needed to share this with someone. Now i need to figure out how to buy girly clothes that fit…
Also it look forever and im sure i missed the hard to reach places, so id appreciate any pro tips!
I was overwhelmed when I finished shaving my legs, belly and arms for the first time and ran my hands over my smooth skin and started to cry. I felt so much euphoria. After 2 weeks though I got tired of constantly shaving every 2 or 3 days and the stubble feels so bad. My friends gifted me an epilator for my birthday and I’m so glad that I powered through the pain because now I only need to do it like every 4 weeks and there is no prickly stubble.
Congrats on cracking your egg! Welcome to the family! A few things that I suggest to start out with is to begin wearing panties under your boy mode clothes. Also paint your toenails. Long flowing skirts are amazing must-haves in your new wardrobe, look for “maxi skirts” and pair them with any old T-shirt and a cardigan for an instant easy girly look!
Ive been painting my nails for a few years, so thats definitely part of my repertoire already. Maxi skirts definitely look like a winner! Is there some trick to figure out my size for women’s clothes? Im a little intimidated by the idea of shopping in person, but im guessing ill just have to work up the courage and experiment.
Take your measurements! Most brands post sizing charts for their clothing online, and you can use those as a good reference with what should fit you best.
Totally get you on shopping in person being intimidating. Shopping online can be great when they have charts, but make sure to read the reviews too!! See if people say that the clothing in question runs small or large, or if it’s generally true to size. That can give you an idea of if you should size up or down from what the chart says.
In cases where there’s no chart, you gotta give it your best guess. Sometimes, brands will list some of the basic measurements in the item description box. But ultimately, you’re gonna wanna know what the return policy is and how you can go about returning items that don’t fit quite right.
Sadly, there are some things that can be very difficult to size online, like bras, for instance. Going with bralettes or bandeaus or sports bras will be much easier at first. The subreddit a bra that fits has a calculator online that can help you out with finding your bra size using your measurements when you’re ready for that.
Personal advice, but if you’re new to women’s fashion and interested in styling for your body there are so many guides online to dressing ways that will flatter your figure and look great on you. They’re not the be all end all and you shouldn’t feel confined 100% by what they say, but if you’re like “I don’t even know what would suit me” it can be a great way to get some ideas :)
Pro tip, next time you shave your legs, change your bedsheets. Freshly shaved legs on fresh bedsheets feels divine. Also, make sure you exfoliate
Source: I’m a cis woman who started out shaving my legs because expectations, then didn’t for a while because fuck the patriarchy, then started shaving legs again, for myself rather than expectations.
