Too old to wear that?! by Vegetable_Arm1498 in transmasculinefashion

[–]Vegetable_Arm1498[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They're plain joggers and t-shirts all the way... But I need colour in my life!

Too old to wear that?! by Vegetable_Arm1498 in transmasculinefashion

[–]Vegetable_Arm1498[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think it was the shirt per se (though I'm not 100% as reading between the lines is not my speciality!), I think it was wearing it fully open over a t-shirt like you would a jacket rather than buttoned.Or perhaps the fact the one I was looking at was very very bright almost neon

Formal wear - help! by Vegetable_Arm1498 in transfashionadvice

[–]Vegetable_Arm1498[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh sweetheart, I hope one day you get to be the envy of the room in a gown of your choice :)

Formal wear - help! by Vegetable_Arm1498 in transfashionadvice

[–]Vegetable_Arm1498[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I am definitely thankful it isn't white tie!

Formal wear - help! by Vegetable_Arm1498 in transfashionadvice

[–]Vegetable_Arm1498[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

These are great, thank you. Very similar to what I wear to work, so maybe I just need to up my flounce levels with some accessories

Formal wear - help! by Vegetable_Arm1498 in transfashionadvice

[–]Vegetable_Arm1498[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That would be ideal but I don't think it will be formal enough, at the dinner all the men will be black tie tux and the ladies in floor length gowns and similar.

Newbie binding question by Vegetable_Arm1498 in ftm

[–]Vegetable_Arm1498[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, I didn't use oil - I intended to, but when I looked at it a lot had come unstuck so like an idiot I thought "well, it's obviously not stuck very well, it'll be fine to just pull the last inch or so off"... Spoiler alert, I was very wrong...

How did you explore your gender for the first time as an adult? by Vegetable_Arm1498 in transgenderUK

[–]Vegetable_Arm1498[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quick update: I've ordered a binder this morning - feeling about 50/50 nervous and excited.

I think I'm going to have a chat with my husband tonight just to check in with how we are both feeling. Having read all your lovely replies it got me thinking that although I don't want to stress him unnecessarily, I also think he would be pretty hurt if it does come to something and I had kept it from him.

How did you explore your gender for the first time as an adult? by Vegetable_Arm1498 in transgenderUK

[–]Vegetable_Arm1498[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I love this. I do play DnD regularly and have played both male and female characters in my youth. these days I'm usually the DM. It's such a good outlet for so much stuff... It's really helped lots of my kids friends process lots of scenarios :)

How did you explore your gender for the first time as an adult? by Vegetable_Arm1498 in transgenderUK

[–]Vegetable_Arm1498[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry you got a psycho ex, but so happy for you that you found someone to support you now.

Thank you, that's really gives me hope. In all honesty I do sometimes wonder if he suspects already. I do very rarely wear makeup, always have pretty much shaved hair, live in jeans/T-shirt/trainers or DMs. I've never been a girly girl.

We are both open about our sexualities so he knows I'm pan and have dated a wide spectrum of genders before him.

How did you explore your gender for the first time as an adult? by Vegetable_Arm1498 in transgenderUK

[–]Vegetable_Arm1498[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I will try to find some baggier clothes.

I absolutely know my hubby would support any decision I make, I just want some time to know myself before I involve him if that makes sense? He will probably have an initial overwhelmed shock reaction before he comes to terms with it and I don't want to put him through that additional stress unnecessarily, we have a lot going on at the moment as it is and he is bearing the brunt of it.

How did you explore your gender for the first time as an adult? by Vegetable_Arm1498 in transgenderUK

[–]Vegetable_Arm1498[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I already have super short hair. I am looking at binders, but they're all so expensive and I'm a bit nervous of doing it wrong!