Having an attractive waist-to-hip ratio is a key aspect of feminine beauty. But what if your belly is your problem area?
The good news is that there are some simple fashion tricks you can use to instantly trim your tummy and slim your waistline.
Not only will these tricks make you appear thinner, they will also help you achieve a more feminine, hourglass shape.
If that sounds exciting, let’s dive into my top 7 belly-flattening fashion tips for crossdressers and MTF transgender women!
Trick #1: Wear a Shaping Camisole
Corsets and girdles will certainly pull you in, but they’re not very comfortable for daily wear.
Instead, wear a shaping camisole under your clothes. It’s a wonderful alternative for trimming inches from your waist and belly – while still allowing you to breathe.
Trick #2: Try a Tummy-Minimizing Peplum
Peplums are a fantastic clothing style for crossdressers and MTF transgender women, as they are both feminine and flattering.
A peplum is a short overskirt attached at the waistline of a top, dress, or jacket that’s perfect for covering a full belly.
And thanks to the fit-and-flare styling, a peplum will also give you that sexy hourglass shape.
Trick #3: Avoid Bottoms That Sit Too Far Above or Below Your Waistline
If you’re dealing with a larger belly, it’s important to consider the placement of your skirt or pants’ waistband. Ideally, the waistband should sit just below your belly button.
- If the waistband is too high, it can create the appearance of your stomach bulging out from below.
- On the other hand, if the waistband is too low, it can lead to that undesirable “muffin top” look.
Trick #4: Wear a Light Colored Jacket Over a Dark Top
To minimize the appearance of a larger tummy, consider wearing a light-colored jacket over a dark top.
The jacket acts as a cover-up, while the dark color underneath helps your belly blend into the background.
For optimal results, opt for a jacket that has some structure to it. Princess seams, in particular, are a feminine and flattering feature to look for.
Trick #5: Downplay Belly Rolls With a Ruched Top
Ruching, which refers to fabric that is gathered along the seam line, is an excellent choice for hiding a larger belly.
Unlike flat fabrics that tend to highlight every bulge, ruching helps conceal what’s underneath – including those unwanted belly rolls.
Trick #6: Just Say “NO” to Tight Clothes
If your belly is your trouble spot, it’s important to steer clear of wearing overly tight clothing.
Clothes that are too tight (including bras and panties) will dig in and create unsightly bulges – calling even more attention to these areas.
Trick #7: Avoid Oversized Clothes
Just as you should avoid clothes that are too tight, neither do you want to wear clothes that are too loose.
Trying to hide a big belly under an oversized top just makes you look bigger. The key is to opt for clothing that gracefully skims your midsection instead of drowning it.
In conclusion
Don’t worry if your belly is a bit of a concern. The good news is, there are plenty of ways to minimize it and achieve that ideal hip-to-waist ratio.
What really matters is feeling self-assured as a crossdresser or transgender woman, and the right outfit can make all the difference!
As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Do you have any other belly-flattering fashion tips or tricks to share? Please share in the comments below!
Love,
Lucille
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Great tips as usual. One of my tips is to observe born women of different shapes and sizes to see how they make the most of what they have. Some are very skilled and some have to work a bit harder – sadly, some are lost to the cause. I guess the same applies to women like us, thanks again.
Christine :
You look Fabulous. Would like to have seen your make up. ..maybe next pics?
I am 71 y.o. & appreciate your look. ..here is mine …appreciate your comments. ..T.J.
Good points Christine – especially about those who are born women. We can learn so much from them, almost free of charge.
Diane and Christine, both of your photos are amazing and inspiring. Thank you for posting.
Diane, looks like you could teach born women a thing or two or three!
Diane,
WOW! You’re an absolutely beautiful woman.
Kristin
Such beautiful, encouraging, helpful quidance. Still working at it. Maybe some day . . . .
Hi Lucille
Great advice and thank you Lucille for everything you do for the transgender community, in my case I got very good results with a waist cincher call “miss belt” and of course i wacht my diet .
Much love♡ Joanna♡ xoxo
Joanna:
Love the hips/ waist. ..great look from Behind! !
I 71YO & use a cincher. ..what do you think? ? Appreciate your advice. ..
T.J.
Joanna, very nice look in both pictures. Thanks for the tips!
Thank you xoxo
Lucille, Thank you for the advice and yes these are good tips………
That is the best advice I have seen all in one place. I’ve been fighting tummy for so long.
Thank you.
General looks fabulous, & at 71 yrs of age ,I’ll never again look as good as Arthur ( Amazing ).
I will continue to do what I can with what I have to work with. Examples :
Great advice. It took me decades to learn these tricks on my own. Wish you were around 30 years ago helping the community.
GA
I find it quite easy, if we compare to other male body issues, to achieve feminine figure and silhouette with or without tricks. I hate faking things so I worked hard on diet, fitness, body shapers, corsets and even women hormones, and the hard work pays off. That’s the good thing. But my real disappointment are parts that cannot be changed like masculine face, big hands, broad shoulders. These things are as is. I feel quite jealous for those guys who already have feminine face, small hands. Anyway that’s exciting journey trying to find solutions.