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Periodically we trans women are concerned with our height. I am 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) so when out in public I generally feel like I am a tall woman and concerned that it's a flag that indicates that i am a T-woman. Of course, I am concerned about a lot of other flags too. But the height is one that immediately sticks out (up). I travel in and through Europe quite a bit. Am currently here for a conference. Went to the grocery to pick up some supplies for my rental apartment, and was struck with the number of women that I encountered that are are taller than me. Was not there in femme mode, but was very conscious of the height issue. I often notice this in airports as well.

So maybe height is an overblown concern.


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Saw that the avg height for women in Europe is 5'6", which means for every 5 foot tall woman there is a 6 foot tall one.

Certainly I'm much taller than average (I'm 6'2") but if I'm at the mall or whatever, I almost always see at least a few women close to my height and I have seen a few taller than me.



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Yup, all the women on my mom and dad's side family are 5'10 and above... except my mom, she's 5'0. However her twin brother is 6'2.  I was told a few years ago, by my 5'11 friend, "rock the heels, stand up straight, and think supermodel". Just keep a polished appearance because you will draw attention. They won't notice you're Trans, because you're beautiful (first and foremost).

In Western society a person is given the benefit of the doubt of being male unless they exhibit enough gender cues to be perceived as female. Tallness is a very strong male visual cue. Cigender or MTF, all tall women have to play up their femininity to counterbalance their tallness so they are consistently seen as women.

I'm 6'5, and I've never met a women taller. I've seen a couple around my height, but they're built differently.  At some point, who cares if one fits a paradigm. Just be who you are. That said, clothes and shoes can be a challenge, especially if one forgoes pants. I hate pants for the most part.


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Hmmm, instead of posting here on the "Tallness" thread
I think that I need to find a "Shortness" thread instead!!!

I am 5' 4" which allows me to wear my highest heels and still be shorter than most of my romantic interests.

Tall, short, skinny, robust, etc .....
.....all of that is far less important that who we are "inside" and how we treat others.

Hugs,
Danielle

5'4'' wow that is a nice height. That is the same height as my sister. I wish I was 5'4''. Unfortunately am 5'7'' tall which is always in my mind. If I was shorter that would make me feel more feminine.

According to Wikipedia on heights for different countries am consider average male height in Puerto Rico. (am Puerto Rican) I wish I can be the same height as my sister.

If I was to walk around in Puerto Rico I would feel tall in comparison to other women. I can definitely sympathize with how most of you girls feel about not being average female height.

I am (or was) 6'1" and am not even the tallest woman at my work - there are 3 other girls the same or taller than me.  i live in western Europe.  i am tall for a woman but my height isn't such that i am an outlier.

I'm about 5'8". I feel tall next to my bio sisters sure, but generally in public I'm not too tall. I see taller women daily, some much taller. I also noticed it's rare for a tall woman to have short hair. But I have seen some. As someone said above, for any woman, the more feminine cues there are the less likely to be misgendered. But I also think a person should wear their hair how they like.

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I used to be 5'10", and now I'm 5'9" (as you get older you lose some height).  When I started transitioning in the late 90s, I felt a little awkward about my height, but I began to realize (from getting out in the world more, instead of being the hermit I had become pre-transition) that there are plenty of tall women.  Maybe it's because I live in a metropolitan area, but I encounter women who are as tall, or taller than me, quite often.  At work, my female (departmental) coworker is 5"10", and the female engineering intern we have (through one of the local high schools), is this 6'2" Amazon teenager!  One of female clerks I see at my favorite supermarket looks like she's 6'3".  At the local malls, I always run into these 5'10" to 6' plus tall women with supermodel figures (I wish I looked half as good as they do).  So no, I don't feel overly tall nowadays - especially since I encounter women I have to look up at, to talk to.   :)

Halllo.

To be tall is the coolest way to be. I am 180cm and am cool to. I am from Germany and a lot of women are tall with beauty. Just be happy and walk your head up high and never like to be upset about you.

