The following is a list of shops in North America that are known to be Trans friendly. Some sell clothing or shoes; some sell binders or packers for trans men; some sell breast forms or clothes to aid in tucking for trans women. For shops outside of North America, please see our main Shops page.
Please note that all the links are to external websites that are not within our control and so T-Vox cannot be held responsible for their content.
Canada
British Columbia
Resale women’s clothes & accessories to males as well as make-up lessons, etiquette assistance and group outings.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada
E-mail: kesondra@hotmail.com
Ontario
Wildside Botique
161 Gerrard Street East
Ontario
Canada M5A 2E4
416 921 6112
United States
Alaska
Off Broadway Lingerie
3231 Spenard Road
Anchorage, AK 99503
1907 770 7900
Shop is owned and run by Karen. It is a very small place but she is very helpful and nice to cross-dressers/transvestites.
Undress
(Current Address Unknown)
1907 561 8679
Run by two women, Kathy & Carol, who are very helpful to all the cross-dressers who come in.
The Look
570 E Benson Blvd., Suite 21
Anchorage, AK
1907 278 LOOK
Always very nice and friendly, and they will order what they do not have in stock.
Arizona
CC’s Lingerie Stores
3247 E Thomas Rd.
Phoenix, AZ
1602 954 9400
and
2535 E Bell Rd.
Phoenix, AZ
1602 971 2255
A welcome place for Trans assistance/support.
Dillard’s
Tucson Mall
Tucson, AZ
Woman’s wear and cosmetics (Lancome especially) – great people, knowledgable and very helpful.
Le Femme Fatale Lingerie
150 E. 24th Street Suite A
Yuma, AZ 85364
1520 782 5222
E-mail: lefemling@aol.com
Shoes to 15EE, breast forms, wigs, makeup created especially for CDs. Make-up makeovers, special order dresses, lingerie up to size 4x. Private shopping appointments available. Ask for Judy.
Modern Woman
Tucson Mall
Tucson, AZ
Upper level near Sears. Great people work there and all are very willing to help as needed.
California
Alternatives 2000 Wigs & Hair Systems
2175 California St.
(mailing address: P.O. Box 360)
Sutter, CA 95982
(Near Sacramento)
1530 673 8004 (Toni Clark)
E-mail: See http://www.allaboutwigs.com/contactus.asp
Store hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11:00a to 7:00p by appointment. Other hours can be arranged also.
Angie’s Nail Care
13837 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
1818 789 5928
Located next to Lydia’s TV Boutique. Please call for appointment.
California Theatrical Supplies
132 Ninth Street, Second Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
1415 863 9236
Kryolan theatrical makeup, colour matching. Ask for Misha!
Carla’s
195 Stockton Ave.
San Jose, CA 95126
1408 298 6900
Shop hours are now 11am to 7pm every day of the week. Evening hours will soon be until 11pm.
Carla’s is a salon, boutique and membership club for the transgender community. It is a celebration of the feminine. The salon offers hair and wig styling, makeup application and lessons, manicures, nail care, waxing, tanning, and many other services. The boutique has clothing, lingerie, wigs, jewelry, and Trans specialty items. The club has food and beverages, parties, classes, hosts some meetings for local Transgender groups, fantasy apparel, lockers, changing rooms, pool table and several other entertainments (refer to website for schedule). The website has its own on-line boutique, Transgender resources, ‘Tea Room’ and many other features.
CG Dressers
(Now called Carla’s. See above)
Crossers
1490 Camden Ave.
Campbell, CA
(Between Bascom and Curtner near Highway 17/880
(408) 377-7555
Hours: 11:00a – 8:00p, Tuesday through Sunday
Crossers provides private off-street parking. The store’s entrance is at the rear of the building adjacent to the parking area. Crossers is a full service salon for the transgender community, offering Make up, wig styling and sales, shoes, jewelry, foundation garments, lingerie, panties, bras, slips, “bodyline Curves” Silicon breasts enhancements, a large inventory of clothing in all sizes, and a private changing room. Also FREE “mail box” service if desired.
Crowning Glory Wig Salon
3775 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92103
1619 296 4084
The owner, Mona, is very friendly and helpful. She specialises in crossdressers and has a small back room where you can try wigs on. Plus she has clothing and lots of photos of her clients. They have a wig catalog available for $10.00. Please note that they only take cash or cheque, no credit cards accepted.
Dream Dresser
Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
Fredericks
Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
Gemini Beauty Supply
26849 Bouquet Canyon Road
Saugus, CA 91350
1805 296 7774
Large supply of professional makeup products and wigs. Makeovers and excellent wig styling. Owner is very helpful and gender friendly. Contact Mary.
