Hi everyone

This is something which has really started worrying me and my ability to pass. I'm quite tall, at about 6ft1. I seem to tower over most people when i'm walking through town, so i have no idea how i'm going to pull it off as a female. How tall are you girls? do you have a problem with your height? Any tips on counter-acting it?

Alongside with height, i also have very large feet and big hands. Size 12 UK, size 14 US.. So yeah canoes. It's hard enough buying mens shoes at this big, nevermind women's shoes. I was told high heels were good at hiding big feet, but that will just add to my height problem. What about boots like ugg boots you think they'd be good at hiding big feet?

Thanks everyone!

Georgia !

I'm about five seven, so in flats it's not bad; but as the heels get higher I start to stick out more and more.  From a foot size, I wear an 11 or 12 depending upon the shoe (actually an 11 "wide" is normally the best fit if I can find that).  I wish I was a size smaller as it seems like a lot of stores will carry shoes up to a size just under that.  So it seems to limit where I can go for shoes.  That being said I have a couple of pairs of "booties" that do seem to make my feet look smaller.

Madison

I'm 5'10" gurlllll. Sometimes 5'10" and a half because I guess I'm shorter later in the day, but I usually don't mention the half, lolz. I'm still taller than most people -.- oh well, sometimes I think it's funny.

Height comes up every now and again. Most models are a minimum of 5'11" and many are over. Tall girls get good looks, long legs are attractive and tall girls can wear all sorts of cute stuff. Shoe size isn't a problem many woman have 'big' feet. Wear elegant shoes that look good, ugg boots look disgusting except around the house (IMO). If you've got it flaunt it, and so many short girls want to be tall.

I'm 171cm which is 5' 7" I used to be 5' 9'' but have shrunk on HRT. But I wear heels so I'm usually 5'10' ish. and many girls are taller than me without heels.

Tall guys like tall girls as well

Cindy

5' 6.5"

Shoes, heel UK size 7, flats size 8.

Am I in range?

Just kidding

Axélle

Height: 5'7 btw I'm not on hormones so afte hormones I'll prolly be 5'4
Shoe size: 8 1/2

I'm 5' 7" in height and I am a size 7 U.K shoe size which I think is on the big side for a female. I used to be able to get into a size 6 but I think they are making women's shoes smaller these days?

Quote from: Angelique1994 on July 09, 2012, 03:53:17 AM
Height: 5'7 btw I'm not on hormones so after hormones I'll prolly be 5'4
Shoe size: 8 1/2

Angelique, I've been on hormones for many years and I've never lost any height.  I know some claim to have lost height but I have seen no real medical evidence of this and I'm a bit skeptical of various claims of what HRT can do.

6ft 1in.. Was 6/3 3-4 years ago. I am not sure if I can be shorter but if its possible give it to me .


Shoesize was 12 1/2 (mens) before but now it is  9 in mens size. I am not sure what happened? It is my with that has decreased over time.


Pretty big hands unfortunately but they atleast have a feminine look. All women on my mothers side have big hands so I got them from her.



You can loose height from HRT, my doctor told me this too. It has something to do with the fluid in the disks in your spine.. Oh well something like that anyway. I have shrunken because of that but I did this even before hormones.

Quote from: Carolina1983 on July 09, 2012, 04:20:27 AM
You can loose height from HRT, my doctor told me this too. It has something to do with the fluid in the disks in your spine.. Oh well something like that anyway. I have shrunken because of that but I did this even before hormones.

I will speak with my Endocrinologist about these issues and he will probably laugh about it! he's the one of the most experienced endo's in London, U.K. But I suppose it's nice that the American's are more positive and upbeat about HRT even if a little mis-guided. I'd like to see real written medical evidence of these claims?

5'8.5,though my friend swears im her height of 5'7 and just fooling , so I'm pretty lucky  and a 6.5-7 in men's:p

Angelique you won't be 5'r4, 5'6 yeah  maybe.


About being tall for those who are, yeah it sucks but what can yo do? You guys have to put inan extra effort to pass as you'll stand out more. My measurements are tiny tough for being 5'i8.5 and a guy  (13"shoulders, 27" ribcage,22" waist, 32"hips, 5.75" wrist---how do I even know that?lol)

I really recommend losing weight before hrt, especially if you're muscular, try to lose it. The muscle on your frame makes you look broader and manlier.

