If you enjoy crossdressing or embracing your feminine side as a transgender woman, you probably love the feeling of being all dolled up!
There are endless options for expressing your feminine style – whether your look is girly girl, classic, bombshell, or something entirely unique.
That said, there are definitely a few items that should be on your DO NOT WEAR list.
Whether you dress as a woman full time or just occasionally, here are 7 things not to wear when presenting yourself as a woman.
1. A Too-Short Skirt That Rides Up
Most crossdressers and transgender women have gorgeous legs that look amazing in short skirts and dresses.
But if your skirt is so short that you have to constantly tug to keep it from riding up, it’s a definite NO. There’s nothing more distracting than seeing an otherwise attractive woman struggling with her clothes.
2. A Poor Quality Wig
Your hair is one of the first things people notice about you. If you wear a cheap or worn-out looking wig, you’ll likely attract the wrong kind of attention.
To avoid this, invest in a high-quality wig and take good care of it. This way, you can ensure that you always make a positive impression with your hair.
3. Ill-Fitting Undies
Ill-fitting bras and panties aren’t just uncomfortable; they can create unsightly bulges and wrinkles under your clothes. Who wants that?
Believe it or not, about 80% of women wear the wrong bra size. So, there’s a good chance you might be wearing an ill-fitting bra too.
But don’t worry, you can find your proper bra size with some helpful tips. Check out this article for guidance: How to Find Your MTF Bra Size (Transgender/Crossdressing Tips).
4. Too Much Perfume
The perfect perfume can make you feel irresistibly feminine, but it shouldn’t be so strong that it becomes overpowering to others.
A simple rule of thumb is to apply 2 spritzes to 1-2 areas of your body, like your wrists and neck – never exceeding a total of 5 spritzes.
5. Shoes You Can’t Walk In
Sexy stilettos are a surefire way to look and feel gorgeous – but only if you can walk in them! If you have trouble walking in heels, try these tips:
- Stick with heels 3” or lower
- Wear shoes with thicker heels (skinny heels are much harder to balance in)
- Avoid thick platforms
6. Too Much Makeup
When it comes to makeup, less is more. A soft, natural look is always more feminine and flattering than overdoing it.
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7. Worn Out Clothes or Accessories
It’s hard to feel like a poised and polished woman in scuffed shoes or a stretched out bra.
Take a good look at your clothes, undies, and accessories and either repair, donate, or toss anything past its prime.
In conclusion
While I’m not a big believer in fashion rules, I think we can all agree that these items do nothing to enhance your feminine image.
So what do you think of my list? Is there anything else you would add? I’d love to hear from you, so please share in the comments below!
Love,
Lucille
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Well for me ladies, it’s just making sure I wear what’s nice, age appropriate, and nothing too flashy. If all us ladies are out Christmas shopping, well, we’re dressed in the spirit of the holiday season. In general, for me, wearing boots with a dress is rather absurd to me and to have a purse the size of a beach bag is crazy too. Wearing night makeup during the day is a dead giveaway too. Just too bold for daytime. We don’t need to do that. We don’t have to always be in a dress either. Nice Capris, a pretty top and staying proportional is what we need.
Bottom line for me, is that I just try to look like the normal woman when I am out and about. Don’t want to bring attention to myself, just blend in and be treated as any other lady out shopping or doing whatever. I am always treated like a woman when I am out and I love it! Here I am before the virus hit at a Nordstrom’s trying on shoes! No problem! I’m 74 and just try to be the best woman I can be! Hugs, Suzy
Funny – as soon as I saw your photo I immediately thought Nordstroms, particularly Nordstrom’s Rack. That’s a favorite place!
Hi Suzy! I could not agree with you more. Flamboyance is an annoyance as far as I’m concerned. I don’t want unwanted attention and prefer to look like just one of the other gals too.
I don’t use too much make up just enough
I have bought good quality wigs
I do pick out my bras very careful and after trial and error settled on several good bras as well as undies
I don’t buy what looks like worn out clothes
You are very good looking
Looking good girl.
I see it a lot that trans women wear way to short skirts or trowel on their makeup.
There is nothing giving away like “I try, but I can’t do it ” any more than trying to be more of a woman than natal women are.
As an intersex woman, who happens to be also trans, I have it easy to blend in because of my biology, but I am also as critical as other cis women when judging trans women. I just can agree with you that less is more!
Hey Linde, I watched a video on youtube a few weeks ago on intersex people and I couldn’t believe what some of them go through from bullies or who ever. I felt so much compassion for those I saw on the video’s. People can’t help the way they are born. Why have I been dressing as a girl since I was 6 years old. Wasn’t about sex or anything at that age. Who knows what sex is at that age. Glad to see you on this site. Here’s me dressed as Teresa. Hugs
Teresa, many of us intersex people had go through similar horrible times when we were you, it started out with genital manipulation when new born (I have XX chromosomes, but was made into a male, and had to live as one), and later with name calling and bullying, specifically after puberty, when we did not developed as expected. Later, when I transitioned from my male presentation to a female one, it was rather easy, because my mind and body were there already. I am lucky, because of a correction of my genitalia back to their original version was the only surgical intervention I needed. My body did not grow any hair, nor an Adams Apple, and I did not loose any hair on my head. I am now the way I was supposed to be.
ARe you living as Teresa full time? If not, why not, life as a woman is so much more rewarding when you were born to be a woman. I like your hair!
This is how I run around in the world for some years now
So true! But one other thing I try to avoid as a MtF is sleeveless garments. Genetic males tend to have wider shoulders and thicker biceps which don’t translate well to the female form. I prefer to keep my shoulders covered and at least a short sleeve item if not a long sleeve. Swimsuits are very difficult to do that with, so I just make an exception in that area. But LBDs and cocktails dresses in my closet are all long sleeve.
Dear Michelle, I have noticed that too, wearing long or cap sleeve dresses helps to rectify the biceps problem. The younger tranny girls dress, wear make up that makes them look like a Clown or a hooker. What is an “LBD”? I know for me, being almost 63, I don’t & will not wear mini skirts & pointed out as a “Transvestite Hooker” I’ll leave that for the ones that want that recognition. Reference: sleeveless dresses: Pyramid & others sell a top that you can wear with a sleeveless and still look OK. Of course this goes on 1st then the sleeveless item. Love your look Michelle, & hope you reply with what I wrote, if not it is OK. Robin Jenn of Delaware.
Hey Jennife, it’s Teresa replying back. No I wasn’t wearing sandals, I was wearing my tennis shoes. I like your pix and I see your wearing the short skirts also. I’ll show you a pic of me in one of my dresses. It’s fun being the girl you want to be. Hugs Teresa
I use lipstick and wearing A line skirts and bra WITH crop tops which is off shoulder blocked high heal shows .I am a lone in my home all day I want to changed girl after transgender operation what effect on me
this is me , do you consider that I am wearing some of the 7 Things I Should Never Wear ?
thanks for your help
Hi Girls,
I am a 59 y/o transitioning woman who has battled a weight problem all my life so I have learned to use my clothing to hide parts of me I would rather people not see. Anyways, dark colors, black specifically, is a slimming color!!No whites! So, it you have a bulge in your belly and you want to look slimmer, try wearing a loose, black top. It will give the illusion of a slimmer waist and tummy and you will feel better about yourself boosting your self esteem and confidence. And, those of us who are actually living out lives as woman will tell you confidence is so very important to passing as a female!!