I just turned 69 and the desire to dress is as strong as it ever was. I underdress daily in bra and panties, have my body shaved from my neck down, and have my toenails painted a lovely pink. I don’t plan on slowing down anytime soon.
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I just turned 69 and the desire to dress is as strong as it ever was. I underdress daily in bra and panties, have my body shaved from my neck down, and have my toenails painted a lovely pink. I don’t plan on slowing down anytime soon.
hello Debbie,
I think dressing becomes easier when I/we get older. Perhaps because we are losing our inhibitions. Perhaps we realise that time is running out so why not enjoy ourselves? Certainly in retirement we have more time to get dressed without the fear of being outed by work colleagues.
stay healthy!
luv J
I just turned 52 and have been undersdressing for 40 years. Now with the house to my self and i work alone I'm buying the types of outfits I've always wanted. Who knows, maybe wigs and makeup next. I feel like I'm just getting started.
Thank you all for your replies to this thread. The consensus appears to be carry on regardless. Age should not be a barrier most seem to get better with practice and experience.I wholeheartedly agree.
I am 60 somthing i have been dressing for most of my life i think you could be older and still dress and go out with less worry at least for myself just enjoy who you are its a lot better than beind someone you dont want to be because your worrying abought people think abought
Put on your sexy undies a pair or leggings some cute booties long cute sweater and a nice bag do it....
Transwoman at 65! Enjoying life and now am 70! Hugs Lana Mae
Okay I'll give it a shot I've been dressing since teenage years had some tie off in the middle but never much. I'm 75 now so My age says I've seen a lot. I still dress although not much, Life is complex. I tend to enjoy it when I do I almost always dress to blend That means usually jeans and a nice blouse hardly ever heels. But when I get the chance to go out to clubs usually drag bars or drag clubs like LIPS here is San Diego it heels and shorter skirts and a little more glam in the makeup. Now that I have given my age it seems I am loosing a lot of interest in CDing. I have recently decided I would hit the town a mall crawl and then diner and a club. Well, I got dressed casual for the mall went out had no problem even tried on a few items. Then went home to change into something a little more dressy and I just wasn't into it. Even the mall crawl I didn't find to exciting actually kind of boring. So am I cured I don't know. Still check the CD web sites regularly but even finding them a bit boring.
Maybe I'm just getting old I do hope the thrill isn't gone.
My desire to dress has actually increased over the years, so I guess I'll keep on dressing up. Though I'll probably look more retro as time goes on.
My dressing has definitely increased as I get older.
The only reason for this is the pure fact that I have accepted who I am. And don't really care who knows.
I can't say the desire to dress has changed over the years.
Only the self acceptance
Now that I am a healthy 73, my passion to dress and be out with others has only increased. It has now become quality time as opposed to quantity time which is fine with me. Part of that since March of 2020 and the rise of Covid has been the infrequency of opportunities. I make the best of each day when Sarah can exist. I am still young at heart, but now with the knowledge that playing out the role of a classy mature woman is satisfying versus the young sassy single girl.
At 73, I spend more time dressed fem, than not. My dressing time has increased as I got older.
Trans has been with me as long as I can remember. The iterweb has been inspirational in understanding others out there are similar to me. If I dare to mention those on this forum, that I have learned from, they would certainly include Doc. as a youth I thought such things perverse Doc. Now I know they are simply natural fun, on the spectrum of who we are. Another is Karren Hutton, make up tips aside, your posts and struggles have always helped me shine.
Suppression is not a cure. If there is one that isn't it. One must always come to terms with an unwanted behavior. Understand why it existed in the first place before behind it can be put to rest. If not? The behavior will return with a problematic vengeance.
Some of us will never express to society who we are, is that our loss or societies? We know and enjoy who we are.:) Yes I would enjoy greater acceptance of this part of us. But there is so much more to life.
