Is height a problem for you??

[Lisa_Marie]

So i have been thinking recently whilst walking around in my heels if and when i decide to go out in my attire then i have a height issue, im about 6ft 2/3 but with my current pair of heels im pushing 6ft 7/8 as they have a good 5 inch heel if i go out in them then i am obviously going to be rumbled pretty quickly as u really dont see women THAT tall even with smaller heels im going to be huge....the obvious answer would be to not where heels but they make me feel like a woman and flats dont so does anyone else have this problem????

[Tanya C]

I'm 6 foot tall and I usually wear about 2- 3 inch heels. I find this heel height a good comprimise because they look and feel more natural than higher heels and I'm able to walk in a more controlled and feminine manner. (However, I refuse to wear flats)
Keep in mind though when I go out I don't usually expect to pass as a gg, but rather it is pretty well assumed by most that I am a cder. I always do my absolute best to present as female but let's face it, there just so much you do.

[bromleybarbie]

Get some nice ballet shoes, they're comfier and they can be pretty.

[Jane G]

I'm 6ft 4 and it's one of the excuses I've used all my life for not going out in public much. It's daft I know, as my younger sister is 6ft and my daughter is 5ft 10. She didn't wear heels until her twenties, but now does. I recall feeling emensly proud seeing her at the bar, ordering a few drinks, this new years eve, standing gorgeous and tall above most of men there. I just wish her old man could find that confidence sometimes.

[Princess29]

Like Tanya, I am 6 feet tall also and when I go out, at night time especially, I usually end up wearing heels. I figure that as even Helen Keller could tell that I'm not a real girl, if I want to wear heels then I might as well.

[noeleena]

Hi,

Im 5 . 9 & dont wear heels that often like most of my women friends. i do have them tho i do a lot of walking id rather have my army or ankle boots they are both leather. most days its low flats sneaker or my dress e shoes & now more with our dog.

...noeleena...

[Avana]

im quite tall.

i used to think it was a problem but i've learned to work it and love it.

[FionaO]

So i have been thinking recently whilst walking around in my heels if and when i decide to go out in my attire then i have a height issue, im about 6ft 2/3 but with my current pair of heels im pushing 6ft 7/8 as they have a good 5 inch heel if i go out in them then i am obviously going to be rumbled pretty quickly as u really dont see women THAT tall even with smaller heels im going to be huge....the obvious answer would be to not where heels but they make me feel like a woman and flats dont so does anyone else have this problem????

If you're tall then I don't think the heels make a big difference a cder in flats at 6' 2" is going to be rumbled as easily as a someone at 6' 7" in heels. So wear what makes you feel comfortable and feminine. I always wear heels but tend to only go for 2 to 3 inches as they are easier to walk in. I'm lucky to be only 5' 6" so I don't have a height problem.

[Sarah Plumber]

Without a doubt. At 6' 6" I get comments as a male let alone as a female and then add heals, even small ones I wouldn't stand a hope in hell of passing. I don't know if it's because I do stand out in most situations but if I was to go out dressed I'd want to keep as low profile as possible. I'd want to blend in, to be treated as female. i wouldn't want to seen as a male in womans' clothing at all..Perhaps it's just me, maybe I am to self conscience even as male or just lack the huge amount of confidence needed. Therefore going out isn't going to happen.

[KateSpade83]

I'm the perfect height for a crossdresser - 5' 4" tall, so I fit petite and regular sizes. Plus real school girl and cheerleader outfits. I also have a dream selection of clothes and shoes for my size.

[lauraabdl]

:doh:I thought I was the tall one at 6' 2" and then my heels, I really don't care anymore. I wear what I want and still nobody says anything. I do look good in my 4" stillito heels knee high boots though:heehee:

[Michelle.M]

There are plenty of GGs who are tall and they simply own it. My little sister is 6'1" in bare feet (taller than me). I see plenty of tall girls all the time. I always notice when a woman is self conscious about her height, but if she walks with confidence then if I notice anything about her it will probably not be her height.

[VanessaVW]

Height for me is not really a problem. I'm 5'9" and it seems that some GG's are taller than me. At work there are several taller GG's than me and this is when they wear flat shoes.

[tommi]

My mom is taller than my dad he's 5'8" she's 5'11" and she used to wear heels and looked great I'm 6'3" and I see alot of girls in my everyday work that are as tall and sometime taller than me.

[Jenniferathome]

Thankfully no. I'm only 5' 5" so even with my highest heels, 4", when I am out, I look only on the taller side of female average. I'm sorry for you and even women of that height. Heels are usually off limits.

