Are you excited to embrace your fabulous female self? Having the right tools is key!
While some transgender / crossdressing supplies are obvious, there are important items you might not have considered that can help you look and feel your best as a woman.
In this blog post, I share 10 must-have essentials for your male to female transformation journey.
1. Breast Forms
Breasts are arguably the most feminine part of a woman’s body.
If you don’t possess your own natural curves, then investing in a pair of breast forms is a must for any crossdresser or transgender woman. (Of course, you’ll also need a cute bra to put them in!)
2. Color Corrector
Dealing with a visible beard shadow can be a major challenge in putting your best face forward.
Although it may be tempting to camouflage it with thick concealer, the result never appears natural.
Instead, invest in a pink or red color corrector to help neutralize the tone of your beard shadow. This enables you to use less makeup and achieve a more natural and feminine appearance.
(Note: Check out The Makeup Magic Program for expert tips on concealing a beard shadow, using makeup to feminize your face, and so much more!)
3. Body Shaper
A body shaper is a versatile garment that offers multiple benefits, including waist trimming, belly flattening, and overall shape smoothing.
Body shapers come in a variety of styles. Opt for a brief style to wear under shorter skirts and a thigh-length style for pants and longer skirts.
To feminize your lower body, look for a body shaper with hip and butt padding to create the illusion of curves.
4. Perfume
The right perfume can make you feel irresistibly feminine!
The secret is to choose a fragrance that matches the qualities you want to express. Here are some simple guidelines:
- Go for floral scents if you want to express your romantic side.
- Choose oriental or woody scents if you want to bring out your inner seductress.
For more on this topic, be sure to check out my article on MTF Feminization Tips: How to Choose the Perfect Perfume.
5. Black Pantyhose Or Tights
While bare legs may be fashionable, there’s nothing quite like the sophisticated appeal of hosiery. Classic black pantyhose or tights, in particular, are a style must-have.
When opting for pantyhose, choose the sheerest hose available and stick to jet black. Avoid shades like gray-black or brown-black.
Alternatively, you can go for opaque tights for a more casual and youthful look.
6. Lipstick
Studies show that a woman’s lips are considered the most attractive part of her body, particularly when accentuated with lipstick.
It goes without saying that lipstick is an essential item that will instantly make you look more feminine and attractive.
7. Classic Pumps
Shoes say more about you than any other accessory. When it comes to making a statement, you can’t go wrong with a timeless pair of black pumps.
Classic black pumps exude sexiness, femininity, and work well with many types of clothes.
8. Moisturizer
Due to higher testosterone levels, males tend to have rougher skin compared to women.
That’s why it’s essential to incorporate a daily facial moisturizer into your routine, whether you’re presenting as your feminine self or not.
By using moisturizer regularly, you can achieve smoother-looking skin and enhance the application and longevity of your makeup.
9. Little Black Dress
The little black dress is a wardrobe staple every crossdresser and transgender woman should own. A simple black dress in a flattering length can go from day to night and will never go out of style.
10. Attitude
Lastly, the key to it all is your attitude – and it’s absolutely crucial!
The way people treat you often reflects how you expect to be treated. So, embrace your femininity and radiate fabulousness with confidence. You deserve nothing less, girlfriend!
Now I’d like to hear from YOU!
What must-have items are in your transformation toolbox? Please share with me in the comments below!
Love,
Lucille
P.S. If you liked this article, you’ll love my FREE 3-part Male to Female Transformation Mini Course.
I would add hip and butt pads to create a female look and painted nails, strong color on the toes but something more subtle on the fingers
It seems we all have at least ten more essentials on our list. I like to touch on all the senses.Touch requires moisturizer but I would add hair removal(however and how much you chose). Scent of a Woman.Ummmm!Top ten maybe Number One. Do not over do it but definately experiment to find the ones right for you. Audio is always a mood changer as Lucille pointed out in other posts, music and voice taken seperately or together are greatly inspirational.Visual appears to be the most important to the majority of everyones list.Breasts,Curves,Attire,Makeup…..the List is Endless and personnal.A classy pair of Pumps makes me feel Wonderful!Taste is even more individual so let me just say that for me it means enjoying good healthy food in moderation and drinking lots of water which also improves my figure and complexion.I have flavored lipsticks for special occasions too! All of that and more help to shape a positive attitude and generate that Smile so important to let everyone know we are peaceful loving people and it’s okay to Smile back.Best Wishes ~ Honey
What has made me jump up into a totally new femme personna is having my ears pierced 4 weeks ago with diamond studs. My co-workers asked why did I get both ears done and I just said the price was the same for 1 or both. Since then I have gained so much courage to be out shopping dressed and makeup. Victorias Secret, Ulta (cosmetics), Bed Bath & Beyond and the supermarket. I finally got to browse the racks at Nordstrom and walk the mall. Definitely a warm smile is the passport to acceptance. The earrings are there with me always even in male mode at work to continually remind me of who I really am.
