Do you love shopping? What girl doesn’t! Whether it’s a new lipstick or a cute pair of shoes, it’s a lot of fun to splurge on your female self, isn’t it?
Even with all the online shops, there’s nothing like hitting the mall to do some good old-fashioned shopping in person.
But maybe you’re wondering where you should spend your hard-earned money?
In this article, I share the 7 best trans and crossdresser friendly stores to shop at. These retailers support transgender causes and/or have gender inclusive policies – meaning they are truly worthy of your business.
Note: I focused on U.S. retailers since that’s where I’m based. Please share in the comments if you have any international shops to add!
1. SEPHORA
Sephora is like a candy shop for girls and I could easily spend half my salary there.
Besides the amazing assortment of beauty products, they also offer mini makeovers and beauty classes. At one point, Sephora even offered skincare and makeup classes specifically for the transgender community.
While these classes are no longer listed on the site, they have launched a dedicated online group called Trans is Beautiful. I love Sephora’s philosophy of inclusivity and acceptance.
2. LUSH
LUSH is the best smelling store at the mall with their amazingly-scented natural beauty products.
Here’s another reason to love them: In early 2018, they ran a two week #TransRightsAreHumanRights campaign, featuring quotes from their transgender employees in all the windows of their North American stores.
They also distributed a guidebook called How to Be a Trans Ally in their shops and online.
3. Torrid
I’ve heard from so many of my blog readers that Torrid is one of their favorite places to shop at! This retailer is known for its affordable and trendy plus-size clothing.
Just as importantly, they are welcoming and supportive of their transgender and crossdressing customers, so you can always feel comfortable going in to shop.
4. Target
A few years ago, Target was at the center of controversy for its inclusive transgender bathroom policy. I’m pleased to see that they have not backed down and their inclusive policy is still proudly displayed on their website.
Aside from that, Target is a great place to shop for stylish, affordable fashion and beauty products – pretty much everything you could need for your feminine self.
5. Lane Bryant
Lane Bryant is another popular plus-size retailer. While their clothing style is more classic and mature, they are also known for their gender inclusive atmosphere.
As an added bonus, Lane Bryant offers a wide range of sizes from 10-40W, making them a favorite of plus size crossdressers and transgender women.
6. Macy’s
Macy’s is another corporate giant that is out and proud with its inclusive policies, including gender friendly changing room policies. Macy’s is also a big supporter of LGBTQ Pride Month and LGBTQ-owned brands.
Macy’s continues to be one of the best places to shop for cosmetics, lingerie, women’s clothing, and shoes. This is one department store chain I hope stays around for a long time.
7. Nike
Nike might seem like an unlikely store to have on this list, but I’ve included them for their very cool commercial featuring transgender vogue dancer Leiomy Maldonado. Check out the video below:
If you’re in the market for some cute workout leggings or a sports bra, Nike should definitely be the first place you look!
What are YOUR favorite places to shop at?
I love that these retailers support the transgender community on a corporate level, but they aren’t your only options.
Helpful sales people and supportive shops can be found almost anywhere if you look. (And if somebody doesn’t treat you with respect, take your business elsewhere!)
What are YOUR favorite places to shop at? Do you have any great shopping experiences to share?
Please share in the comments below!
Love,
Lucille
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I find that Victoria’s Secret is very friendly with us transgenders and CD. They have always been very courteous and helpful.
I have had good experiences at Target, Victoria’s Secret, Wal-Mart, Kohl’s
Here I am again at Macy’s! Here I am buying a peplum dress that Lucille had mentioned in one of her other blogs that are great for ladies like us. The sales lady told me it looked great on me. What do you think? I will be wearing it to a party I’m going to next week.
i love shopping in the catalog roamans and woman within
they have sexiest outfits and bras panties and nitties
Hi there – I’m based in the UK and don’t feel very confident shopping as Diane. I do have an aunt who will come with me and that’s such a support. As for shopping we tend to go to regular women’s stores but usually quite early on a Saturday morning before they get too busy. Even though I love the whole experience it’s still quite emotionally tiring – maybe in time it will feel more comfortable. But, the anxiety is worth it and a much better experience than internet shopping.
This outfit was from Target with the exception of the shoes which were from Payless. I buy a lot online from JC Penny as there return policy is great if something does not fit or if I don’t like it.
LOVE your tights!
OH Lucille, thank you so much! How I wish I could model them for you in person my beautiful Princess!
Hi Lucille, i shop at normal women shops in the mall and other stores and i,m a Trans woman and i don,t get bothered, i always like pampering myself also getting my nails done .
I fully agree with your recomendation of Sephora. I did sign up for a full facial makeover. I only had to buy $50 of cosmetics which I needed anyway. I had a wonderful salesgirl attend to me for over an hour. Although many of their products are pricey you can find reasonable prices. Later they had an evening after the store closed for a transgender makeup class with 4 – 5 staff helping with makeup and also lots of free samples. When I was leaving one of the girls came to me and said she was TG also I do shop also at Ulta. It’s a great store too. I do live in Colorado which is very LGBTQ friendly so many clothing stores, supermarkets, drugstores are quite well versed in treating us. Why not…our $$ looks just the same as anybody else’s.
Repy to my own post…..I just found out that there will be a new Sephora opening this fall at the Streets of Southglenn – for anybody in the Denver metro area -instead of the one at Park Meadows Mall
Macy’s and Sephora are great but I have also done well at JC Penny, Talbots and Nordstrom (sales stuff!). Surprisingly resale shops have also been great. This past June I went into one in Frederick Maryland and had problems. The saleswoman saw me sans wig, calmed me, said “we are all girls here “ and brought me a gorgeous dress that fit. That experience made my week ❤️!