[Nicole Brown]

Height is really only an issue if you let it be one. There are many tall woman out there and they handle their height just fine. In fact, many tall woman that I have met enjoy being tall, they say that it is empowering. I am 5'11" and never wear anything lower than a 2 1/2" heels. My usual evening heel height is 3 1/2" - 4 1/2". Many years ago, when I first began going out, I was nervous about being seen and looking out of place because of my height. Now I just enjoy being me, standing tall, and looking straight ahead.

[Sara Jessica]

There are really two issues here. First is whether you are comfortable going out in heels if you are on the north side of 6'. I like how it was said above, most tall women "own" their height. They embrace it as part of them. But the other issue is whether one can "feel like a woman" in anything less than heels. The last time I checked, heels don't make one any more or less of a woman. Women have infinite variety when it comes to their style choices and a gorgeous pair of flats not only can be as fun & feminine as any pair of heels but may also be better for wherever you might be going. In other words, don't limit yourself based on a heel.

[DebsUK]

5ft 3in. Nope :D
Actually, I love being a woman of near average height (I suppose I'm shorter than the average female, but less so than the average male) than a very short man. I've not had any problems as a guy, but I'd still have liked a few more inches

[Michelle 51]

I'm 6 ft and hate flats so I wear heels.There are tall women out there but you can see the difference real quick.Something about our shoulders being about twice as wide,big hands and feet maybe

[Sheren Kelly]

Last week I was at the Phillips Gallery in DC and saw a woman there who was at least 6'-3". She wore modest heeled boots. She "owned it" and had great poise.

As for "us" taller girls, no matter what our attributes, we will probably get read by the observant. If you have confidence in who you are, it becomes a non-issue. If someone reads me as a "guy", it will be as a feminine guy who likes being who I am.

[gwenbeth]

Im 6ft and I don't worry about my height, even in 3 inch heels. In fact I stand up straighter when Im dressed. Be happy and proud of who are

[Melissa Rose]

Doing a little digging, I found a quoted statistic stating there are over 1.5 million US women over 5'9". The adult US population is about 210 million. That is about 0.7% of the female adult population which is a fairly small number (less than 1 out of 100). The average height of an US woman is 5'4". I could not find any range or standard deviation information, but I know it is out there and I was too lazy to search for more than 5 minutes.

I'm 5'9". My very informal observations over the past year has found at least 1 out of 20-30 (3.5-4%) are very close to my height or taller even with accounting for heels. I'm totally out in the mainstream so I notice my height when I'm out especially in crowds. I no longer worry about it since I fall into the high extreme of average for US woman.

I tend to wear flats whenever I'll be doing a lot of standing or walking. There are bunches of really cute flats, sandals and boots without heels. I totally understand wanting to wear heels all of the time, but like many GGs the "novelty" has worn off and I tend to wear what is stylish and comfortable for the activity or venue.

[Karren H]

I used to be 6 foot tall... But thanks to age and gravity I'm now 5' 9"..... The way I figure in another 80 years I'll be down to a good feminine height assuming the average female grows a bit...

[Stephanie47]

I'm six foot and usually wear a 3 inch heel. I do have a pair of 5 inch heels also. I'm also 198 pounds (broke that 200 pound mark on my way to 175?-hope springs eternal). My height, as well as my general size, makes me nervous going out. I look OK for a male, but, a female-NOT! I have gone out walking at night, especially rainy weather-less foot traffic. And, for a drive. When I was younger I thought it was great being 6 foot 1 inch before general old age spinal collapse, but, now I wish I was 5'7". One of my coworkers dressed her hubby for Halloween in one of her high school prom dresses because they are the same height. And, he is not a cross-dresser! What a waste of a nice gown! Sigh!

[Roberta Marie]

No, height has not been a problem for me. I'm only 5'12" tall in my stocking feet, and when I'm in 4" heels, I'm a petite 5'16" tall. Why would that be a problem?

[Jilmac]

At 5'8" my height has been problematic when doing certain guy things but when dressed in my feminine attire, even in 4"heels I can blend in pretty well with the other girls.

[2SpeedTranny]

I'm 6 ft and hate flats so I wear heels.There are tall women out there but you can see the difference real quick.Something about our shoulders being about twice as wide,big hands and feet maybe

And the Adam's Apple...

I somehow don't think heel height is the big deal-breaker for being clocked. ;)

[Raychel]

I am at the other end of the spectrum, Did you ever try to find a pair of pantswit a 24" inseam. Even petite's with heels still drag on the ground.

