Expressing your feminine side is about much more than just clothes and makeup. After all, women are a little more complex than that!
That’s why I wanted to go beyond the obvious and explore some unexpected strategies to help you enhance your feminine expression.
In this blog post for crossdressers and transgender women, I share 3 unexpected ways to be more feminine. Read on to learn more!
1. Buy a New Perfume
The right perfume can make you feel irresistibly feminine. While it’s great to have a signature scent, sometimes it helps to switch things up and discover new perfumes to bring out your inner woman.
Here are some suggestions to match your desired vibe:
- Floral scents: Embrace your soft, romantic side with the allure of flowers.
- Fresh or fruity scents: Boost your confidence and energy levels with invigorating notes.
- Woody or oriental scents: Unleash your inner seductress with warm, captivating fragrances.
To learn more, check out my article on MTF Feminization Tips: How to Choose the Perfect Perfume.
2. Be More Polite
Did you know that politeness plays a significant role in enhancing your feminine image?
Countless studies have shown that women tend to excel in the realm of manners, and adopting these social graces can truly elevate your femininity.
Here are three suggestions to keep in mind:
- Embrace the power of “please” and “thank you” – These little words hold huge power in conveying respect and gratitude. Remember to use them often in your daily interactions.
- Soften your language – For example, instead of bluntly saying “I can’t hear you,” opt for a more gentle approach like, “I’m sorry, I can’t quite hear you.” This subtle shift demonstrates empathy and consideration.
- Mind your online presence – Politeness shouldn’t be limited to face-to-face encounters. It’s equally important to be polite when texting, emailing, or engaging in online discussions.
3. Loosen Up
If you’re looking for an instant way to enhance your feminine image, here’s a simple secret: loosen up! This applies to both your body and your mind, and it can work wonders in unleashing your true feminine grace.
First, let’s focus on loosening up your body:
Women naturally possess a graceful, limber quality. If your body feels tense and tight, it can manifest in stiff, jerky movements that lack femininity. Here’s how you can loosen up:
- Consciously relax your body, especially your jaw and shoulders.
- Stretch your muscles on a daily basis.
- Take lots of deep, relaxing breaths.
These simple body-loosening techniques can do more to feminize your movements than all the hip shaking in the world!
Now, let’s shift our focus to loosening up your mind:
The happiest crossdressers and transgender women I know don’t get hung up on “passing” or trying to please everybody. Instead, they embrace who they are while constantly striving to improve themselves.
Life is short, so above all, relax and enjoy the journey!
What are YOUR favorite ways to feel feminine?
As always, I’d love to hear from you on this topic.
What are your favorite – and perhaps unexpected – ways to feel feminine? Please share in the comments below!
Love,
Lucille
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Dear Lucille,
I so agree about the use of perfume to feel more feminine-and there are so many scents to choose from! Even just a mild scent reminds me of my feminine side. Also I feel that loosening is up is so helpful and I find that ballet dancing, pilates and zumba seem to do the trick!
People respond to the energy that you give off. If you are tense or tentative or have a disproportionate response, it will make people wonder and take that second look. Most people don’t seem to pay a lot of attention to others unless something is out of place and catches their eye.
DeeAnn,
Well said. And I agree with you. When I have the opportunity to go out, I act and feel like the woman I want to be. I have been surprised sometimes by how much I am accepted as Crissy, even though I don’t pass at all. That tells me that feeling and acting like a woman makes me be one to everyone else.
For me it’s exercising to develop a more feminine shape. I always wear a sports bra and hot shorts. Doing a ballet workout and other exercises that concentrate on abs (especially obliques), butt and legs reshapes my body and makes me happier with how I look. Another advantage of ballet workouts is they get me to pay closer attention to my posture which is extremely important for a more feminine look.
Feeeling more feminine when out is a by product of confidence with me. I have found a dress shop where I can go in and try on clothing and the girls there treat me like any other woman, they are even complimentary and supportive. One major key is to dress appropriately. During the day I dress either professionally or a nice pair of jeans. I can walk down the street without sticking out and that in itself gives you confidence. I remember one time after leving the shop and walking down the street and looking in the window of Victoria’s Secret. I felt so good I decided to walk in and browse. To my surprise the sales women were incredibly helpful and polite, one even openly supportive. It is all attitude. One last note os to go shopping during slow times. Late mornings and mid afternoon when it is slow with less patrons in the stores.
At home just get in a nice silky robe or nightie with a glass of wine after shaving smooth and rubbing some nice moisturizer on….MMMM
I just cannot embrace and be who I am
Michael…or Michelle
Personally, the very most difficult thing for me, and i have been working with a very smart Woman therapist for years,
has been to realize the difference between “who i am” and
what my body is.
WHO i am is an aging woman who never had a girlhood.
WHAT i am is a body of bones, blood, skin and unfortunately a very small set of male plumbing.
i am doing “Inner Child” work with the little girl i never got to be.
i have come to understand that the body ‘aberrations’ are really just a nuisance i have to deal with.
i hope this helps,
theresa
Sweetie,
Personally, the very most difficult thing for me, and i have been working with a very smart Woman therapist for years,
has been to realize the difference between “who i am” and
what my body is.
WHO i am is an aging woman who never had a girlhood.
WHAT i am is a body of bones, blood, skin and unfortunately a very small set of male plumbing.
i am doing “Inner Child” work with the little girl i never got to be.
i have come to understand that the body ‘aberrations’ are really just a nuisance i have to deal with.
i hope this helps,
theresa
I found just getting out and talking to people. When I go shopping Ill just talk to other ladies and ask for advice or compliment them I have revived so much from this it boost my confidence as a woman and is fun. I also joined a church for LBGT and several groups which has given me more confidence. Remember dress appropriately walk with confidence act like a lady in control I found is the key. I have been asked by genetic women how to act more confident and been told I carry my self with class and dress classy.
There does not seem to be any new advice here, but agree that being more comfortable with who we are is the key, which is the biggest hurtle of them all.
I meant to say, being more comfortable with who we are out in public is the largest hurtle, which is not easy if you don’t know many other crossdressers.
I feel more femme when I finally settle down for the evening and take a shower and put on some nice lotions all over my body put on some sexy lingerie, sometimes just wearing a sexy top with some cute panties gives me so much pleasure but most of the time I wear some sexy feminine nighties. Thank you for your encourage and good guidance in being more feminine.
Hugs & kisses,
Yvette