Do I Look, or Could I Pass, as Female? 4.0

[ImagineKate]

How do you people get so much boobs pre hrt? .

[androgynouspainter26]

I wear a 36B push-up bra

I mean, I've been on hrt for two years but it hasn't really done much of anything.  You do pad, right?

[AndreaLinda]

http://imgur.com/O5bEBjY
No makeup, no female's cloth

Honestly, how do I look?

[barbie]

How do you people get so much boobs pre hrt? .

I wear 34A cup bra. Sometimes B cup.

Today I tried making an outdoor video clip. It is just a kind of test, and later I may take a nice shot as cherry started to blossom.

I am not quite sure whether I pass, but a lot of men turned their heads to me when I entered a restaurant here for lunch. Probably I am too tall as a woman here. I wore very conservatively, as I have two classes to teach on Monday.



barbie~~

[ImagineKate]

I wear a 36B push-up bra

I mean, I've been on hrt for two years but it hasn't really done much of anything.  You do pad, right?

I sometimes wear a lightly padded bra, non push up. But it's just because my kids lean on my breasts and this softens the impact and also prevents my clothes from rubbing the nipples. It's not to enhance anything.

[ImagineKate]

http://imgur.com/O5bEBjY
No makeup, no female's cloth

Honestly, how do I look?

Not bad. At a glance, pass.

[Alana_Jane]

How do you people get so much boobs pre hrt? .

The same way Cis-women without, and post mastectomy women do, with pads, padded bras, and breast forms.  I started out with A-to-B (B-to-C pad are also available as well) cup pads and 38/40 B sized cups, now I've got a set of 40-C sized forms which have the mass of real tissue.  I like the heft as it lets me know what the real ones will fee like mass-wise.  Without the pads I'm a natural AA due to my pre-pubescent gyno.  My forms where on special from the glamour boutique, for less than $60 shipped.   

Some day I'll give the pads/forms to the next lady. 

-Alana

[Alana_Jane]

Recent bunches of pictures! Had a blast taking them! Wondering what everyone thinks. (other than I'm turning into a camera whore lol)

Still pre-HRT. Now full time at home and around friends/family. Still too scared to go out in public yet. Getting more confident with my makeup though

This is just IMHO, but I like the third picture in the top row and the second in the bottom.  You have a pretty smile.

-Alana

[Rotika]

This is just IMHO, but I like the third picture in the top row and the second in the bottom.  You have a pretty smile.

-Alana

Thanks, I know i keep posting here often. But I was starting to think about maybe going out in public like this sometime. Half the time the pictures don't really look like me though. I'm not photogenic at all.

[Serena]

barbie~~

You look gorgeous, I can't believe you can't pass... There are beautiful tall women out there, maybe not many where you live, but they must turn their heads to stare at your beauty!

[Alana_Jane]

Thanks, I know i keep posting here often. But I was starting to think about maybe going out in public like this sometime. Half the time the pictures don't really look like me though. I'm not photogenic at all.

You should totally get out and experience life in the gender you really are.  I'm still experiencing new things, like last Sunday, I went shopping at our local Walmart, then for groceries.  I'd not gone in there a few weeks ago because there was a large crowd of red-neck shoppers hanging around, and this time I just went in.  I always see at least 2-3 people I know from elsewhere as well, this time I didn't see anyone.  The world is your oyster, it's time you picked up the pearls and enjoyed yourself out in it. 

-Alana

[Jessie Ann]

I tried playing around with contouring a little bit.  I only had about 15 minutes to do my makeup.  Thoughts?
(I know the eyebrows need to be worked on, they will be next month.)

[Rotika]

How do you people get so much boobs pre hrt? .

Forms + Nubra + Medical tape + Hopes and Dreams.

[Rotika]

You should totally get out and experience life in the gender you really are.  I'm still experiencing new things, like last Sunday, I went shopping at our local Walmart, then for groceries.  I'd not gone in there a few weeks ago because there was a large crowd of red-neck shoppers hanging around, and this time I just went in.  I always see at least 2-3 people I know from elsewhere as well, this time I didn't see anyone.  The world is your oyster, it's time you picked up the pearls and enjoyed yourself out in it. 

