Clothing can be a powerful way to affirm your gender as a trans woman or crossdresser.
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Many so-called fashion rules are outdated or just plain wrong!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 can also be a 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 chose this spring/summer to blend in with the women in my area
I agree with the comment about dressing like other women in your area, I’d love to go around dressed in black high heels, black stockings, a sexy black dress and anything black to go with it, you may have noticed I love black. The women in my area mostly wear tracksuits or anything that is very casual, I even see women out shopping wearing their dressing gowns. I would draw too much attention to myself wearing the clothes I’d like to wear, so I downplay my look to a very casual look, great advice though thanx.
As usual Lucille, good advice. I always look forward to your helpful tips.
I’ve cross dressesd in private, most of my life, only withing the past 2 years have become full time and started going out. I was fortunate to meet a transgender female who became a great friend, has lived as a woman for the past 6 years, and she gave me the confidence to step OUT. She’s very professional, an office manager, has it all together, the walk, movements, talk, she can walk in 6″ stilettos like a fashion model. But one of the first things she taught me was that when we went out I had to tone it down a bit. It was something I hadn’t really paid attention to before, but, as so many here have noticed, cis women just don’t dress up any more. Even in nice, upscale restaurants, they just don’t dress up. I always love a dress or skirt, stockings, 4-5″ stilettos, nice designs and colors, a bit on the flamboyant side even, so I would stand out in a crowd. Now, I still love dressing super fine, but have toned it down, a little. I love that flair leg pants have come back, like to wear them with patterns inside the flair, and I’ve gotten into lacy high neck Victorian style blouses, but I do love heels, so even my Mary Janes have 3″ wedges or block heels. They don’t attract the attention of stilettos, which I still wear often, even shopping. It could be that at this stage of my life I really don’t care any more what people think, I love to look great, and I have noticed that there’s something magic in the click of a stiletto on a hard floor. It not only feels so feminine, but a woman can walk down an aisle in flip flops sounding like a duck, or sneakers, and no one even looks up. The sound of a stiletto almost always attracts attention, particularly men who will wander around the aisle to take a look, but also women who want to check you out. I’ve had so many women ask me how the heck I walk around in those things all day, or night. Most can’t wear them any more. I love it. Life is good, time is limited, make it fun.
Hugs,
Jennifer
Hi Jennifer, that is so wonderful that you found a friend to help you step out. You look fantastic! And I couldn’t agree more that life is short, so let’s have fun!!
Jennifer you are very beautiful!!
My wish is that cis women,
crossdressers, and TG women
start wearing silky and lace trim
slips again to look attractive, feminine,
and sensual in them,
as underwear and outerwear
as being fashionable.
Shadowline Lingerie website has a lovely
new Rochelle shiny satin and lace trim
slips and camisoles that would be
perfect for this fashionable look to wear.
Rule 4 is my only “golden rule”. FT, post.
Hi, I’m still fairly new to this and slowly learning my way around. I haven’t had the courage to go dressed up in public. I have a few outfits that I like but for some reason this B&W dress has always been my go to for when I want to feel feminine and sexy. I just love the way it makes me feel. Michelle
I’ve noticed for my age, it’s usually with jeans and t-shirt (or similar). Of course, I’m living in a one horse town that doesn’t take to crossdressing or transgender.
Felt sexy asf… this night. Was 1 for my record book..