International Wigs
330 W. Felecita, Suite A-7
Escondido, CA
1760 747 0930
Has a nice selection of Eva Gabor wigs – and they are happy to take the time to help you find the right colour, size, and style. Has a small private fitting room in the rear of the shop. An added bonus is that they carry a full line of Merle Norman cosmetics. The owner, Sherry, is a truly nice and understanding lady – her clientele is primarily ciswomen, she has a number of Trans clients, and values our business. It is recommended that you call Sherry in advance.
Jim Bridges’ Boutique
12457 Ventura Boulevard #207
Studio City, CA 91604
1818 761 6650
Jim does some of the best makeovers outside Hollywood. He almost exclusively handles Trans people these days and has a good line of makeup, wigs, jewelry, gowns, etc.
Lydia’s TV Boutique
13837 Ventura Blvd., Suite 2
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
1818 995 7195
Clothing, make-up, shoes, lingerie, wigs & breast forms. Open late on Saturday evenings.
Melanie Murray
Independant Beauty Consultant, Mary Kay Cosmetics
4418 w. 171st St. Apt A
Lawndale, CA 90260
1310 371 5598
Fax: 1310 371 5598
E-mail: marykaybiz@aol.com
Website: http://www.mkinet.com/13/mmurray.html
Offers Complementary Facials & Makeovers. Carryies a full inventory. If you’re in the general LA area, call for an appointment. Otherwise, she can ship to you within just 2-3 days
Redefined Passions
We carry Nighties & Naughties
16112 Harbor Blvd.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
1714 839 9670
Fax: 1714
Very friendly and helpful to all our customers. Full line of lingerie, many styles in larger sizes, exotic wear, accessories, breast forms, shoes in lg sizes, adult toys of all kinds, dvds, custom orders. Lots and lots of shoes at the best prices anywhere. Example: 6′ Platforms, various colors and styles – $59.00. Opera Pumps, various heel heights starting at $39.00.
Please Note: This shop appears to have closed.
Nikki’s Shoes
Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
Piedmont
Haight Ave.
San Francisco, CA
Drag shop with great eyelashes, wigs, boas, shoes, costumes (can custom-tailor them too) and very friendly and knowing sales women. Prices weren’t outrageous either (nice Henry Margu wig for about $75).
Playmates
6438 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
1213 464 7636
Lingerie and provocative clothing. World’s largest lingerie store. Good selection of lycra and spandex.
Pleasure Chest
7733 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90046
1213 650 1022
Huge mail-order catalog and well-stocked shop for fetish wear, BDSM Items, cards, videos, and publications.
Retail Slut
Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA
Red Balls
Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA
Salon New Look Professional
12456 Oxnard St.
N. Hollywood, CA 91606
1818 763 8929
Hairdresser, makeup, and independent beauty consultant. Regular haircuts. Call for an appointment and ask for Angelica
Studio International
2100 18th Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
1415 626 5583
Fax: 1415 621 8402
E-mail: hccc52b@prodigy.com
Wigs, hairpieces, and additions. By appointment only. Private fitting room, very nice service. Ask for Michael.
Tony’s Shoes
Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
The Wig Factory
3143 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA
Between Cesar Chavez and Army. Helpful staff and decent prices.
Colorado
Fredericks of Hollywood
Buckingham Square Mall
Aurora, CO
Very helpful.
OfficeMax (“Downtown” Denver)
343 S. Broadway
Denver, CO 80209
Not as much fun as clothes shopping but everyone is welcome.
Studio Lites
333 Broadway
Denver, CO
TV friendly. They sell Trans clothing, have a beauty salon and photo studio.
Connecticut
CoCo’s Intimate Apparel for Men and Women
992 State Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 752-0050
A nice shop. Woman-owned. Very TG-friendly.
Consignment Shop
(Exact address unknown)
Rt 1, Off exit 41 North, 3 lights and left
Orange, CT
Very busy. Sales people are volunteers and don’t care what you buy.
Pearls Wig World
313 Flanders Rd
East Lyme, CT
1860 442 5555
I-95 left off exit 74, 1/4 mile on right
Very friendly.
Practical Images
P.O. Box 245
Haddam, CT 06438-0245
E-mail: practimages@snet.net
They provide mail order services in photo scanning, international VHS video conversions, computer CD recording as can record/copy photos, files, etc. to computer CD. They can copy/scan most any type of photographs/images. Very open/accepting to Transfolk; very personal and discreet services and lower costs, and won’t charge more if you’re Trans like some places do.
Rimage Salon & Spa
1210 Chapel St.
New Haven, CT
1203 562 4247 (562-HAIR) or 1203 776 4248
E-mail: rimagesalon@sbcglobal.net
Website: http://www.rimagesalon.com/
Day Spa located in heart of Yale. Spa Facility w/Massage, Facial and Body Treatments, Sauna, European Pedicure Lounge, Friday Night Martini Manicure. Hair, skin, nails, body care, tanning. Supportive of the whole GLBT Community. Excellent service and rates. Makeovers and makeup lessons available by 23+ year professional and master.
