Advice for the new girl :) Samantha

[jmgraydz]

Hi my name is Samantha and I would love any and all advice.  I am already through 4 treatments of laser to remove facial hair.  With that I have my blood work scheduled for May 15 for hormones.  I started this weighing 263 and have already lost 20 pounds so 244.  I am trying to loose weight before starting hrt and that is causing me to wait on my clothing choices because it seems every week I am a shrinking a size and nothing is fitting .  You tube seems to be helping make up wise and thats always exciting

[amber roskamp]

Congrats on starting! what kind of advice are you hoping to get?

[Rachel]

Congratulations!

Yes, what information do you need?

[jmgraydz]

Medication, not looking for amounts.  Altho I am seriously thinking about looking for an orchi so that I can take lower doses of e, and not have to worry about blockers.  Options for starting a ward robe what to start with?  Should i Just wait till a few months till i get closer to where i want are there cheaper options. I am honestly open to any advice at all... Anything I should be asking before i start the hormones?

[Ms Grace]

Hi - we can't give you any medical advice here, you should consult a qualified doctor.

As for clothes, what are women wearing that you like the look of? Is there a style you find appealing?

Women have a broad range of clothing and shoes and accessories in their wardrobe, from casual to classy to practical to business, usually acquired over many years. I'd suggest buy some cheap stuff first so t hat you can work out what look suits you best before you start buying the expensive stuff and potentially get the wrong size or something that doesn't suit you.

[jmgraydz]

that is amazing advice and thank you so much Ms. Grace. Any good places to shop?

[marsh monster]

that is amazing advice and thank you so much Ms. Grace. Any good places to shop?

If you are going to continue to lose weight and of course, once you get on hrt, things will definitely change, you could check out some thrift stores in your area. You can find some good clothing without paying much and it will be a less expensive way to find your own style too.

[jmgraydz]

oh yes i have a goal weight of between 140 and 150 and then go from there  So yea thrift stores would be amazing thank you so much

[Laura_7]

You might
grow your hair out
have a look here for voice:
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,184812.msg1643045.html#msg1643045
nyspeechandvoicelab dot net /transgender/voice-feminization/
you might get some nourishing products for your face skin... some people prefer jojoba or coconut oil based ones for example (unless allergic)...
think about some light makeup, like a lipstick in unobtrusive colours... all possibly plant based and organic, not mineral oil based... there are video tutorials on makeup... secret is not to overdo it...
and have a look here:
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,185874.msg1654979.html#msg1654979


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