Model: Kayh Anderson
In case you haven’t noticed, being a girl gets expensive – especially if you love to shop as much as I do!
It’s even worse if you have to maintain two separate wardrobes (one for your femme self and one for your guy self).
So how can you be feminine and fashionable – WITHOUT going broke?
Here are my top 5 ways to build a femme wardrobe on a budget:
1. Shop at Consignment Stores
While you can find cheap clothes galore at thrift stores like the Salvation Army or Goodwill, it means sifting through racks of ugly, decades-old clothes.
Instead, I suggest shopping at consignment stores. Consignment stores also offer second-hand clothing, but they are much more choosy about what they offer.
It’s a great way to find fashionable (often designer) clothes for a fraction of the original price.
2. Save Big During Sales
I LOVE a good sale – and I’m sure you do too. The trick is to know when to shop to get the best deals.
Retailers usually offer their best sales at specific times of year, including:
- Major holidays like Labor Day, Mother’s Day, or the 4th of July
- After Christmas
- The end of summer
Many stores also have their own schedule for semi-annual sales. For example, Victoria’s Secret holds their Semi-Annual Sale in the winter and summer. Get on your favorite stores’ email lists to be notified of sales.
3. Shop the Outlets
Outlet stores like TJ Maxx, Ross, Marshalls, and Kohls are great places to find bargains year round.
Here are my favorite online outlets:
6PM.com and Overstock.com carry plus size clothing and large-size women’s shoes, so they’re a great option for bigger girls.
4. Stop Wasting Money on Things You Don’t Wear
Spending money on things you’ll later regret is the ultimate waste.
My rule is not to buy anything (no matter how cheap) unless it:
- Fits perfectly
- Is the right color
- Works with at least 2 outfits you already own
- Is returnable
I like to wait a week to cut the tags off any clothes I purchase so I can make up my mind slowly and still be able to return things later.
5. Know When to Save and When to Splurge
While it’s important to save money, some things worth investing in include:
- Silicon breast forms
- A high quality wig
- Good foundation and concealer
These items can make or break your feminine image, so purchase the best quality you can afford.
Then look for bargains when it comes to things like: trendy fashion pieces, eye shadow, nail polish, panties, etc.
How do YOU manage your femme wardrobe budget? Do you have any money-saving tips to add to this list?
As always, I’d love to hear from you, so please share in the comments section below!
Love,
Lucille
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Concerning the makeup ladies, after you buy it, don’t let it just sit on the table and go bad(it will, you know. It has an expiration date) experiment with what you have and pretend you are going out for the afternoon, then early or late evening since both situations are different. When you do this, make sure you have plenty makeup remover and tissues. Be daring and don’t go overboard but have fun!!! ;))
As to concealer, foundation: at Macy’s you can find a brand called: M.A.C. Cosmetics which i found in “TransLiving” which is a magazine based in the U.K. England. Macy’s sells it: a tad on the expensive side but the Trans Ladies featured who use it, they look GOOD!! I would not endorse it, unless I thought it really covers flaws & makes you look lady like. The steps as provided by Transliving are as follows:Primer,Foundation, Powder, Blush, Eyes, & Brows. Check it out, strat with foundation & powder so you don’t get a Hughh look and the dudes read you for a TV OR worse a “hooker”. Peace Ladies. Thank you Ms. Lucille Love ya!!!
Hi. I’m new to crossdressing. I can use all the help to look more like a women. I already figured out my shoe and dress size, but makeup, a different story. If you can, please help.
I’m so lucky that my sister jenny knows (and loves) Diane. She is always on hand to guide and advise me as the woman inside moves forward. Jenny has taught me so much about female mannerisms that I have to work real hard in male mode at times. Jenny also convinced me to buy some good quality silicone breast forms as well as quality wigs. Best of all she found a dressmaker willing to alter my skirts and dresses so they fit properly. She has been a dream sister to me.
We girls must leave shyness while shopping for our femme wardrobe…i dont care what other think about me…when i purchase my bra and panties i say clearly to seller that its for me.and try many of them without hegitation and it feels really great to shop like a girl…whenever i shop for my skirts, tops, bra panties, gowns,jeans, bags, and bangles too of my size..i leave my shyness..bcz it saves my time and money too..
I sometimes take my old clothes and remake them into skirt , lingerie and dress. I still can’t get the sohes done
Breast forms are expensive! They are, but they are also so necessary. Take a good look at me in the attached picture. I just made those myself for less than $25.00.
I bought 36″ latex balloons for a balloon/party store for $2.50 each.
I made the filler from diapers. Baby diapers are made with this amazing absorbent stuff! I used 2 diapers and enough liquid to fill just over 2 cups of mixture.
Separate the mixture into two equal portions then use a turkey Bastet to put the stuff into each balloon. I also added another half cup of water for size and flow of the stuff.
The coat and time involved in making these are so little, yet the results speak for themselves. I had a pair of these a few years ago when I was working on the road and always passed as a Gigi with them.
Enjoy!
Nichole, I used a similar method for mine, except the gel was made from Miracle-Gro (a true miracle would be growing my own 🙂 ) Water-Storing Crystals – the ones they use for moisture control in soil. It may even be the same substance; I don’t know. Works great though!
Hugs!
Pammy
Dear I am fan of you your artical are very help full to us I also use double baloone filled with water it give nice shape of breast and. Feel of weight
the lady known as andrea l. is she on facebook please .