Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 25 of 45

Thread: I like to dress but I'm not completely happy with my look, because-----

  1. #1
    Female Illusionist! docrobbysherry's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2007
    Location
    Orange County, Calif.
    Posts
    24,843

    Exclamation I like to dress but I'm not completely happy with my look, because-----

    ----I began dressing at age 50+. My legs and figure looked young back then and I'm even slimmer now. But, I HATE seeing a 70+ year old man's face on my attractive, young woman's body!

    Now, u!
    U can't keep doing the same things over and over and expect to enjoy life to the max. When u try new things, even if they r out of your comfort zone, u may experience new excitement and growth that u never expected.

    Challenge yourself and pursue your passions! When your life clock runs out, you'll have few or NO REGRETS!

  2. #2
    Danielle cdinmd206's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Location
    Southern Maryland
    Posts
    533
    I am fat and unfortunately medical problems prevent me from losing too much weight. But big gurls can dress to pass also!!!!

  3. #3
    dress to feel the energy Shely's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2016
    Location
    NE
    Posts
    1,018
    Yea and at 70 you'll really hate the difference between the body all dressed up and the face. I have also been trying to apply makeup cleverly enough to minimize the look of my 70 some years.
    https://www.flickr.com/photos/lovethatdress/

  4. #4
    Gold Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    Illinois
    Posts
    8,393
    I am in a similar boat. I am over 70, over weight, and have mobility problems. a trifecta I guess.
    But I still dress around the house, and love every minuet of it. And with the Lock down, more dressing time.
    Rader

  5. #5
    Gold Member Helen_Highwater's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Midlands UK
    Posts
    7,188
    Yep a few pounds off would be good. As for age, I know many women over 70 who remain fit, well and can still go out socially and look attractive.

    So in my mid sixties there's hope for me yet.

  6. #6
    Platinum Member alwayshave's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Washington, DC
    Posts
    12,771
    Doc, Don't we all. I hate my fat face, but I'm attempting to loose weight so that it looks a little better.
    Please call me Jamie, I always_have crossdressed, I always will, "alwayshave".

  7. #7
    Senior Member GretchenM's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2016
    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Posts
    1,867
    To me the solution is to not try and look like a young woman, but rather to look like one of the very attractive older women that are out there. Look around. There are some real beauties out there.

  8. #8
    Aspiring Member LelaK's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2012
    Location
    Just got back to Illinois (from Burbank)
    Posts
    794
    … rather to look like one of the very attractive older women that are out there.
    Like Joan Rivers?
    T-shirt says: "Hi, I Crossdress!"

  9. #9
    Platinum Blonde member Ressie's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    SW Michigan
    Posts
    3,762
    Age and wrinkles are unpleasant realities even for those that don't cross dress. When I was young I had the face, long hair and body but I didn't have any clothes!

    I hate my fat face
    I came to that conclusion last year and managed to lose 20 pounds but I need to lose a little more. I also got tired of my fat belly!
    "You're the only one to see the changes you take yourself through", Stevie Wonder

  10. #10
    Silver Member NancySue's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2016
    Location
    Southern Illinois
    Posts
    3,042
    Welcome to the Club. Getting old sucks and it doesn?t get better, but it sure beats the alternative.

  11. #11
    Silver Member CynthiaD's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2011
    Location
    Texas
    Posts
    2,931
    As long as I look female I’m happy. Even if it’s ugly female.

  12. #12
    Silver Member Pumped's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2013
    Posts
    2,544
    60 years old, slightly over weight, beard and mustache. I can get the neck down to look pretty good. The neck up is beyond help!

  13. #13
    Member ambigendrous's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2012
    Location
    San Jose, Ca, USA
    Posts
    328
    Quote Originally Posted by RADER View Post
    But I still dress around the house, and love every minuet of it.
    I prefer a nice waltz, myself...
    Ambigendrous
    Wealth should not be measured by how much you have, but by how little you need - anon

  14. #14
    Member foxy bartender's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Location
    Nashville, TN
    Posts
    191
    For me, it’s my belly. I need to lose a few pounds to fit into some of my cuter outfits. But I think by far my biggest issue is my facial and body hair. If I don’t shave head to toe every single day, I don’t feel comfortable.

  15. #15
    Exploring NEPA now Cheryl T's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    Northeast Pa near NJ and NY
    Posts
    10,444
    I had foot surgery a few years ago and can no longer wear the heels I love so much.
    Just wish I could slip into a nice pair of 4" stilettos again and show off my long legs.
    I don't wear women's clothes, I wear MY clothes !

  16. #16
    Platinum Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2010
    Location
    Western Washington
    Posts
    14,303
    I'm 72. I don't hate my male body. I've gained a few pounds since my ideal military weight. The additional weight has been distributed evenly. My legs do have spider veins, but, nothing like varicose veins I've seen on others. Hosiery covers that up. My skin tone is nothing like in my youth. It's an odd situation as far as my arms go. I was caught in an explosion which engulfed my exposed skin. It wasn't too bad until later in life. The scar tissue does not tan so my skin has a mottled look now. The forearm hair hides its ugliness. The same happen with my face.

