If you were well over 6' tall what would you do

[Genifer Teal]

At 6' 4" (without my usual 5 inch heels), when I walk into a room, I know I will get noticed - unless its a blind convention. (no offense intended to my blind sisters) That attention can either frighten you away, or you can own it. You need to refill your prescription for attitude. Then take 2 and call me in the morning. lol

Actually, attitude IS your answer. I may be skinnier, but still have height issues. What I find with short people is, if they don't have it (height) many of them want it. Keep that in mind as they glance up at you. Then again, you never know what you really want until you get it - and I have plenty. lol

You can't win a race if you expect to loose. If you can picture yourself winning, you have a much greater chance of doing well. The moment you start thinking everyone is staring at your height, you have lost. Think something more like, "I bet they love my shoes", or maybe "This IS the perfect matching handbag". Just a little something to lift your spirits. It will show on the outside. Then people will notice that too.

One time I came in 10th in a race. I couldn't be happier. Sure, it would have been great to win, but 10th out of 50 wasn't bad. What was more important is that I did my personal best that day. That is all anyone can expect. Be the best you can be. Win or loose, you will have no regrets.

No matter what height/weight you might be, find a way to make it work. Highlight your best feature. Make people focus more on that and they will focus less on your height. Before you know it they'll be saying "She's the tall one, with the beautiful smile" or "That amazing dress wouldn't work on me, I'm too short".

Soo much goes on in our heads we often don't realize. Best of all, we have to power to control every bit of it. So take those attitude pills and give it a try. Instead of just entering the room, MAKE AN ENTRANCE!

Gen

BTW - Does anyone think RuPaul is beautiful? (most of the time) Did you know she is 6' 4"? Think of that the next time you feel awkward.

[TxKimberly]

I have a friend (non-TG) who once shared a joke with me.
He got so tired of people asking "How's the air up there?" that he started to reply "It kind of stinks of trolls". Every time I think if this I can't help smiling . . .

[Joy Carter]

If you were well over 6' tall what would you do ?


Dianne

Stand in a hole ?

[Annie D]

I used to feel that being 6'1" was a reason for me to be self-conscious and worried about if I was recognized as a male but I finally came to terms with my size, my sex and my appearance. It was when I realized that I probably would not pass when closely scrutinized, that I relaxed and just tried to be a normal female. When I am out, I try to dress appropriately and wear clothing that "I" feel comfortable in. I want to feel pretty as Annie and when I do so, I think that I look fairly attractive; not the kind of attractive that entices someone to come on to me but rather the kind that indicates that I care about my appearance and presentation. I haven't thought about my height in months but rather how I present myself. I smile alot and speak. My voice is a bigger indicator that I am male more than my height but when I soften it, I am more likely to be accepted for who I am rather than what I am.

Please don't be afraid of who you are; be friendly, be confident and most importantly be yourself. If you were really a bad person, you wouldn't be wearing the clothes you have on when out.

[Kimberly Marie Kelly]

There are lots of tall women in the world, as they say stand tall, be confident and be yourself.

[TSchapes]

If you were well over 6' tall what would you do ?

I am, 6'4". Generally, when out in the day time I try and keep the heels under 2", usually wear flats. Night time, I don't care what height I wear. The most important part is to own it and be proud of your height. Don't slouch, shoulders back! If you have confidence, people will respect you!

I feel like the "elephant man"
Grotesque and misformed

Someone's in the need for a makeover! No really, go to someone like Jamie Austin and have a pro make you over. They do a tremendous job! And you will see your potential immediately. Go to one of the many TG conferences and go to the helpful classes.

Gabrielle Reese is short compared to me.
and she's slender I'm muscle-bound.

Well if you need to reduce your muscles, check out Renee Reyes website. She had big muscles too, but used exercise to reduce them. And yes Gabrielle Reese is 6'3" here's another GG that's a model at 6'4". Alexis Skye:



Oh note, that she doesn't seem to care that she's almost 7' tall in heels, hence the ruler in the picture. I've written to her and she says why shouldn't she be able to where high-heels? They maker her legs look great! You can check out her website here: Alexis Skye

back to the closet.


Dianne

OK, Dianne, dry up those tears and suck it up! You want it, go make it happen! The tools are out there, and by all means do it with confidence!

Love, Tracy

[TxKimberly]

I am, 6'4". . . . :

Just for the record, Tracy Shapes is one of the cutest and most passable TG's I know. Being tall doesn't seem to hurt her much!

[inquisitiv]

From a gal who is 5'5", I'd say a whole lot less stretching!

[TSchapes]

Just for the record, Tracy Shapes is one of the cutest and most passable TG's I know. Being tall doesn't seem to hurt her much!

Love, Tracy

[windycissy]

Go out with a taller person, gentlemen companions are very useful for this purpose...

[CharlotteW]

I just thought I'd montion this.....

I visited a clinic with a post-op friend last week. Whilst in the waiting room I heard a really deep voice, quite loud too. I looked around to see a TS (not sure if pre or post op) at the counter talking to the receptioninst, I swear she was at least 7foot tall in flat shoes, maybe even 7'3". When she left the room she ducked under the door. She looked happy enough so good luck to her.

[Maddie22]

I seem to be the one of the taller ones here. I stand 6'5''-6'6'' bare foot. It is hard to get adjusted to, you always stand out dressed or not. But I do have great legs when dressed. The foot size does stink. Xena, there is a site that I found that has really good shoe sizes for us larger feet girls (Between 14-15 men's here) go to www.ledame.com The have flats for girls like us.