  Still a 6'2".  My younger brother lost a little more than an inch these past three years.  I noticed that I edged out my nephew who was 6'3" and he's is in his early 30's.  He lost some of his height along with his buddies in the Army in Iraq due to toting heavy packs all day.  That compresses the discs of the spine.  Still a 11 1/2 wide mens shoe. 
  Joelene

Quote from: Naturally Blonde on July 09, 2012, 04:31:21 AM
I will speak with my Endocrinologist about these issues and he will probably laugh about it! he's the one of the most experienced endo's in London, U.K. But I suppose it's nice that the American's are more positive and upbeat about HRT even if a little mis-guided. I'd like to see real written medical evidence of these claims?

I dont know actually. I am not educated in the medical field so I have to trust my doctor in that regard. But he might be wrong.


I am Swedish btw .

I do agree with NB, I'm getting older and my cartilage contraction is occurring while  being on HRT  which 'may' affect this as it may affect osteoporosis. My shoe size and hand size have not changed, just my height, and there are lots of reasons for that.

Do not have any expectation of body changes on HRT. The distribution is very wide and is due to many factors that cannot be controlled, age, genetics, past history, metabolic syndrome. This is a very difficult field to study with a lack of interest among scientific and medical professionals, I'm just starting to look at starting some studies and collaborations, but funding opportunities are extremely poor.

Cindy

Didn't know HRT could shrink people. Hopefully it will take an inch or two of me, then I'd be happy! I'm totally jealous of some of you girls, wish i was more petite.

@Cindy: I'm not really the model type, lol! And my theory with boots was that, if the actual foot was hidden, then it may look smaller? I just figured ugg boots would be even better as they are elasticated to some degree so I'd be able to get a smaller size. Personally i think they look great too; especially the short black ones!

Oh dear. I've heard it all now. HRT turns you all into ditsy petite little women. I now have half the proof.

If you find you're shrinking, it sound more like a medical issue. Old age, curvature of the spine, osteoporosis all can do it. If you think it's HRT then it may be just pure coincidence and down to issues with maintaining bone density on hormones.

I've been on hormones coming up for 18 years. I've shrunk a total of 0.5". 

I'm about 5'9 and a half. I used to wear a size 10 in men's shoe but I fit in a men's 9 and a woman's 11 comfortably now. For gloves I wear a woman's large or xl depending on the brand. Woman's glove have always fit me better. In men's sizes the finger lenghts for the index finger is always too short for me.

5'11"... and zero issues passing due to height. 

I'm 6' (and a quarter inch) and I love my height. I'm quite slight with a few nice curves at 145lbs, 34" ribcage, 26.5" waist, and 37" hips. Only thing I'm missing is boobs /sadness (I'm an AA, aka flat).

Unfortunately, clothing can be frustrating. For shoes, I'm a 12US women's, so I'm basically stuck with Long and Tall stores, which means a limited selection and rather expensive. I cheat and go for unisex/men's stuff sometimes, but my feet are so slender that doesn't always work. I don't really like heels, and don't wear more than a 1" or 2" rise.

I take a 26" or 27" waist and 35" or 36" length in pants which is a pain, and again means more expensive stuff - though when I find jeans that fit, they look kind of awesome on my endless legs. Also, any long-sleeved tops are a bit of a nightmare. On the other hand, I personally like that I can fit some men's tops, as I like the styles, but most people wouldn't care about that I suppose.

Anyway, it's manageable, and I've never had any passing issues even with my boyish style. Honestly, the best advice is to own it. Turn it into a blessing rather than a curse - back straight, head up, project confidence and feel free to look down your nose at all them shorties that populate our world. I regularly get compliments on my height. Standing out doesn't have to be a bad thing.

Quote from: Cindy James on July 09, 2012, 03:37:41 AM
Tall guys like tall girls as well

Girls also like tall girls.

I lost nearly an inch of height when i lost 40 lbs, so it seems there are lots of factors that effect it, I wouldnt be shocked if HRT did but your bones are not just going to start shrinking, you might lose a tiny amount from bone density loss but, the bulk of any loss would almost have to be soft tissue which i would assume (though i am not a medical professional) could only make up a few inches of your height.

As to the original question, i am like 5'9.5 so we could just say 5'10 at one point I was a full 6ft but weight loss, muscles loss, and other factors I guess have shrunk me. I dont see that as a big issue to be honest. I know gg taller and shorter than me.

5'7" here- barely