How to Be a Bikini Babe
CommentsI hope you girls are having a fabulous summer! It’s a chilly 56 degrees F in San Francisco today, so I am eagerly planning my next beach vacation …
Speaking of beaches, check out these incredible photos of transgender supermodel Lea T:
She recently shot her first swimwear campaign in addition to modeling for Givency and Vogue Paris. Bravo!
This inspired me to share some tips on how YOU can be a bikini babe …
Even if you’re not ready to hit the beach en femme, I think every t-girl should own a bikini for sunbathing, lounging by the pool, or posing in a bikini babe photoshoot.
Here are my top 4 tips for looking hot in a bikini:
1. Downplay your shoulders
The secret to a bikini babe body is BALANCED PROPORTIONS. That means you need to balance out the proportions of your hips and shoulders.
Here are some tricks for making broad shoulders look more delicate:
- Avoid string bikinis unless you are truly tiny. Instead, select a bikini top with wide straps to balance the proportions of your shoulders.
- Try a halter top. Halter tops draw the eye in, creating a slimming effect. They’re also great for showing off cleavage.
- Avoid bandeau tops that cut straight across the chest. Bandeau tops make your upper body look even wider.
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| String bikini | Halter top w/ wide straps | Bandeau top |
2. Enhance your hips
The next step is to enhance your hips. Here’s how to do it:
- Look for bikini bottoms with ruffles, belts, or side ties to add volume to your lower body.
- Try a skirted bikini bottom that flares out at the hips.
- Wear printed bikini bottoms. Prints visually enlarge an area, making your hips look wider.
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| Ruffles | Skirt | Print + side ties |
3. Pose pretty
You should always be aware of the way you hold your body when you’re in a bikini – whether you’re sitting around a pool chatting with friends or posing for the camera.
To create the illusion of an hourglass shape, try the classic pin-up pose: Sit or stand with your hips facing sideways and twist at the waist so your shoulders face forward (see the image below). Don’t forget to keep your tummy in and avoid slouching at all times.
4. Smooth your silhouette
Bikini bottoms leave nothing to the imagination, so you’ll want to master the art of the tuck. This is NOT my area of expertise, but “Katie” gives a good rundown on her blog here.
So what do you think, my dear? Do you like Ms. Lea’s photos? Are YOU ready to be a bikini babe? Leave me your comments below! (And if you’re feeling extra brave, be sure share your bikini babe photos with us!)
Love,
Lucille
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Hi new to your site, lovethe advice & feminisation tips, hopefully can improve my looks
Nicole
Sorry I meant HIPS ….. so much for predictive tex lol
This is one of my nightmares… whenever he mentions going on holiday and spending time on a beach…my heart starts to run! I transitioned four years ago and had my SRS one year ago… maybe I am a perfectionist but I wouldn’t go out in bikini on a public place or let anyone see me in one… by all means I don’t look too bad and hormones have given me huge, lovely and natural breasts.. but I would still feel I would be opening myself for criticism from others… perhaps I am spolt and too comfortable as my transitions has been rather easy and problem free. I feel my heaps are smaller than my shoulders and that is a big NO NO !
when I lived San Diego I was often on the beach in a bikini. I loved to shop the boutiques.
I’ve worn tie side bikini bottoms the last few years in the “redneck rivierra”, got a few looks and met some real cute real chics. I don’t give a flying rat’s ass what other people think if I am comfortable and happy. Rock on Femme Rock On!
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Here’s one of mine from last month. I usually spend the summer in a bikini. Always happy for more tips and comments! I’m happy to post more bikini pics – just let me know! I’ve got LOTS more where that came from…
As we just had a beautiful new pool installed I’ll be utilizing all your tips this summer and hopefully for many more. Thanks for all your help and you can see more on my Flickr site!
Cena
Wow, Lea T is phenomenal……she is so beautiful, one would think she is a genetic girl!!!!!!!! She is amazing! Love her beautiful sexy look.
Well – I went out and bought a couple of bikini’s … first time ever! I’m sort of the shy type, so I doubt I’ll ever go out in public with them on.
Dear Bonnie your being way to hard on yourself…i think your hands look very fem and you keep your nails pretty.and yes lucille is a gods angle.i think your sooo pretty… Hugs Laura
Thank you Laura, you are far too kind! But you know, I am 53 years old, and have been following Lucille’s program for about a couple years now… and I owe all this to her! For me at this point, it’s now all about the hands… the dead give away… lol.
Bonnie you look wonderful…you have the sweet loving eyes…with a few days in the sun to even out your tan and whow…your very pretty bonnie and very fem and pasable go for it… Hugs Laura
Lucille,
Great photos of Lea, such a beautiful T girl. I would have never know. Although I am 43, I feel I can pull it off in a bikini, for I am small framed, and am going to try it maybe next spring, and summer. Thankyou so much for this inspiring story, and tips.
Jammie
i’m 31 and i would like to wear a thong/string bikini, is that a do or a dont?
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While I do own a couple of one pieces, and several bikinis, and do wear them, if I were caught in any of them, I would be horrified, I SO do not have the body for a full on female swim suit!
I am however working on this issue, as I REALLY would like to turn more heads!
Dear Lucille,
Your supermodel Lea has real hips and a slim waist which I don’t have. But I have been on the beach and have gone for a swim in the open. I wish I had a bigger bum though. This is the worst part to give away my secret.
Best wishes and thanks for your mails.
Erika
Hi Lucille
I like wearing bathing suits i feel comfortable in them but would sure like to try a bikini.
Regards
Mona
Thanks Dawn will sure try it
Regards
Mona
Have worn both swimsuits and two pieces and love them both. Two pieces allow for extra length in body! Love!
Thank You for these very nice and sexy photos of Lea. One can only envy such a feminine and gorgeous body to show off.
Keep it coming, hugs and kisses Stephie, Stockholm, Sweden
Dear Lucille.
Thanks for the good information, but I don’t wear a bikini.
Instead I love to wear a bathing suite, looks mucg better on me and it feels very comfortable. It hides just those parts you don’t want to see on a womans body. Thanks a lot for your programmes from the last times and special how to grow those lovely breasts. It really works great.
Love Henriette.
hey ya girls thats a beautiful story Lucille thanks so much for sharing i know we are trully gaining acceptance and with girls like her leading the way we will be welcome everywhere even the Belogio in Vegas. but heres something for us girls had my first pedicure today gosh it was great the foot massage was simply wonderful and getting a french tip colour is so much fun. girls ya have to get this so worth it. and the fun i had with my exwife shopping a true girls day! im so blessed sometimes. thank you again Lucille! i know its a bit behind on your blog but had to share