Quote from: Annabolton on September 14, 2014, 02:43:21 PM
ive been told that by many people on the web and from friends in person too but why is it then that some people aren't surprised when I tell them im trans and some say they already knew ... im only 5 foot eight one hundred fifty pounds, 29 inch waist, 38 inch hips, no muscles, small frame... I don't get it! Im really suspecting its my voice though as its still far from perfect... I can post a video where im talking if people wanna see..

Quote from: Danielle Jayne on September 14, 2014, 02:50:41 PM
I've got similar issues where I'm fine the majority of the time but the occasional person will know and I've been considering getting facial feminization as it's something that I'm conscious of in my jawline. I'll show a few pics here that showcase what I mean





I think that you don't have much of anything to worry about xx

Quote from: Annabolton on September 14, 2014, 02:43:21 PM
ive been told that by many people on the web and from friends in person too but why is it then that some people aren't surprised when I tell them im trans and some say they already knew ... im only 5 foot eight one hundred fifty pounds, 29 inch waist, 38 inch hips, no muscles, small frame... I don't get it! Im really suspecting its my voice though as its still far from perfect... I can post a video where im talking if people wanna see..

How is your confidence in yourself hun. As far as looks you look beautiful. Confidence in ones self tho along with manurisms play the majority role in passing. Even if your voice is less than perfect, if your confident in yourself and present well with your manurisms especially as good as you look you should have no trouble passing.

Ally

I posted a different pic awhile back and most people said that I have some good features but i don't quite pass. well heres another pick I trimmed eyebrows and wore a little make-up.

if I didn't have a slight 5 o'clock shadow would I pass.

ps this is also pre-hrt!

Pre-HRT everything for me.  This was from last night after going out shopping with my SO.




Thoughts?

Quote from: amber roskamp on September 14, 2014, 07:18:02 PM
I posted a different pic awhile back and most people said that I have some good features but i don't quite pass. well heres another pick I trimmed eyebrows and wore a little make-up.

if I didn't have a slight 5 o'clock shadow would I pass.

ps this is also pre-hrt!

Amber,

I think it is really hard to say whenever there is shadow involved.  Do you happen to have some concealer/foundation/powder?  Because I am just starting out, I have bad shadow, but I have a nice regimen of shave, primer, orange concealer over shadow, foundation, powder.  My shadow is actually pretty bad without this for now, so I'm convinced it most people can hide it if done correctly.  The other thing that might help is blowdry your hair.

Quote from: Annabolton on September 14, 2014, 02:27:04 PM
so how well do I pass be brutally honest....


last pic no makeup and messy hairy... eww..

being brutally honest.... you are freaking beautiful! lol you definitely pass. I guess it wasn't exactly brutal;)

Quote from: amber roskamp on September 14, 2014, 07:34:39 PM
being brutally honest.... you are freaking beautiful! lol you definitely pass. I guess it wasn't exactly brutal;)

I second this ^

Quote from: Deinewelt on September 14, 2014, 07:24:16 PM
Pre-HRT everything for me.  This was from last night after going out shopping with my SO.




Thoughts?

I think you pass! you look very feminine!

Thank you!  Honestly I think something weird is going on with me from birth.  I definitely want to see you get some mmore makeup and cover that shadow up for us Amber.

Quote from: Deinewelt on September 14, 2014, 07:30:10 PM
Amber,

I think it is really hard to say whenever there is shadow involved.  Do you happen to have some concealer/foundation/powder?  Because I am just starting out, I have bad shadow, but I have a nice regimen of shave, primer, orange concealer over shadow, foundation, powder.  My shadow is actually pretty bad without this for now, so I'm convinced it most people can hide it if done correctly.  The other thing that might help is blowdry your hair.

I have some concealer and foundation but I am wearing it in the photo and the shadow is still there:(. I am going to go to maceys and see if they can help me.

As far as blow drying my hair I try to avoid blow dryers, straighteners, and curling irons because they damage hair. I want to grow it out more.

Quote from: amber roskamp on September 14, 2014, 07:45:18 PM
I have some concealer and foundation but I am wearing it in the photo and the shadow is still there:(. I am going to go to maceys and see if they can help me.

As far as blow drying my hair I try to avoid blow dryers, straighteners, and curling irons because they damage hair. I want to grow it out more.

Amber,

I believe I can help you rid the shadow.  Yours seems much less than mine.  First you gotta develop your shaving techniques.