[anDrea F]

I think most things have been said allready.However it all depends on the situation you are thinking of putting youreself in. Personally if i were you I would be wearing heels as I think they will create the correct posture for a women of youre height even if only 2" or more again depending on the location. Then a top that comes halfway across youre behind with a skirt or jeans. A wide waist cincer belt and handbag with shoulder strap that adjusts so the bottom hangs just above the hip can help create an illusion of looking shorter. Hope this helps.

[Samantha43]

Tall girls rock!!!

[obsessedwithpantyhose]

im 6 ft without heels and when im at the bars all they ask me is "how do you walk in those",,,i wear 5 inch platform heels,,,,

only live once,,do you want to spend it in the closet?????

[Barbara Dugan]

I am 5 10 without heels even I am not over 6ft I always have feel a little tall since I am Mexican and Mexican girls are only just a bit higher than 5ft

[sometimes_miss]

Orlee wrote:

Bottom line, if I were y'all heights I'd go play basketball :P

Been there, done that years ago until arthritis took away my knees. Fun, and I could jump and dunk fine, but had what they refer to as 'slow feet'; most people would just run around me. Height isn't the be all and end all of basketball; speed and control are actually much more important. I think Mugsy Bogues and Spud Webb both were about five four, and both had all star careers in the NBA. For those with vertical leaps like that, height truly is no obstacle.

[Nicki B]

What do you mean, IF? :rolleyes:


I think I'll send my friend Siobhan across to give you a slap - red hair, late 30s, junior school teacher - she's 6'3", 210+lbs (exactly the same as me) but she was born female.

We met in Manchester last year, at the end of Sparkle - and we both said how good it was to find someone else the same size (even if she's ten years younger than me - bitch).

There are lots of us tall guys who are disappointed that we can never look like the beautiful women do.

She might give you one, too..

[Seamus_Jameson]

The opposite side of the equation isn't much fun either. I feel for you, Dianne. 5'2" at the best of times, most women tower over me, nevermind other men.

Don't go back in the closet, though! When you feel like yourself, you act like yourself, and people will (generally) treat you like yourself. And that doesn't have a thing to do with height!

[Dita_B]

I have just finished reading the entire thread and I think that most of the "being tall" issues have already been addressed perfectly...

But I still would like to add my personal 2 bits:

First of all, being tall (I am 6' 1"), means that I stand out in any crowd and tower over almost all of the girls and most of the men.

Second of all, I don't like to dress to blend in, I like to dress to stand out... I have encountered many GG's that were as tall as I am, but most of them dressed down unattractively and wore flats. At times, I tried to talk to them and asked why they wouldn't wear heels... And most of them answered that they were too chicken to do so...

Well, I get most compliments from women about my legs and since I find that long legs come out best in heels and short skirts, that is what I wear. In the last 3 years, I have clocked about 12 hours/week walking in malls and the downtown core in full daytime, which amounts to having been almost 1,900 hours in plain public view so far and that was not only locally, but also during visits in the US. I do most of my things enfemme, such as grocery shopping, banking, getting my car refueled and serviced, flying, dealing with the TSA, crossing the border, going out Saturday night dancing in a straight pub by live music, you name it and I have NEVER, EVER had a problem, although I know I don't pass.
Guys still open doors for me, traffic stops at the crosswalk and I still get compliments from GG's all the time... even from those who just pass by... whether it is about my outfit, the color combination's I wear, they even have followed my out of the store(s), to pay me a compliment. Wherever I went, people were just plain courteous and friendly, whether they were border guards, sales associates... or passers by of all ages...

This is to illustrate that, in my personal experience, being tall and having an attitude about it, creates respect, no matter who you encounter.

Than, I think, one of the most important things we need to get used to in our male minds is that, as a girl, people observe you... it just comes with the gender... As a male, I seldomly got stared at, but as a girl, I get stared at all the time... And, I must admit, that I, in guy mode, scan most of the girls I encounter, even if it is briefly. So my point is that we have to get used to the "getting noticed" part of being a girl. That means that being stared at not necessarily means a malicious look, you can see that at the many girls, who exchange smiles with you, when passing by. They do that with any other girl that they encounter and make eye contact with, as well. So, smile back and get used to being noticed! It means success in my perception...

Than the other item as a tall girl is being in good tall female company. I enclose a link to the website of girls that are probably taller than you are and who are successful models and where you can find a lot of pointers towards stores that specialize in offering sexy fashion for tall girls, including shoes...

http://www.tallwomen.org/models/

I wear size 12 W and I recently have bought 3 pairs of shoes at Womanwithin,

http://www.womanwithin.com/Plus-Size...px?DeptId=9369

and they carry up to size 14 on many styles, or their sister store Roamans:

http://www.romans.com/Plus-Size-Pump...px?DeptId=9936

Their prices are really affordable and are comparable to those of Payless. This should help you get going and now there is no excuse to stay in the closet just for being tall anymore...

Strut your stuff and have fun girls!

Dita.

[victoriamwilliams1]

I am 6ft 8in and with heels I am near 7ft tall and I go out in the public.

[Dorisnycd]

I am 6'4 235 lbs of muscle, 17 inch arms...and I wear 5 inch stilettos exclusivly. Look at my pics. Be what u want to be...it is all worth it...

[Laurie909]

I'm 5 foot 3 inches. You might think you want to be my height but I can tell you, the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.

[TxKimberly]

I'm 5 foot 3 inches. You might think you want to be my height but I can tell you, the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.

Gotta admit, I'd LOVE to be 5 ft 3. Wanna trade?

[Annesah]

Gota admit I have not read all the posts so this may have been already addressed but I'm lucky to be 5/4 and shorter than 95 percent of the GG's.
My point is that most of the GG's are close to 6' or taller so don't fret too much. We all tend to be too self critical but if you really want to figgit, I think weight and build are more significant factors. Anyway; there's nothing can be done about it. Let's make the best of what we have and dress our best.