Yes. It is a great loss to society. But if society, as a whole, is defined by the people in it then you are adding to it. Acceptance is not a prerequisite to being able to contribute to society. Acceptance comes later when people realize how foolish old stereotypes and thinking really were. Acceptance cant be forced. Forced acceptance is not acceptance at all. It is toleration.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jane G
I'm 72 years old and started crossdressing in my early teens. I kept it up as often as work, family and other traditional limitations allowed. Finally, almost 2 years ago I finally stopped crossdressing. I have transitioned and live full time as a woman and have no desire to wear clothes designed for men. Crossdressing no longer speaks the same way to me, but I treasure all those years that helped me understand the path I was on and prepare me for this step. I have so many wonderful friends I never would have met were it not for crossdressing. My path isn't for everyone, but getting here was a joyful and rewarding journey.
Like a lot of girls here my dressing has increased as Ive gotten older. Specifically now that Im in my mid fifties. I think part of it is that I have more time now and I do it because I like it. Its fun relaxing and it makes me happy whereas before it was a way to ahem take care of a certain need. I also wonder if our falling testosterone level allows more estrogen to rear its head increasing our femininity. Food for thought.
How old would you be if you didn't know how old you were?
-Satchel Page
I’m 73. Most of the people interact with are in their late teens to early thirties, and I’m one of the youngest. What I mean by that is that I am much more open to new ideas and less set in my ways than most of them. It’s surprising how many 20 something’s are closed minded.
Perhaps it’s something to do with crossdressing. It takes an open mind to accept crossdressing as a normal, if not necessary part of your life. My friends my age like 70’s rock and roll. As do I. I also have Lady Gaga’s latest album. They don’t. My favorite music is Opera. Most of my friends have never been to an opera. It boggles my mind.
I agree with many of the sentiments expressed on this thread- the older I get, the bigger my desire to dress as a lady.
I'm 76 and didn't actually begin serious underdressing until I was 74. This entire journey is new to me. I have reached the stage where I wear panties 24/7, nighties and stockings to bed every night, and stockings and bralettes likely 80% of each day. I'd actually like to go the full route at home dressing in dresses, shoes (not heels), wigs, and make-up. But, in all seriousness, I don't see that happening anytime my wife is around.
I love my age at 59.....I look much, much better dressed than in guy mode. My GF opinion lol...Enjoy life to the fullest or live in regret.
I haven't visited the board in quite a while and this thread caught my eye. I'm now 82 and don't consciously CD any more, but many feminine items have become second nature in my life. I only wear GV Amanda jeans as I like their high waist. Cable knit turtleneck sweaters with their bulky collars are wonderful now that it's cold. I have the jeans and sweaters in several colors. Women's flats and boots are so much lighter than men's so that's all I wear. I pierced my ears during the first lock down and generally wear small hoops or studs. I learned to cut my own hair during the lock down and try to get it to look like Wendy Sherman's. I'm a widower but I did have a CD chat with my daughter last year so there will be no surprises for her when I die. She just bought me a mascara that she really likes. I keep my nails polished with Essie Shears to You and do indulge in lipstick occasionally. I guess I've evolved to a natural CD comfort zone. Perhaps androgyn?
Good comment, Since I don't consider myself older, only 75, but I still will give a comment. While I have not quit cding I have cut back a whole lot and I seem to have lost some of the desire. I have actually set aside time to practice my art and then just didn't. I just didn't feel like it and it was a bit of a hassle, couldn't be bothered. I use to jump at the chance and get rami when when there was no opportunity to practice and get out. I have been doing this for a long time and have been getting out to a variety of venues over the years. I think I tend to pass but then I have been busted when I least suspect. When some ones say, usually a GG, "you look good" or, the best one I heard was "you have the right to wear whatever you want". That popped my bubble, but it was still a fun outing. But I believe in keeping things fun. And I will continue to CD even if I have to force myself some days.
I've been dressing better the 60 years.and I'm not stoping becose I'm old Im close to 74 :hugs: Angie
I’m 50 and finally feel like I’m getting into my prime with dressing. When I was younger I use to dress as a fetish, not thinking about how I looked and not taking care of my skin. I was a typical male. Now I’m driven to create an acceptable image that gets my wife's approval to start venturing out in public settings. I also started taking better care of my body by losing weight, moisturizing my skin, shaving, etc. I don’t foresee stopping anytime soon. What I find interesting is as I work on dressing my age, the more I enjoy dressing.