* Take a long warm shower
* Put some shaving lotion on your face and let it sit for a few minutes
* Rub the cream on against the grain
* Shave with the grain and stretch the skin to get closer
* On the second pass, rub the cream on against the grain to get hairs standing up
* Apply a thin layer of primer
* Apply bright orange concealer or even red lipstick only on the ssahdow
* Use a thin layer of foundation over this, apply with a brush
* Gently tap or roll some powder on

This seems to work wonders for me.  I totally understand not wanting to damage hair.  You might try just a little blow drying and combing, but just not so much it will damage it.

Quote from: Deinewelt on September 14, 2014, 07:52:47 PM
Amber,

I believe I can help you rid the shadow.  Yours seems much less than mine.  First you gotta develop your shaving techniques.

* Take a long warm shower
* Put some shaving lotion on your face and let it sit for a few minutes
* Rub the cream on against the grain
* Shave with the grain and stretch the skin to get closer
* On the second pass, rub the cream on against the grain to get hairs standing up
* Apply a thin layer of primer
* Apply bright orange concealer or even red lipstick only on the ssahdow
* Use a thin layer of foundation over this, apply with a brush
* Gently tap or roll some powder on

This seems to work wonders for me.  I totally understand not wanting to damage hair.  You might try just a little blow drying and combing, but just not so much it will damage it.

thanks these tips I think will really help!

Annabolton — Helloooo, nurse! 

Quote from: amber roskamp on September 14, 2014, 07:18:02 PM
I posted a different pic awhile back and most people said that I have some good features but i don't quite pass. well heres another pick I trimmed eyebrows and wore a little make-up.

if I didn't have a slight 5 o'clock shadow would I pass.

ps this is also pre-hrt!

Not bad at all for pre hrt. You have nice features for hrt to do it's magic with. I love your hair also but styling it a little would do wonders. I realize you don't much care for heat producing styling devices, but sometimes they are necessary to achieve the results we desire.

I'll leave the shadow alone cause you've already gotten some great advice about how to conceal it.

Ally

Hi everyone.
I'm losing my perspective recently and I can't tell if I'm passing. I am pretty much full time outside of work but I'm not sure if people are just being nice.

I've been on HRT for about 7 months now. About to go fulltime at work. Need to know if I'm just making a fool of myself.

2011, pre HRT:


May 2014, 3 months HRT:


July 2014, 4.5 months HRT:


End of August 2014, 6 months HRT (Apologies for the much LOVED scarf):

Quote from: TashaEve on September 15, 2014, 04:47:32 AM
Hi everyone.
I'm losing my perspective recently and I can't tell if I'm passing. I am pretty much full time outside of work but I'm not sure if people are just being nice.

I've been on HRT for about 7 months now. About to go fulltime at work. Need to know if I'm just making a fool of myself.

2011, pre HRT:


May 2014, 3 months HRT:


July 2014, 4.5 months HRT:


End of August 2014, 6 months HRT (Apologies for the much LOVED scarf):

Um what's the issue? you look fantastic! Amazing what hormones can do! Wow. Gives me even more inspiration to get started asap.

Quote from: amber roskamp on September 14, 2014, 07:18:02 PM
I posted a different pic awhile back and most people said that I have some good features but i don't quite pass. well heres another pick I trimmed eyebrows and wore a little make-up.

if I didn't have a slight 5 o'clock shadow would I pass.

ps this is also pre-hrt!

You have a nice face, hrt should do you quite nicely.

Quote from: Deinewelt on September 14, 2014, 07:24:16 PM
Pre-HRT everything for me.  This was from last night after going out shopping with my SO.




Thoughts?

Cute! I wonder what you would look like with longer hair though. Not saying it's needed, just curiosity on my part  love your top!

Quote from: TashaEve on September 15, 2014, 04:47:32 AM
Hi everyone.
I'm losing my perspective recently and I can't tell if I'm passing. I am pretty much full time outside of work but I'm not sure if people are just being nice.

I've been on HRT for about 7 months now. About to go fulltime at work. Need to know if I'm just making a fool of myself.

2011, pre HRT:


May 2014, 3 months HRT:


July 2014, 4.5 months HRT:


End of August 2014, 6 months HRT (Apologies for the much LOVED scarf):

To be honest, I cannot see how You would be able to pass as a male .

Quote from: Annabolton on September 14, 2014, 02:27:04 PM
so how well do I pass be brutally honest....


last pic no makeup and messy hairy... eww..

Sure, you can pass! Even without makeup and messy hair ...Don't worry ;-)