Dank.

Tall, short, skinny, robust, etc .....
.....all of that is far less important that who we are "inside" and how we treat others.




You can be with all we tall women and be on a chair. You are very beautiful and are not looking gender difference but born women. Love is sent from Germany.

I'm 5'9'', and rocking 3'' heels whenever I go out! Long legs standard torso build... pretty androgynous. Usually sporting elegant dresses and skirts, paired with detailed fishnet stockings (usually garter belt styles). Showing some legs!

So instead of having a height complex, I've learnt to put that rather ''masculine'' feature in highlight and feminizing it!

6'2" I was 6'4" when younger (stopped growing at 15) now almost 61. Dad was 6'3" Mum 6'. Had a Dutch family stay at the hotel, all over 6'. The daughter (13) was the smallest at 6'4".I sometimes walk with a stick so no longer wear heels

Quote from: lostinlonging on October 06, 2018, 01:04:31 PM
Halllo.

To be tall is the coolest way to be. I am 180cm and am cool to. I am from Germany and a lot of women are tall with beauty. Just be happy and walk your head up high and never like to be upset about you.

Dank.

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6'5'' tall here.  Have now learned to 'own it' and love being tall.

Have been out and about lots and never had a problem.

Nikki
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Quote from: lostinlonging on October 06, 2018, 01:11:11 PM

Tall, short, skinny, robust, etc .....
.....all of that is far less important that who we are "inside" and how we treat others.

You can be with all we tall women and be on a chair. You are very beautiful and are not looking gender difference but born women. Love is sent from Germany.

@lostinlonging
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Hi,

I am 6'2" the last time I checked. I work with a lot of X and Z gens, over 50% of the 16,000 staff. I would guess females are 90% and their height is much higher than my generation. There are some pretty tall woman where I work.

I think having good posture is important and not slouching. Wear clothing that is flattering and appropriate. I like the NY and co tall cloths and dress well at work and wear fitted tops and jeans/shorts at home and out.

I try to eat healthy and exercise. I hiked over 5 miles today with an 85 pound pack and I have a spinning class tomorrow. My BMI is 26. I try to make the most of what I have.

I really can not change my height but I can optimize what I have. Do your best and do not sweat the rest.

Rachel

Quote from: Gertrude on October 06, 2018, 10:24:08 AM
I'm 6'5, and I've never met a woman taller. I've seen a couple around my height, but they're built differently.  At some point, who cares if one fits a paradigm. Just be who you are. That said, clothes and shoes can be a challenge, especially if one forgoes pants. I hate pants for the most part.

I'm also 6'5" and have met (as of yesterday) 3 cis women that were taller than me. One of them being Lindsey Hayward who is 6'8". The latest one I met works at a beauty supply store in my area. She is young at 20 years old and at least an inch taller than me and also a much larger size than me.

Parts are the hardest especially with a 38" inseam. Most of my pants and leggings (oh how I love leggings) I get from Long Tall Sally.

The funny part is that I've never met a taller transgender woman than me.

Quote from: Sydney_NYC on October 06, 2018, 09:47:00 PM
I'm also 6'5" and have met (as of yesterday) 3 cis women that were taller than me. One of them being Lindsey Hayward who is 6'8". The latest one I met works at a beauty supply store in my area. She is young at 20 years old and at least an inch taller than me and also a much larger size than me.

Parts are the hardest especially with a 38" inseam. Most of my pants and leggings (oh how I love leggings) I get from Long Tall Sally.

The funny part is that I've never met a taller transgender woman than me.

My inseam is 34". I have a little longer torso than normal. Lost a lot of weight though. Down 160lbs. At 222lbs, I am a size 18/16 now depending on who makes it and skirts are 16 pretty much, tops 18, dresses 18 tall.  Finally out of the plus territory.

Quote from: lostinlonging on October 06, 2018, 01:11:11 PM

Tall, short, skinny, robust, etc .....
.....all of that is far less important that who we are "inside" and how we treat others.

