Age is a popular topic around here and I’m occasionally asked…
“Am I too old to crossdress?” or “Am I too old to transition as a transgender woman?”
My response?
NO, of course not!
Whether you are a so-called mature crossdresser – or an older MTF woman beginning her transition – it is NEVER too late to be your true female self.
I believe that the true desires or your heart are meant to be expressed – no matter how long they’ve been buried.
Is it true that your age may have an impact on hormone therapy or surgery? Yes, that’s possible. But a good doctor will guide you on your best and safest options.
The fact remains that you can transition and/or present yourself as a woman at any point in life.
In fact, embracing your feminine side can give you a whole new lease on life…
I see it all the time: People seem to grow years younger when they make the decision to be themselves fully.
Having the courage to express your true self also inspires others to do the same. The world needs more of this!
In the words of Laverne Cox:
“It is revolutionary for any trans person to choose to be seen and visible in a world that tells us we should not exist.”
I’ll say it again: You are NEVER too old to be your true female self.
So, I encourage you to take that next step and do whatever it is that you’ve been holding back on.
You deserve it. And it’s not too late!
Do you agree that age is just a number?
Now I’d love to hear from YOU on this topic…
How old were you when you decided to fully embrace your female self? (Or are you still waiting?)
Let’s continue the conversation in the comments below!
Love,
Lucille
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are my legs ok?
James, I agree with Jenny, you’ve got great legs.
I’ll give you a swap for mine, there are better legs
on tables than mine, but I’m lucky to be still walking with them.
Hi,
This is Jennie, Lucille’s Director of Customer Care.
They look fantastic to me James!
I started my transition to full time at age 58.
I believe that no matter your age or what degree of dressing or transitioning, you are never to old.
I agree 150%. I been crossdressing all my life and now I have more of a desire to really become a woman. I have started transition and I am excited.
Lucille:
Great post!
I completely agree that age should not be a hinderance to transition.
The only issue is issues: at one age, we’ll have different issues than we will at another age.
For instance, I didn’t start transition until I was past 35. While in retrospect I would have liked to have started younger, I can also see some advantages to starting at the age I did. I had a fairly good idea of what was ahead, and some of the potential challenges.
Of course, it’s possible that someone much younger would be mature enough to deal with the ups and downs of the process (or for that matter, someone much older might not be able to). But that observation highlights the personal nature of transition; there are some general guidelines for the process, but how you go about the details is largely up to you.
Best wishes,
Veronica
My age doesn’t hamper me in my dressing and becoming more like a woman . . . My concern is that I am dressing and looking my chosen age and I don’t really understand how to look like a certain age . . . I would like to “Blend” in with other women when I’m out and about but I’m afraid that I have the hair of a 35 year old and I’m really over 70 years old . . . Women will think I’m trying to appear too young and that will give me away . . .
Hi I been following your site for some time and thought this might be a good one to reply too..
I made the move to change myself six years ago with hormones starting at 44 now I’m 50. Estrogen and T blockers have helped a lot with my gender issues and how I felt about myself.
I’m not passable and may never be but I still wear women’s clothing I.E Girls low rise jeans and cute tops as well have long hair and pierced ears. In my world that’s about as far as I can go in public without issues from work or family. But I’m happier then I have ever been.
Over the six years of hormones and breast pumping i do have 38B’s so if I wear a see thru tops or a tight T-shirt then I show and people notice its not something that I try to do but it happens.
I think anyone can change and become who they want. The hard part is knowing what your limitations are but again do not let this stop you from enjoying your life.
Surround yourself with people that support you and even if you can not go full time in public then go mixed like me. Biggest reward is getting hit on by guys even though i have a guys face and not interested in men but it sure feels good.
Hope this helps…
Love
Tracy
Tracy, I read your post several times and then the last line hit me. You said that you have no interest in men. I am mostly the same way. I say mostly because I’m bi but that’s not why I dress. I am actually more attracted to women than men. I also agree that getting hit on by guys is exhilarating.
I crossdress for the first time at the turn of the century when I was about in my late 20s and until about 2 years ago, I stopped because of my cateracts was getting worse but after about a year, I couldn’t stand it any longer and come back at 41 years old.
I don’t think it matters if you are in your 20s or in your 70s, it depends on what your soul/heart is telling you. When I first started, I didn’t have a clue of where to start but now I can get the support and more importantly the clothes and footwear I need to become Suzy, no matter how old I become.
Hi ladies, I agree, Wilhelmina is only 11 year old, my male side 55. But the reality is, that every year is more difficult to show yourself a little bit younger as a lady. I have to change my clothes and style, wether I love the mini skirts, my wife tells me I am to old for it, and she is right, I am afraid. All the best Wilhelmina