An attractive waist-to-hip ratio is an important symbol of feminine beauty.
Does that mean all hope is lost if your tummy is your trouble spot?
Absolutely not! For an instant fix, just work a few strategic tummy-trimming and waistline-slimming looks into your wardrobe.
Aside from making you look thinner, these will also help create a more feminine, hourglass shape.
Keep reading for my top 7 belly-flattening fashion tricks 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 breath.
Trick #2: Try a Tummy-Minimizing Peplum
Peplums are very “in” right now and they’re a fabulous style for crossdressers and MTF transgender women.
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 have a big belly, the waistband of your skirt or pants should sit just below your belly button.
If the waistband is too high, it’ll look like your stomach is popping out below. If the waistband is too low, you’ll get the “muffin top” look.
Trick #4: Wear a Light Colored Jacket Over a Dark Top
Wearing a light colored jacket over a dark top is a great way to downplay an ample tummy. The jacket conceals excess poundage while the dark color underneath makes your belly recede into the background.
For the best results, look for a jacket with some shape. Princess seams are especially feminine and flattering.
Trick #5: Downplay Belly Rolls With a Ruched Top
Ruching (i.e. fabric that’s gathered along the seam line) is perfect for concealing an ample belly.
Unlike “flat” fabrics that reveal every bulge, ruching hides what’s underneath – including those dreaded belly rolls.
Trick #6: Just Say “NO” to Tight Clothes
If your belly is your trouble spot, you definitely want to avoid wearing tight clothes.
Clothes that are too tight (including bras and panties) will dig in and create unsightly bulges – calling even more attention to the area.
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.
Instead, your most flattering option is clothes that skim – rather than drown – your midsection.
No more trouble spots
Looking your best as a woman is all about downplaying trouble spots while playing up your assets.
Use these tricks to solve your “tummy troubles” and then move on! It’s impossible for people to notice your flaws if they’re too busy looking at something else – like your sexy legs, breasts, or behind.
As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts!
What are your best feminine features – and how do you like to show them off?
Please share in the comments below!
Love,
Lucille
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transformation tips?
Maybe one day we can meet who know we all need to build each other up
been wearing corsets, girdles, correct-size panty hose for 18 yrs. Does a great job.. but daily stomach, hip, and leg exercises are best. And, yes, Cala..stomach and all else looks perfect. Toodles, Roxanne.
in your opinion , how my belly looks like ? flat enough ?
Carla. ..I have to STOP TELLING YOU HOW AWESOME you look. ..not many of us looking that good. ..there was a day, 30-40 yrs ago. ..71 yo now …Heather & I are trying hard to make you proud of us ” Older Girls “…thanks. ..T.J.
Wow Carla, you look great and oh yes your “belly” is perfectly flat.
I’ve just gained another role model in you, thanks for posting the beautiful picture. I too am using daily exercises, a healthy low carb/good protein diet and wearing a training corset for most of the day to get my shape into the best hourglass figure capable for my body. Love the encouragement you and others give here.
OMG Carla, you are absolutely stunning. Keep up the good work. Luv, Heather
Definitely flat enough! Keep it up… I use daily exercise and diet to keep mine plat. 31″ and dropping. Roz
At 74 my feminine features are way “over the hill” and falling down the other side, lol! Still, I try to do the best I can with what I got left. I have found that clothes that are a little looser tend to hide some of the “lumps”.
Heather :
We have not spoken in a while, hope 2018 finds you well.
Since you always love my assesories, thought I’d share these pics, the vintage dress with “Cherries ” & a Purse to match, found at Goodwill. ..great place to find all kinds of items. Pictures from a local Consignment store. Stay well. ..T.J.
Heather : went to Erie Sisters, looks like a great site for “us”CDers. I went to the Ohio State University & Medical school at Kent State, so I know Erie/PA. Thought I would die many times on the PA TURNPIKE! !
THXS for the tip!
