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.
Hi Lucille, a daunting challenge I found was shedding weight. Shedding weight meant changing behavior habits particularly with regards to diet.
I’m 5ft 11in. I lost 30 lbs in approx. 6 months. From 170lbs to 140lbs.
Losing pounds to look more female is not for everyone but it is very rewarding and a learning. process.
Hi Lucille, a daunting challenge I found was shedding weight. Shedding weight meant changing behavior habits particularly with regards to diet.
I’m 5ft 11in. I lost 30 lbs in approx. 6 months. From 170lbs to 140lbs.
Losing pounds to look more female is not for everyone but it is very rewarding and a learning. process.
Joyce, your comments hit home with me. I have recently lost almost 70 pounds in 4 months (with weekly doctor check up). I feel so much better and I can now better express my fem self. Still have a little ways to and hope to post some pictures soon. BTW, you look great.
Joyce,
Thank you so much for the kind comments and encouraging words. I am blessed in being pretty content on who I am and where I am going. I plan on posting some more detailed comments and hopefully a picture or too soon to maybe give others that want to loose weight for health and getting a more feminine body shape. I’m 63 years old but I feel better than I have in years. Your latest picture looks amazing, appreciate your posting it.
Hi Francine,
Congratulations! Thanks for the kind words.
It sounds as if you’ve made great progress. The even tougher challenge I’ve discovered is keeping the weight off and adhering to new eating habits and accepting the new you.
Be kind to yourself and try not to beat yourself up if or when you ” slip up” on occasion.
Keep up the good healthy battle.
Joyce
Lucille I love the article it and all of your suggestions are very helpful.
Thank you for all your tips for us girls to keep us looking cute and darling!!!
Kisses,
Brit
Hi Lucille honey goodness girlfriend’s I wish I could afford a great bag but being forced into doing all my shopping at Wal-Mart and barely getting the time to shop for my groceries I need to eat for the month between disability benefits femme items like make-up are hard to squeeze in much less clothes and I like the time to look the selection is very lacking as well not to mention quality but at least I can be myself at home most of the time even if I’m stuck in my Apt. for now life goes on right anyway I Love You Girlfriend’s Love MJ
Lucille – thanks for publishing such great advice! I always to try to fix my hair up a bit as well 🙂
I still have a lot of work to do! Too have the look of a female! For my fab fem self!!!
I think mascara (for me anyway) is right in line with eyebrows and lipstick. The right earrings too. Everyday essentials imho.