Delaware
Nails By Lynda
100 PennMart Centre
New Castle, DE
1302 322 6199
District of Columbia
Dream Dresser
1042 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20007
1202 625 0373
Florida
Beautiful People
8824 Seminole Blvd.
Largo, FL
392 0200 (Betty – wigs) 392 4684 (Maryan – hair/nails)
Big Foot
5610 Fourth St N
St Petersburg FL
1727 525 3300
E-mail: j_c_grace@yahoo.com
Stylish plus-size women’s shoes. Caters to ciswomen, Transwomen and crossdressers alike.
Boulevard Fashions
4301 Park Blvd.
Pineallas Park, FL 34665
1813 527 7512 (Phyllis or Linda)
This store is very friendly, allowing after hour time to try on clothes in private. They have expressed a desire to serve the community. Please don’t ask for an after hour try on session unless you intend to buy something, or you may jeopardise the opportunity for those who wish to shop here. Go first during public shopping hours and if you find something to try on, ask if they could help you.
Chic She Boutique
115 N.E. 3rd St
Hallendale, FL
1305 457 7951
Hair, makeup, nails, wigs.
Christine’s Lingerie
Bruce B. Downs Blvd. (3 blocks south of Fowler)
Tampa, FL
Very friendly, but a bit on the expensive side. Primarily catering to the BDSM community.
Goodwill – (boutique)
550 E. Oakland Park Blvd.
Wilton Mannors, FL
1305 564 8964
In the boutique (side of building) they carry all designer and nicer things very reasonably priced.
Dillards Department Store
Clinique Cosmetics Counter
Florida Mall
8001 Orange Blossom Trail at Sand Lake Road (Hwy 441 @ SR 482)
Orlando, FL
Tracy (1407 240 1771 ext 5026) has served our members and has welcomed our community to the store. Dillards has also been receptive to our members in the dress department.
Hidden Treasures
305 561 3055
2159 Wilton Drive
Wilton Mannors, FL
Consignment shop – everything from casual to dressy plus wedding gowns.
Horizon Institute
P.O. Box 5757
Deltona, FL 32725-5757
1904 789 3225
Producer of three ‘World of Gender’ series videos using central Florida sisters as ‘stars’. Videos are educational.
Judy’s Jazzy Boutique
719 N. Ridgewood Avenue
(U.S. 1, 1 mile N. of US 92)
PO Box 263226
Daytona Beach, FL 32126
1904 252 7563
Outrageous attire for the crossdresser.
Kely Fashions
Contact: Micaela
1305 563 4140
Alterations and clothes design.
Michael Scott Salon
352 N. University Drive
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
1305 436 3535
Hair, nails, makeup, waxing.
Out and About Books
930 N. Mills Avenue
Orlando, FL (next to Ritzy Rags)
1407 896 0204
Adult and gay/gender bookstore. Local source for gender publications.
Ritzy Rags and Buables by Leigh (same building)
928 N. Mills Avenue
(U.S. 17-92 1/2 mile N. of SR 50)
Orlando, FL 32803
1407 897 2117
(next to Out and About Bookstore)
Ritzy Rags in the front and Baubles by Leigh in the back room. Consignment clothing, accessories shoes in large sizes, make-up, wigs and other items especially for the CD. Well known to the CD and drag community. Perfect for the closeted CD who needs to buy the basics or try on clothing. Leigh Shannon is a well known female impersonator. Her shop also sells F.I. costumes.
Salon Vermillion Inc.
2160 N.E. 123 Street
North Miami, FL 33181
Contact: Billy
1305 899 9975
1305 899 9942
Makeovers, hair, nails, waxing.
Simply Sexy
Tampa, FL
Retail lingerie store. South of Tampa Stadium, across from Oydessy nightclub. Owners name is Toni, she is very Trans friendly and helpful.
Somewhere in Time
Contact: Maryann or Irma
1305 476 0601
Mercede Executive Park
1800 block of N. University drive
Corner Sunrise Blvd, and University Dr.
Plantation, FL 33322
Consignment shop. Nice things – lots of formals.
Teddy Girl Lingerie
917 Broadway
Dunedin, FL 34698
1727 738 2827
Trans friendly lingerie store, also carrying wigs, shoes, hosiery & a line of Trans cosmetics. Makeover events are scheduled from time-to-time.
Wigs “R” You
Contact: Jim
1954 485 9718
3871 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311
Wigs.
Georgia
AWOL (Always Wholesale or Less)
3210 Roswell Rd NW
Atlanta, GA
1404 231 3300
Discount designer clothing, formal gowns to casual.
CLEO!
(Address Unknown)
Atlanta, GA
Does a two-hour glamour makeover session for $125. This includes a photo shoot and a video. Cleo provides all the clothes and make-up. Also has make-overs only for $50 as well as night on the town getwaways.
