When presenting yourself as a woman, there are some definite dos and don’ts to follow.
However, this doesn’t mean you need to be a slave to the “rules!” Many so-called rules are outdated or just plain wrong – especially when it comes to fashion and style.
Are you following these 5 male to female fashion rules? If so, it might be time to break them!
Rule #1: Dress as feminine as possible
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| Nikita Dragun, Transgender YouTube Celebrity |
Nobody pulls off the feminine look quite like transgender celeb, Nikita Dragun. But that doesn’t mean everybody needs to dress this way! The beauty of fashion is that you can express yourself however you want.
Whether your style is tomboyish, androgynous, or ultra feminine, anything goes – so enjoy your individuality and dress however the heck you want.
Rule #2: Don’t go without shapewear
Breast forms, a corset, gaff, and hip pads can transform the most masculine body into an hourglass. When you want to feel like a bombshell, shapewear is a girl’s best friend!
However, ignore rules that says you must don all these contraptions every time you step out en femme. Being comfortable in your clothes is a better rule to follow, so wear the pieces that make you feel good and forget the rest.
Rule #3: Always wear high heels
While high heels are undoubtedly sexy and feminine, there’s no rule that says you must wear them all the time. Flats can be equally alluring if you want to be comfy, or if you’re on the tall side and don’t want to accentuate your height.
Love the look of heels but don’t want to go all out? A kitten heel (1″-2″ tall) looks elegant and can help feminize your walk – without the pain of stilettos.
Rule #4: Dress like the women in your area
I often talk about how helpful it is to observe cisgender (genetic) women. If your goal is to blend in, it’s a good idea to adhere to the style norms in your area.
However, in case you haven’t noticed, many women dress sloppily or put little effort into their appearances. If that’s not your style, you do NOT have to follow in their footsteps. Look as fabulous as you want… and maybe they will start to follow your lead!
Rule #5: You must always match
There are so many choices in women’s clothing that putting outfits together can be daunting. While you should always look coordinated, forget about old fashioned rules that say you must match from head to toe. Not only is this boring, it tends to look costumey and dated.
Need a little help with your outfit skills? Check out this article for a simple 5 step formula on putting outfits together.
Let’s talk fashion!
Now I’d love to hear from you on this topic! Are there any other fashion rules you think should be broken?
I’d also love to see a pic of you in your current favorite outfit. 🙂 Please share by commenting and uploading an image below!
Love,
Lucille
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I like trying to match when I dress to go out. My dresses keep getting shorter 🙂
The one fashion rule I want to break is a short skirt. I think my legs can work with the style skirt or dress I want to wear. 🙂
I am trying to follow all the rules, but its so difficult to follow all the rules. Maybe one day I will be able to follow all the rules. That will be the happiest day for me.
Dear Madhu Randi, oh my gosh your breasts are real? I wish I had breasts like yours so they would show like yours. We’re you wearing a push up bra? I Love your look, so hot & sexy.
I REALLY appreciate all your blogs. I cannot begin to tell you how much your contributions have helped. Up till now, I have not commented because I have had nothing to offer. I have spent most of my life running from who I really am. But this time I believe I have something useful to contribute. I grew up with a lot of feminine influence in my life. Two sisters and five aunts. My family was poor and fashion on a budget was a frequent subject of girl talk. What I learned was this. Fashion rules exist for a reason and as a general rule, you should follow them. However, every rule has it’s exception. And not every rule is meant to be taken literally. Take rule #1. If you consider yourself to be a woman and want to be treated like one, then dress like one. The rule does not mean, dress ultra feminine with mountains of lace and ruffles. It means dress appropriately for who you are and the situation your in. Put simply, save the boy clothes for the dirty work. There’s nothings wrong with a girl as a tomboy. Just remember, you are what you choose to be. If you choose to be a tomboy, then you will always be just one of the boys.
Rule #5 is a misnomer. This was a big subject of the girl talk when I was young as it was considered to be one of the greatest fashion blunders. Matching colors does Not mean identical colors. It means complimentary colors. A basic principal in art and design is that you choose a base color and then select complimentary highlight colors. If you choose a dress that is green in color, don’t select a bright orange hand bag and bright red heels. Colors that clash are an eye sore that draws all the wrong kind of attention. Instead you want to stay within the same color palette and neighboring palettes.
Hi,
Love the themes you write about. I also take notice of the tips and advice that come out of them. So here’s me. I’ve put together this outfit to go out with friends next month. I’m following some of the rules, but definitely not all. Sometimes you just can’t.
Monica.
So true. I love following rules made for sissies. I try my best, but it is tough.
Dressing (in public) depends on where your going & what your looking to do on that outing—If you just want to fit in at a conservative gathering or your looking for sex–or anything in between—It’s very easy to dress for Conservative settings–Slacks/longer dress or skirt—Dressing that come F me look is more complicated–( while still trying to be a convincing “Female”–)–