-Alana

Oh I want to so bad. But I don't wanna be.. idk.. "that girl". I'm so scared I don't look/act like I think I do. I mean. How I perceive someone doesn't mean that's who THEY think they are. And visa versa. I just wanna know what I look like to ppl b4 I go out and get clocked/shunned/a pencil stabbed in my eye in the ladies' room. From pictures everyone sez I pass. So I guess what's next is to make a video of 2 of myself like I suggested to ~Barbie.  Ppl like her and yourself inspire me. Out in public. Just not caring. For me though, it's new ground. And I'm slowly breaking the ice so I can touch it with both feet on the ground and an at least half developed plan in place. I still need a purse, shoes that fit (wish me luck omg), and work on my voice. I don't have the "flamboyancy" for lack of better term in my voice. I just have a deep manvoice. Which does NOT help me. lol.. anywayys. wow this got long.

[Rotika]

I tried playing around with contouring a little bit.  I only had about 15 minutes to do my makeup.  Thoughts?
(I know the eyebrows need to be worked on, they will be next month.)


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With the orange/yellow light, it's really hard to tell what you've done darlin. Either the lighting isn't allowing me to see the contour job, or you've done SUCH a great job that it looks perfectly natural. My suggestion.. Take a before and after in full light next time for better opinions on here.

[Rotika]

barbie~~

Ok darlin. I'm gunna step my critique up a notch for you since you seem like you want some input. Don't get upset plz. I mean all this in the best light I can possibly stand in.

The Walk.
Pro. From your hips up, you look SUPER femme while walking. You have the shoulders and posture of a goddess. You even move that booty like you've had it your whole life.
Con. Below that booty seems to be a lot of insecurity. When you're stepping, it looks like you don't fully extend your knees. It looks un-natural and is kind've a giveaway that you haven't spent enough time in heels. Now, you did mention before that you are tall for a lady in your area. They're so cute.. but maybe give up the heels? Your outfit would still look great with flats I think. Up to you. I don't know how much you actualy stand out. You would turn my head.. but not from your height hun

Body Language.
Pro. You're screaming "educated classy lady" at the top of your lungs. Your posture and bodily mannerism (is that a good desciption??) are very loud. Some of us girls I think have issues with being "stiff". You do not.
Con1. Your hands. They're always confused about what the hell to do next. Especialy from about 0:06 in the movie. Your right hand has no idea what to do. If your camera isn't leaning up against your purse, get one. and put it on your shoulder and hold the front strap with one or even two hands like it's an umbrella over your shoulder.
Con2. Your hair. You playy with it. Alot. I'm not sure if that's a nervous twitch. But if you playy with it around men. Expect them to take it as you attracted to them. It's just one of those signs I learned to read in boymode that is probly correct about 80% of the time. Girls don't even realize they're doing it.

Smile. A+
Makeup. A+ Very natural look
Clothing. A+ Not my style. But I can tell you have a fashion sense well beyond my own. I like t shirts and jeans. I HIGHLY doubt I could pull off what you're wearing. You look very cute.
Hair. A+ I.AM.JELOUS.AND.I.HATE.YOU.SO.MUCH lol
Voice. Maybe we can hear it next time?

Overall. YOU PASS VERY WELL!! 10/10
I hope this is the kind of feedback you were looking for hun. You're gorgeous and are likely the envy of many girls on here. (I know I'm jelous ) You're doing great! *hugs*

[Rotika]

Ok here goes nothing. I'm a bit scared to do this but I have decided to post a photo for the first time. I will no longer be faceless. So be nice. I am not out and have been working on losing weight so I put up a pic of me in December 2014 and some from now with make up and some fake hair. I have lost 25lbs since. I know I don't pass, but is there hope with the foundation you see. Either way here goes nothing.

I have to be honest and say sorry, not passing. I'm truly happy that you're starting to come out though. That took a lot when I did. I started off about where you are in these pics. Kinda just.. unsure. Keep at it. You'll do great. You have a cute face and you'll only improve I'm sure. Congrats on the 25 lbs! Weight loss takes time and a lot of work. It's gunna pay off and you're gunna absolutely GLOW when you start reaching your goals! The fake hair is a bit extreme, your makeup is as well. There are epic-->-bleeped-<--tons of videos on youtube about makeup. Start there. Watch everything hun. Soak up every ounce of info you possibly can THEN go start buying some products. Otherwise.. you'll waste even more money trying to figure out what works. For me.. I use revlon foundation and concealer, covergirl powder, ELF and mabelline eyeshadows, ELF liquid liner (OMG this stuff is awesome) and mabelline/NYC pencils. ELF mascara. ECO brushes. Everything I use I bought at walmart so I could stay on the cheap while I learn what works for my face/skin. This's just the main stuff I use everyday. Notice there's no lipstick   Most girls can get away without it. But if you really think you need it to pass. Try plumpers. They're fun when need that extra something. I spent probly around 200$ on makeup that I ended up throwing away though. Just trial and error. We as trans haven't spent our previous years figuring out what works for us. So now all of the sudden.. here we are. Needing a daily skin regimen and about a thousand makeup tutorials. lol.. it's a lot of work hun. Take your time. You're gunna be beautiful. And I'm gunna be jelous.