Cleo Consults
4848 Amsler Road
Ellenwood, GA 30049
1404 593 4094
Eurotardv 1328 Union Hill Rd
Atlanta, GA 30329
1404 475 3045
Caters to TVs. Stockings, tights, bodysuits, workout fashions, spandex.
Vogue Shoes
93 Broad Street
Atlanta, GA 30329
Shoes & Boots to size 14. CDs & TVs welcome.
Wendy-O’s
1830 Piedmont Ave NE, Suite H
Atlanta GA 30324
1404 249 7694
Really is off Piedmont in a strip mall behind a gas station. Trans person works there part-time. Mostly stripper-type clothes, spandex, platform shoes, etc.
Hawai’i
European Lingerie
1538 Makaloa St
A small place, but the owner made me, even though I was “just looking.” She helpfully pointed out she has shes in size 12. After talking to her, she said about of half her customers were crossdressers.
Sensually Yours
1130 North Nimitz
Honolulu, Hawaii
Shoes, some wigs, breast forms, plus size lingere – plus toys and videos
Shangrila Hair Center
98-029 Hekaha St
#19 Aiea, HI 96701
Small, but probably the best collection wigs on the island. The owner was very nice and helped me pick out a wig even when I was in drab.
Illinois
BSM International, Inc.
Oak Mill Mall, 13A
7900 Milwaukee
Niles, IL 60714
1847 966 5200
Wigs and accessories. Wigs are excellent quality, but not cheap.
CC Boutique
5101 W. Washington Unit 22
(Corner of Route 21 and Washington)
Gurnee, IL 60031
1847 244 8090
Karen is the owner and has several Trans clients. She has a wonderful selection of clothing and jewelry. Anyone who calls or comes in be sure to tell her that they got her name from T-Vox. She is a wonderful woman and very supportive of Trans people.
Fantasy Costume/Custom Hard to Find Wigs
4065 Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL
777 0222
Wig shop that advertises that TVs are welcome.
The Fashion eXchange
837 S. Westmore / Meyers Rd.
Lombard, IL 60148
1630 792 9060
Friendly thrift shop. Has a lot to offer at very reasonable prices.
Imaginary Stage Wigs
2205 Grand Ave.
Waukegan, IL 60085
1847 244 6060
Marie sells new wigs and also does cleaning and styling of old wigs at a reasonable price. She also does makeovers by appointment. She is very Trans friendly and is an excellent and talented stylist and makeup artist. Call for hours. Tell her you learned of her from T-Vox.
The Other You
Wigs, Hairpieces, Falls
3409 W Belmont
Chicago, IL 60618
1773 478 4177
Mary, the owner, is very friendly and helpful.
Queen Elena’s Lingerie
15411 Cottage Grove
Dolton, IL
Almar Plaza
1708 849 7722
Website: http://www.queen-lingerie.com/
All persons welcome! Large lingerie shop: bras 32-56H, lingerie sized S-4X. Lady owner is very helpful with sizes, styles, and colours, and doesn’t mind men trying things on.
Rachel’s Wig and Hair Salon (Velma)
1833 W. Irving Park Rd.
Chicago, IL 60613
1773 528 6960
She does makeovers, manicures, pedicures etc. Very Trans friendly and reasonable.
Sally Ann Corset Shop
3462 S Halsted Ave
Chicago, IL
1773 927 0212
Carries all forms of lingerie not just corsets. Personalized attention and fittings, and VERY gender friendly.
Skyscraper Heels
2202 West Belmont Ave.
Chicago, IL 62618-6421
1773 477 8495
E-mail: skyscrapeh@aol.com
Carries a full line, of heels, sizes 5 to 15WW. Ankle, Knee-Hi, and Thigh-Hi Boots, and well as platforms, up to 7 1/2″ high. Also carries Leather Gloves, both elbow and shoulder length, over eight styles of corsets, all imported from England, breast forms, hand bags, scarfs, and jewelry, including both clip and pieced earrings. The store is owned by a Tri-ess member. VERY friendly and helpful.
Transformations by Rori
146 N. Oak Park Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60301
1708 383 8338
1630 964 6191
Indiana
Christine Hopkins
c/o Cartwheels, Inc.
dba Hair Afflair
6340 Ferguson
Indianapolis, IN (in the suburb of Broadripple)
1888 889 1635 (Admin)
1317 257 3880 (Store)
Voice mail available at both numbers.
The Continental Boutique
In the 100 block of North Pennsylvania St.
Indianapolis, IN
Family-run. They have a great selection of man-made and human-hair wigs and supplies at affordable prices. They also have a great selection of costume jewelry starting at $1 and up.
Dor Lee’s Wigs
West 79th Pl.
