Many crossdressers and transgender women tell me that it was easier for them to look feminine when they were younger.
The truth is, you can look beautiful and feminine at any age!
While nobody can stop the clock, there are some simple ways to shave a few years off your appearance – if that happens to be a goal of yours.
Read on for 7 simple ways to look younger now.
1. Choose the Right Hairstyle
Hair has a huge impact on your appearance. Long hair is undoubtedly feminine, but be careful – hair that’s too long can emphasize drooping.
Consider these styles for a fresh, youthful look:
- Shoulder length hair – This length is universally flattering.
- Bangs – Bangs are cute, youthful, and perfect for hiding forehead wrinkles.
DO: Shoulder length hair
DO: Bangs
2. Add Some Sex Appeal
While you shouldn’t dress like a 20 year old, you definitely want to avoid looking like a buttoned-up old lady.
Here are some ways to add a bit of youthful sex appeal to your look:
- Wear high heels and flirtatious stockings.
- Choose clothes in sensuous fabrics – like lace, velvet, and fur.
- Show some skin (just not too much!).
Check out my previous article 3 Rules for Dressing Sexy at Any Age for more tips.
3. Get Enough Sleep
We all need our beauty sleep, but the older you get, the more a lack of sleep shows up on your face.
Under-eye bags, dark circles, and sallow skin distract from a feminine look, so be sure to make sleep a priority.
4. Add Some Color to Your Wardrobe
If you usually wear a lot of black or neutral tones, try adding some bright colors to your wardrobe. Bright colors have a youthful vibe and liven up your appearance.
5. Whiten Your Teeth
Teeth are a subtle cue of age – old teeth tend to look yellow or grey.
Whitening your teeth brightens your face and takes years off of your appearance. Try Crest White Strips for cheap and easy tooth whitening.
6. Use the Right Skin Care Products
Most skin creams don’t deliver on their “miracle in a bottle” promises. However, there are certain ingredients that have proven anti-aging benefits.
Fight wrinkles and firm your face by using products that contain one or more of the following ingredients:
- Retinol
- Vitamin C
- Hyaluronic acid
- Alpha hydroxy acid
- Green tea
You can find affordable products with these ingredients in any drug store.
7. Smile
Yes, it’s trite advice, but smiling really is the fastest way to improve your appearance!
A smile lifts the cheeks and acts like an instant facelift. Smiling also gives you a pleasant look and puts people at ease – making it easier to blend in as a woman.
Beautiful at every age
Now for my favorite bonus tip: Look at classy, attractive women age 40+ for inspiration!
I know we have a lot of gorgeous, ageless beauties in this community, so I’d love to hear from YOU: What are your favorite tips for looking sexy and stylish at every age?
Even better, inspire us by sharing your photos below!
Love,
Lucille
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transformation tips?
Age 71, this being 4 years ago
Lady you look spectacular! I am sure you have been told many many times.
At 73, and out in public since the 1960’s, we have been the pioners in CDing.
Enjoy being you.
Later…Dr T.J.
pics for your evaluation
Shoulder length hair does help and so does good makeup and as Lucille recommends -a smile. I’m 66 in this pic.
I was 62 in this pic. I love going out dressed as a woman. I enjoy learning as many things as I can to be more passable as a woman. Here’s a tip you girl may like. Before I get myself ready, I shave my face as close as I can.
Here’s something that helps my face feel and look better. After I shave my face I put original Neosporin on my face and it feels wonderful, it feels so good I don’t even want to take it off. I myself like to keep it on for 30 to 45 minutes before taking it off. It really makes my face look better after using a blade. I’ve been doing it for at least 5 years now and will never stop.
Girl,you just look fabulous! Great face/smile,great body,hips,beautiful legs,love the stockings and slingback shoes.
Just beautiful.At 73,/I have a few years on you…but still do my best when leaving the home. Been out in public since the 60’s, still love to doll up and go out 2-3x month
Pics for your evaluation
Gorgeous lady shown here
Oh thank you for thinking so….Hugs Teresa
I thank you for the awesome reply so I’m only a year older than you next month I’m wishing we could chat privately if you don’t mind to door if possible love Samantha
I’m so glad you look so beautiful at 62 in reality I’m jealous of you hun in a wounderful way I’ll be another year older next month and I shall say I’ll be past my 65 age but I hope I look as great as you when I get brave enough to venture out
Oh thank you for the kind words. My pic was from about 3 years ago. This Dec. I’ll be 66 wishing I was 26 again. So your birthday is in Dec. like mine….??? Oh wow, we are close in age and at the same time of the year. I love this site, Femme Secrets, I’ve been getting these great post for a long long. I’m wanting to try some new things with make-up as I’m getting older and I learn things from this site as well.. Also I hope you make that step on venturing out, it feels so good. Once you do it you don’t want to stop. I was around 20 my first time going out and I went to a small town near by to do it. Oh what a feeling I had that day and I still get excited just thinking about it. Well I’ll say bye now and thanks again for your kind words…..Teresa
You look beautiful…..I am 43-going on 44. Many trans women I think go to far with trying to look 20. Your hair is pretty.
Jessica
Jessica, you have a very youthful look and I love the photo of you in that black top. Oh the cleavage with the peak of your white bra is so sexy!!
You are beautiful Jessica . Oh to have started when I was younger.
Love to all the gurls.
Tina
Well thank you started transitioning at age 28. It has its ups and downs. But really cheaper than some think.
You are beautiful Jessica . Oh to have started when I was younger.
Love to all the gurls.
Tina
Your skin is so lovely
40 years young…
Cute
Myself age 44. Almost 45 and yes it is a wig. Trying to grow my own hair out.
Hi – personally, I actually think as I age, I have become more feminine and passable. I am now retired, age 73 and pretty much now live my daily life as a woman. I love it! I’m lucky in that I am only 5’6” and about 150 lbs. I just try to base my fashion sense on how I see other women dress and behave. Basically, just try to blend in. I never have any issues in public. Always treated as a lady. Here I am the other day out doing my favorite thing, shoe shopping at Nordstrom’s!