Did you know you only have 7 seconds to make a first impression?
After that, a person’s judgments have been made and are almost impossible to change.
So how can you be sure people see you as the fabulous female that you are?
I won’t lie… good looks help. But it’s often the little details that make or break a first impression.
Here are my top 5 ways to make a feminine first impression:
1. Know What You Want to Project
First, you have to know what you want to project:
- Is your goal to blend in as an everyday girl?
- Or do you want to stick out as a gender-bending fashion diva?
- Do you want to be recognized for your style and sophistication?
- Or do you simply want people to notice your great legs? 🙂
When you know what you want to project, you can then determine if your appearance and attitude get the message across.
2. Be Aware of Your Body Language
Body language is critical to first impressions. You never want to look nervous, ashamed, or on the opposite end of the spectrum, arrogant.
Your posture and body language should tell the world that you’re a classy, confident woman who deserves respect.
Here are 27 body language mistakes that can detract from a feminine first impression. Avoid them at all costs!
3. Wear The Right Color
Did you know that 50% of all non-verbal messages come from color? Amazing but true!
The color you wear has a strong subconscious impact on how people perceive you – especially when you present yourself as a woman.
Different colors have different meanings (more on that here), so consider what the colors that you wear communicate.
Even more importantly, you should wear colors that flatter you and make you feel great.
4. Check Your Grooming Habits
Studies show that physical attractiveness is mostly based on “self care” – that is, good grooming, neat hair, and nice clothes.
That’s great news because presentation is something you can control! After all, most of us weren’t born supermodels, but anyone can take the time to look the part.
Grooming can make or break a first impression, so be sure your standards are up to par. Here are 5 feminine grooming habits that should be part of your regular routine.
5. Make Eye Contact
Your eyes reveal more about you than you probably realize. Avoiding eye contact gives the impression that you have low self-esteem or have something to hide.
Confident eye contact puts people at ease and wins respect. That’s definitely a plus for a positive first impression.
So be bold, look people in the eye, and don’t forget to smile!
What kind of impression do YOU want to make?
There’s a lot to be said about this topic, but I’ve highlighted the most important areas you should consider.
Now I’d like to hear from you!
What’s the first impression YOU want to make? Do you have any tips to add to this list?
I’d love to hear from you, so please share in the comments below!
Love,
Lucille
transformation tips?
When I was little about age 7 I was the neighborhood sissy girl. I played dolls and dress up with a neighbor girl and my name was Ginny, short for Virginia, where she was from. This continued until age 10 when she moved away. I took the name Michelle Eileen from two of my other BFF’s who knew I was really a girl inside. I was very honored by them at age 16 to be allowed to wear one of their prom gowns in a fashion show put on by their Girl Scout group when they had a joint project with my Scout Troop. Now at age 65 and retired I can be me mostly with my wife and we do outings as two women quite often. I am “him” when its necessary.
Isn’t there a certain way women walk that is different than men?
Women walk slightly pidgeoned toed
I would like suggestions on makeup foundations that cover, but don’t look too heavy. Besides 5 o’clock shadow, nothing gives a girl away like makeup (especially during the day that looks like three coats of housepaint.
MAC Studio Sculpt foundation and either of their great setting powders along with application lessons from one of their awesome techs and you will be able to look like a pro did your face everytime!I am just a believer and not a sales woman.
hi i have got the courage to post my picks what do you think
hi thanks for your nice comments & now i tell my age it is 62 going on 21 many thanks to Ross -Safi & Jerri Lynn such kind words i have more picks but i think Lucille would approve but they are my upper body (ie breast)
Pat if change back my self I date you
You have lovely body
YOUR BREASTS ARE SO NICE
Magnificent bustline. I would accept you as a genetic woman unquestioningly.
May I suggest that I have heard from many genetic women that we TGs tend to perfect our makeup and real women don’t. . . When we look perfect from eyes to perfectly created lips we are recognized as “not real women” because we look too good. . . Such a shame but perhaps we shouldn’t try to be perfect but only as realistic as the genetic women we are trying to mimic. . .
Marilyn in Dallas, Texas
I agree because I am guilty of going too “formal” with my make up when a little powder, mascara and lip gloss would have been more fitting.
Hi Lucille, Suggestion for a new topic : Make Up : Men’s skin is different from women’s skin, so for example in the area of moisturizers, for gals like me, who want to look as beautiful as possible, should we go for women’s moisturizers or go for moisturizers that have been specifically created for a man’s skin ?
Love,
Joanna
Hi Joanna
Nearly all doctors in Australia who are not working for a cosmetic company will tell you that all moisturisers have the same basic ingredients. The only difference is the colouring additives and perfumes. There is no difference in human skin, it depends on what you do and climate etc for how tough/rough/dry etc your skin gets. So the same moisturiser can be used for the whole body so you don’t need one for the face/hands/body/feet or either sex etc.
Cheers….Karly
Hi ya Lucille
You left out a very important trick. You have to feel the part. If you don’t feel and believe you are female you’ll give yourself away so fast. Have you ever gone somewhere your not suppost to be the trick was believing you belong and no one questions that fact. Believing your female is key to no one questioning that fact.
Be well and safe.
Chrissy
Very good point, Chrissy! Thank you! 🙂
Hi I’m on a cell phone so I’m not sure its compatable