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Many so-called fashion rules are outdated or just plain wrong!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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Dear Lucille
Thank you so much for the tips (which are right apposite as always)
Jeanne
Yes I love breaking the rules. I went out for dinner with friends as the only female and did not wear breast forms or even a bra, Still think I was very femme.
For me, shoes definitely make (or break) the ensemble. Here are some of my favorites… they’re a red wine color, and shiny, which really doesn’t come through in the photo. They’re comfortable and stylish, and I just love them!
I can’t say exactly which outfit is my favorite, but this one feels right.
I have a hard time bringing myself to wearing shoes without ANY kind of stocking/sock/footie. The “bare leg” look just isn’t for me – even though some of my cis girl friends tell me pantyhose is a sure fire giveaway that I’m not what I seem. Honestly, I don’t care (lol).
FOOTNOTE (no pun intended) Why is it that every time I post a picture on these comments, it always comes out sideways?????
“Dress like women in Your area” I live in a area where women dress like men–Somehow it just goes against the grain for me to do the same– Often your not sure if it’s male or female even ten ft away–(unless they have large breasts & your looking from the right angle- If I’m going to “Be” female–I want to look Female-
hello how r u where do u live
London Ontario
All correct. I love her advice. They are always a reminder!