Dana
Thank you Crystal. Wearing my earrings every day may just be the impetus to finally come out to everybody I know since they will all be wondering anyway. I just dream of the day when I can shed my entire male personna…..Dana
Hi Dana!
I have to agree with you pierced ears are a definite! I got both mine done too and have gone thru the same questioning. I did it after a golf outing before I got home. My wife HATED it, but I so wanted it and since then I’ve been able to get the bling that goes with my outfits. I haven’t been to Nordstroms or the other places yet, but they definitely add a stroke of femmininity every day of my life. I’ve had mine pierced 3 years ago and have not regretted it one iota! Well said girlfriend!
Thank you for you tips to improve my feme stile, i love it since you help me to work more on me, i promess keep with you web site and learn more from you.
Thank you
Sincerely
Cindytg
Where can I get female hormone pills and female estrogen—?? with out going to a doctor–?? and spending big money?
Have been doing girl dress for years,now ready to enlarge my breasts and sliming my figure,having softer skin, and being more of a woman.Love to go to malls dressed as a woman,and having men look at me and asking me out for dates.So far,have not taken any offers,{too shy.}
Please help me if you can,
Luv,
Miss Pete.
X.O.
Can’t u go see a doctor for advice and buy the medication elsewhere? As per advice to tom below, and stuff i’ve read, u could really screw up ur body by taking medication not suitable for ur own body.
Please, be safe, live long.
Andrea
Inhouse pharmacy
You can get estrogen and other pills from Pharmacy Geoff in New Zealand. Not too expensine and quick to ship.
XOX
Bravo!! It’s good to hear that there are girls out there that have the confidence to be themselves no matter where they may be. Holding your head up and the smile go a long way towards lettings others know you are confident and they WILL accept you as who you are so long as you’re not (In your face) about it. Just be yourself and know that you own your space and place in the world.
Lynn
hi this tom
i have been taking female hormone pills for a while now i have been
takeing estorgen pills now a while and other female hormones pills what other female hormone pill can i try for a while now i felt in
whole life that of a female i dress in woman jeans but i can’t get my breast to grow
thanks
tom
A qualified doctor is a must. Preferably an endocrinologist. T blockers can be avoided if you are taking the right estrogen. Estradiol is quickly inactivated by the liver thus the need for high doses of it and T blockers. Ethinyl Estradiol is “much more resistant to degradation”
and is effective at testosterone suppression. Since it only exists in formulations with other drugs I have to get mine from a compounding pharmacy. Serum levels of testosterone “peaks early each day” so I take my 0.2 mcg each night before bead, doctors orders.
“ethinyl estradiol.” wikipedia. N.p.. Web. 7 Sep 2013.
“testosterone.” wikipedia. N.p.. Web. 7 Sep 2013.
I only use 50mg testosterone blocker. And acheived a full A cup in just 5 months.
I agree with lynn. If your going to take HRT, get with a doctor. Mine worked with a female doctor who works with TG’s. You have to have the T Blocker. However, these things have side effects and need monitoring by a doctor. Spironolactone can cause you to retain potassium which too much of can damage the kidneys. Like Lynn, I’ve been on them for a while, have 40B girls and little body hair. I get blood work a couple of times a year as I have kidney damage and they don’t want my potassium to get above a certain point. Good luck but do it safe. They may have to adjust you dose once in a while but with a good doctor HRT will give you satisfaction. I’ve also mellowed and became a better person with the hormone change.
Tom, I have been on hormone treatment for years now and have 40 B breasts and very little body hair now. The trick is to get your hormones from a doctor who is familiar wiht Transgendered women. Generally they start you on a regimes of spirionolactone 200mg daily with estrodial tablets 2-4mg daily. I promise that you will see results within 6 months to a year. The reason for the spironolactone is that it asts as T blocker(testosterone blocker). One of the reasons you haven’t seen any breast growth is most likely because you’re not taking any kind of testosterone blocking medication.
I hope this helps and good luck on your journey.
thanks for the message still working on aditude but cuming along well