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Many so-called fashion rules are outdated or just plain wrong!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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Even at the office I dress up…the cisgirls dress in jeans…not for me
Tami,
All the bars in L.A. are shut down, I think. But if you’re driving I’ll buy your drinks at the Abbey in the WeHo. Bring some sharp scissors for this very handsome beard.
A laff riot, Regina
Hon,
You must be in San Francisco, lovey. I wouldn’t write the story about the gay Marines stabbing each other on the Oceanside pier in the winter of 1974 and have been paying for it one way or another ever since. If I
find a passable pair of heels in Vista tomorrow morning I’ll let you know. Have to charge up the cellphone anyhow.
–Regina
Tami,
Thanks for the lovely pic. My e-mail is rsczepkowski@yahoo.com.
–Regina
Tami hon,
Send me a note if you’re in the mood.
–Regina
Hi Regina – hope you are well..thanks for reaching out. I always like to dress nicely in office but it is a bitchy environment with all cis girls. Also because I like wearing shortish skirts, I am always getting criticised about my big calfs I am post op MTF 5 years..what about you.
love all your tips and advice. at my age i just want to be seen and excepted as a woman. thank you , lisa
wish I’d started younger (72)
When presenting myself as a woman, I break to be a slave to the “rules!” (some definite dos and don’ts to follow, especially when it comes to fashion and style)
In your opinion the result is it positive ?
Most definitely… thanks for sharing those gorgeous legs
To me the fun part about this is finding new fashions and outfits to wear that fit my mood. I love the advice and tips. They are very helpful.
Thank you
Lea
I love wearing anything really, but im stuck with loads of leather. Love it. Especially with full lingerie and heels… i guess im really easy to notice but i just need to open and true with being me.. proud actually yet concerned always..
I try to follow all of these tips. All I know now, it feels so liberating to finally not have to wear a mask now when I go out! I just try to blend in as any other woman. Here I am yesterday shopping for shoes at Nordstrom’s! So fun to be out and about especially at my age of 74! Have a great day ladies – hugs, Suzy
You are an inspiration. Lots of love and hugs.
I just wear what makes me comfortable. I really don’t have a favorite outfit. I have been thinking of adding more kink twords bdsm into my look. this is the most recent picture of me I quickly took this morning, to do a review on my bondage teddy bear jumper skirt. Paired with my candy hearts onesie. So I wasn’t wearing a bra lol. So this is me now, two months intel I have my surgery later this year in July. For those who are following me.
Like your outfit
Thank you.
Heels be damned, I generally wear a pair of converse high tops, too many years post transition to be worrying about all that. 🙂