You can be with all we tall women and be on a chair. You are very beautiful and are not looking gender difference but born women. Love is sent from Germany.

Thanks to all of you who replied. Lostinlonging captured it very well.

Embrace it and love it.


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Quote from: lostinlonging on October 06, 2018, 01:04:31 PM
To be tall is the coolest way to be.

        ;)  8) Nowadays I certainly agree! Used to be, before I started, there were many restrictions on how "large" or "old" a woman could be . . . "During its heyday in the 1960s, there were strict requirements for stewardesses: They had to be at least 5-foot-2, weigh no more than 130 pounds, and retire by age 32. They couldn't be married or have children, either. As a result, most women averaged just 18 months on the job."

        At 5'11" the best weight I could ever manage was 165lbs! Of course, weight restrictions were proportionate by height but when the roomier widebody aircraft came in the 70's everything changed with a much taller 6'1" becoming the max a longer/higher reach across center 4 seating and overhead bins on 747s being actually preferred.

        Not for nothin' but with c-h-e-e-p pay, tight schedules and cattle-car loads that airlines now have don't feel anyone in their right mind would be a flight attendant today! Was traveling ABQ to Atlanta two weeks ago and, upon waking up to announcements, discovered all 190 of us got 'emergency landing' stuck in Memphis for 6 hours because the entire FA crew were sick?   

lol A Boston based crew musta been one 'ell of a lay-over-party in ABQ last night!
( article source: theweek.com/articles/466935/10-shocking-secrets-flight-attendants )

Tower over the masses, and feel powerful. People will treat you with more respect if they can't physically look down on you.

I really like this thread as I am one of those over 6'+ girls (6'2" - 6'3" depending on who measures me...).  Still very much in the closet but taking steps to open that door and never look back.

Some days when I am down about my height, some little old lady really makes my day.  I'll be in a store or someplace and some little old lady needs something off a high shelf.  She looks at me and says "Wow, your tall.  Would you mind getting me ##### off of that shelf?".  So I reach up with no problem thinking "this sucks, why can't I be short like her or just a little taller than her...".  Her eyes light up and says "Honey, thank you so much.  I wish I had your height.  Be proud of what you have and have really a nice day.".  I was in shock and said no worries and have a nice day too.

How did she know?  She made my day.  I have had others ask me to do the same for them and always tell me that they would like my height or even a couple extra inches.  It makes me laugh when I feel bad about my height as I know that there is somebody that would kill to have what I have.

Quote from: Kiera on October 07, 2018, 06:07:40 AM
        ;)  8) Nowadays I certainly agree! Used to be, before I started, there were many restrictions on how "large" or "old" a woman could be . . . "During its heyday in the 1960s, there were strict requirements for stewardesses: They had to be at least 5-foot-2, weigh no more than 130 pounds, and retire by age 32. They couldn't be married or have children, either. As a result, most women averaged just 18 months on the job."

        At 5'11" the best weight I could ever manage was 165lbs! Of course, weight restrictions were proportionate by height but when the roomier widebody aircraft came in the 70's everything changed with a much taller 6'1" becoming the max a longer/higher reach across center 4 seating and overhead bins on 747s being actually preferred.

        Not for nothin' but with c-h-e-e-p pay, tight schedules and cattle-car loads that airlines now have don't feel anyone in their right mind would be a flight attendant today! Was traveling ABQ to Atlanta two weeks ago and, upon waking up to announcements, discovered all 190 of us got 'emergency landing' stuck in Memphis for 6 hours because the entire FA crew were sick?   

lol A Boston based crew musta been one 'ell of a lay-over-party in ABQ last night!
( article source: theweek.com/articles/466935/10-shocking-secrets-flight-attendants )

I love the skirt suits and dresses some stewardesses wear. That said, I've had varying experiences with airlines. I hate American. Delta has been the best for me. YMMV.


