The Official 'Do I pass?' topic (Ver 4.0 - in 3-D)

[Nygeel]

I just modified a binder and tank top (although the tank top isn't complete yet) trying to get it to a size and shape where i'm covered but can still show my fuzz.
What do you think (if you don't pay attention to the lumps where the fabric is gathered at the top)? Do the holes look unnaturally small? Does my chest seem okay?
Various other anxieties...

[BrotherBen]

Your chest looks ok to me, but you look kinda uncomfortable- is it restricting your range of motion? It does look a little odd having the arm holes so fit so tightly around your armpits, tanks usually hit lower on the chest.

[spacerace]

So, I guess it's cheating to crop out the parts that obviously DON'T pass, but what do you guys think from the shoulders up?

I think you are starting at a good place, but right now you still have the prepubescent boy look. The tie and vest are snazzy. Do you pluck your eyebrows still? I would stop.

[BrotherBen]

Nope, I've actually never plucked them. Thanks

[DeeperThanSwords]

New self pic from a week ago:

I would somewhat smugly add that, only 30-odd hours later, a nice, pretty Doctor Who-loving lady gave me smooches!)

Me meeting Charlie Stross last weekend:

[Shantel]

New self pic from a week ago:

I would somewhat smugly add that, only 30-odd hours later, a nice, pretty Doctor Who-loving lady gave me smooches!)

Me meeting Charlie Stross last weekend:

Looking good Deeper, will really pass once that 5 o'clock shadow comes in. Like your looks kid! 

[DeeperThanSwords]

Looking good Deeper, will really pass once that 5 o'clock shadow comes in. Like your looks kid! 

Thanks! The year's wait for hormones is agonizing for pretty much that reason. Lack of facial hair is, to my mind, one of the key impediments to my passing.

[DriftingCrow]

You're so close to passing Deeper, can't wait to see what T does to you man!

(I'd give you smoochies too  )

[DeeperThanSwords]

You're so close to passing Deeper, can't wait to see what T does to you man!

(I'd give you smoochies too  )

*shy blush* Thank you!

[Proton]

I only have crappy photo booth pictures, but I was wondering if the slightly shorter hair makes much difference on being read as male:

2011:


2013:


I just got my T letter so I'll be starting hormones soon!
*excitement*

[spacerace]

I only have crappy photo booth pictures, but I was wondering if the slightly shorter hair makes much difference on being read as male:

I just got my T letter so I'll be starting hormones soon!
*excitement*

Congrats on T letter.  Honestly, I think you pass about the same with both haircuts. I don't know how that translates to passing for you in person though. Either way - T soon, so you are on your way.

[jossef-ftm]

hello friends just wanna know wish haircut make me pass more and in wish one i look my age i'm 21..

[Shantel]

The one in the top photo is best. Did you get the T situation worked out?

[jossef-ftm]

thnx shantel and no not yet..

[shadowcat]

Got my haircut (finally), and thought I'd see what you guys thought.  I'm cheating slightly, I admit, with the cropping, but I don't have any guy shorts/pants yet, so pretty sure that doesn't pass anyway (except to old checkout ladies in Target, it seems, yay)



(Just ignore the fact that I'm still decorated for Christmas. In a few months I'll just be impressively ahead of the game, shhh)

Another shot that I don't think works as well, but is closer to how I appear in the wild.

[ForWantOf]

Jossef, definitely the top picture, you pass really well in it.

Got my haircut (finally), and thought I'd see what you guys thought.  I'm cheating slightly, I admit, with the cropping, but I don't have any guy shorts/pants yet, so pretty sure that doesn't pass anyway (except to old checkout ladies in Target, it seems, yay)



(Just ignore the fact that I'm still decorated for Christmas. In a few months I'll just be impressively ahead of the game, shhh)

Another shot that I don't think works as well, but is closer to how I appear in the wild.

Nice haircut! You definitely pass in the first picture, you look like a young guy, maybe like high school or college age.

The second one I don't think you pass but you do have a ton of potential, your hands look masculine to me and you don't seem to have very big hips so that'll help out a lot.

[DriftingCrow]

Jossef You look great in both pictures, but I think the top one is better. You look your age in both.

Shadow Cat You look very masculine in the top photo, in the bottom I can see how you wouldn't pass if I was someone out there looking closely, because I can see some curves and your smaller shoulders/arms could give you away, though just a casual glance I'd probably just think cis-male.

[Nygeel]

Your chest looks ok to me, but you look kinda uncomfortable- is it restricting your range of motion? It does look a little odd having the arm holes so fit so tightly around your armpits, tanks usually hit lower on the chest.

Sorry forgot to respond here. I was trying to figure out how the heck to stand and accurately show the shirt and my chest. I don't feel restriction, but my binder is at the very edge of my armpit holes. 

[LocustToybox]

I only have crappy photo booth pictures, but I was wondering if the slightly shorter hair makes much difference on being read as male:

2011:


2013:


I just got my T letter so I'll be starting hormones soon!
*excitement*

I think you actually pass better with the long hair.

[BrotherBen]

I think you actually pass better with the long hair.

Yeah, agreed. It's not necessarily because it's longer, but just the style of the cut.