The Official 'Do I pass?' topic (Ver 5.0 - in 3-D)

[Wolfy]

7.5 months on t. how am I looking? my profile picture was like 2 months on t btw.

[Marly]

If I may say, I see a nice looking young man

[April_TO]

Hi

I believe a brow powder would give it more realistic appearance if you plan to make your brows more fuller.
I think you are a good looking gentleman regardless xo

April

Hmm. I know the glasses rule.  I actually thought about getting new glasses (I've had the same for quite a while) but both times I went the optometrist (two different ones) talked me out of it because of "how well the glasses suited my face".  I usually get misgendered before I speak, so I'm not sure it's the way I speak.  I never do anything with my eyebrows...this is about as thick and bushy as they get. How would you suggest making them appear fuller without it looking like I'm wearing makeup (which won't help)?

[Bimmer Guy]

Hmm. I know the glasses rule.  I actually thought about getting new glasses (I've had the same for quite a while) but both times I went the optometrist (two different ones) talked me out of it because of "how well the glasses suited my face".  I usually get misgendered before I speak, so I'm not sure it's the way I speak.  I never do anything with my eyebrows...this is about as thick and bushy as they get. How would you suggest making them appear fuller without it looking like I'm wearing makeup (which won't help)?

Well, the glasses actually DO look great on you.  The problem is that the optometrist knows you are male, so that is not something they would question (or consider as an issue), while they are helping you pick out glasses.  They know you are male, so they assume everyone sees you that way.

You are not looking for glasses that just look good on you, but also ones that help you pass.  I am assuming you have not offered that up to them that you would like glasses that assist with this.

Assuming you haven't done this, maybe next time you say to the optometrist that you are looking for glasses that highlight your masculine features.  Tell them you heard that glasses that are more square will do this.  Throwing the masculine features this into the mix may impact the glasses they suggest.

Just a thought.

Not knowing your body shape, if it is more female, that will of course impact someone "passing", too.

[Fids]

Is there a way for you to do makeup (aka, darken your eyebrows a little) without it looking like it? I'm not sure how good you are at it, so that would of course depend on what skill level you had with it.

[BMTH]

Applying a small amount of mascara, using a qtip, lightly brushing it on. Mascara tends to last longer than a powder, and as long as you're not caking it on, it won't run. Seriously, very lightly brush it on with one end of a qtip and use the clean end to blend it in

Is there a way for you to do makeup (aka, darken your eyebrows a little) without it looking like it? I'm not sure how good you are at it, so that would of course depend on what skill level you had with it.

[disturbedraccoon]

DisturbedRaccoon - Again, I kind of have to think about the fact that you're trans to see the more "feminine" features. Maybe I'm too hung up on eyebrows - they look pretty averagely full - maybe it's just the angle, but they seem a bit arched? Like the hair, by the way.

Thanks. They grow like that and I had make-up on them to make them look fuller. Mission failed I guess lol. I'll try the qtip mascara trick next time I go out.

Now for my pictures - I can't tell whether or not I pass, as no one has been gendering me at all recently.

You look like a younger boy/androgynous to me.

[Fids]

disturbedraccoon - I wouldn't say mission failed, you definitely look like a guy to me, I had to look for things to be "critical" of, and i think you'd definitely pass in average situations as long as your body is a pass.

And thanks, I think I'm okay looking like a younger boy for now as long as I get a pass. I'm afraid that cutting my hair too short will actually make me look more feminine, so I'm keeping it kinda "shaggy" right now. That, and I like a little bit of length to it.

[Mariah]

I'm glad to see you found it, but your picture isn't coming through. Just to let you know the cross posting isn't supposed to be done. I removed the original thread since you were trying for this one all along. Thanks
Mariah

I've been on T now for the last 10/11 months and I don't seem to notice any changes and I know people generally go through the process differently but at 10 odd months I would have thought I would notice something different? Even a little bit of facial hair, but none.

I know I also look youngish but I am actually 22! Do I pass as male / any suggestions? (Side note - I know I'm covering part of my face with my hand but it's how I normally take a photo as I don't like my mouth!)

[Daniel95]

about 70 days on T 

[c1991u]

I just created a new account after forgetting my contact info for my original account from over 2 or so years ago. Everyone looks great! I'm in need of a hair cut and saw yours, Daniel95, looks great man.

[Mariah]

You can add your facebook to your signature or I could add your facebook account directly to your profile you will have the ability to add to your profile yourself after 15 posts. If you need help with how to put photos in a post, I can easily help you with that. Hugs
Mariah

[jossef-ftm]

still not on T as always just wanna make sure if i still pass or not and thank you.

[Elis]

Definite pass, you're going to look even more handsome on T  . And those jeans and tshirt are amazing, good choice

[JJoshM]

You can add your facebook to your signature or I could add your facebook account directly to your profile you will have the ability to add to your profile yourself after 15 posts. If you need help with how to put photos in a post, I can easily help you with that. Hugs
Mariah

Yeah I still can't put a picture up for some reason so I've just directed the link to my facebook in my signiture like you said. Thanks anyway, computer stuff has never been my strong point.

[captainbathtub]

got a haircut today. bout 1 month on T. thoughts?! http://imgur.com/X620ndq

[Elis]

If you quiff it up I think you'll look better. Wearing it flat kinda accentuates the roundness of your face. But you do look quite masculine already.

[captainbathtub]

okay thanks!

[captainbathtub]

i got the sides shorter. http://i.imgur.com/wTc8G5z.jpg better?

[palexander]

i got the sides shorter. http://i.imgur.com/wTc8G5z.jpg better?

the shaved sides do wonders for you, man. i'd recommend keeping them shorter because it helps your face shape. pre-t i looked similar, but not exact and now my face is shaping up. if i lose weight i'm sure that it'll look better....