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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Saw an article the other day. Seems a U.S. veteran from, if I remember correctly, WWII was transgender and came out… And he was in his 90s. Age is not a factor. I’m 35 and in the process of transitioning myself.
I am nearly 45 and first began sneaking my sister’s swimsuit with some nylons and heels when I was probably about 10-12 years old. Previous to that, my sister and I used to dress in my Mom’s old dance dresses, wigs and shoes. I loved it, but I was a boy and boys didn’t dress like that so I stopped…I then started again in my late 20s in secret, first a lot, then not so much, but all in secret.
Hi Lucile,
I’m now 73 years young and have been dressing since before a teenager, cross dressing seriously this last fourty odd years. I have a very strong desire to be my femme self for most of the time, in fact truthfully I would just love to live the rest of my life as a woman.
This is not going to be possible for a number of reasons mainly family, but also I wouldn’t pass because not only would my voice give me away my features are more masculine than feminine. Inside I’ve always thought of myself as Joanna. Isn’t life complex?
Keep up the good work Lucile. x
Joanna,
Ditto, here. I’m 68 and feel the same as you. Family, friends and circumstances keep me from dressing 24 / 7. I do; however, dress whenever I can and have found that the older I get, the less I really care about what others may think. In fact, the more comfortable I become, the more I find myself being accepted when I’m out. I will, never-the less- respect my wife’s request to limit my dressing and be content to periodic excursions into the world while dressed as a woman.
Hi Melanie,
It’s nice to know there are others with very similar feelings to mine.
I also totally agree with your comment ” the older I get the less I care about what others think”, I’m sure you are also the same as me in wanting to look as good as possible and to act as a more mature lady and even when “read” can be accepted.
Dear Joanna,
Yes, a lot of times due to certain circumstances we think we have to restrain from dressing up in front of Family and some friends who ‘may not’ understand where we are at……. this is sometimes a bit frustrating. But there are places where we can be ourselves and dress how we want and need to. I just did the ‘all or nothing’ thing and suddenly showed myself to all. It was a risk I was willing to make later in life and I was surprised at how most people just accepted me. I decided not to worry about those who did not. I still love them…… It’s quite funny because I dressed female at a young age.. Then freaked out and tried to act manly…… I had no one to talk about it to and cried a lot and drank alcohol alone on the wharf, looking at the pretty harbour lights…… (I’ve actually written an unpublished novella about my younger years as a lonely teenage transvestite in a homophobic town)….. As for ‘passing’…… I have my good and bad days. I have learned to control my voice, and when I sometimes cannot, I say nothing. I’m sure Ms Lucille has Lessons on feminizing your voice here……. And yes, Joanna, life can seem complex at times. But honey, never give up the Passion, Joanna!. You are who YOU think you are. Love from Les xxx
Hi Leslie,
You are so right, we must never give up our passion even if we can’t get that ultimate goal of being femme 24/7
Is there a reason why you haven’t had your novella published yet? It sounds as though it could be an interesting read.
Joanna x
Hi Melanie,
It’s nice to know there are others with very similar feelings to mine.
I also totally agree with your comment ” the older I get the less I care about what others think”, I’m sure you are also the same as me in wanting to look as good as possible and to act as a more mature lady and even when “read” can be accepted.
Hi, I’ve been living as my gender now for a year and I’m 67 Just the best thing ever! I feel for you so much. I would love for you to break the last barriers as it is just so OMG awesome
Too old? NEVER too old. I transitioned in August 1996, while working as a manager of a payday loan office in the middle of the “hood”. Haven’t looked back since.
Today, I am six months past my 70th birthday, and volunteer four days a week at a local gun range as a Range Safety Officer and an Rifle and Pistol Instructor. I am good at what I do and the staff and the customers like and respect me.
Too old? Never!
I went full time at 51 back in 2007 and though it has been hard at times, it was far better than living a lie as someone that I was not. I would certainly do it again.
Thank you Ms Lucille! I’d say there are lots ‘girlie-guys’, hope that’s okay for a description ?….. but anyway, lots of people who are born male-bodied and who want to cross dress….. And think they are simply too old for it? Now there ARE situations where cross dressers may think they have to avoid being seen dressed as a woman by certain people and that is sad….. Most likely another topic anyway….. But AGE? I do not think anyone is too old to wear women’s clothing and to feel like a woman. And to enjoy expressing themselves as a woman. Never too old at all. Just before I got knocked back from H R T because I have blood pressure problems and now also have Myasthenia Gravis…….. Oh my goodness……… well, years ago I tried to HIDE my male to femme ideas and notions by riding motor bikes, acting over- masculine and having my skin plastered with tattoos! BECAUSE I WAS SCARED TO PRACTICE BEING MY REAL SELF. Well, I was 60 then and I asked my doctor if my tattoos should be removed. She simply said, “Why? Lots of girls have tattoos nowadays…”. So if having tattoos is okay, mature age should be no barrier at all! I’m 71 and loving it….. Go for it Ladies!!!! Love you all, Leslie xxx 🙂
I am 56 years young have friends 70
I have been cross dressing for about 14 years I am currently wanting to grow breast.