I have some clothes, like jeans and shirts, that I can't wear right now because I'm pre-T, and they show off my hips and stuff. I'm not likely to grow and some of the stuff is good quality.

After a year or so on T, can you now wear almost whatever you want? When can I wear jeans again?

( I'm very athletic, not very feminine structure so I'm hoping the physical turnout will be good, and I do a lot of weights )

thanks

What do you mean by "wear jeans again"? Did you use to wear them and stopped? (Also I'm not planning on going on t and I wear men's jeans exclusively. Maybe you just need to find the right fit?)

I honestly just had to let go of a lot of clothes (even though I still wish I could wear some of them) and buy new clothes. I started lifting weights religiously when I started T, and so I've grown quite a bit. Almost none of my old shirts fit comfortable anymore and I had to start buying a size larger jeans. It's just the nature of it I suppose.

But my tip is if you don't like the way your clothes fit... Buy a larger size. Try clothes on at the store and if you find a particular brand of something that you do like the way it fits, try to buy more of the same brand. I'm especially picky about Tshirts... No two Tshirts I have fit alike even though they're all the same labeled size. You just got to find what works for you

If you're counting on fat redistribution, I wouldn't, because it's not the same for everybody, and could possibly not even happen that much, or even take years.

Well, it won't hurt to hang onto those clothes for a little while longer unless space is a problem.

I went through quite a bit of weight loss before and after starting T, so I'm not sure I can answer your question. But I am still careful about what pants I choose. I get Dockers now, and I get the classic fit only. The trimmer fit just doesn't work well for me.

I was also wearing Levi's on the weekends for a long time, but I hurt myself and have gained a lot of weight due to a lack of exercise. I bought new Dockers because I need them for work, but I won't buy new Levi's when I expect to drop at least some of the extra weight.

I have never worn anything like skinny jeans or trendy stuff like that.

I bulked up quite a bit on T. My thighs are like fire hydrants--and not much fat, really--and my butt picked up a lot of muscle, although I have quite a bit of fat there now. My waist picked up a lot of muscle, too. I just threw out some older clothes that I cannot even get over my thighs anymore. You never really know how your body is going to change on T, so I say wait and see.

Quote from: dentistsandthedark on November 22, 2015, 09:43:23 PM
What do you mean by "wear jeans again"? Did you use to wear them and stopped? (Also I'm not planning on going on t and I wear men's jeans exclusively. Maybe you just need to find the right fit?)

I used to have a good pair of levis, but stopped at 13. I'm 16 now, and ive worn jeans once or twice but id rather not.
Guess I'll have to look at a bunch of fits

Quote from: AeroZeppelin92 on November 22, 2015, 10:53:50 PM

If you're counting on fat redistribution, I wouldn't, because it's not the same for everybody, and could possibly not even happen that much, or even take years.

this.

When I started T, most of my body fat changes happened in the first year, in my pre T pics my hips looked huge, and now, you can see that my waist increased in size, and my hips (the fat on them) went down, but honestly my hip fat didn't go away, its still there, and its noticeable without a shirt, or in a tight shirt. (and im 5 years on t, but no weight lifting or particular exercise) I think I did go down a pant size, and my shoulders got a little wider and arms more muscular. it really just depends on each person, and their diet and fitness level.

But if you question is, will men's clothes fit you more appropriately.. PROBABLY yes

Almost all of my clothes don't fit anymore... both too large (pants) and small (shirts), now. Even my damn shoes (feet went up a size). What really chaffed were the collar shirts though... and apparently they don't make an 18" collar for L or XL 'off the rack', only XXL (which is like a damn circus tent). So if I needed to wear a tie for any reason, I'd have to get a couple of them custom, or be choked. Ugh. Neck was already stocky, 15" or so... got a lot larger, even still getting larger (apparently my adam's apple is aiming for golf ball proportion and it's near where the collar rests rather than higher up to the jaw).

To jeans... have you tried different "fits"? Personally, I like Rustler over Wrangler... they don't sag so much in the ass/crotch. And that's "regular fit"... Wranglers tend to be "relaxed fit" (and don't look so great for it, at least not on me). Although, I tend to stick to the 'George' slacks with adjustable elastic waist most often (also "regular fit"). They're decent and go with just about anything. Not too formal but not overly casual either. Fit in all the right places (YMMV). Also, packing can help bring the front up a bit/reduce ass-sag (naturally).

But uh, button-down shirts open over T-shirts can help disguise a fair few problem areas. For that matter, 'summer' or 'shirt-jackets' as well. Experiment. Oh, and DARK colors conceal a hell of a lot too. Black more than anything else.