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I think I am flexible in my height. Although my physical height is 6 feet (184 cm), people tend to think I am not so much tall when I sit. Actually, I am very tall in my generation born in the 1960s, but nowadays there many taller young Koreans here. When people recognize me as a man, they do not comment so much on my height. But for female, my height attracts all attention regardless of age, country or gender. Even at northern European airports, people pay attention to me, albeit so many taller ladies there. Kids are awed at my height, especially when I wear high heels. When I entered a public restroom in San Diego, USA a few years ago, an old woman blocked me, saying to me that I am very tall, but I was wearing sneakers. And at a Walmart store there, an old man spoke to me that I am very tall, but I was wearing flat sandals.

Here my friends and colleagues tend to comment I look 'cute' when I wear sneakers or flat sandals. My wearing high heels tend to overwhelm people, but sometimes I enjoy wearing high heels. Here usually tall women are from Russia, but even Russian women pay attention me in the street.

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1907/45164691681_69b415ed14_b.jpg)  (https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1946/45115926342_56c11138d2_b.jpg)

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Without these photos, probably I could not realize how many people watch me behind in the street. My friends who walk together with me in the crowded street say that they were surprised that so many people watched me behind. Until they said this to me, I could not realize it.

Anyway, I can enjoy such attention, albeit some occasional mishaps.

Cheers,

barbie~~

Quote from: barbie on October 07, 2018, 04:25:47 PM
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I adore this photo! They are not even trying to be sneaky, just going "Whoa! Tall lady!"  :D

You always look great, barbie. You own who you are, and it shows. I wish I had your confidence.

Thanks for sharing <3

Quote from: barbie on October 07, 2018, 04:25:47 PM
I think I am flexible in my height. Although my physical height is 6 feet (184 cm), people tend to think I am not so much tall when I sit. Actually, I am very tall in my generation born in the 1960s, but nowadays there many taller young Koreans here. When people recognize me as a man, they do not comment so much on my height. But for female, my height attracts all attention regardless of age, country or gender. Even at northern European airports, people pay attention to me, albeit so many taller ladies there. Kids are awed at my height, especially when I wear high heels. When I entered a public restroom in San Diego, USA a few years ago, an old woman blocked me, saying to me that I am very tall, but I was wearing sneakers. And at a Walmart store there, an old man spoke to me that I am very tall, but I was wearing flat sandals.

Here my friends and colleagues tend to comment I look 'cute' when I wear sneakers or flat sandals. My wearing high heels tend to overwhelm people, but sometimes I enjoy wearing high heels. Here usually tall women are from Russia, but even Russian women pay attention me in the street.

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1907/45164691681_69b415ed14_b.jpg)  (https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1946/45115926342_56c11138d2_b.jpg)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7308/13029771594_8693f73961.jpg)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7390/12428304465_9f2705fa2d_o.jpg)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3937/15503945345_230622475f_c.jpg)

Without these photos, probably I could not realize how many people watch me behind in the street. My friends who walk together with me in the crowded street say that they were surprised that so many people watched me behind. Until they said this to me, I could not realize it.

Anyway, I can enjoy such attention, albeit some occasional mishaps.

Cheers,

barbie~~

Probably the way you dress too. If you were more conservative in attire, you'd blend in more. Not a judgement per se on my part, just a little realism. My therapist has told me he's had clients that wore fishnets etc and didn't like the attention they got. With them, there was a disconnect until he pointed it out.


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my 6ft 3.5inch tall athletic frame has always been my biggest hindrance. it was the biggest reason that gave me pause. not many people taller than me.

however i have come to accept it, and beginning to own it where ever i go. my height aint going anywhere. i prefer to wear jeans etc.. i guess that comes from growing up in the late 80s early 90s and for me far more comfortable. and no i dont have any popping going on, the tuck stays tucked with gaffs and no tape :)

tho when i dress up with 2inch heels and micro mini skirt etc, people envy my legs, cause they go on forever :)

I was 6'41/2" when I started HRT Two years later, I'm 6'3". I was self conscious by myself but with a group I am much more self confident. I feel all the eyes are not focused on me. Also the fact I have lost 100 lbs. Helps alot  Mainly because I don't have to shop at the polyester   heavy lady stores. I fit nicely into a fashionable size 14. I bought size 16 a few months ago but since have lost another 30 lbs due to a swallowing problem. Confidence has so much to do with your acceptance. For instance I can walk the streets of Seattle's Capital Hill and not feel self conscious at all. It's all in our head. If you think you look good that confidence shines through.