One of the ways I managed to jump the hurdle of societal non-acceptance was to mentally make a list on my life's accomplishments. I'll put my credentials up against anyone. If you do not like who I am that is YOUR problem, not mine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jane G
As I get older I have thought about this. For now I am just enjoying my dressing when I can.
Will it fade away in the future. I can't say that for sure right now. I guess time will tell that for sure
I'm not going to stop because I'm old. I stop twice both times for marriage and it comes back so I don't fight it.
I'm 57 and just recently started crossdresing. I wish I would have started when I was younger.
I don't think of a fading movie star I think I am into my umpteenth resurgence now. :-)
I turn 50 this year, and I've learned you can't just switch it off. I quit for 3 years once, but it is always with you.
I'm 83 and with this covid thing I have been home except to venture out for basics, I have been dressing 24/7 since the holidays and yes it has been a great feeling but slowly my daily outfit has become more of an androgenous mix, probably more to keep warm than to feel fem.
The month of January has been a downer for me the last few years, Raychel and I have had long discussions on this. It can be a depressing time but we just have to get past it, spring is comming! Always remember that age is just a number, it is the mental age you can maintain that matters. My self, sometimes I feel like a 19 YO but when the bod starts moving, I know better, think young !
I agree with you, Debbie. It's nice to know how many of our members have been crossdressing for so many years. I'm older than you are, but as long as I still enjoy it, I have no intention of giving it up!
This reminds me of Lewis Carroll's famous poem You Are Old, Father William, which begins:Quote:
Originally Posted by Stephanie47
"You are old, father William," the young man said,
"And your hair has become very white;
And yet you incessantly stand on your head--
Do you think, at your age, it is right?"
"In my youth," father William replied to his son,
"I feared it would injure the brain;
But now that I'm perfectly sure I have none,
Why, I do it again and again."
I'm now 71 and have been underdressing to some extent for almost 40 years. Recently the urge has increased and I have increased my androgynous wardrobe as well as my level general female attire around home. We will see where it goes from here.
Maybe we see many older girls here on this forum because they have time, being in many cases retired.
As for staying young, as a college professor, I match wits with the age 18 to 25 people all the time. I am still keeping up with them. How much longer, I do not know, but there are profs at my university who are pushing age 80 and not the slightest bit old. And I have every intention of joining them.
With some skill at applying makeup and some fashion sense, I can knock off twenty years or so from my appearance. That is what female makeup is designed to do. Practice works with the makeup. Studying fashion websites for fortysomethings really helps with blending into the GG world. So does a good set of hip pads and foundation garments,
My take on the older aspect is that older men view their "hobby" as crossdressing whereas many younger people view it as falling into the more general transgender category. As a result, an older person will seek out crossdressing websites/forums whereas someone younger will seek out the transgender equivalent. Of course, this is a sweeping generalisation but I think there is an element of truth in it. Also, hopefully as things more forward, younger people won't view their lifestyle as crossdressing and be more fluid when it comes to dressing and clothing.
Bought my first pair of heels in the last year and Im on the older side of Gen X.
Ok. My first half dozen pairs.
Turning 75 soon and still enjoy dressing up. My BF and I do quarterly casino trips and I love getting up for an evening of dining and gambling. I'd really like to dress to the nines again, but casual is more appropriate for the place we go.
I am 64 and have been crossdressing on and off for 50 years . More under dressing than anything as my wife hates my fem side so it needs to be when she is gone .
I'm almost 60. I admit that I am more aware of the condition of my skin these days. I'd never put my head above the parapet so never got to find out if I could'pass' as a younger woman 20 years ago.
Apart from my height perhaps I can use my age to blend in as a well dressed older lady.
It's still a wonderful feeling dressing up and less sexual which is not a bad thing.
55 years old here, dabbled in it for many years, more serious about it now than ever. I hope to never stop.
Just turned 50. I started dressing 35 years ago. I?ve been on and off but now I?m FT.I just purged 2 garbage bags in a good way to make room for more.
