Surprisingly despite being 5ft 3", I have managed to find men's trousers that fit me reasonably well. Ok, they might not be as loose fitting as they would on a cis guy but I find close fitting preferable to loose fitting. At least they look like they fit me. This brings me to the point of this post. I've tried men's xxs in shirts and hoodies but they're too big on the sleeves and shoulders I just feel ridiculous in them because I look like a 12 year old boy drowning in clothes that are too big for me. I don't really want to have to lower myself to the boys section. I'm 26 for fuck's sake. I want shirts/hoodies/t-shirts to fit me. Any advice? I have even considered going back to shopping in the women's section for hoodies because at least they fit me and if I could get them in a unisex colour, it's got to be better than feeling like a stupid school boy. Does anyone know where I could get smaller men's shirts?
Just Googled it up- Uniqlo has stores in the UK, and also they have this online store. Being an Asian brand they probably do make shirts for smaller men. Maybe go check that out? Also, I think the women's section is in fact a good idea. There are always unisex garments that fit well. Boys' section is also a good place to start.
You'd be surprised what sort of hidden treasures you can find in the boys department. It's not all legos and power rangers.
Asian retailers! Good idea! Forgot about that. Does anyone have any others they can list that they have actually ordered from and know them to be of good quality? The thing is about boys clothing, the fabric tends to be a bit flimsy and they don't look as sturdy as men's. The graphics are so cheesy as well. They make me want to cringe.
I've shopped at Uniqlo many times, and because I'm not out yet I mostly buy masculine-looking items from the women's section, but the quality is splendid. Also, these are some of my most passable clothes... Shirts: I currently have 1 Oxford, 1 Broadcloth, 1 Chambray and 1 Denim. Hoodies: Dark grey zipper hoodie jacket. T-shirts: Please do look for those in the men's section. http://www.fashionbeans.com/2014/5-japanese-clothing-brands-you-should-know/ Also, from the top of my head there's also Zara.
Thanks Sherlock. They have all the body measurements on uniqlo so I will have to measure/get someone to measure me (hmmm who would do that) and see if their shirts would fit me better. I have to admit, buying women's clothing however masculine makes me a bit dysphoric but if it looked convincing enough to be men's and actually fitted me, then I suppose I would give the women's section a chance. The only thing is, won't the shirts be tailored for a woman's shape when I'm trying NOT to look female? Any experience with wearing women's clothes and still looking masculine?
It takes some skill. Look for clothes with... a straight cut. Not a curve-emphasising one. Usually the difference between men's clothes and women's clothes that I buy is the tag Go for clothes that don't have weird ornaments. Blue and black are the best choices if you buy them from the women's department. In my profile there are a few pics of me. All wearing supposedly women's clothes.
I get my clothes from nike and mma t-shirts like affliction, venom, american fighter, gracie etc.. DO NOT get under armour, they make me feel so dysphoric, but the others aren't tight at all, and they fit me perfect, i'm pre T and i pass very well, i'm 5'4 so there isnt much of a difference in both of our height. I hope this helped you!
uniqlo men's shirts in xs are still to big for me If it was just the sleeve length I wouldn't mind but it's the sleeve width and the shoulder width. I don't know about masculine looking women's clothes. Are they really going to help me pass or just make me look like a masculine looking woman. I could give it a go but I don't want to waste money on clothes that aren't any use at helping me pass :-/ Maybe I will have to look for boys clothing after all
Hang on. I took some pictures of myself wearing said clothes. Never thought I'd enter the modelling biz-oh wait, where can I upload it without being banned?
I wouldn't mind boys if it looked good quality fabric but they just never seem crisp enough. I am getting quite down now because I can't find anywhere that sells men's shirts small enough for me. :tears: ---------- Post added 9th May 2014 at 05:22 PM ---------- Women's shirts have darts in the back so they cinch in at the waist
Moderating! More pictures to come in my album. For now... http://ppt.cc/76SK This good enough? Oh-and I am 5'7", 55 kgs (ish). I wear M...if sizing's the same over there
Thanks Sherlock. If you haven't already, do you think you could you put up a photo of you wearing the shirt taken from the back? I have been looking at women's shirts but keep noticing the darts in the back that cinch in at the waist and worrying about how that will look. Also, hope you don't mind me asking but are you wearing a binder in the photos?
Binder...nope...*argh* I have yet to get one. It's very difficult since I am not legally an adult yet and living with my family. As for the back part, it's a bit difficult since I can't take a photo from that angle. But it's just a normal shirt. I don't recall any strange structures on the back. I think it's completely smooth.
This is what I mean about the difference between a man's shirt and a woman's shirt. From the front, it's hard to tell the difference but look at the back >MEN Fine Poplin Long Sleeve Shirt A*-*UNIQLO*UK*Online*fashion*store The men's is plain. It is straight up and down. WOMEN Broadcloth Long Sleeve Shirt*-*UNIQLO*UK*Online*fashion*store The women's has darts in the back which pulls the fabric in at the waist, emphasizing the hour glass figure. That is what bothers me. ---------- Post added 9th May 2014 at 06:05 PM ---------- And I don't like the little buttons on collars either. Just find them annoying