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Quote from: barbie on October 07, 2018, 04:25:47 PM. . . these photos . . . in the street.

lol omg barbie I think those people behind you are "tall'e ->-bleeped-<-s"!

Quote from: Gertrude on October 07, 2018, 01:07:00 PM. . . hate American. Delta has been the best for me. YMMV.

:)  ;D  ;) Retired DAL @ 52 (twenty years late?) but Pan American is where my true love & loyalty lie!

         Been again attending a very unconventional church just 'round the corner and getting plenty of hugs. Long-time pastor and wife (very tall) know of my history via 'ex' past attempts at public humiliation and yet seem totally *unfazed* VM you look *great* if had your breasts don't think I'd be attending the Wednesday men's study group anymore!

lol Am I trying to "convert" them? Convince 'em "gay" is a non-answer? That masculinity without at least a touch of femininity tends to be *toxic* . . . All things considered, is it THEY who are actively trying to "save" me?

Sorry for sidetrack ramble *dysphoria level* seems very *high* (tall?) of late seems the rest of the world's *gone mad* and I the only sane one left? Big sister wants us to get-a-way to Virgin Islands couple of days does anyone here know if St Thomas is functional?

Quote from: Anastasia E on October 07, 2018, 05:17:19 PM
I adore this photo! They are not even trying to be sneaky, just going "Whoa! Tall lady!"  :D

You always look great, barbie. You own who you are, and it shows. I wish I had your confidence.

Thanks for sharing <3

Oh.  Thanks, Anastasia. Yes. My problem is that I am too much confident, sometimes shameless.

Quote from: Gertrude on October 07, 2018, 06:47:47 PM
Probably the way you dress too. If you were more conservative in attire, you'd blend in more. Not a judgement per se on my part, just a little realism. My therapist has told me he's had clients that wore fishnets etc and didn't like the attention they got. With them, there was a disconnect until he pointed it out.


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Yes. My family, friends and colleagues tend to say exactly the same. They recommend me knee-high A-type skirts, but I stick to miniskirts. I usually wear clothes for teens, but my friends recommend those for at least the 30s. But I do not wear heavy makeup. I avoid foundation and powder, but wear just sun cream everyday.

My male friends do not like my wearing high heels. They just wonder why I wear high heels despite my tallness. I reply it is to make my legs look slim.

Anyway thanks for your advice on my fashion.

Cheers,

barbie~~

Quote from: barbie on October 08, 2018, 05:15:19 AM
I usually wear clothes for teens, but my friends recommend those for at least the 30s.

I remember you mentioning being born in the 60's. We are the same age group, I am also tall and skinny and my female alter is generally taken to be in her late 30's. It's hard to resist the temptation to dress like a teenager when you actually look as good as we both do at our age. You dress very chic, Barbie, never trashy or provocative. And that is never out of place.

Quote from: barbie on October 08, 2018, 05:15:19 AM
Oh.  Thanks, Anastasia. Yes. My problem is that I am too much confident, sometimes shameless.

Yes. My family, friends and colleagues tend to say exactly the same. They recommend me knee-high A-type skirts, but I stick to miniskirts. I usually wear clothes for teens, but my friends recommend those for at least the 30s. But I do not wear heavy makeup. I avoid foundation and powder, but wear just sun cream everyday.

My male friends do not like my wearing high heels. They just wonder why I wear high heels despite my tallness. I reply it is to make my legs look slim.

