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Rachel
Just Said Yes October 2021

Advice: Transgender Groomswoman Attire

Rachel, on August 10, 2021 at 10:20 PM

Posted in Wedding Attire 22

One of my FH's (former) groomsmen (now groomswoman), came out as a transgender woman a few months ago. We are both very accepting and super excited that she still wants to be in the wedding party (there are a few guests that might make things awkward). Prior to this, we had decided that the...

One of my FH's (former) groomsmen (now groomswoman), came out as a transgender woman a few months ago. We are both very accepting and super excited that she still wants to be in the wedding party (there are a few guests that might make things awkward). Prior to this, we had decided that the groomsmen would all wear pink dress shirts and gray suits to match with the overall theme. That is now where our issue is. The groomswoman has expressed discomfort at the idea of wearing a men's suit since she no longer identifies that way, which is completely understandable. We are trying to now find something that she can wear that will allow her to feel comfortable as well as be something we would both be okay with. I want to make sure she is able to still appear as feminine as she is comfortable with while also still matching the groomsman. This leaves the main choice being a woman's suit, whether pant or skirt, to choose from. When mentioned, there seemed to be some minor pushback from her on wanting to wear a female version of a suit, partially because the few she found quickly looking were too bulky in her mind.

I guess I am looking for some advice on how to handle this situation. Has anyone dealt with this before? What compromise did you come to to keep everyone happy and comfortable? Does anyone have any good recommendations on places that sell nice looking women's suits/ formal attire that we could send her way?

Any help would be greatly appreciated Smiley smile

22 Comments

  • Laura
    Super September 2020
    Laura ·
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    I'm not sure that the jumpsuit would feel different to her. I'd have her pick a dress in pink or gray and let her give you options. Maybe ask her to pick her top 3 and you pick from those? I think this is one of those things where you really can let her step into her authenticity - and I don't think pants or a skirt will get that done. She wants to fit in with the women - and how many of those are going to be wearing pants? I say go big - let her choose (and I bet her favorites are all dresses).

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  • Betty
    Dedicated July 2021
    Betty ·
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    I would agree with the other posters about letting her decide what she is most comfortable in wearing. Given the other grooms attendants are wearing grey with pink shirts I would think she might be most comfortable in similar color pallet OR if your other ladies are not wearing pink let her rock that... IF they are wearing pink & she expresses she would like to as well maybe a different shade of a similar dress.

    When my one daughter got married she had a "man of honor" and he wear the same suite as the other men with a different shirt & tie. Which reversing this would put this groomswoman in the same dress as the other ladies with maybe a different color/belt/sash to set her apart while keeping with the overall look you want.

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