Every now and then, I hear somebody ask…
“Am I too old to crossdress?” or “Am I too old to transition as a woman?”
The simple answer to this question is NO.
Whether you are 33 or 73 – and whether you aim to express yourself through crossdressing, or live as a woman full time – it’s NEVER too late to be your true femme self.
Life is short and you deserve to make the most of your precious time on earth.
Does this mean you should act on every frivolous whim that crosses your mind? Of course not. And obviously, life-changing moves like hormones or surgery need to be given serious thought.
But I believe the true desires or your heart are meant to be expressed – no matter how long they’ve been buried.
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 femme self.
So go for it, girlfriend: Buy the shoes, schedule the makeover, contact the gender therapist – or 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 embrace your fab femme self? (Or are you still waiting?)
Let’s continue the conversation in the comments below!
Love,
Lucille
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Just to say thank you so much. I can attest that there isn’t any age point to transition. Especially when I have the support of the person I care the most about, my 19 yr old daughter.
Mine is a life experience which started maybe 40 years ago when gender-fluidity was not discussed. (My how the world has changed).
Thank You with all my heart, Sincerely, Chelle Kane
I transitioned to full-time at age 72…!! You are never to old..!! I’m 76 now and have put all my ducks in a row for surgery, soon to be scheduled by the U of Mich. I identified as a crossdresser for over 35 years on a part-time basis and knew what it was like to be in a public situation. Since transitioning , I have had no problems (except a few very minor ones of my own making) and have found many new friends among both the straight (cis) community and the trans community. I.ve been on the hormones for over four years and watched my bra size go from a 36A (almost B) to a 38 DD !!
I love dressing as a woman. I have been wearing girl things since I was five years old. As I got older I started buying my own dresses, wigs,bras,panties,makeup,gaffs,breast Silicone pads, feminine jewelry, french nails, painted toe nails, pierced ears, lingerie to sleep in. Of course stockings, high heels 5 inches are higher. I go out all the time. My neighbors got mad, but who cares. I wear the clothes I want, and they are women clothes, as I am a transgender woman. Kisses, Charlotte Deneice
Lucille,
I am so happy that you’re here for us. I’ve been crossdressing since I was about 11 years old, I’m currently 38. I’ve been crossdressing since I was about 11, as I’ve said, but I’ve had feminine thoughts since I was about 7 years old. I dont want to transition, afraid is more to the point, because I dont want to face the negative of others. So in a sense, I’m kind of trapped by my own fears.
Indeed, age is a state of mind. But, the more that you think you are “old” the more your body responds to that thinking. Think “I am YOUNG” not “I do not want to be old.” The second thought emphasizes old. Always think young.
When I am Barbara, I am like the “old” song, “You make me feel so Young”. I have been crossdressing since I was five and am now 68 years old. I still remember the first pair of stockings I ever wore. What an exciting life style. You are never too old!!
Have fun Dressing!
Barbara Jane
I have been cross dressing most of my adult life and have lived my life in male mode.
However as I near my 65th birthday and my perspectives have changed I am for the first time in my life allowing myself the freedom of choosing to live as the woman who has always been within me.
I am approaching this choice in a deliberative fashion as to not disrupt my own life nor the lives of those around me who I love.
I’ve thought about the advantages I would have had by making this decision at an earlier age but I don’t feel that my age now stands in the way of pursuing greater happiness and freedom of my gender expression.
It is not a simple choice, but I am hopeful it will be a good one.
I am 66 and facing the same choice. I have decided to transition, but am having trouble with the idea of how much the transition will disrupt the lives of those that I love. My daughter supports me. The advent of my sons passing a year and a half ago had a major impact. It may have had a major impact on my decision. How are you minimizing the impact on the lives of those around you. I see a therapist, and always go as Sandy. My wife absolutely refuses to see me as Sandy, the real me.
A comment of my maternal grandmother, who was 81 years old, when she made to me. I have lived by it since as it is very, very true and covers “many sins”.
“Old is 10 years older than you are.” So when you live by that ‘rule’ you can never be old. This is true for everyone, regardless of if you are TG, a crossdresser, or just another ordinary girl or woman; which when you get down to it, we all are.
I am 84 yrs. old and really just beginning to cross dress regularly and loving it. I find it exciting and fulfilling. I always wanted to but for family and professional reasons felt I couldn’t except for occasional closet episodes. Now I do it as often as I want to because I live alone. I am building my femme wardrobe and doing I am so happy! all I can to grow female like breasts (and doing well). My goal is to someday have the courage to go public.
Thank your for all of your guidance and encouragement.
Maria