Anyway thanks for your advice on my fashion.

Cheers,

barbie~~

It's not my sandbox and I was just positing the obvious. Do as you will, no real problem, but we each have our wants. I rather blend in, be a gray man or woman.


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I hid and blended in my whole life. I am me now, I want to be noticed. I need a personal photographer to do some shoots ... nah! ... :)

I am very happy with being 5'5" tall.

OK now.  All of you tall girls look so very beautiful and there are certainly good things to be said about being a taller female.... and then wearing your high heels.... 

I am only (barely 5'4") so I would need a step-stool to be able to look you in the eyes.   Fortunately, tall or short, we are all attractive in our own way....  plus there are plenty of possible romantic interests that don't care one way or the other....   it is more about who we are and our personality, than it is about how tall we are.

I love all the wonderful photos that are being posted here... the most recent submissions:.....
   @V M ... you look very beautiful... you rarely post your photo so it was a treat to see your pics.

   @barbie ... you always look beautiful in your various photos that you post around the forums. 

Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on October 08, 2018, 09:39:39 AM
OK now.  All of you tall girls look so very beautiful and there are certainly good things to be said about being a taller female.... and then wearing your high heels.... 

I am only (barely 5'4") so I would need a step-stool to be able to look you in the eyes.   Fortunately, tall or short, we are all attractive in our own way....  plus there are plenty of possible romantic interests that don't care one way or the other....   it is more about who we are and our personality, than it is about how tall we are.

I love all the wonderful photos that are being posted here... the most recent submissions:.....
   @V M ... you look very beautiful... you rarely post your photo so it was a treat to see your pics.

   @barbie ... you always look beautiful in your various photos that you post around the forums. 

Hugs,
Danielle

Being tall has great benefits and not only in the relationships but in corporations. It is proven that taller people gain promotions faster and make more money on average. I may be a bit bitter with my work experience because I was able to do the job, but often never got the title or pay. Being 5'5" tall and gender fluid did not do me any favors in that regard.

Being tall does not make someone unattractive.

Question to barbie~~


Hallo, Barbie. What please is your leg height ? We are the some body height and I am not so tall when sitting also. The people are very funny in your pictures. Wow ! look a tall women ! very funny.
Dank.

Quote from: gingerViktorKay on October 08, 2018, 10:07:25 AM

Being tall does not make someone unattractive.

true, just like the shoes we cant wear.. sobb and like where the heck do i find cloths long enough. my cis sister and i have the exact same leg length and inner seam length of 38inchs.. makes finding clothes tough

however the little known problems from being tall (i had rapid growth and grew 1ft in 6months in my 13th year of life - ouch), I have scoliosis of the upper spine, scheuermann's disease  (hell of a treatment scheme growing up) and well random muscle spasms in the back, and the oh so lovely intercostal muscle spasms. that later two still affect me occasionally particularly under high personal stress. randomly collapsing due to intense pain and the muscles in your back spasming is like oh soo much fun and the looks. the intercostal spasms gen left me totally breathless, passed out once from it (been decades tho since i passed out from it)..

Quote from: lostinlonging on October 08, 2018, 10:40:03 AM

Question to barbie~~


Hallo, Barbie. What please is your leg height ? We are the some body height and I am not so tall when sitting also. The people are very funny in your pictures. Wow ! look a tall women ! very funny.
Dank.

My friends first think I have a 8 head figure proportion, and some of them, including two artists, commented that I seem to have even 9 head figure proportion after seeing the following photo.

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5536/30481802520_9ec4b437f0_b.jpg)

But, actually I have a standard figure proportion (7 head). https://www.coursehero.com/file/18891299/Basic-Figure-Drawing/


I have rather slender arms and legs, making my height look taller. Most men and women with my height here have a big figure. If not, then they would easily work as a fashion model like one of my female cousins. As I have a slender figure, people who first meet me while I sit in a table tend to be surprised when I stand up. My weight is also under the standard considering my height (67 kg or 148 lbs, my goal is 65 kg).

