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.
The lipstick choices, for me is difficult if not taxing. I have Hazel green eyes, so Lucille or any of my fellow Trans-ladies, what is the best color for us that have Hazel green eyes. Also: being Italian, olive skin & what colors are a No No & what “palette” is best color to wear Re: Eye Shadow? Any one who would give advice, to help a trans gendered lady would be appreciated!!! Thanks for any & all feedback.
Robin Jennifer
I’ve been working out making my body become more femme! And i love it!
One can obtain upscale bags at good prices from outlets, such as Nordstrom Rack. and Also, don’t use too strong a perfume. i do quite well
and love Victoria’s Secret heavenly and corresponding body lotion.
‘Get great comments from both women and other cisgenders.
Enfemme, Roxanne
As a cisgender, I prefer a more understated lipstick as so many TS,TG, crossdressers I co-mingle w/(as well as WOMEN), use the bright ,red, lip color. i have had good luck mixing them as well.
i hope someone knows where online/other i can buy synthetic hormones for breast and body development/augmentation. The pueraria muerifica has only taken me so far but was effective. Any thoughts, girls?
Toodles, Roxanne.
I learned that even synthetic ‘assistance’ in transgender is not enough due to the level of testosterone in their bodies. It fights against high levels of estrogen or any product similar to it.
Hey Roxanne, like you I prefer a more neutral lipstick and never go out without putting it on. As for the hormones, try “inhouse pharmacy” they have all sorts but I’m told that “estrofem” works well, sadly they are no longer able to sell and deliver to Australia where I live but I know two people who have used it with good results xx
Here’s where I order my estrogen dear it’s an overseas website I have been using for years
Good luck gf
Xoxo’s
my wife does require me to wear control top pantyhose and a waist cincher under my maid uniform,they do make a big difference.
I like bright red lipstick, but also enjoy an insane change up with blue lipstick!!!
can some one help me what is the best body hair remover to get. i shave
Just got boob enhancement surgery to HUGE. Lipo and butt and hips too. I’ve been on HRT hormones for about 3 years now, I’ve modeled as Jennifer, and now with the boob job I have the Barbie Model’s body I’ve dreamed of since I was 11 years old. I am long since legally female on my United States Passport and I’ve lived outside the USA for more than a decade. I wax in a beauty salon as frequently as any woman — eyebrows about every 10 days, underarms every 2 weeks, lower legs once a month. I also get bikini wax and anal wax and butt wax. My hair is spectacular. I have the legs and thighs and chest skin beauty of a 23 year old model – and I’m a lot older than 23 !!! Over the moon with happiness now. Hugs, Jennifer
Looking good!