So yes height is an issue for me.

[Amanda22]

Just this morning, while jogging at the park, I saw two pretty GGs who were every bit as tall as my 6 foot three inch self. So, no, my height is not an issue when I go out fully dressed. From my experience, I pass well and expect that people just see a tall girl when they see me. Not a problem at all.

[Amanda22]

im quite tall.

i used to think it was a problem but i've learned to work it and love it.

Yes! That is the attitude I adopt! Why not use height to our advantage? The most successful models are over 6 feet. Not saying I'm anything like a model, but being tall is truly a blessing. I'm 6 foot 3 inches, without heels.

["Mary"]

More of the same here. 5' 13" and I don't like flats. I feel like I move a lot better with some heels so I generally compromise and wear 2 inch heels.

[Cheryl T]

Well, being 5'12" my self I was concerned about the height issue. Then after going out so much and seeing so many tall women I don't give it a second thought. Even with flats people will look at a woman my height, so why not enjoy myself and my heels. Of course I don't go prancing through WalMart with 5" heels either. No need to push the issue. If the occasion calls for heels then heels it is.
Damn the torpedoes, full height ahead....LOL.

[Eryn]

No, height has not been a problem for me. I'm only 5'12" tall in my stocking feet, and when I'm in 4" heels, I'm a petite 5'16" tall. Why would that be a problem?

Thanks, for the giggle!

I've been fairly conscious of height issues of late and when out in public notice how many tall women there are. I'm 6'2" and do see a fair number of women that I look straight in the eye. Of course, the next thing I look at is their feet to see what they are wearing and only about half of them are in heels.

So, there are plenty of GGs at my height. However, unusual height is a chink in the armor that can get people questioning and if you're that tall the rest of your presentation has better be very good. OTOH, go out with a group of tall girls and you'll blend in!

[Jodi]

As Karren said above, I have also lost height. I was 5'10" at age 14. I am now 5'8" at age 65.

Jodi

[Robyn2006]

A bit lucky, I suppose, if height is a problem… I'm rather small, 5' 7".

[Fab Karen]

If you enjoy them & they're not causing you pain ( wallking all day in high heels sometimes does ), walk tall & proud. Accept you will be read at times, and know most who notice don't really care.

[Kendra (Tx)]

I'm 5'15" in my stocking feet...And I ALWAYS wear heels when I go out....:battingeyelashes: My favorite heels put me at nearly 5' 20"...( I figure it sounds better that way...:heehee: ) But I take the advise of one of my favorite actresses...Jean Smart from "Designing Women" who herself is over 6' tall....She was given the advise when she was growing up..."Don't hide your from yourself...be proud of your height....hold your head high...shoulders back and show the world you're a beautiful woman..." That's what I do whenever I go out....And I enjoy being a beautiful woman when I go out..."Confidence" is 95% of passing...Besides....In Texas...6'+ GG's are a dime a dozen....LOL

http://www.kendra954.com

[Princess29]

I've seen a GG passing through at work who was 7 feet 2

[Sarah Plumber]

It occurs to me that the number of tall GG depends to a certain extent on your location. In my travels I do get the impression that some areas are taller than others. I mixed with a few American ladies for a while and they were all fairly tall compared to say the ladies I met in Mexico.
I think the same may go for men. I'm tall here in the SW of England but if I go home and mix with my old school friends then we are all over 6".
I wonder if I'm right?

[Magickman]

Height can be a problem for me, but I put on some 4" heels and then I am tall enough.

[Joanna_81]

Thankfully, being 5'5'' (or actually 165cm) height is not a problem for me. :D Though it was a bit of a problem for my male self when I was trying to be "very normal".

[PetiteZoé]

5'4'', 105 lbs ... It's easier for me to fit in women's clothes than men's (I actually have to shop in the youth department for my boy mode clothes) ... This height is great to blend in, but it makes you very vulnerable should you ever have a bad encounter ...

[prene]

I am 5-11 and when I wear my fav 3" black boots I feel a little to tall.
I stay sitted when out since I feel I stand out to much.

[Kathi Lake]

I am around the neighborhood of 5' 10" to 5' 11" tall. Do I let that stop me from wearing pretty heels if the outfit and the mood call for them? Heck no!! I know that I will be an outlier in the sense that there are few tall women like me (well, there's few men like me as well! :)), but I don't let it stop me. Yes, I like to blend into the crowd if I can, but I like to stand out as well at times. A tall skinny woman in 4-inch heels definitely stands out, let me tell you!