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/971/40998395135_fdbaed04f1_b.jpg)

Yes. My height and body figure is noticeable when I wear very tight clothes such as leggings or expose my body. But I have been obsessed with my waist size, not height or weight. This is why I ride a mountain bike to decrease my weight a little bit further to 65 kg (143 lbs). My goal is a 27 inch waist.

Anyway this obsession is also beneficial for maintaining my health.

Cheers,

barbie~~

Height is a concern for me as well (6'). It doesn't help that I'm a huge fan of tall boots and wedges.  :D I have concerns for when I am out full time, whenever that may be, and not passing because of my height is one of them.

I got my legs waxed today - I am "out" to the salon. I told her that I would gladly sacrifice 10 inches for a full head of hair and she said all she wanted was three inches more - to be 5'5"!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/142425753@N03/shares/ydYQt2

I struggled with tall (6 foot 2) for a while then realized a short torso and long legs are actually considered attractive. So I just own it. :)

Quote from: krobinson103 on October 11, 2018, 01:40:14 AM
https://www.flickr.com/photos/142425753@N03/shares/ydYQt2

I struggled with tall (6 foot 2) for a while then realized a short torso and long legs are actually considered attractive. So I just own it. :)

dang your lucky,  like you say just own it. your subtle body movements change when you accept and own it. your entire subconscious messages to others alter as well, from nervs to confidence. for me i have always found people with confidence in themselves an attractive quality.

For me its easy to spot the ones self conscious about something.

@ Barbie,

예쁜아, 정말

Quote from: gracefulhat on October 11, 2018, 06:28:07 PM
@ Barbie,

예쁜아, 정말

Yes indeed @barbie is very pretty, I enjoy seeing her pictures that she shares here.
Danielle

I had a "tallness" event a couple days ago and thought others might find it interesting? I kind of did.

After she closed up, the newish bartender at the neighborhood dive sports bar where I hang out went with me and a couple regular guys from the gang to another bar that's open an hour later to play pool and it was the first time I'd really socialized with her when she was off duty.

Every so often, well okay, maybe once or twice out of every three or four evenings out during the week, I enjoy making a little extra effort to style it up a bit. I always look nice, 98.5% of the time anyway but I'll often throw on a pair off heels or a dress once and a while to mix it up. I happened to be wearing pumps the night we went to play pool which started the conversation.

She told me she wished she could wear heels and I asked her why she couldn't? She said it was because she was too tall and she was way too self-conscious about it because they made her a giant. This is a young, thin, pretty 25 year old with gorgeous long hair and obviously enhanced breasts and you certainly wouldn't think she'd be self-conscious about anything?

So just sort of horsing around drinking and laughing in between taking turns at the pool table and my flirting with one of the guys we were with that I've kind of been after for the last six months, her and I stand close next to each other sort of eyeball to eyeball trying to figure out which one of us was taller. I was but I was wearing high heels but I really wasn't that much taller so I wondered if she thought I was a giant?

It turns out she's less than half an inch or only about a centimeter taller than me but I told her I loved how tall I was and that she should rock it. She's 5'7" (179.18 cm).

The point of this story is that young pretty cis girls have insecurities about their height and 5'7" isn't really that tall. There are tons of tall women out there and whatever your height, you should rock it too!

Personally, the only thing I care about regarding height is that guys I might get involved with are taller than me or if they're close, that they're built bigger. My ex-husband was 6'3" (190.5 cm). The guy I've been playing a cat and mouse game with for the last six months is 6'4".

Oddly, women that are a lot taller or bigger than me kind of turn me on too!  :icon_blah:  (Did I just say that? !!!) :eusa_doh:

Quote from: gracefulhat on October 11, 2018, 06:28:07 PM
@ Barbie,

예쁜아, 정말

Thanks for the comment in Hanguel. As you know, those translators are not so much reliable, but anyway I can understand what it means.