[barbie]

Ok darlin. I'm gunna step my critique up a notch for you since you seem like you want some input. Don't get upset plz. I mean all this in the best light I can possibly stand in.

The Walk.
Pro. From your hips up, you look SUPER femme while walking. You have the shoulders and posture of a goddess. You even move that booty like you've had it your whole life.
Con. Below that booty seems to be a lot of insecurity. When you're stepping, it looks like you don't fully extend your knees. It looks un-natural and is kind've a giveaway that you haven't spent enough time in heels. Now, you did mention before that you are tall for a lady in your area. They're so cute.. but maybe give up the heels? Your outfit would still look great with flats I think. Up to you. I don't know how much you actualy stand out. You would turn my head.. but not from your height hun

Body Language.
Pro. You're screaming "educated classy lady" at the top of your lungs. Your posture and bodily mannerism (is that a good desciption??) are very loud. Some of us girls I think have issues with being "stiff". You do not.
Con1. Your hands. They're always confused about what the hell to do next. Especialy from about 0:06 in the movie. Your right hand has no idea what to do. If your camera isn't leaning up against your purse, get one. and put it on your shoulder and hold the front strap with one or even two hands like it's an umbrella over your shoulder.
Con2. Your hair. You playy with it. Alot. I'm not sure if that's a nervous twitch. But if you playy with it around men. Expect them to take it as you attracted to them. It's just one of those signs I learned to read in boymode that is probly correct about 80% of the time. Girls don't even realize they're doing it.

Smile. A+
Makeup. A+ Very natural look
Clothing. A+ Not my style. But I can tell you have a fashion sense well beyond my own. I like t shirts and jeans. I HIGHLY doubt I could pull off what you're wearing. You look very cute.
Hair. A+ I.AM.JELOUS.AND.I.HATE.YOU.SO.MUCH lol
Voice. Maybe we can hear it next time?

Overall. YOU PASS VERY WELL!! 10/10
I hope this is the kind of feedback you were looking for hun. You're gorgeous and are likely the envy of many girls on here. (I know I'm jelous ) You're doing great! *hugs*

Rotika,

Oh. Thanks for detailed evaluation. Actually I think you are over-evaluating me. I am not so much good at makeup and fashion.

Yes. I intentionally wore conservatively. The coat is over-sized. Just before entering a class in which I teach about 50 undergraduate students who all know I am a man and a dad. Those young students are surprisingly open-minded. Some students even give some fashion advice when they evaluate me after finishing the semester.

My hurdle is actually my low voice.

barbie~~

[Rotika]

Rotika,

Oh. Thanks for detailed evaluation. Actually I think you are over-evaluating me. I am not so much good at makeup and fashion.

Yes. I intentionally wore conservatively. The coat is over-sized. Just before entering a class in which I teach about 50 undergraduate students who all know I am a man and a dad. Those young students are surprisingly open-minded. Some students even give some fashion advice when they evaluate me after finishing the semester.

My hurdle is actually my low voice.

barbie~~

Sorry i got a little crazy. You post very often and everyone just gives you the usual "you're pretty and you pass" comments. I thought maybe you'd like something deeper. I suppose you could call it an evaluation.. but it's all just my personal opinion and I want to help ppl.

[ImagineKate]

Ok here goes nothing. I'm a bit scared to do this but I have decided to post a photo for the first time. I will no longer be faceless. So be nice. I am not out and have been working on losing weight so I put up a pic of me in December 2014 and some from now with make up and some fake hair. I have lost 25lbs since. I know I don't pass, but is there hope with the foundation you see. Either way here goes nothing.

Agree with the others. The shadow will clock you and use your smile more.