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INTERVIEW/USA

At what age did you become aware that you were in the wrong body?

I think I was about 14 - 15 years old just about to start high school.

What have you found to be the biggest challenge when looking for clothing?

They do not fit. They are often not suitable for my body type, which means that they do

not look good. Instore buying is very uncomfortable and online options are extremely
limiting. There is no guarantee that what I buy will be suitable, or will even fit me.

Would you shops in a bricks and mortar shop that was exclusively designed for

you as a transgender women?

Oh yes definitely. I do love my clothes, " Oh yes I absolutely do."

What style of clothing do you currently wear?

I wear sporty, vintage, casual and some luxury.

When you go shopping what is the most important thing for you, in terms of how
people make you feel?

I just want people not to look at me like I'm different just because I'm buying women's
clothing. I just want to be accepted for who I am.

How do you feel as a consumer when shopping for clothes?

It is like what I am being sold is not for me. I know it sounds silly " laughs" it's like I

don't belong there when I'm in the store looking for women's clothing. I feel like I am
intruding.

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