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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Thank you so much Lucille, you are a blessing to all of us. You have boisted my confidence to New heights, now filly accepting myself and,loiking forward to the ling road ahead and,so grateful for your help. Wishing you and yours all the wonderful blessings life has to offer. If meeting you someday is in the plan i have the warmest huggers waiting. Love Nikki Lynn.
I have been crossdressing since age 6. I am now 70 and came out to my SO about 3 years ago. I dress almost every day at home, but recently I have been feeling more strongly about expressing my femme side on a broader scale. I still have grave reservations about coming out to my children, grandchildren and friends. That said I have begun the Flat2Fem program, to see where that takes me. I also purchased two sports bras, and have begun wearing them under my t-shirt when I go to the gym to work out. Am I subconsciously trying to force myself to greater, i.e. public acceptance, of my femme personna?…will I chicken out before my changes become too obvious? I don’t know, time will tell.
I say that age is definitely more than a number. As you age your body changes and no matter how much you tell yourself it isn’t happening, it is. I do however think that thinking old is a choice. At 66, and very soon to be 67 I still surf, play guitar in a band, am a photographer, run, lift weights, etc,. With the exception of surfing the results for maintaining physical conditioning are very different than they were when I was 40. I cannot maintain muscle mass like I used too. It takes longer to get in shape and far more work to maintain that state of physicality. As far as am I too old to cross dress? Not even. The two are mutually exclusive. I just started cross dressing but 2 months ago and I have even been talking with my doctor a about transitioning. My desire to be a girl (now a woman) has been buried deep down since I was about 11 years old. It was when I was about 8 years old that when I wanted to be a girl. But who could I tell? So I hid that desire and because of social pressures I learned to maintain an illusion that I was a guy, and not just a guy but a very macho guy. All the while I desired to wear women’s fashions. Colorful wispy spring dresses with sexy sandals and stilettos heels to wear with them. Sexy panties and bras, sweater dresses for fall and winter. I wanted my nails painted and I wanted to wear jewelry, shave my legs and wear nylons and sexy nighties. AND wear perfume, I absolutely love smelling like a woman. But instead I maintained the status quo and presented as a man. But something happened about 2 months ago that has changed my life and I have no idea what it was but it has reawakened that desire to be female and I now get to wear alll those things I always wanted too and not one speck of guilt! I live alone and am almost always in full femme mode. I go to bed as Sherilyn, I wake up as Sherilyn, I go to work (I work at home) as Sherilyn so most of the time I live my female persona and will get aggravated when I have to be in boy mode. Of course wish I had been able let her out sooner but it comes when it comes. I am happier that I’ve been in years. I am becoming a beautiful, sexy, intelligent, self-confident woman. I lead a double life for now because I have yet to introduce Sherilyn to more than my therapist and a couple of very close friends who have been totally loving and supportive.
It wasn’t too late for me at 66, but I am young in heart and mind and for me that’s what counts!
Have an awesome day and be fabulous!
Love,
Sherilyn
I am 62 and came out of the closet finally 2 1/2 years ago, started my actual transition 6 months ago after it was determined that I am gender dysphoric, started my HRT as you can tell from my picture, I have already started to develop cleavage, I currently measure a 38B and still growing.
I turned 56 in January 2017 and started HRT in February after years of privately dressing femme. I won’t lie, it’s been hard but so far I am coping. I do not plan to publicly transition until hormones really kick in. That will probably be around fall or next winter. I do love to shop though and at times am not shy about trying shoes on. Looking forward to being full time femme, shopping for everything and being Tamara! Bottom line to me is nobody is ever too old to enjoy life and sing along with great girl songs!
I am 62 plus right now, and Michelle will never quit dressing.
She wishes that there was more active support for her to break with the past an actively pursue transitioning. She want to be a woman so bad. The urge is almost unbearable. If there would be an easy solution she would disappear and go all the way to become the woman she has dreamt of being for the last 20 years.
But reality keeps coming back every morning.
Michelle says that if you feel you need to transition that you better do it, or you will regret it all your life. She does!
I am going to be 65 in September and have been gender bending for most of my life . Started with cross dressing as an adolescent. When I decided to go femme full time my family suggested I get assessed by the Gender clinic so my doctor made an appointment for me and after waiting many months I saw a physciatrist there and was diagnosed with gender dysphoria . As I studied the literature it became clear to me that I did not want any surgery or hormones as I would never pass as female . I chose to represent as a gender outlaw by being a blended gender . This was to be a maverick and to offer cover to the trans and intersexed people by thumbing my nose at convention .
Lately trans people have been showcased as celebrities only if they can make everyone around them comfortable by “passing” or in most cases excelling, at looking the part . Sadly many do not pass and pay the price in stares , comments and worse . I have been attacked and bullied but I hold fast to my unusualness and defy the ordinariness of living under cover . Be yourself no matter what may come .
Lucille , Age is mind over matter , If it dose not mind it does not matter. I am 48 years old and about to turn 49 in less than a month , I also look real good when I get dressed up as Holly , I look as though I am in my 20s , so the answer to that question is no your never to old to crossdress .