Merillville, IN
Great wig supplies as well as cleaning and styling.
The Repeat Performance
Hwy 30
Dyer, IN
Open Wednesday to Saturday, 11:00a to 6:00p
Used, very clean, casual and career clothing in season. Good prices. Can try on in store.
Tall Girls Today
2831 East State Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
1219 482 3118
Owned by a gender friendly woman named Sandra. Specialises in stylish fashions for the taller figure. Shop in person or by mail. Private appointments available. Contact Sandra for details.
The Unique Boutique
West 80th Pl
Merrillville, IN
Used evening and casual clothing all sizes even big women. Try on in store. Nice wedding dress selection.
Iowa
Betty’s Wig Boutique
1306 W Locust St.
Davenport, IA 52804
1319 323 6231
Gals are friendly. Has some jewellery and clothing, also. Please be discreet: Most customers are older women, and we don’t want to wreck her client base.
Foundations Unlimited
402 10th St SE
Cedar Rapids, IA
1800 383 8062
A mastectomy speciality boutique, for silicone breasts and lingerie. Very receptive, discreet, and accepting.
Kentucky
Chic Wig Boutique
Kentucky Oaks Mall
Paducah, KY
1502 442 9818
Judy is Trans friendly.
Thing Shop
Newport, KY
Just across the river from Cincinnati. Very friendly to all Trans folks.
Louisiana
Jolee Le Belle Wig Shoppe
2821 David Drive
Metairie, LA
1504 454 3048
Shirley and Joan are two employees there that are just wonderful. If you are comfortable enough, they encourage you to come dressed so you (and they) can see the effect of a good wig. Otherwise, come as you are and try on a wig or two. No high pressure and no criticism.
Shoe Express
Lafayette, LA
1800 874 0469
Website: http://www.shoexpress.com/
Anne is the owner of the store and very friendly. She has closed her storefront and now only sells online, by phone, or at Transgender conventions.
Massachusetts
Abigail’s
(address unknown)
Newburyport, MA
Trans friendly tall women’s shop.
Delia’s Wigs
Hanover Mall
Exit 13 off Route 3
Hanover, MA
1781 826 4773
Ask for Donna.
Florence’s Fashions
68 Albion Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
245-1385
Extremely friendly, discreet, and cooperative. A safe, non-judgemental environment. Advertise in Trans publications. Have done shows for Tiffany outings.
Keezers
140 River St
Cambridge MA 02139
1617 547 2455
Sells men’s formalwear. Very queer and Trans friendly. Open Monday through Saturday 10:00 to 6:00. Located near Central Square.
Models Resale
Concord Street (Route 126) in the Old Path Village complex
Framingham, MA
1508 875 9094
Kimberly B. at Models Resale is extremely Trans friendly and sensitive.
New England Hair Illusions (and Breast Form Clinic)
Pondview Square
Middlesex Rd.
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
1978 649 7228
Deb Cockerline owns the store. They are friendly, understanding, helpful, and honest, but strongly prefer that you call ahead.
Penny Lane Consignments
260 N. Main St.
Milford, MA 01757
1508 473 7171
Open weekdays and Saturdays 10 to 5 or 6 pm depending on day; the owner, Sylvia Story, is Trans friendly and a lovely lady.
Sonja’s Wig Salon
74 Franklin Street
Worcester, MA
1508 754 0084
Even their ad in the Yellow Pages states that CD’s are welcome. Call for appointment.
Tikal
1328 Commonwealth Ave.
Allston, MA 02134
1617 975 3609
A consignment shop that is run by two Trans women.
Michigan
Comfortably Yours
20784 Mack Ave
Gr. Pt. Woods, MI 48236
1313 881 7670
1888 881 7670
E-mail: gkleingpw@aol.com
Boutique specialising in breast forms & bras.
The Dressing Room
42371 Garfield Road
Clinton Township, MI 48038
1810 286 0412
E-mail: dressroom@aol.com
Trans owned and operated.
Shoes, hosiery, lingerie, wigs, makeup, breast forms, daywear.
Carries a full selection of corsets and foundations and is the exclusive east coast distributor for “Classic Curves” padded undergarments and “Diva” cleavage creators.
Specialises in petticoats and always has dozens of styles to choose from, from thigh to floor-length in nylon taffeta or crinoline.
Carries a full line of fetish wear and offers maid uniforms in a variety of styles and fabrics.
Offers transformations in a true salon setting, and has a photo studio available on premises with glamour and boudoir photography available.
Open 12:00p – 9:00p Monday-Friday and 12:00p – 5:00p on Saturdays.
For a copy of the new colour catalog, send $5, refundable with your first order, to:
The Dressing Room
P.O. Box 380138
Clinton Township, MI 48038
Secret Ego
(Address Unknown, Detroit area)
1810 792 7378
E-mail: secretego1@aol.com
Custom make and design clothing for the crossdressing community, and especially like to work with the beginning dresser, as well as more seasoned folks.
