Clothing can be a powerful way to affirm your gender as a crossdresser or transgender woman.
While there are guidelines for achieving a fashionable and feminine look, this doesn’t mean you should be a slave to the “rules.”
Many so-called fashion rules are outdated or just plain wrong!
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
Nobody pulls off the feminine look quite like transgender celeb, Gigi Gorgeous. 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 you want!
Rule #2: Don’t Go Without Shapewear
Shaping your body with breast forms, a corset, and hip pads can create a stunning hourglass silhouette.
When you want to feel like a bombshell, shapewear is a girl’s best friend!
But remember, you don’t have to wear all these pieces every time you dress up. Comfort should be your priority.
Wear what makes you feel fantastic, and don’t hesitate to skip 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, you might have noticed that many women dress sloppily or put little effort into their appearances. If that’s not your style, don’t feel obliged to follow suit.
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 out article on Transgender / Crossdressing Outfits: How to Put the Perfect Outfit 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 go out as often as I can, which is still not enough. For me, looking feminine makes me feel extra special so I use the shape wear – hopefully someday with dieting I won’t need it. 🙂
There was an earlier post about shoes. For you gals looking for shoes, and if there is one nearby you, I would recommend The Rack at Nordstrom. They have a ton of great discounted shoes with sizes up to 13 and above I think! I wear a women’s size 10, so there was plenty to choose from. Here I am the other day at their store here in Michigan. A very helpful staff of sales ladies as well.
Casual, around the house, not stylish but very comfortable.
Good Day
The tips are do invaluable- as always.
Love Richard
I am very sorry about that message I think you misunderstood it. I meant that as most males in general. You yourself truly look beautiful you are amazing I will say that I honestly think you are a very beautiful woman there’s nothing about you that says man at all. I love your smile I love your outfit I love the way you look your hair everything everything about you. If I was a guy I would be first in line fighting for ya. When I wrote that reply I was just saying men in general because a lot of them do not have the body structure and it’s hard to pull off. I feel sorry for that because that is the only true way we have to separate us from being male. Their are tons of undergarments we can use but after awhile they tend to get hot and you perspire this causes hours of doing makeup to smear. People are smarter these days and I have noticed that being Transgender is more forgiving and not paid a lot of attention to. You can go most anywhere you want and it is excepted. People don’t seem to care as much and it seems to becoming more of the normal. This is probably due to people having it in there families or friends hon it is everywhere now so as far as you look and feel about passing it doesn’t matter. What does matter is how you present yourself so this is for young and old don’t dress up and act, talk, walk, or present yourself in any other way but feminine. I would say soft but that can be misinterpreted. Most of all be yourself. You don’t want your voice sounding so high or overly feminine because you will come off as being gay or pushy, even gays won’t like to be put in that catagorie. Watch and learn your choice of words and how they are used it could be a death sentence if not used properly, Find the perfect tone for your voice and don’t try to be a saprano or use your falsetto please nothing operaetic it will make an
Impression on people that will haunt them. Be careful in your movements and watch, listen and absorb everything you can because there is no way to fix that event but I will recommended singing lessons for your new voice it must be of feminine tone and quality. The lessons will teach you how to alter your tone without pinching the vocal cord and sounding like a mouse. Practice practice practice so when you speak it will come automatically. Please I know walking with a book on your head is out of date but it will add class and a sexy walk when mastered. Walk in heels at home this will teach grace in each step if you don’t fall. The biggie is please go to the mall and watch and listen to women and how they interacte with others. Watch how they walk and move how they hold and drink coffee or how they eat. Listen to them talk and the choice of words they use. This is not an easy step but changing your self image is hard. The best thing to do is watch how woman act and learn from it then it’s easy after that.Weather you look like a woman is not the point if you can present yourself properly the rest won’t matter. I probably said to much I apologize and I am sorry you misunderstood my message. I went back and read it and went oh shit I didn’t mean it that way. I do like you and think we could be great friends. Where do you live I am in Portland Oregon have a nice evening ok
Thanks Michele! I appreciate the feedback! No biggie! I live in Michigan! A little far away from Portland! Have a great day girl – I think you look great! Hugs, Suzy
This is me out and about. Not a typical Saturday night outfit but I felt good about myself and attractive. I have to admit, though, I am not afraid to be noticed and I am not particularly trying to appear as an authentic woman. Loud and proud! But I choose carefully the places I frequent…
Tina:
You look great for your night out….I bet you got some glances and interest…..great outfit that you put together….really like the skirt
all the best:
JO
Honey your beautiful as is don’t be sorry. If you look that nice I would love to see you on a Saturday
Mahu❤️
Have a great night ok
I live my life on my terms. I wear what makes me happy. Normally something bright, with some loose accessories.
I like my breast forms because the dresses don’t fit right without them. Comfort is the key and I believe the most important thing i wear is a smile.