Summer is in full swing here in the Northern Hemisphere, so you know what that means…
Time to rock a bikini or swimsuit!
Even if you aren’t ready to hit the beach en femme, I think every crossdresser and transgender women should own a bathing suit. Wear one for sunbathing, lounging by the pool, or posing in a beach babe photoshoot.
But how can you look your best when so little is left to the imagination?
Read on for my top 5 tips for looking hot in swimwear!
1. Enhance your hips and bust
To maximize your feminine curves, try these tips:
- Go for ruffles and ruching. These style details are great for adding volume where you might lack curves.
- Wear a padded bikini top. Fortunately, many bikinis and swimsuits come with built-in padding for added oomph.
- Try a skirted bikini bottom. A skirt that flares out at the hips is an easy way to add inches. It’s also great for covering areas you may not feel comfortable displaying.
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| Ruffles and ruching | Padded bikini tip | Skirted bikini bottom |
2. Downplay your shoulders
The secret to a sexy body is balanced proportions. Downplaying your shoulders will create a more feminine balance between your upper and lower body.
Here are some tricks for making broad shoulders appear more delicate:
- Avoid string bikinis unless you are truly tiny. Instead, select a bikini top with wide straps to balance the proportion of your shoulders.
- Try a halter top. Halter tops draw the eye in, creating a slimming effect. They’re also great for showing off cleavage.
- Avoid bandeau tops. Bandeau tops create a strong horizontal line across the chest, making your upper body look even wider.
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| DON’T: String bikini | DO: Halter top | DON’T: Bandeau top |
3. Slim your middle
Here are 3 strategies to help create the illusion of an hourglass shape:
- Wear a shaping swimsuit. There are a lot of swimsuits with built-in control panels to hold in and slenderize your torso. Check out the MiracleSuit and Spanx swimwear.
- Look for suits with side panels in a contrasting color. A color blocked swimsuit is a great trick for slimming your torso. The eye is drawn towards the middle of your body and the sides are minimized, creating the look of a slimmer torso.
- Wear a monokini. A monokini is a sexy swimwear style that has cutout sides. It’s less revealing than a bikini and the cutout side panels create the visual illusion of an hourglass figure.
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| Shaping swimsuit | Contrasting side panels | Monokini |
4. Smooth your silhouette
It’s not just about shape and size, but about creating a sleek and smooth silhouette, too. Keep these tips in mind:
- Make sure your swimsuit fits well. A suit that is too small will dig in and create unattractive bulges and belly rolls. A suit that is too big will droop.
- Master the art of the “tuck.” Bikini bottoms leave nothing to the imagination, so you’ll want to ensure a smooth look. There are lots of forums and websites that can give pointers on how to do this comfortably. (Or take my first tip and wear a skirted bikini bottom.)
5. Pose pretty
Posture is always important, but it’s especially crucial when your entire body is on full display.
You should always be aware of the way you hold your body when you’re in a bikini. Think about your posture whether you’re sitting around a pool chatting with friends or posing for the camera.
Keep your tummy in and avoid slouching at all times. The more long and lifted your posture, the slimmer you will appear.
Ready for your own beach babe moment?
Follow these tips and I promise you’ll look sizzling on the beach or poolside.
For inspiration, I’ve compiled a gallery of 8 stunning transgender bikini models below.
Who is your favorite? Vote below and – if you’re feeling brave – share your own bikini babe photo in the comments!
Love,
Lucille
8 Stunning Transgender Bikini Models
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| Lea T | Jenna Talackova |
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| Isis King | Caroline Cossey |
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| Ines-Loan Rau | Geena Rocero |
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| Carmen Carrera | Miss saHHara |
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Went to the beach when I first started and instead of getting ugly stares like I did then I’m getting watched by all the hot guys I see
Went to the beach at Rooster Rock in Oregon the other day. I had on a 2 piece bikini. The girl at the ticket window liked my top. It was so great to be out.
I’m just a cross dresser, I don’t look good in a Binki. however, that doesn’t stop me from wearing one under my shorts and t-shirt.
Is this the type of swimsuit I should wear. It was given to me recently
Wear what you think will make u look pretty be cause with that ull look 100 times as pretty as u already are
I SURF WITH THIS BLACK SKIRT OVER MY WETSUIT AND SOME AOEMENA SWIMFORMS IN A POCKETED SPORTS BRA WITH ANOTHER SPORTS BRA OVER THE TOP AS WELL FOR SECURITY AND IT WORKS GREAT.
There’s a gaff designed and made by a transgender woman, specifically for pre-op and non-op trans women, that can comfortably be worn to tuck under anything and everything, including bikinis. Especially two-pieces. No need to avoid them altogether, especially if you’re comfortable wearing them. The company is Hidden Candy Boutique.
Some of us like being just as half-nude as any cis-woman on the beach and these gaffs make that possible. Yes, they can be worn swimming as they were to designed to be pretty AND functional.
Check them out at HiddenCandyBoutique.com!!
i was thinking this morning about ‘I wish I could get the camel toe effect and viola’ the lady mentioned one she purchased! off to the browser!
alexis
That’s odd. Most women would prefer not to have a camel toe showing, especially those that are a bit heavy.
Lots of good advice as usual – thanks again. I can get way with a one piece padded suit with a slimming tummy panel. My secret is after tucking well. I insert a thin panty liner – that cover any small remaining bump and the effect looks great in the mirror. As a matter of interest I have recently found a “fake vagina camel toe insert” that fits in panties (etc) and I am awaiting delivery – it may just make a difference but I’m not that hopeful.