Do I Look, or Could I Pass as, Female? 6.0

[barbie]

Any tips or suggestions on improvements in my presentation are appreciated.

How about trying eye makeup such as eye liner and mascara?
Also you may consider wearing lip stick (red would be nice).

barbie~~

[Berserk]

Thanks.  Yeah, I need to get them thinned and shaped a little bit.  They're mostly hidden behind glasses frames, but obviously not all the way.  As a patch I sometimes use a small amount of a gel (like Vasoline) to smooth them out and help hold a little brow powder, but they are a couple of gray caterpillars in that shot.  I didn't put anything on beyond a light foundation and a little concealer on what's left on my upper lip (mostly to cover red patches from skin chemo recently). So, I've got my work cut out for me.  Nothing major, I just need to start making an effort more often.

I'm so lazy. 

Haha, yeah I getcha. Before I came out despite being an overall masculine person anyway, for some reason I thought it was "necessary" despite all that to have thinner eyebrows (being a typical Greek, my eyebrows are definitely not of the thin variety naturally). It was always a pain in the ***. One thing I used to find though is once you get it done the first time by someone else, from there on you can kind of do it yourself by plucking at the spots you need to as they grow back in. At least I found as the hair grew back in it was easier to see what had been there before and what's new growth. So from a laziness and cost perspective it'll likely get a bit easier on that front if you wanna take that approach

[Sinclair]

Hi all its been a while since I've posted .
I hit 2 year mark last month and I honestly can't believe how fast time has gone even though In my mind it felt like time stood still.
I Had BA 4 months ago and the confidence boost that gave me was amazing .
Booked in for gender surgery next year to say I'm excited is a understatement .
For me surgeries are important for
My journey I know not
Everyone wants certain ops it all comes down to how you feel in the end .
You all look amazing and happy btw xxoo.
Thought I'd chuck a before and after in as well [emoji12]

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You look nice, in that first pic you look a little like Rachel from "Friends."

[Drexy/Drex]

Hi all its been a while since I've posted .
I hit 2 year mark last month and I honestly can't believe how fast time has gone even though In my mind it felt like time stood still.
I Had BA 4 months ago and the confidence boost that gave me was amazing .
Booked in for gender surgery next year to say I'm excited is a understatement .
For me surgeries are important for
My journey I know not
Everyone wants certain ops it all comes down to how you feel in the end .
You all look amazing and happy btw xxoo.
Thought I'd chuck a before and after in as well [emoji12]
Impressive !

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[Sinclair]

I think your pretty passable to be honest, but I'm a tad bit biased. I'm afraid to explain my self, but don't mind if you want me to.

You look very cute!

[Summer]

Getting closer to the time I planned on coming out! Will hopefully be on HRT by the end of the year.





Got some new matte lipsticks yesterday, love the colour!
How am I doing?

Omg Hun you look absolutely stunning that a big pass from me .
How you doing lol amazing 100% feminine xx

[Harley Quinn]

Thanks.  Yeah, I need to get them thinned and shaped a little bit.  They're mostly hidden behind glasses frames, but obviously not all the way.  As a patch I sometimes use a small amount of a gel (like Vasoline) to smooth them out and help hold a little brow powder, but they are a couple of gray caterpillars in that shot.  I didn't put anything on beyond a light foundation and a little concealer on what's left on my upper lip (mostly to cover red patches from skin chemo recently). So, I've got my work cut out for me.  Nothing major, I just need to start making an effort more often.

I'm so lazy. 

Yes, Makeup is a powerful tool... I highly recommend learning the skills.

[Fara]

So here's me at 5mths HRT, I've had 4 sessions of laser, and lost about 55lbs since coming out to myself last October 2015.

Makeup



No makeup


Body




-Fara

[Michelle_P]

Oh, damn, girl!     Harley, I think you just might pass!

I wonder if I can look like a 30-something gal with the right makeup?  (Hah!  Not starting from the 60-something body!  I'll need a roller to apply that...)

Y'all have convinced me.  I'm scheduling an appointment at Sephora later this month to get a good 'starter' daytime look assembled.  (We'll see about that red lipstick, Barbie. I dunno...) Meanwhile, two pairs of glasses are on order from Zenni, including a cateye pair and a retro-mod pair for driving.  Both have little rhinestones at the temples.  They probably won't read as male.

The wig responds well to teasing.  It was brushed flat when the clerk re-boxed it before ringing it up, but 10 minutes with a wig brush and pick has it back close to the illustrations (Raquel Welch "Crowd Pleaser" in honey-blonde).  It'll be on a wig stand now, so no more boxes.

I'll get my act together yet.

[Harley Quinn]

All I can say Fara is wow and you need to stay in the fabulous section... definitely firmly in the feminine column

[Fara]

All I can say Fara is wow and you need to stay in the fabulous section... definitely firmly in the feminine column;)

Okay, will check that box then and move on 

-Fara

[Confetti]

Omg Hun you look absolutely stunning that a big pass from me .
How you doing lol amazing 100% feminine xx

thankyou so much summer <3

[Harley Quinn]

Oh, damn, girl!     Harley, I think you just might pass!

Ha ha ha ha ha...  thanks.

