Is your height stopping you from confidently expressing your fabulous feminine self to the world? Well, it shouldn’t!
Sure, many crossdressers and transgender women tend to be taller than what’s considered “average” for females. But honestly, who cares?
Tall women are absolutely stunning!
However, if your aim is to play down your height a bit, there are some simple techniques that can help you achieve just that.
In this blog post for tall crossdressers and trans women, I share 4 easy ways to appear shorter.
1. Don’t Slouch
While you might be tempted to downplay your height by slouching, this is the first thing you’ll want to avoid.
Slouching isn’t attractive and it just makes it obvious that you’re not comfortable with your height.
So, resist the urge to slouch. Instead, stand tall! You’ll come across as confident and self-assured.
2. Wear the Right Shoes
If you want to appear shorter, it’s clear that you should avoid high heels. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean you’re limited to flats!
Consider opting for shoes with a stylish kitten heel. A small heel adds elegance to your look without a significant height boost.
Additionally, these shoe styles can make your legs and feet appear shorter and smaller:
- Consider wearing shoes with straps over the instep or around the ankle. This helps break up the long line of your legs.
- Opt for shoes with rounded toes instead of pointy ones. This visually reduces the length of your feet.
3. Dress to Downplay Your Height
The clothes you wear have a huge impact on your overall appearance. Here are 5 dos and don’ts for downplaying your height:
- DO choose full skirts and dresses to draw the eye horizontally instead of vertically. (More width = less height.)
- DON’T wear super tight clothes. (Less width = more height.)
- DO wear a different color top and bottom to visually break up your figure.
- DON’T wear monochromatic outfits; this makes you look even taller.
- DO wear a contrasting belt to interrupt the eye from going straight up and down a long torso.
4. Choose the Right Hairstyle
DON’T: Volume at the crown
DO: Volume at the sides
DO: Shoulder length hair
The last thing to consider is your hair. The wrong hairstyle can make you look even taller, so here are 3 suggestions for avoiding unnecessary height:
- Avoid hairstyles with a lot of volume at the crown as this literally adds inches to your stature.
- Try a layered or wavy hairstyle that adds some volume around the sides of your face.
- Avoid wearing your hair too long since this tends to make you look even taller. Generally speaking, shoulder length hair is most flattering.
In conclusion
Don’t forget that tall women exude elegance, grace, and beauty! But if you’re still interested in downplaying your height, now you’ve got 4 simple tactics to try out.
As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts on this topic. If you’re a tall crossdresser or transgender woman, how do you personally embrace your height?
Please share in the comments below!
Love,
Lucille
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I’ve often felt rather height conscious as I’m 6′ 1″ (186). But, as I’m now full time I have accepted that being tall is good! There are many times when I’ve gone into the Beauty Depts of stores and been complimented by envious short girls on being tall!
Hi Rachel , I know how you feel. I too am 6’1″ and have finally accepted being a tall woman.
Bobbie bobbienheels6@hotmail
Yes, I agree. I love being slightly taller than the average woman but not too tall. I want to blend into the crowd. I am 5′ 9″. I think a bigger factor for most MTF is that they have a masculine bone structure: thick torso, wide shoulders, which minimizes their breast and bust development. I am fortunate that have a small “naturally feminine” frame (so said my pediatrician when I was growing up as a boy!)
Rachel, You look stunning. i have to agree, tall is great, i always admired very tall women. And being yourself feels so much better. 🙂
I work in retail and everyday I see women that are about 6ft or taller now days as compared with the 50’s – 80’s. Tall women and even taller men are rapidly become the norm.
That’s so true!
I have small features for a guy. My hands are small and womans shoe fit me better than mens shoes. I am over 55 and my breasts are growing some since I started using herbs. I am rather surprised in this.
Every woman I talk to tells me to be proud of my tallness. My favorite tall celeb isn’t in the news now my pick is Luci Lawless at 6’1″.
im a 5’10” woman and sometimes it is hard to dress because with heels im over 6′ so blending in is always not easily done. but now with Lucille help this transition is getting easier.and my confidence is growing with my breasts.thank you Lucille you are a wonderful angel something this world needs more of! xoxo Lisa
Oh! I’ve forgotten the new image approving my words photo.
Hi,lucile
My favourite tall actress is Uma Turman. She’s really beautiful.And I try to be like her. I’m tall for girl too ( 176 cm, weight 63 kg, waist 70 cm.
Rita
Being a tall girl has always been a little struggle, never able to wear the high heels I want! :). I am 6’1 but being tall does have an advantage, been blessed with long legs. The one thing that helps me feel more petite is dating tall men 😉