:)

Kathi

[minkiheels]

i guess im blessed being a whippet at 5'6 so any height im fine with!!

[linnea]

I'm 6'0" and I don't wear shoes with more than a 2" heel, but it's not because of the over-all height as much as comfort and stability for me.

[AmberM]

I'm 5'11 and I have a fear of falling flat on my butt if I wear heels larger than two or three inches.

[Sarah Jane]

I'm 180cm (5'11''?) and prefer 5'' heels. I try to avoid anything lower than 4'' since lower heels make my feet appear larger (EU43/US12). I also avoid platforms - they just make me taller. :)

I'm not sure if my size will be a problem - I guess my face will be a bigger issue, though.

[SusanQ]

The only way that height is a problem for me, is that I have a terrible time finding shoes. I'm 5'9" so there are plenty of taller women...but I need a size 13 WW or EW shoe. I'l love to buy pumps and flats in that size. Any ideas? I don't want more than a 2 or 3 at the most inch heel on the pump.

[erickka]

I'm so blessed! I'm only about 5'6", and I can wear my 5" heels and look most other GG's wearing flats in the eyes! LOL!

[kimdl93]

I used to think I was tall - at 6'2", but there are lots of folks here much taller than me...and they look great. Besides I have a couple of nieces that are over 6' tall - they're beautiful. I don't think height should be a concern for any of us.

[briannad]

5'6" here... Feel lucky now but growing up wished I was north of 6'

[Christie ann]

height isn't a problem , it's the width that is an issue

[GirlyBits]

I really like some pairs of 5 inch heels that I see around, but I think that 6'10 will be a little strange for me. I am sure I would break an arm or something.

[Leslie Langford]

I'm 5'10" (down from 5' 10 3/4" a few years ago) and just love my height. It actually makes me look statuesque, and puts me into the height range of most female fashion models.

I normally wear regular misses or women's sizes, and have often received compliments from (shorter) GG SA's on how well the clothes I am trying on hang on me and how they envy me for my height. Most women's clothes in that category fit me perfectly when it comes to sleeve or pant legs lengths and rarely require modification. The only issue that I have ever run into is that some dresses might be a bit short-waisted or a little too high above the knee, but a simple hemline adjustment is usually all it takes to make them right. I've even tried shopping at Long Tall Sally (formerly The Tall Shop), but ironically enough, the clothes they carry there are typically too long for me.

I also routinely wear 2 1/2" or 3" heels and never feel out of place as I often encounter GG's who are as tall as (if not taller than) me when I'm out in public.

[Kim_Bitzflick]

I'm 5'-10" & I sometimes wear boots with a 3" heel. no problem. I did get one comment from an older lady at the movie theater. She said to her husband, "My, she's a tall girl." I just loved being referred to as a girl.

[Jennifer in CO]

Back before I transitioned in 79 it bothered me...but my wife and I were out to dinner one evening and met 2 of the "stars" of the Dallas Diamonds (WPBA - way back when) and they were both well over 6 foot. I saw how they stood proud in high heels and came to the resolution that if they could do it, so could I. As it turns out, our daughter is 6ft and to watch her is amazing. Till she got married, she'd pull lil short guys (under 5'11) around by their noses....

Jenn

[mala]

I am 6ft 6 in my stockinged feet and generally wear 2" heels or flats, I have been out in 4" heels but this was to a club and not shopping or out and about. I am under no misconceptions that I "pass", I'm a CD and proud of it :-). If you are confident in yourself then that is half the battle. I have been out in NYC, Tokyo, Amsterdam and London, in all these places the majority of people are accepting and just get on with their own life's that they rarely notice me.

Being tall is a fact of life and I get looked at irrespective of the gender I am presenting in, especially in Tokyo. When I am out it is about walking tall and holding your head high. That's how the majority of Women are when they are out and by doing this, I feel I blend in to my surroundings.

Heels are defiantly feminine and fun, size 14 is my limitation and not the height.

Mala

[Empress Lainie]

I am completely thrilled with my new lower height of 5-9. I used to be just under 6-0. I dont reallyknow over what period I shrunk, but its normal for us as we get older.

Now I don't stand out heightwise as much as I did. I can'twear heels anyway due to my gigantic feet women's 16.5.

[ninapuella]

I am 5´5" so height is definitely not a problem. But i dont feel short as male either. :doh: I guess i just dont care about height.