I wonder if I can look like a 30-something gal with the right makeup?  (Hah!  Not starting from the 60-something body!  I'll need a roller to apply that...)

You'll be suprised just how much the hormones will help wih that.  Also, facial masks are the poo!  GlamGlo GravityMud came highly recommended by a friend.

Y'all have convinced me.  I'm scheduling an appointment at Sephora later this month to get a good 'starter' daytime look assembled.  (We'll see about that red lipstick, Barbie. I dunno...) Meanwhile, two pairs of glasses are on order from Zenni, including a cateye pair and a retro-mod pair for driving.  Both have little rhinestones at the temples.  They probably won't read as male.

I love the retro look glasses.  But don't entice us with tales of these amazing frames without sharing...  lol!

The wig responds well to teasing.  It was brushed flat when the clerk re-boxed it before ringing it up, but 10 minutes with a wig brush and pick has it back close to the illustrations (Raquel Welch "Crowd Pleaser" in honey-blonde).  It'll be on a wig stand now, so no more boxes.

I'll get my act together yet.

Couple of quick tips for wigs.  Get a small spray bottle and do a 50-50 mix of water and fabric softener to kill the frizz that will eventually occur with synthetics.  To bring back the natural style of the wig, a couple spurts of straight water while you have it on a manaquin head will generally revive them.  A portable steamer will work amazingly for restyling them and getting them to hold a style without destroying the fibers...  But if it's a "heat resistant" synthetic some hair tools will work on them.  Most of the newer wigs are heat resistant synthetics...  but always check.  Then keep a couple drier sheets in your purse to calm frizzies with the wig while you're out in town.  Just give it a couple swipes and it'll keep the static flyaways from coming back while you're out and about.

[I Am Jess]

I wonder if I can look like a 30-something gal with the right makeup?  (Hah!  Not starting from the 60-something body!  I'll need a roller to apply that...)

You will be surprised. I'm 55 and frequently get told that I look like I am in my 30's. Good makeup goes a long way to improving a persons look.

[Michelle_P]

I love the retro look glasses.  But don't entice us with tales of these amazing frames without sharing...  lol!

Okay.  These are grabs from the Zenni website.  The narrow ones with the red edge are for driving, and the silly cateye design has my full prescription.  (Thank goodness for cheap internet shopping!)

Then keep a couple drier sheets in your purse to calm frizzies with the wig while you're out in town.  Just give it a couple swipes and it'll keep the static flyaways from coming back while you're out and about.

Ooooh!  Nice tip.  Zaps the static flyaway!  The wig bounced back pretty quickly.  It's quite soft, fairly fine synthetic hair, so I may have to use a little wig spray to get it to hold all day without any fuss.  I like the color and length, probably takes 10 years off compared to the gray one.

[Harley Quinn]

I wonder if I can look like a 30-something gal with the right makeup?  (Hah!  Not starting from the 60-something body!  I'll need a roller to apply that...)

You'll probably learn this when you check with the Aesteticicans, but the trick to makeup is to keep it light.  Going too thick will enhance wrinkles, crows feet, and smile lines.  Big mistake...  Go light enough to even your complection and match your skin tone.  Additionally, for a more "Airbrushed" look...  invest in some makeup brushes and keep them maintained and cleaned after every use.  Sigma makes a good line of brushes that are duplicates of MAC brushes.  My friend worked at MAC so I have a decent set from MAC she put together for me.  And they are EXPENSIVE!!  Take care of brushes and they'll last a long time.  But there's no comparison of finished makeup when done with a good set of brushes.

[Harley Quinn]

Okay.  These are grabs from the Zenni website.  The narrow ones with the red edge are for driving, and the silly cateye design has my full prescription.  (Thank goodness for cheap internet shopping!)


Ooooh!  Nice tip.  Zaps the static flyaway!  The wig bounced back pretty quickly.  It's quite soft, fairly fine synthetic hair, so I may have to use a little wig spray to get it to hold all day without any fuss.  I like the color and length, probably takes 10 years off compared to the gray one.

I like them.  Very nice. 

[Drexy/Drex]

Hi Michelle_P....hey you know that style you in your avatar looks really good make up ?
I think you look better with out the frames....maybe some wild contacts   

[Michelle_P]

Hi Michelle_P....hey you know that style you in your avatar looks really good make up ?
I think you look better with out the frames....maybe some wild contacts   

I can see fairly well without the glasses, but I do (barely) need them for driving, and doing detailed work for long periods.  Astigmatism is the big issue with my eyes.  That means that for contacts, instead of the usual 9-9.5mm lenses, I need the big scleral contacts, 13-15 mm.  I don't tolerate those at all well.

I did put a little effort into the makeup when I grabbed that avatar image.  Not a lot, just corrector and a light concealing foundation, and some minimal touches around the eyes.  I can do better.  Thus the appointment later this month for a bit of help on a good everyday look.

[Confetti]

Tried a shorter, natural colour hairstyle. Not too sure how I feel about it as of yet, i've never tried a short style.


and my usual black/grey ombre:


Still unsure if I would pass yet but i'm
Soooo frustrated with myself that I can't bring myself to come out, I don't know whats stopping me and why there is a barrier.