    I just face this aging process with the thought I made it to 72. There is no guarantee for anyone else in my family making it to that age, is there? If my genetic code prevails and COVID-19 does not get me I should check out somewhere between 83 and 103. I should really have an aged grandma look then. Then, if I have some stubble above the lip I'll fit in with a lot of other aging GG's.

    Yes, getting old may "suck" but what's the alternative.

    Mentally I do not feel like an aged older woman. I sort of throw myself into the middle age category....pretty knee length dress and moderate high heels.

  17. #17
    Gold Member JenniferR771's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    West Michigan
    Posts
    5,176
    Well...you can always reduce wrinkles with face tape.
    https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=face+tape

    You can start with a couple rubber bands and Scotch tape. Just to learn.

    And be sure to take advantage of the principle of distraction. Really beautiful hair helps to hide an aging face. Likewise a really great dress. And maybe really big earrings. Outrageous heels?

  18. #18
    Platinum Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    A bit south of the 49th!
    Posts
    23,676
    Quote Originally Posted by CynthiaD View Post
    As long as I look female I?m happy. Even if it?s ugly female.
    I really have to go with Cynthia here. I have never been much for mirrors and photos. My pictures here are intended simply to prove I exist. But day in day out, I just want to express what I feel...not so I feel pretty.
    Remember always that you not only have the right to be an individual, you have an obligation to be one.

    Eleanor Roosevelt

  19. #19
    3dxchat User JuliaGirl's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2019
    Location
    Southern Ontario
    Posts
    213
    I like to dress but I'm not completely happy with my look, because ...

    As a closeted dresser I have little time to watch and then apply lessons I glimpse about getting makeup right. I can't spend time watching videos let alone practicing because my SO could appear in my computer area at any time unannounced. I am getting better very very slowly, I am at least past clown face now, but the delicate intricacies of well done makeup elude me to this day.
    Closeted for 45 years, so please take any advice I might offer with a massive dose of reality.
    Julia xo

  20. #20
    Banned Read only
    Join Date
    Dec 2013
    Location
    UK
    Posts
    13,082
    Sherry ,
    Personally it's why I can't do the MIAD thing . I see myself shaving but I don't really look until I've applied my makeup and then my hair (Wig) , then it all comes together , I'm happy and ready for the day .

    I truthfully don't dwell on my age as Teresa because I'm playing catch up now and I don't know how long this window will be open to me , OK as far as the coronavirus is concerned I'm well into the high risk group , I guess it's more important if I can stay safe and well .
    Last edited by Teresa; 03-25-2020 at 03:01 PM.

  21. #21
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2020
    Posts
    39
    Everything. Just everything. I'm a newbie who's been doing this many years and knows nothing. Spending a lot of time on google and youtube right now.

  22. #22
    Senior Member SaraLin's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2017
    Location
    Central Fla.
    Posts
    1,171
    I'd have to recite my list of "too's"

    Too tall
    Too heavy
    Too big adam's apple
    Too big hands
    Too masculine looking face.
    Too little up top
    Too much down below
    Too much need for "camouflage".
    etc.
    etc.
    etc.

    I can't say that I'm EVER satisfied with my results. I'm always too busy looking for (and finding) what's wrong, and not enjoying what I got right.
    <sigh>

  23. #23
    Reality Check
    Join Date
    Feb 2014
    Posts
    8,842
    Quote Originally Posted by GretchenM View Post
    To me the solution is to not try and look like a young woman, but rather to look like one of the very attractive older women that are out there. Look around. There are some real beauties out there.
    Yep, that's my thought. I try to dress and act like the sister I never had, who would probably be just a couple years older or younger than me.
    Krisi

  24. #24
    Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    ontario, canada
    Posts
    146
    Quote Originally Posted by GretchenM View Post
    To me the solution is to not try and look like a young woman, but rather to look like one of the very attractive older women that are out there. Look around. There are some real beauties out there.
    And Gretchen you are succeeding admirably!!

  25. #25
    Gold Member Alice Torn's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    Midwest U.S.
    Posts
    7,357
    Cheryl, A great pair of long legs, look good in low heels or flats, too, but high heels make em look even longer and shaplier. Mine are long too.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  


Check out these other hot web properties:
Catholic Personals | Jewish Personals | Millionaire Personals | Unsigned Artists | Crossdressing Relationship
BBW Personals | Latino Personals | Black Personals | Crossdresser Chat | Crossdressing QA
Biker Personals | CD Relationship | Crossdressing Dating | FTM Relationship | Dating | TG Relationship


The crossdressing community is one that needs to stick together and continue to be there for each other for whatever one needs.
We are always trying to improve the forum to better serve the crossdresser in all of us.

Browse Crossdressers By State