Sexy Shoes
480 North 2nd St.
PO Box 48
Rogers City, MI
1517 734 4030
They have wide widths.
Minnesota
Ms Nicole’s Pretty Room
St Paul, MN
1612 290 9529 (9:00a – 9:00p Central Time)
Come explore the unique experience of male-to-female transformation. Hair, makeup, and a wide array of clothing from which to choose the perfect look. Discreet and understanding environment. By appointment.
Repeat Boutique
3542 Douglas Dr N
Crystal MN 55422
1612 533 8956
Women’s fashions consignment shop that is very supportive of the Transgender community.
The owner hosts monthly shopping nights for the community and provides fashion assistance to any Trans person who would like it.
The clothes she handles are all top quality – including Jones of New York, Liz Claiborne and other top designers.
The prices are unbelievably low – even for consignment shops – and she handles sizes from 2 to 26 so finding something that fits shouldn’t be a problem for anyone.
She also has shoes, lingerie and other accessories.
Tall Girl Shop
Mall of America
It can be kind of pricey, but you can also find reasonable prices on many things. The sales people are Trans friendly.
Mississippi
Americas Thrift Store
2649 Pass Road
Biloxi, MS
Chic Wigs
Jackson Mall
Jackson, MS
Chic Wigs
The Mall at Laurel
Laurel, MS
Chic Wigs
The Mall at Natchez
Natchez, MS
Classic Consignments
1818 Bienville Blvd.
Ocean Springs, MS
Hatties Attic
2101 24th. St.
Gulfport, MS
Consignment store.
Kathleen’s Kloset
915 Pass Road
Gulfport, MS
Consignment store.
Leisure Lady Lingerie Boutique
2650 Beach Blvd.
Biloxi, MS
Merle Norman at Bay St. Louis
Bay St Louis, MS
Re-Threads Quality Resale Store
1008 Pass Road
Gulfport, MS
Missouri
Barb’s Large and Lovely
4928 Woodhaven 65109
Jefferson City, MO
1881 761 5311 or 1573 761 5311
E-mail: lingerield@aol.com
Generally 1X and up. Basically lingerie. Mail orders are swift and good quality. Transfolk are welcome.
Blustein’s Bride’s House, Inc.
1010 Locust St.
St Louis, MO 63101
1314 621 1833
This shop has provided a number of formal and pageant gowns for female impersonators in the past. They mainly sell bridal, formal and pageant gowns in various sizes (even for larger Transfolk).
Dawn’s Boutique
Specialises in quality illusion and transformation products and services for MTFs (pre-op and post-op), crossdressers, and drag performers. Clothes, breast forms, shoes, wigs, makeup, costumes and lots of other great products. Open 24 hours per day, even if it is raining!
Grand Wig House
2911 Washington Avenue
St Louis, MO
1314 533 6699
They feature a wide assortment of wigs, along with tiaras and fashions for crossdressers (especially plus-size crossdressers). Recommended by StLGF.
Spotlight Costumes
Kansas City, MO 64138
Try the first number; if no answer, try the second number.
1816 523 0039
1816 523 0020
E-mail: sojuwrey@aol.com
Design and make one of a kind garments and costumes and specialise in the Transgender community. Spotlight Costumes can duplicate most anything from a picture or create a special item just for that person. Mail-order or local.
TOPS-Toys of Passion
2313 McKelvey Road
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
1314 878 1965
This shop features lingerie and leather fashions in various sizes, as well as Trans-oriented magazines (many of them X-rated).
Young’s Wigs and Fashions
8963 Natural Bridge Road
St Louis, MO 63134
1314 427 0054
This shop features a wide assortment of wigs, tiaras, hats and fashions in various sizes.
Montana
Delta’s Venus
618 S Higgins
Missoula, MT 59801
1406 728 3213
Women-owned, and friendly. Not a lot of TV/CD items but a very safe place to be. TV sales staff on occasion.
Nebraska
Novel Hair
3005 South 83 Plaza
Omaha, NE 68124
1402 399 9100
Off of 84th and Centre near Cinema Centre
Tamra Becker, the owner, is very friendly, and has a wonderful personality. She is very comfortable with the Transgender Community, and provides the following services at reasonable prices: Hair and wig styling, makeup application and lessons, nails, face and eyebrow waxing. Privacy and discretion is assured, all of her employees also do transformations. By appointment only.
Nevada
Bad Attitude Boutiques
3909 W Sahara Ave. #7
Las Vegas, NV 89102
1702 646 9669
Website: http://www.badattitude.com/
A size and gender friendly clothing establishment. Specialising in custom corsets, costumes, club wear and Gothic Romantic clothing. All are welcome!
