Community Conversation => Transsexual talk => Male to female transsexual talk (MTF) => Topic started by: SarahJane on October 13, 2015, 12:45:21 AM Return to Full Version
Title: How to get fitted
Post by: SarahJane on October 13, 2015, 12:45:21 AM
Post by: SarahJane on October 13, 2015, 12:45:21 AM
I want to go out as a woman but I do not know my dress size and I am afraid to go into a woman's store or woman's dressing room to find it out. Can anyone give me information on how to find out what what my dress size is? Maybe there's an internet site that can help me?
Title: Re: How to get fitted
Post by: Katiepie on October 13, 2015, 01:14:10 AM
Post by: Katiepie on October 13, 2015, 01:14:10 AM
Dress sizes vary from brand to brand, so depending on which store or brand, look up that brands specifics.
I would say to break the mold go into a store and if they are trans friendly, you may get fitted and your measurements.
If not do that then look up guides, get a measuring tape, generally from the sewing department from any local drug store, and get your measurements, then go from there to look up specific sizing guides from different brands and for each brand go by their measurements to your own.
Kate <3
I would say to break the mold go into a store and if they are trans friendly, you may get fitted and your measurements.
If not do that then look up guides, get a measuring tape, generally from the sewing department from any local drug store, and get your measurements, then go from there to look up specific sizing guides from different brands and for each brand go by their measurements to your own.
Kate <3
Title: Re: How to get fitted
Post by: Jessirules on October 13, 2015, 07:53:58 AM
Post by: Jessirules on October 13, 2015, 07:53:58 AM
You might want to start by buying online. If you shop at places like Zappoo's , they have free shipping even on returns. I did that when trying to find the best Jean size and shoe size.
Jessi
Jessi
Title: Re: How to get fitted
Post by: Laura_7 on October 13, 2015, 08:03:55 AM
Post by: Laura_7 on October 13, 2015, 08:03:55 AM
Here are some tables:
https://www.susans.org/wiki/index.php/Clothing_Sizes
Another way could be to go to a second hand store.
Often clothing is not even sorted by gender.
hugs
https://www.susans.org/wiki/index.php/Clothing_Sizes
Another way could be to go to a second hand store.
Often clothing is not even sorted by gender.
hugs
Title: Re: How to get fitted
Post by: Emileeeee on October 13, 2015, 10:06:42 AM
Post by: Emileeeee on October 13, 2015, 10:06:42 AM
Get a tailors tape measure and measure your waist, hips, chest without bust, chest with bust, pant leg inseam, pant leg outseam, and neck. Then hit the online stores and compare those measurements to their sizing charts to get the "correct" size. They are approximate though because different brands use different sizes. Once you find a brand you like and figure out your correct size with them, stick with them until you're confident enough to try stuff on at the store. For jeans specifically, I tend to stick with super stretchy ones (in the waist and legs), because it leaves more room for error and I don't end up back in the store for gaining or losing a couple pounds.
Another option are the various crossdresser clothing sites. Some of them have sizing conversion charts between mens and womens.
For shoes, I found an online chart that listed the same shoe size in several countries around the world for both men and women. Don't expect that you're the same size in a pair of sneakers as you are in a pair of boots though. This is another area where you either buy and return until you get the right size, or suck it up and head to the store for a proper sizing.
Everybody says it and you'll never trust it until you're ready, but most sales people really are only interested in the sale. If you're not passing too well, you may have to be explicit about getting cross gender stuff, but they really couldn't care less as long as they get paid. I thought I passed very well and I had to correct a few myself, so don't take it too badly if it happens. If they do have a problem with it and insist on showing you the wrong stuff, walk out and give the sale to someone else. Maybe one day their pockets will be empty enough that they see the error in their ways.
Another option are the various crossdresser clothing sites. Some of them have sizing conversion charts between mens and womens.
For shoes, I found an online chart that listed the same shoe size in several countries around the world for both men and women. Don't expect that you're the same size in a pair of sneakers as you are in a pair of boots though. This is another area where you either buy and return until you get the right size, or suck it up and head to the store for a proper sizing.
Everybody says it and you'll never trust it until you're ready, but most sales people really are only interested in the sale. If you're not passing too well, you may have to be explicit about getting cross gender stuff, but they really couldn't care less as long as they get paid. I thought I passed very well and I had to correct a few myself, so don't take it too badly if it happens. If they do have a problem with it and insist on showing you the wrong stuff, walk out and give the sale to someone else. Maybe one day their pockets will be empty enough that they see the error in their ways.
Title: Re: How to get fitted
Post by: awilliams1701 on October 14, 2015, 03:03:48 PM
Post by: awilliams1701 on October 14, 2015, 03:03:48 PM
I took a guess and bought some really cheap stuff on amazon. Then I adjusted accordingly. I also look for the reviews regarding sizing. If 50% or more say its too small, I go up a size. I'm generally a 14 or large and usually have no problems there. I've had more problems with shoes. The sizes vary much more in shoes than in dresses.
Title: Re: How to get fitted
Post by: Harley Quinn on October 14, 2015, 04:08:18 PM
Post by: Harley Quinn on October 14, 2015, 04:08:18 PM
OCT 31st is right around the corner. Best time to just go out and get fitted... a little known fact, a lot of girls at the mall like to make their male clients pretty. ;)
Also a great time for bra shopping and makeup tutorials. Start off shopping for a bra, then take the bra in the bag to a store and give them a style of dress that you "need" for Halloween. Then shoes, handbag, and then check out a place to match hair style for the new haul. Once it's all together, hit a makeup counter with the bags and get help with completing your "costume". You'll have your size and a really "put together" polished look to build from.
Also a great time for bra shopping and makeup tutorials. Start off shopping for a bra, then take the bra in the bag to a store and give them a style of dress that you "need" for Halloween. Then shoes, handbag, and then check out a place to match hair style for the new haul. Once it's all together, hit a makeup counter with the bags and get help with completing your "costume". You'll have your size and a really "put together" polished look to build from.
Title: Re: How to get fitted
Post by: ChloëAri on October 14, 2015, 11:56:56 PM
Post by: ChloëAri on October 14, 2015, 11:56:56 PM
Size charts are generally pretty accurate. Buy a measuring band and go from there. For example, with a waist of 26" and hips of 36",I know that I am generally US size 2. However, some stores don't follow the measurements exactly. For example, H&M likes to add 4 to the size (ex. US2 becomes US6).