Dawn13

This photo represents the best of how I feel and look today.  I have changed quite a bit since I joined this site. Lost weight, longer hair, pierced ears, some breast growth, smooth small and shapely muscles, beard gone.  I have reshaped and modified myself as much as I could with out going through extensive surgeries.  Now much more feminine in body I am and much more aware of my being transgender.  I love it when I look and feel like a woman.  This is where I am and I think this is where I will remain.  I expect I will take a few more steps toward physical and inward beauty. (Ask me)  Thanks to all of you who have positively critiqued my photos,logs and blogs.  I love and respect to all of you - Dawn

Hi Dawn.

Your postings helped me find a "better" way to deal with what I'm dealing with. Like so many others that share on this site, it's nice to be able to say "Thanks" for helping me find my way. I will try and pay that forward.

Hope you have a Blessed and Safe Holiday Season.

Cheers,

Veronica.

PS - Fab Pics !  

Dawn,

Thank you for your patience with the upgrades on TGGuide.  Most of all, there will be an increase in security.

Many of our married members are dealing with the same issues as you.

Yours truly,

Monica

Dear Dawn,

Your salon worker was saying that you look pregnant as a woman's skin improves (softer and clearer) when she is 🤰 pregnant. They really do glow!

Yours truly,

Monica

Dear Dawn,

Really love that well coordinated outfit on you!

Agree with the lady bicyclists, "you go and keep running, girl!"

Your friend,

Monica

Dear Dawn,

Looks soooooo comfortable . . . unfortunately, they don't make them large enough for me (size 40 M) ☹️

I have 2 myself; very comfortable and look good!  Have a wonderful time on your girl's out weekend!!

Not almost, but totally Beautiful.  Your outfits are great, but your smile is my favorite!

Thanks - you made my day - I really try to find clothing that coordinates well and is not too sexy to draw out too much attention/notice.  Always concerned I am not overly noticeable; that I just fit in.  Also, about my smile. I am finally out of my braces - first time in over a year. I so appreciate your comments about how attractive I look.

I was just thinking back today about how confident I was after having this particular salon makeover.  With only adding a bit of lip gloss I felt like a woman all day and went out and walked around the farmers market knowing that in everyone's mind they only saw a lovely woman.  In fact I barely noticed anyone checking me out at all.  I was just blending in and I was not nervous at all that I would/could possibly be mis-read as a male.  It is days like these that make me wish I could be a woman forever.

Dawn, I love that skirt and socks. They really flatter you!

Dear Dawn,

Don't know if you recall, but we once had a weekly telephone support group.

Wonder if we can start it again, probably using Zoom.

Keeping busy with telephone Town Hall meetings, webinars, taking classes, etc.

Would you be open to a TGGuide Zoom support group?

Am doing fine. How are you doing?

Your friend,

Monica

Would love to do this - However,  I do not think I could do it while my wife is home.  She only partly supports the feminine body changes I have made.  She told me that she already sees me much more as a woman. but rather would not.  My wife was supportive for me going to a local counseling service for transgender people.  However, this along with everything else is currently closed.

Dawn, that's a great picture of you!

Dear Dawn,

The bottom picture looks best.

Love the blouse. Every shade of blue looks great on you, as your Season is Spring.

Like the shape of your glasses. Think blue or green would flatter your hazel eyes. Hazel eyes change color, depending on the color of what you are wearing.

You may want to consider developing a wardrobe of glasses, because they are a fashion accessory.

Your friend,

Monica

My friend in Florida tells me it's 68 degrees right now. Think the pink outfit would be perfect! My friend tells me she expects it to warm up, so I think you'll enjoy your swimsuit, too!

Lookin' good, Dawn!

Thanks Monica - I am concerned that my shoulders are still a bit large and that I need to have my hair flowing over my shoulders to better frame my face.  Still swimming in the ocean will change everything as I am sure as I get wet and covered with salt water.  And of course I do not want a suit malfunction.

Hello Monica - Thanks for your comments - I did go ahead and order the blue suit also.  Size 12 - Will do a comparison when I get it in - you are so good at helping me with my best colors. 

Thanks for your feedback. We have a lot of options on how to rearrange the forum layout so let me know if you have suggestions. 