Romantic Sensations
1065 S Virginia St.
Reno, NV 98502-2417
1702 322 1884
This store has every thing that a Trans would want. They have a good stock of clothing, shoes, wigs, and makeup, and everything in between.
Vegas Girl’s Wigs
1901 S Eastern
Las Vegas, NV
457 3268
They will let you try on the wigs in the store and are genuinely considerate and friendly to the Trans community. They also will provide information on Transgender activities in Las Vegas.
New Hampshire
Fantasy Girl
1995 Bodwell Rd
Manchester, NH 03109
1603 624 1948
Trans owned and operated. Carries wigs, shoes, clothes, lingerie, gowns, corsets, jewelry, and shoes. All in larger sizes as well. They have a transformation makeover service, by appointment only. Located in a safe and discreet townhouse for more private customers’ discrection. Located just 15 minutes over the Massachusetts border on route 93. “Fantasy Girl” has done shows and worked with many Tiffany Club members.
Positive Energy Salon & Boutique
Water Street
Exeter, NH 03833
1603 778 3060
Funky salon offering wigs, makeup and breast forms for the girl who dares to look good. By appointment only.
New Jersey
Dressing for Pleasure
220 Bloomfield Ave
Montclair, NJ 07042
1973 233 1193
Still a very Trans friendly store (at least one third of their clientele) and while they still carry all the things they used to, they’ve also expanded (as of summer 2006) with wigs, makeup, and even more toys and BDSM gear. They also offer transformation services and social events ranging from dungeon play parties to sissy socials and educational seminars.
Love Clothes Ltd.
Mill Creek Mall
Secaucus, NJ
1201 330 9424
A very friendly shop with a wide variety of under garments and dresses. Helpful staff makes shopping a pleasure.
Play For Pleasure
250 Main St.
Hackensack, NJ
1201 343 9498
The Secret Closet
37 N Dean St.
Englewood, NJ 07634
1201 871 4255
Lingerie/intimate apparel. The owner, Gwyn Worthy, is very friendly and supportive.
Towne Wigs by Nilda
163 Main St
Hackensack, NJ
1973 343 2606
The owner, Nilda, is very Trans friendly and very helpful.
New York
The Devrey Collection
216 C North Main Street
1516 623 6211
Fax: 1516 623 7784
FTM chest binders. Deep-cut style (3405-404) and high-neck style (3405-313) available. High-neck works better than deep-cut for holding down bigger-chested guys. Cost: 1 for $13.95 or 2 for $26.00
Ian’s
5 St Marks Pl
Between 2nd & 3rd Ave
New York, NY
1212 420 1857
Ian’s
1151 2nd Ave
Between 60th & 61st.
New York, NY
1212 838 3969
Lee’s Mardi Gras Boutique
400 W 14th St
New York, NY 10014
1212 645 1888
One of the most established Transgender boutiques, Lee’s has been around since 1969. Offers everything that one would need to create a feminine mystique.
Patricia Field
10 E 8th St.
New York, NY
1212 254 1699
Religious Sex
7 St Marks Pl.
New York, NY
1212 477 9037
Scene Wear Originals (Sam Co.)
Box 514 9728
3rd Ave Brooklyn
New York, NY
1718 748 7593
Stiletto
59 West 8th St
New York, NY
1212 677 4151
Trash Vaudeville
4 St Marks Pl.
New York, NY
1212 982 3590
Ruth Weintraub Co.
420 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10017
1212 838 1333
Custom made wigs and hair pieces. Ruth is a tremendously compassionate wigmaker who does the very finest work. She matches human hair to your own (or what you would like) and creates hair pieces and wigs for many NY celebrities. She is completely Trans friendly.
A Woman’s Touch
Brooklyn, New York
1718 748 3524 (ask for Sandra)
A Woman’s Touch is a transformation service that has been in operation since 1981. We are located in a private residence. We provide complete transformations including makeup lessons, nail and hair care, feminine deportment lessons as well as shopping services and photography. Our business is to cater to the needs of the individual.
World Domination
PO Box 1099
New York, NY 10116-1099
1212 502 1162
North Carolina
Learner
Hickory Mall Location
Hickory, NC
Trans friendly, including allowing the use of changing rooms.
T & A Lingerie
219 Main Street
Pinneville, NC
Carries clothes, shoes, dressing assistance, and allows for the trying on of new items. Good at referring to Trans clubs.
Ohio
Kathryn’s
1247 N High St
Columbus, OH 43201
1614 299 7923
Very friendly. Vintage wedding gowns and fashions is her specialty. Clothes from past eras from the thirties up to the eighties. Calling for an appointment is suggested to receive first class service.
Kukala’s
636 N High St
Columbus, OH
Lesbian-owned retail store with some neat things.
Sheer Necessities Lingerie
201 W Benson St
Reading, OH
The owner and proprietress, Ana Kevorkian, is a wonderful lady and very helpful in fitting all types of people. She is also active in the Trans community and recruits members for the local support group.
