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Many so-called fashion rules are outdated or just plain wrong!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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Something, new, simple, and very comfortable
Why fit in when you can stand out? Be Fabulous!!!!
Just be your self im 6 foot 8in .in my 6in heels im over 7foot tall and i love it .i love the response i get from people i meet. Kids ask me questions and i try keep positive thoughts and tell them im my strongest when i start to feel out place it makes me push harder to give my self freedom to live my true self. I love the looks and my style of Vivian. I am from south Mississippi , i was bouncer part time most my life .i Just started hrt 6 months ago and so much has changed for me thats been so positive , for me my soul and has open my heart that was once dead, lifeless. I wish i could explain how amzing my life change has been so far and excited about my future and have found something in helping anyone in my community thats unsure and just scared of what will happen. I haven’t lost anything that i know love me and there are so many people that are. Dont wait 40 years to step forward and live your ture self. I admit im very scared that i will never get my chance to feel and look whole and my true self because of money and i given it my best while i have big family i support and give my heart to every day my children love me no matter what . dont give up on your self , there so much love to fight for out there. I got my ac1 back and was going for 4 and i got 3.3 so im letting my hrt do its work and growing closer than i ever been with the Angel’s in my life. I been dressing as lady for 7months no wig , just me ,every day i get up and see Vivian more and more every day and it give me the smile i lost a long time ago. Thank you to my heroes before me that give there lives and hearts to save my life and others . i am Vivian Lillian Dortch i hope one day i can help change all this hate
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I’m feeling smug; I’m SO up to speed on breaking those rules! But I follow them (at least sort of) sometimes. It’s REALLY rare that I dress any kind of sexy. I’m content enuf with my shape that I don’t want to torture myself. I’m reminded of the beginning of the book Gone With the Wind, where young Scarlett is in agony over being forced into a corset. I am tall enuf that I justify not wearing high heels except for very special occasions. In my town women’s attention to appearance varies widely, so I don’t need to emulate any sloppy beasts to blend in. I try to avoid extreme matchy-matchy, but sometimes it’s real fun, and I usually get good feedback, especially when it’s obviously for fun! You can also get away with all black, but you don’t want to make a habit of it. All, or mostly, white, can work too, but again, not too often.
Maybe I could add, re the last rule, that Red Hat Society members have a loose color style: Red Hat (duh!), purple clothing. This is varied a lot, often flamboyantly, so it never looks like a uniform. They all have a grand time, and the public loves them!
Some rules don’t apply sometimes. Not a lot of color coordinating, But I think I followed Most of the rules
You look very feminine and quiet beautiful to me Michelle! I think black heels go great with any color except but that’s just my opinion..
I just flashed back to one of Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer stories, where he knew this fellow was not from New York because his shoes did not go with his suit.
I always enjoy dressing in a classy style and looking “finished.” More and more I am learning to be comfortable in comfortable clothes.
I just wear what i like and to hell with everyone else. 😉
Own your space and be confident is my motto
Love to all my sisters