[Jennifer_Ph]

I am 6'4" and my 5.75" heels are my favorite. Here's what I think. I know I don't pass. I am obviously a dude in a dress even if I wear flats. So I wear my heels and have fun with it. Since I know I can't pass, I don't even try anymore. I'm just a really big crossdresser. And recently, I'm more of a dude in a skirt and heels.

[lisagurl83]

Not really... im 5'9 with heels no more then even 6 . latina looking (kinda plus size) pass of as normal latina in public.

[Colo Deb]

Being 6'-1" isn't so bad, but my size 13 feet make it hard to find shoes. Guess I will have to find/order some on-line. Since I spend most of my time in the closet, it's not a big deal.

[Julogden]

I'm 6'5" in my bare feet, so I know what you're talking about. If you need to wear heels to feel like a woman, then you don't have much choice. Personally, I like flats better than heels any day, so I guess I'm lucky in that respect, but my shoes don't have anything to do with making me feel like a man or woman, that comes from within. I do want a shoe that is feminine looking, but low heels or flats can be just as feminine as the highest heels as far as I'm concerned. If I wear heels, I have to watch out when going through doorways so as to not hit my head or snag my wig, and I can do without that.

And yes, there are females who are very tall too, but they're typically built much more slenderly than we tall T-girls are built, different proportions too, so the fact that there are tall females doesn't really make it any easier for tall T-girls to pass. We really cannot blend in, even if we're slender. Our height attracts attention, and under scrutiny, we don't pass, so if you're tall and want to go out and about, just accept that you aren't going to pass. You'll probably be accepted, at least in most parts of the US, which is better than passing as far as I'm concerned.

But it does take guts.

When I was a kid, a neighbor lady and her oldest daughter were both 6'3"-6'4", and the mother did wear low heels sometimes, the daughter usually dressed in a rather masculine style and wore men's shoes sometimes, but no one ever doubted that she was a woman, as far as I recall. They were never particularly active in neighborhood social stuff, and I suspect it was due to their height, but I'm not sure. I wish they still lived nearby, I'd love to talk to them about how their height has been an issue in their lives.

Carol

[Petra.Briar]

At 6'6" height is an issue if I let it be an issue......I am trying to live by the motto "beauty comes in all sizes". I love heels but need to be careful when I walk through doors or under fans....LOL. At my height, passing is not an option, but it does not mean I don't feel really sexy when dressed!

[LitaKelley]

I'm 5' 11.5" and wear heels and don't find this to be a problem.. Matter of fact, I can walk like a woman in heels.. something I have difficulty doing in flat shoes, so the height isn't a concern for me. My sister is only an inch shorter than me and she wears heels often.. I've known many tall women and don't see height as an issue... A couple decades ago, a female friend I used to hang out with, she was 6' 4".. and back in December at a Fashion Bug, the SA was taller than me..she was in flats, I was in heels, and she was still taller than me.

[BiancaEstrella]

I'm 6'3" and don't have a problem with being tall. I enjoy wearing all sorts of shoes with all sorts of heel heights. If I'm read, so be it, just don't disrespect me in public is all I ask.

[Janet Bern]

I am 6'3 and usually wear flats or 1"heels. I usually go to malls and lunch dressed. No one gives me a second look.
I assume people look quickly and quickly in their minds flash up tall/medium/short. and then move on.
Janet

[Frédérique]

...the obvious answer would be to not where heels but they make me feel like a woman and flats dont so does anyone else have this problem?

Well, flats make me feel a certain way – not “like a woman,” but certainly not like a male, which is the whole point, right? I get dizzy easily, so I don’t wear heels. The slightest motion contrary to my center of gravity makes me seasick; in fact I have a hard time playing video games! I think wearing women’s shoes, regardless of what type they are, accomplishes what you set out to do, namely step out of your male self (pun intended)…

BTW, height is not a problem for me – I’m not tall, rather average as a matter of fact, so I can go around largely unnoticed. I have several female friends who are taller than me, and they don’t wear heels, either…
:eek:

[Delila]

I find that height may not be the real issue but tall women stand out. It really is not how tall you are that gives you away that just makes people look. There are many other male feature that are as difficult to hide that are ultimately the give away practice your makeup skills and work on hiding that adams apple and nobody would care if you are 8 feet tall.

[Allyson Michelle]

Not really height but foot size is. Im 5'9"-ish and I wear a shoe size 14 women's(US). I hate my big 'ol man feet! I wish they were smaller and more feminine.

[Toronto Kristen]

I am 5'7", so height is not really a big problem, but, like mentioned above, width is an issue that I am working on.