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
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Just be the best you. Self confidence is the key,. If you walk around self conscious and fidgety….it shows. You walk out with confidence and men are getting whiplash while their girlfriends are cursing you under their breathe.
I believe a hair style that is flattering and works for your face shape helps a lot. I have made mistakes buying wigs that just didn’t work well for me. I took a risk buying this style and stuck with it. Longer styles don’t seem to work for me.
Tina, you’re incredibly attractive and feminine. Your hairstyle is perfect for you and adds to your beauty.
xoxo
Amber
All the women above that have posted pics of themselves are beautiful. ❤
Remember to smile. Also always try to make eye contact.
Beautiful ❤
One of the most important features is having smooth, silky skin. I started by going to a body sugaring place two years ago, and that is a healthy way of full body hair removal. I am now totally hairless and love how I look and feel. Susan, my Mary Kay rep, visits me at home periodically and she always compliments me on my legs and manicures. She put me on a skin care regimen using Mary Kay products. Satin Hands for my hands, toning lotion for my legs, feet and butt, and emollient cream for my heels so my panty hose don’t run. Having completely hairless skin, and using the proper skin care products, is very important for having a feminine image. I wear skirts and dresses every day, and I regularly get compliments on my legs and manicures (I have medium length red nails).
I would add good skincare as well. Good female skin tends to look softer and more glowing than their male counterparts. HRT will help if you can get it but not everyone can. I recommend good cleansing, exfoliating regularly and identifying what skin type you are – oily, dry or combination skin. A beautician will help with this if you can see one. It’s then a matter of buying the right makeup products to your skin type. Without a good canvas to work on a good feminine appearance is hard to achieve. I’m a work in progress on this subject so I can’t offer more insight in what to do but I think other ladies might help.
You are absolutely right when it comes to sleep :-). And do not forget to drink enought water
I agree with sleep. To be happy you need rest and then inner beauty shines through.