Stepping Out
Columbus Square Shopping Centre
Route 161 and Cleveland Ave
Columbus, OH
1614 823 5549
Very Trans friendly. They will order any shoes or boots they have in larger and wider sizes. Also have lingerie and some leather items.
Tanya Brown
PO Box 257
Windsor, OH 44099
Sells breast prostheses. Write for catalogue and information on proper fitting etc., highly recommended. Please include a dollar for postage and reproduction.
Teddy’s Intimate Apparel
5600 Cleveland Ave
(located near state route 161 east)
Columbus, OH 43231
1614 890 6851
Open 7 days, (Monday – Friday, 10:00a to 9:00p), call for weekend hours.
Carries Trans magazines and plus-size lingerie. PVC and leather mini skirts, lingerie in back room. Some light bondage accessories, clothing. Although store may not allow you try on clothing in fitting room, salespeople are helpful in helping you find your size via their size translation charts.
All PLUS sizes are on the black coloured clothing hangers. Leather is expensive; most lingerie is reasonably priced.
Thing Shop
Newport, KY
Just across the river from Cincinnati. Very friendly to all Transgender people.
Oklahoma
Massad’s
15th St
Tulsa, OK
Has a lot of lingerie and fetish wear.
Oregon
The Classie Lassie
2103 Broadway
North Bend, OR 97459
1541 756 0422
Boutique. Sizes 16 to 52.
H.E.R.S. Breast Prostheses
Heath Ed. Research Services
353 S 5th St
Coos Bay, OR 97420
1541 267 3134
E-mail: hersco@harborside.com
Pennsylvania
Fairy Godmother’s
13 W Main St
Mechanicsburg, PA
1717 795 8100
Very willing to help/accommodate crossdressers. Open Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 6:00p (4:00p on Saturday).
Resale Fashions
Summerdale Plaza
Enola, PA
1717 732 4469
Sincerely Yours
1609 Oregon Pike
Lancaster, PA
1717 392 2533
Second Hand Rose Unlimited
3502 Derry St
Harrisburg, PA
1717 561 0900
Something Old Something New
3933 E Market Street Plaza
York, PA
1717 757 3843
Victorian City Salon
Franklin, PA
1814 437 3111
Owner: Deann Christy
Deann will make appointment to do makeovers and makeup counselling and will cut or reshape wigs to best suit facial features.
Rhode Island
Hair Extensions
101 W Natick Rd (Opposite Filene’s, Warwick Mall)
Warwick, RI 02886
1401 732 8289
They have the largest selection of wigs in Rhode Island. They also have hairpieces, add-ons and human hair extensions. They also do makeovers, but you must call for an appointment. You are always welcome at Hair Extensions!
Hoi Toi Wig Fashions
635 Armistice Blvd
Pawtucket, RI 02861
1401 726 2156 (ask for Carol)
Carol is very friendly and will stay past shop hours to accommodate Trans individuals.
Tiffany Wig Imports
936 Reservoir Ave
Cranston, RI 02910
1401 942 7017
Kerri (manager) will make you feel comfortable and at home.
South Carolina
OEO
Blossom St, near the rail overpass
Columbia, SC
Clubwear, neo-retro polyester skankwear.
Tennessee
Betty’s Boutique
Madison Avenue
Memphis, TN
Bliss Salon
Overton Park
Memphis, TN
This is a full service, professional salon with a more than comfortable atmosphere! And the stylist is one of the best in the city!
Texas
Jewel’s
2404 Taft at Fairview
Houston, TX 77006
1713 523 3557
Specialises in crossdressing. Open seven days a week. Includes complete transformations, clothing and shoes in regular and large sizes, wigs and fashion jewellery. Private sessions by appointment including makeovers are available. Also breast forms, undergarments, gaffs etc are available. Mail order and out of town guests are welcome. Privacy and discretion assured. A guide to friendly places in town to visit is also available.
Wig Palace of Texas
3651 Camp Wisdom Rd
Dallas, TX 75237
1972 298 1882
Owner’s name is Sue. Offers a complete line of wigs, some accessories, make-up (including lessons) and personally escorts Trans clients shopping for various other items.
Utah
All for Love LLC
3072 S Main St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
1801 487 8358
Women’s clothing and lingerie.
Vermont
Camille’s Experiences Clothing
7 Evelyn St
Rutland, VT 05701
1802 773 0971
Consignment shop that features a large line of women’s clothing, from casual to formal, also men’s and vintage clothing.
Virginia
Fashion Fantasy
9013a Centerville Rd (Route 28)
Manassas, VA 22110
1703 330 1900
Very nice.
Night Dreams
(Exact Address Unknown – On Route 7)
McLean, VA
Trans friendly.
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