I haven't started T yet, but i want to wear men's cloths so i've been trying to figure ways around it, don't know if they're any use...

i've started cutting the bottoms off my t-shirts - i get loose fitting ones to hide my binder, and because they're loose they're also long, and an on-the-hip length looks more dress-like and seems to emphasise my hips. so i've just been chopping them down to just cover my belt or waistband - if you have access to a sewing machine invest in a jersey needle and hem them, or i sometimes just have to rock the 'deconstructed' look...

Jeans (even ladies' ones) are always too long for me so they often get the chop as well I go for skinny jeans because mens ones work out at the right kind of fit for my little legs. Sometimes you can get ankle grazers or cropped mens jeans, that because i've got short legs, work out being the right length + because not a lot of guys want them they're often the ones in the sale rail ;P

i wear a lot of hoodies too and the best one has a print on the front that makes it slightly rigid - it holds a kind of boxy shape by itself that hides the curve at my waist. I wish i'd bought more than one of them.

When i'm out in public and i feel like my arse is sticking out a mile, i (subtly) have a look at other guys and many of them are as curvy, one or two have been curvier. unless there's A LOT more pre-T transmen out there than i thought, there's more variation in mens' shapes than i would have guessed.

As everyone has said, it really is individual. Everyone is different. So keeping in mind that this is my experience only -

I'm relatively lucky in that I'm almost 5'9". So I never really had the length problem with men's clothes, I can usually find things off the rack that fit my height. Pre T, where I had difficulty was waist and thigh size. I never had a particularly feminine body shape but I did have extra weight, only about 20 lbs (I still do though I doubt I could shed 20 lbs these days). So it could be both a product of being on T (2 years on the 26th) and also trying to get healthier. But I don't have any issues with thigh size or pockets sticking out like I used to. My neck is thicker so that has been an issue for some of the button downs I bought before T (I wear a shirt and tie almost every day to work), but otherwise everything fits me much better than it used to. I used to have to buy boot cut or wider pants in order to not look silly, but now I wear a straight leg and I have plenty of room to spare. So for me, going on T has been great. Shopping is much easier than it used to be.

Pre-T (well, a month on T technically) I have a pretty male shaped body other than the fact that I am a proverbial twig (and my feminine waist is totally hidden by any shirt making it look invisible because I am thin), so this may not be super helpful, but I am also a personal stylist for a living, and I have worked before with cis men with "unusual" body types (not actually unusual but not the body type strived for) who are everything from short to curvy.  Truth is, even most cis men cannot wear "whatever they want" and actually look good.  Without a detailed description of your body type it is hard for me to list off denim cuts that are best for you, but you can absolutely wear jeans, though I would suggest investing in only a couple of new pairs and going ahead and saving the others as long as you don't need the space.

The key to finding clothing that highlights your best features is to be willing to try on DOZENS of styles and cuts without starting to feel depressed and like nothing will ever fit.  (This is easier if you have a stylist because we are trained to look at body types and know what will work, but stylists are pricey).  A lot of FTMs have the mistaken idea that there is a natural male shape.  Actually, there is an IDEAL male shape.  Real men are all over the board, and you CAN find denimstyles and cuts that look good pre-T--especially if you are willing to get stuff tailored.  But I wouldn't hold off on buying all clothes until changes set in, simply because flattering clothes increase confidence.  Similarly, I wouldn't get rid of jeans you love until your body shape settles in--but don't count on them working for you again.  The fact is, every body shape has its imperfections that need to be hidden, and it is highly unlikely those will be the same for you after t that they were before.  I personally prefer styles called "slim tapered."  These are not tight like skinny jeans but they are not so relaxed that they look wide on my small frame.  They are slim on the waist and hips and thighs (which are wider than my calves) then taper on the legs, continuing to hug the lines of my body. Outlet malls are an awesome place to go for jeans. There are SO many cuts of denim out there, I am 100% sure you can find styles you like now, and definitely save those old jeans just in case!

Edit: and btw, the tailoring thing?  Know that ALL movie stars and models wear tailored clothing. Also most fashionista types get at least minimal tailoring. Particularly male fashionistas. NO ONE actually looks as good off the rack as magazine pictures show.  So keep that in mind when you try on clothes.  Tailoring is the secret of stylist--we hook clients up with awesome tailors.

I'll second Mitch's tailoring suggestion!

I don't have much money, and I shop at Goodwill a lot. I'm very picky: I look for excellent quality in sports jackets, good trousers, and such -- the good stuff is priced the same as the stuff from JC Penney. Then I take them to a good tailor and pay whatever he charges to make them fit perfectly; I end up with great, perfectly fitted clothing, and it still costs a fraction of the off-the-rack price at retail.

Knowing you're well-dressed is a HUGE confidence-booster.