Hi Debbie-
You ask whether one loses interest in crossdressing as we age. I have been active for 50 years and have purges several times, but came back to my basic feelings. This is a typical story for most of us on this site. I am currently 87 and I must say that my interest in becoming prettier, and understanding both my feminine and sexual sides increases in some way each day. I am still learning new things about myself. I have some advice for you and others here who may be interested in the question of crossdressing as we become older. My advice has several parts. First follow your heart and your mind. Notice the two equal parts. If you want to feel female, you must do your best to look and feel as feminine as possible. Reduce your weight to that of a typical female. Exercise to shape your body into one which has nice flowing curves. Eat good foods. Get good sleep. Think about and resolve every problem that you encounter. Think positively and develop a healthy and optimistic outlook. Remember, all problems have a solution if one thinks about them sufficiently. Thinking is the key.
As you can see from the photo at the left, my years of constant attention to my feminine qualities has resulted in a reasonably attractive woman. I am still working on this project, but I am thrilled with life each day as I grow older. My figure and legs have good form and curves, my skin has only wrinkles under my eyes, my body is exceptionally smooth and wrinkle free due to good exercise and care. I have pleasures beyond belief and imagination, and I love looking forward to many more years of this pure joy. Finally, this feminine thing requires work but the pleasures are there to harvest. The results are worth the effort.
Just thinking about what all the other retired folks are doing makes me want to go dress shopping.
Dressed.
Of course.
Hello Debbie,
I'm not a CD but my SO is; we're Both in our mid-sixties.
I wanted to share my observations. I've watched my SO go through Puberty to the Fashionable "Acceptable" Look...whatever this is???? She didn't get to experience wearing the teenage clothes that she so much admired and wanted to wear...so she went through this Stage. She can return whenever she may want to, it's Still in the Closet (she doesn't wear it too much these days). Then there were short, short skirts and dresses (she couldn't even end over that she wouldn't SHOW something). lol There have been many Stages back and forth with the (Stereo-Typed Age to a Certain Attire), Fluctuations.
Present Day: Today Actually, it was a Pair of Jeans and her First outing in CD apparel to a Restaurant (a new hurdle). I actually was Over-Dressed in HER New Dress that she hadn't even gotten to wear yet! She has a few pounds to lose before she can wear it. It was a First for me also, I NEVER wear HER clothes! I offer up my clothes for her to wear but, psychologically, I just couldn't make myself wear HER clothes, not until today.
Back to the "Age Subject", it has been covered really well from all of the responses that you've gotten. We ALL feel a different age at different times, yes, when we face the mirror...especially when unclothed, we see the differences that our Bodies have gone through...this IS a given! However, how we adorn it depends on us, if we want to be Quirky...we are ALLOWED, lol, to do this. Until someone else is changing our diapers for us we'll be as Young or as Old as we feel.
I'm inspired by some of you responders, we've got more miles to travel, until we're called to the Other Side. Happy Trails!
I'm almost 75 here and fortunately in quite good health . with a trim, passable feminine body, and a full head of long hair.
My philosophy of life has always been this, particularly as I got older.....
Never fear getting "old" as only the lucky get to be old. Never loose your sense of humor,,,, and never forget what it's like to be a child. Embrace your age.
Always have a positive attitude as a negative one can effect one's health.
Always try to be kind.
I started dressing when I was about 8 years old. However, it is only fairly recently, in the last few years, when I started going out in public as Barbara.
I should add that starting to wear a feminine medical mask for the virus has completely embolden me.
BTW when you get to be a certain age, you get the felling that it's now or never with some things.:)
Barbara Jo - I've not heard that one before: "...only the lucky get to be old...". A nice philosophy to have.
Great answers. For my part, now well into my 50s , I'm out to my supportive wife some family and friends, retired and am finding after lifetime of hiding I'm dressing more and heading towards full time.
My wife tells me when she finally ships me off to the nursing home she's only packing female attire for me 😂😂
Hell, as I age I hope that my graying hair means that beard cover becomes easier.Quote:
Originally Posted by Debbie Denier