I will give it a gentle hard look and give feedback soon

Appreciate this site - it has meant a lot to me. 

Hello Lori - the site was off line for a few days and when it came back on I could not load photos again; into the albums.  Is there a new clue that I need?  Dawn

My suit just arrived and it fits phonemically.  Other than my just being a little larger in the shoulders and having to do a small bit of a tuck, it flatters me greatly.  Because I have not been able to diet myself to 138 pounds I was concerned that I would look too fat in it.  I was almost in tears when I tried it on and saw myself in the mirror.  It really makes me look trim. Will post a photo/s when I have time.  I am planning a day at the beach in Florida next month and I hope to get to swim in the ocean in this suit.  The Miracle suit really does what it says.  See attached Tag.  Dawn

Dear Dawn,

That's great! Looking forward to seeing your pictures!

Have come across a company, called Shapermint, (but I have not seen their product, although it looks very good), that seems to sell outstanding shapewear. Their website is:

https://www.shapermint.com

Keep me posted, girl!

Yours in Sisterhood,

Monica

Thanks Monica - you are right Shapermint has some great styles.  I priced the same swimsuit and theirs was $160+ for the Oceanus style but I was able to get mine at less than 50% of this price at Rue Lala.  (Another great store.)  Still I signed up for discounts with Shapermint and I saw several great looking dresses and swimsuits. Thanks so much for helping me shop.  I am getting much better at this, but I still have a lot to learn about selecting the best clothing for myself as a woman.  However, I feel I have always had the artistic and feminine mind that enables me to enjoy shopping for beautiful things. Lately with these feelings I have had no problem shopping in the women's section in various stores, including trying on dresses and sportswear.  I have also moved away from just going to thrift shops to buying from better stores new items that makee feel good about my image.  Yes, my confidence as a woman has really grown lately, and I know part of this is occurring as my body now fits better with my feminine mind; has become more reshaped; softer and rounder.  For this trip because I have been a bit heaver than I wanted to be I decided wearing a 👙 bikini was not best for me, until I am back to 140 or less.  The swimsuit I just bought will help me cover up my belly and will be a good starting point for me for future days on the beach when I may be ready for a bikini in the future. When I go to Florida on this trip I will be alone most of the time and I will have several days I can totally be my feminine self.  I am looking forward to the freedom and being able to express myself as a woman for these days and I will be totally free to do my makeup and wear my best, yes sexy, beach wear - still I do not plan to go overboard wearing high hills and extravagant night wear.  I just want to blend in, be noticed as a woman, but not draw too much attention; not get too excited about this opportunity for fun as a girl.  Dawn 

Wow! Very pretty girl wearing my favorite colors in a very interesting cave! You go, girl!!

Monica - Thanks for the comment - I do feel very feminine lately when I run now. Almost every time I am out lots of whistles and comments.  I remember one not too long ago - someone commended me for being "a beautiful and fit runner."  These are comments that help me know that I am getting so much closer to where I want to be.

Dawn, the purple 👗 dress goes great with your blue eyes!

Monica Thanks - I love having nice clothing to wear when I run.  I actually think a lot about making sure everything is coordinated and is comfortable to wear.  Because, I now weigh and have measurements close to an average/almost petite woman my height, I fit/can wear a lot of really nice feminine sportswear.  (Not woman style clothing modified for a male body - in fact I am a bit turned off by male lingerie sized for men) 

When I am out running, I am so concerned that I appear relaxed and that I do not show that I am nervous about what I am wearing.  I do feel like a woman and this is what I want those around me I encounter to feel - so I now avoid wearing necklines or bra tops that show off too much of my new development/cleavage.  Modest is better.  Better to have more coverage so I am not concerned about possible wardrobe malfunctions or too much concern about people speeding too much time looking at me and then maybe reading my gender.  So my persona is female and I am now living and experiencing it.

Dawn, also you want to avoid unwanted male attention, as most women do!

True - I never thought other men could scare me - but just a few days ago - a man in a passing car shouted at me and told me wanted me.  I am sure it was not what I would have wanted.  Sadly, this is a new life experience I am not used too.  The more I have become feminine, I am guessing this will continue to be common when I am out but I wish this would not be the case.