In real life I am a man. In my dream, I am going to the gym in daytime, I walk to the car outside my home. My wife notices I have one of her old tops on. I catch a glimpse in the car window and see I am. The top is fitting well though (I am bigger than my wife) and my fatty chest that bothers me in real life (as I worry it looks feminine) actually looks like real breasts in the top. My top half looks definately like a woman’s (not see my face though). I dash inside in shame, trying to hide from being seen and then notice again my waist is much thinner and hourglass like my wife’s when she wore that top years ago. When I get inside body is now more voluptuous, my breasts are larger, my hips are rounded and thighs are fuller. I now am wearing a grey sweat jumper top and I think the bottoms don’t look right and so they change to black yoga leggings and I then admire them, pointing out my toes and liking my legs. I have long curly light brown hair. I like and enjoy my body and the shame is less or even gone. I don’t see my face at all in the dream but know the character is me. I think I have long hair. It feels nice but I don’t want it too. I then awake. I have had dreams similar with transformation before and always awake when the transformation feels nice or I like it as this is distressing.
Dreams about gender transformation often symbolize issues related to identity, self-perception, and acceptance of oneself. In your dream, the fact that you are wearing your wife's old top could represent your exploration of different aspects of yourself or a desire to connect with your feminine side. The transformation of your body into a more feminine form may indicate a subconscious longing to embrace certain traits traditionally associated with femininity, such as nurturing, sensitivity, or emotional expression.
The shame you feel in the dream could stem from societal expectations or personal insecurities about how you perceive yourself physically and emotionally. However, as you start to accept and even appreciate your new body in the dream, it suggests a potential shift towards self-acceptance and self-love.
The changing of your outfit from a grey sweat jumper to black yoga leggings may symbolize a desire for comfort and freedom of movement in your waking life. Admiring your legs and feeling good about your appearance could indicate a gradual acceptance of your physical self, regardless of any perceived flaws or insecurities.
Overall, this dream could be a reflection of your internal struggles with self-image, gender norms, and societal expectations. It may serve as a reminder to embrace all aspects of yourself and find peace in being true to who you are, regardless of societal norms or external pressures.