I’m seeing a new therapist here, in December. ..after 3 yrs with wife in therapy in TN. We all need all the help we can get. Therapy is great, because it gives one the confidence to be themselves,without having severed criticism or berating. My therapist, a female, loved our sessions & complimenting me on my head to toe outfit.
Anyway. ..thanks “H”… Later. ..T.J.
Heather;
I’ll definitely look at your site. I’mean in Seattle area. It is a very cool environment for “us” , &the entire LGBTQ COMMUNITY. IN the last elections 2 trans were elected to high offices.Our new Mayor is gay. New Shareiff , also gay. Good place to be open, & enjoy being CD.
THANKS for all the compliments. I love putting outfits together! You always look adorable! Ohhhh the puppit’s are Beautiful! My wife and I have Poms on our 5th one. Max is 10, & they live long time for dogs.
Enjoying our exchanges. ..keep them coming!
T. J. you must have an enormous closet. Mine used to be pretty big when I was younger, but not anymore.
Heather,
Wanted to let you know, that I’m going to a Fantasy 3 day event in the ” Emerald City Fantasy ” (look up on line )
I can’t wait! ! 3 days ENNE FEMM IN THE CITY!
T.J.
T J, look me up on the Erie Sisters sight (others are welcome as well) at http://www.eriesisters.ning.com.
You will find more pictures of me there. A couple thousand other girls to friend as well.
Have fun!
Sounds so exciting, have a wonderful time! And you look great. I still can’t get over how good you are at accessorizing. I have not been out as Heather in quite some time. Am planning on getting together with the Erie Sisters at their girls night out at the Funky Skunk next month. It has been so long. Oh, and thanks for the comment on my dog, Shawnee. She just lost her best friend, Shooter, last April. He died 3 days after his 14th birthday and I still cry over him. We did dogsledding together. I think I have a picture with him in it.
Heather, Sweetie. ..thanks for the kind comments, love you.
May I be so bold ( knowing I’m 71 ) as to how old you are? You look sooo good. We ” Old Gals ” have to stick together.
Beautiful Dog, as well! !
Get back to me.
T.J.
Heather :
Thanks for your reveal of the “AGE “.Don’t know about you, but I’m very proud of my “age “. Being a retired surgeon, My age was always a ” badge of honor “, a security for the patient.
I feel We are in the twilight of our dressing years. I will do this, until I can no longer be proud of my appearance.
Here are bigger shoots of the outfit, blow up to see the beautiful stockings. ..from Secrets in Lace in Richmond VA.
Looking forward to your comments. T.J.
T J I am 73, I actually forgot my age and put 74 on my original comment. I don’t believe that I look a day over 72 though, lol.
Love your outfit in this picture and the jewelry too. I too have to use the glasses like that. Putting on makeup when you can’t see what you are doing is a pain. Part of the adjustments one has to make as we get older but wiser. Huggs to you precious princess.
Heather, Sweet heart! ! you are truly amazing, & I can say that because I am 71! !
We will keep dressing /doing what We Do, as long as we can pull on our glorious Stockings.
You are MY HERO. ..THANKS FOR BEING YOU! YOU INSPIRE ME! !
T J, so funny you should mention being able to pull on our glorious stockings. I have been finding it difficult to bend my legs enough to get on pantyhose! I really like stay up and stockings with garter belts better anyway, so it works out. Whatever an old gurl has to do.
You go girl and stay sexy, hugs from Heather
Hi Lucille
Really sound advice. I steer clear of TIGHT clothing. I have a babydoll which worn over my bra creates the image I desire, without emphasising areas that I wouldn’t look to highlight.
Thanks for the much-appreciated support.
Sorry but I disagree on corsets, I wear them all the time .If you get one made to your mesurmants they are very comfortable an nothing is going to give you a more womanly figure:)
I try to stay with dresses and tops that aren’t too tight, but still show my curves. I must admit at being 70 I do love skinny jeans too!
Hello everyone,
The right size and shape of hip pads, breastforms, and shapewear works wonders for me. It’s a balance of these items to achieve the overall natural looking curvy body for my height and weight.
Stay beautiful,
Wanita