Seeking Low-Cost Pre-T Masculinization Tips

[Handrew]

Hey guys-

Still in early stages of gender counseling, only just starting to work to masculinize my appearance.  Any help would be appreciated.

I'm 5'3", with a moderately feminine face, and an ungodly 34D chest.

I don't have much of any money!  I'm looking into a cheap binder, but any fashion tips to just look manlier?

I've been doing 30 minutes of weight training 4 times a week, dead lifts, etc., and I'm slowly seeing gains in that area, at least.

For some reason, I think I'm too new to the site to actually put up a photo though, maybe when I have I'll add one.

-Nameless

PS- Thanks for any advice you have to give!

[Heath]

Welcome to the forums Handrew!

The best I can recommend if you don't have a binder is the advice I usually give - smaller sized sports bras with LOTS of layers.  Works well during colder months.  Don't put yourself through ace bandages - those are bad news and can cause ungodly amounts of problems for transmen.  Generally it's good to keep your hair short unless you have a really masculine face to begin with (some pre-T transmen do and so they can get away with longer styles).  If you wear glasses, I suggest square frames (like mine) because due to their angularity they masculinize the face.

That's all I can really think of right now.  If you want to upload a photo and you're brave enough to have your photo scrutinized, here's the Official "Do I Pass" thread.  https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,90139.740.html  I apparently don't pass because I have a round face, lol, but there's not much I can do about that one.   

Have fun exploring the forums.  Welcome aboard.