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on October 11, 2018, 10:33:42 PM
Yes indeed @barbie is very pretty, I enjoy seeing her pictures that she shares here.
Danielle

Thanks, Danielle, always. Yes. I am a kind of photo exhibitionist.

Yesterday I wore flat sandals in a downtown area of Seoul, as I can not bear so much attention with my 4 inch heel sandals. I could feel that the number of eyes watching me substantially decreased.

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1939/44568916764_bc5d21b114_b.jpg)  (https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1926/44569124694_d92d0da1f7_b.jpg)

I noticed that many young girls here are wearing sneakers with a rather formal dress or jacket. I may follow them.

barbie~~

Quote from: barbie on October 13, 2018, 09:45:28 AM
Yesterday I wore flat sandals in a downtown area of Seoul, as I can not bear so much attention with my 4 inch heel sandals. I could feel that the number of eyes watching me substantially decreased.

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1939/44568916764_bc5d21b114_b.jpg)  (https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1926/44569124694_d92d0da1f7_b.jpg)

I noticed that many young girls here are wearing sneakers with a rather formal dress or jacket. I may follow them.

barbie~~

@barbie
I LOVE those thin strap flats you're wearing, I went into about 6/7 different shoes shop yesterday looking at similar but various styles. BUT even though I have seen a fair number of younger girls wearing sneakers with formal dresses I really don't like the look. IMO - sneakers with casual summer dress - yes, but sneakers with a more formal dress looks awkward IMO, just my opinion - but I wanted to say it because I love your fashion sense, and those thin starp sandals/heels always look really elegant and timeless!

Take care,

Sonja.

Quote from: Sonja on October 14, 2018, 04:49:17 PM
@barbie
I LOVE those thin strap flats you're wearing, I went into about 6/7 different shoes shop yesterday looking at similar but various styles. BUT even though I have seen a fair number of younger girls wearing sneakers with formal dresses I really don't like the look. IMO - sneakers with casual summer dress - yes, but sneakers with a more formal dress looks awkward IMO, just my opinion - but I wanted to say it because I love your fashion sense, and those thin starp sandals/heels always look really elegant and timeless!

Take care,

Sonja.

Sonja,

Yes. Initially I thought like you. But sneakers with a rather formal jacket is now a trend here. It makes women look younger, as mostly young college students wear like that. Last weekend, a young girl sitting next to me in the flight was wearing exactly like that. She looked very nice and fresh.

Today I tried it.

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1909/45330286891_973dc8e26a_b.jpg)

barbie~~

Quote from: barbie on October 14, 2018, 11:56:14 PM
Sonja,

Yes. Initially I thought like you. But sneakers with a rather formal jacket is now a trend here. It makes women look younger, as mostly young college students wear like that. Last weekend, a young girl sitting next to me in the flight was wearing exactly like that. She looked very nice and fresh.

Today I tried it.

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1909/45330286891_973dc8e26a_b.jpg)

barbie~~

Oh That looks great on you!  its a more casual look that works,

I was thinking more about when girls wear slightly formal dresses and sneakers together,let me see if I can find a pic.
(https://s3.r29static.com/bin/entry/ac8/x,80/1258466/sneaker-1.jpg)
I think this dress is too formal for sneakers - but for casual wear and summer dresses that are more playful its cool.

Sonja.

Lisa depending on the doctor I am 6"3* or just under 6'5". I hear Shaq. Is taken.;-)

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Quote from: DawnOday on October 17, 2018, 08:36:14 PM
Lisa depending on the doctor I am 6"3* or just under 6'5". I hear Shaq. Is taken.;-)

Shaq? That's pretty funny!  :icon_razz:

Depending on whether I've eaten my Wheaties that day or not, I'm 5' 6½" to 5 '6¾". I'm actually about an inch shorter than I used to be.

Even though I started HRT at 17 while in high school, I still got taller. Not sure it would have made much difference but we didn't have puberty blockers or anti-androgens in 1972. I'm okay with my height.