Do you think looking your best as a trans woman or crossdresser means that you need a head-to-toe makeover – or even feminizing surgery?
It doesn’t! Looking beautiful often comes down to a few simple changes.
Of course, the basics are important. Nice hair and makeup, flattering clothes, and a reasonably fit body are a great starting point.
But beyond that, it’s the details that can make or break your feminine image.
Want to look better right now? Here are 7 simple ways to improve your MTF appearance:
1. Find Your Best Lipstick Shade
One of the easiest ways to improve your appearance is to wear lipstick. A Manchester University study proved that women are perceived as more attractive when they wear lipstick – regardless of the rest of their appearance.
The secret is to wear the right shade of lipstick. Here are two quick tips for selecting your best shade:
- Use your eyes as a guide. For the most flattering look, your lips should be the same intensity as the iris of your eye. (The iris is the colored part of your eye.) For example, if you have light blue eyes, wear a light shade of lipstick. If you have dark brown eyes, a deeper shade will be most flattering.
- Do the fingertip test. To easily test lipstick shades, put different colors on your fingertips and hold them against your mouth to see which looks best.
2. Groom Your Eyebrows
Your eyebrows literally create the frame for your face. For better or for worse, they have the power to transform your entire look.
The good news is that there’s a lot you can do to shape and feminize your eyebrows – even if you can’t pluck. Check out my post on MTF Eyebrows | How to Feminize Male to Female Eyebrows to learn more.
3. Invest In A Great Bag
Women often judge each other based on their handbags. After all, why do women in certain circles pay thousands of dollars for the latest “it” bag?
I’m not saying you need to buy a Gucci purse, but investing in a quality handbag will add polish and style to your appearance – while giving you fashionista status among other women.
4. Get Rid Of Excess Body Hair
The truth is, physical attractiveness often comes down to good grooming. One of the keys to good grooming – and a feminine appearance – is to get rid of excess body hair.
You already know that your beard, chest hair, and hairy legs have to go. But don’t forget about the less obvious spots, including your:
- Nose
- Ears
- Knuckles
- Toes
For more tips and suggestions, see my post on Transgender Body Hair Removal – Which Method is Best for You?
5. Wear The Right Shapewear
The right shapewear can have a dramatic effect on your silhouette. It smooths out excess flesh and helps to feminize your proportions.
The best shapewear for you depends on your outfit and how much shaping you need. Consider investing in the following garments:
- Control top pantyhose. Perfect for smoothing out your trouble spots, they also add polish and definition to the legs.
- Waist cincher. Use this when you need extra shaping in the middle and want to carve out an hourglass shape.
- Shaping camisole. Wear one under your everyday clothes to smooth your belly and love handles.
Control top pantyhose
Waist cincher
Shaping camisole
6. Whiten Your Teeth
Yellow teeth dull your appearance. Don’t underestimate the impact of pretty white teeth. A white smile brightens up your entire face!
I suggest using a whitening toothpaste daily and doing a whitening treatment every six months. There are some great at-home options, including:
7. Get Enough Sleep
They don’t call it beauty rest for nothing. A lack of sleep shows up on your face – no matter how pretty and feminine you look. Make it a priority to get plenty of sleep at night.
Need help falling or staying asleep? Check out my Sleep and Sparkle Program. This unique program combines sleep hypnosis with feminizing suggestions to improve your sleep AND your feminine transformation.
Small changes add up to big improvements
The bottom line is that there are a LOT of ways to improve your appearance without having to invest in a new wardrobe, hire a transformation service, or go under the knife.
Little changes can have a big impact on your feminine image!
These 7 tips are a great place to start, but now I’d like to hear from YOU…
What are YOUR best beauty tips? Please share them with us in the comments below.
Love,
Lucille
P.S. If you liked this article, you will love my FREE Male to Female Transformation Mini Course.
As is the norm very useful tips again.Proper sleep is a natural way to improve one’s quality of life.It reenergizes the body making for a longer more quality life.In America many things of value can be purchased that are an excellent price.
Be happy in your own skin.It is not always either or.It is not always black and white.It is possible to enjoy both feminine and masculine traits.Moods,likes,dislikes can also change.
The tips are great because it is educational.It
increases the attention to detail.It is up to one to decide as to how in depth they want to go.
Also it is up to one how much they want to open up about their femininity and how much they want to be in public.
Enjoying the gift of life is what matters.Being content in one’s skin is important.It is vital to remember life is not perfect.There will be dissappointments and roadblocks along the way.Learn to adapt and enjoy life.
Dearest Lucille,I think it’s very useful seven tips for my girls to make more passionate and attractive. I read your every week tips and really you are doing great job the transgender and cross dresses communities.With love and regards to my beautiful girls dearest Lucille.Ravindera
Hello , MAKEUP HELPS A LOT, BUT IF IT IS NOT PRACTICED A GOOD APPERANCE WILL NOT BE BEGIN AS YOU SEE IN THE PICTURE, THE BODY IS A PROBLEM BECAUSE I GAINED WEIGHT,but i will follow your advice, thanks.
Hi all! I pretty much do all the things Lucille suggests. I just try my best to fit in as a normal woman would wherever I go. I’m fortunate that I’m pretty small, so I never seem to have a problem being treated like a lady. I live my life now at age 74 pretty much 24/7 as a female and I love it! Here I am today at the mall trying on a peplum dress at Macy’s! I bought it. Have fun, Hugs, Suzy
The best beauty tip I know is to find happiness in everything. Joy inside radiates outward. There are so many marvelous things to see and exciting things to do. Interesting people to meet and a new day each morning to begin an adventure. Always be thankful because life itself is a blessing that you didn’t earn. And when you get weighed down by the turbulence of life look up to the magnificence of the stars and look down at the ants busy at work. Feel the air in your lungs for this too is nourishment and rejuvenating. Know that this life is for the great and the small and we are blessed to be a part of it. Life is beautiful.
well said Morgan!
Wow! Probably the best advise ever regardless of gender identity.
Love your comment. One thing you did not mention is a beautiful smile like yours. I think that is a free addition to anyone’s beauty regimen. It exudes joy and confidence and pride in yourself.
My makeup I divide it before and after I found out about Luminess. I bought it from Amazon almost two years ago and I keep my supply of foundation available always in my cabinet and I travel with it everywhere I go. I apply a little bit for my day errands and I never go out without it anymore. Give it a try, you won’t regret.
Karla
I suffer from a lot of hair in my body I want a solution please help me
Body waxing will help
Dear Girls & Lucille,
I have considered and have a waist cincher, actually do to losing a significant amount of weight below my naval has flattened out, I do find that my stomach does tend to “bulge”. My question I don’t really like control top but gravitate towards pantyhose that are sheer to waist. I also have purchased panties that have garters (can be detached) now I need to find nice ” pair of thigh highs, I love back seam thigh highs. I have to try Transformation (here in the USA not the one in England because I Can’t seem to get my e-mail account(s) to work. Can someone suggest place to buy a waist cincher & Thigh high’s. Help???
Try this store: https://thebreastformstore.com/underbust-corsets/