Quote from: MadelineB on November 10, 2013, 01:42:05 PM
The thing is, in your case, you are so used to years of seeing your own face that you cannot see how feminine and lovely it is.
Same from me. I think if I ran into you I would just think "girl". Looking closer I might think "perhaps a bit boyish". If you are OK with that you are OK.
The smile is lovely too, and if you can practice keeping a very slight smile on your lips all the time your face will be naturally more feminine.
In my case the voice was the biggest problem. I've done a lot of work on it and by now I'm usually heard as female. It's hard work but it's worth it.
As for the makeup - the original topic - I usually don't use any, or just a little eye shadow. Advice I've read several times is that enough beard concealer to really conceal beard shadow will make you look like a circus clown. I use Eflora cream (aka Vaniqa) and that's much more effective (after a few months).
Most people will notice your clothes first, then your mannerisms, then your voice. If you are still passing at that point you should usually be safe.
