So i have been cross dressing and such for a few years now and im wanting to be a little more serious with it all so i was wondering if anyone had any tips on how to be more feminine

Hi,
The moment i put myself into a tuck i instantly feel more feminine
When i walk around i instantly start to move my hips in a totsly different way and my posture changes (a lot more feminine)
I think and feel in a totaly different this way, its hard to discribe the feeling.

Alice x

For me, the most effective thing I can do is put on a corset or waist cincher.  The feeling is amazing and getting the help figure-wise is a great plus.  I've been dressing for almost 40 years, and I bought my first corset 4 years ago and it was transformational.

The second most effective thing for me is heels, especially combined with a corset.  The combination of the two really orient your body in a way that is steriotypically female. We could and should argue about the stereotype versus reality of being a woman but that's a different thread. 

Third is high quality breast forms and a bra. 

Finally, fourth is to go out in public AFTER you put on some clothing over 1-3 above.   

I have been cross dressing, on and off in private, for as long as I can remember with my primary motivation being purely sexual, wanting to feel sexy in a feminine way. It wasn't until recently that I felt the need to cross dress for other than sexual reasons, or getting a bit more serious about it as you put it, using it as a way to express my feminine side.

For me, it is not one thing but a combination of things: removing body hair, tucking, body shaping (shape wear/corset, hip pads and breast forms), heels, dresses etc. I find the thing that most brings out my femininity is seeing a woman in the mirror before me.

So while all of the things I mentioned help achieve this look, the most important thing for me is makeup and a wig, as it is only when I have applied these that I truly start to feel feminine and start acting accordingly.

I would also agree with chris.deee, heading out in public while dressed is by far the most liberating and exhilarating feeling you will ever experience..

What stage do you feel you are at with your crossdressing? Let us know if we can help with any more advice...would highly recommend YouTube videos on how to apply makeup, unless you are already at that stage.

Love GiGi xx

Hi

I felt the same way, had therapy, took hormones and blockers, then realised I was TS. I had doubts to start with and it has been a long road to GRS early next year.  Life would have been much simpler if I was not this way and if you can be happy as a CD, then do not try hormones.

A corset, a good wig, dieting, hair removal, and nice underwear all helped me feel more feminine.

Take care
Love Jools x

Confidence panties bras outfits.  Voice

Around the house:

Breast forms and bra
Earrings
Jewelry
Wig
Lipstick

All of these only take about 5 minutes

Out and about:

This goes without explanation as going out I am in full Vicky mode anyway so anytime I leave the house I feel feminine.

Eyebrows, facial hair, body shape, breasts and tuck are key. Facial feminising makeup would be helpful too

Thanks for all the suggestions, can't do a lot of them since I don't have any money to buy anything. still really not sure about going out in public.

You don't need to spend a lot of money to get started, especially as there will be quite a bit of trial and error in determining your sizing and what styles and shades suit your femme side.

Basic stuff like panties, bras, hosiery and even shapewear can be bought from your local discount department store quite inexpensively or online if you are not comfortable buying these things in male mode. I would also keep an eye out on the clearance racks as there are often quite a few items in unusual sizings, which may suit your body shape as a male.

Things like breastforms, hip pads and gaffs can be quite easily made at home with cheap and easy to find materials. The internet has some amazing ideas on how to create these things effectively on a budget.

Once you have created your female shape, I would do some basic measurements to find out what size you will be in female clothing. Next stop is your local thrift store to buy some essentials like skirts, blouses etc. You will also find handbags, purses and even women's shoes in your size here.

As for makeup, I would recommend a cheap brand to start with. Yes the quality will not be there and it won't last a full day's wear, however at this stage it is all about finding colours that suit you and practice applying it. Once you know what shades work with your skin tones you can save up for the better quality brands.

As for wigs, I still have the first one I bought online for less than $20 and I still use it regularly. Again, it may be better to start cheap as it will take a few goes to find a shape that suits your face and style. I have found shoulder length hair with curly bangs to be most effective in hiding my high forehead and long shaped face.

As for your eyebrows, trust me, these make a huge difference. You can pluck your own quite easily and I would recommend starting with a few hairs at a time if you are worried about someone noticing. Then slowly work by removing the hairs from the bottom of brows, so as to push the brow further up your face, plus with a little shaping you can have brows that work in both male and female mode.

I understand your reticence about going out in public fully dressed, it is a big step and requires a lot of confidence, but so totally worth it. In the meantime focus on putting together your total femme package at home, which should totally achieve your goal of feeling more feminine.

Best of luck!!

Love GiGi xx

How you walk and stand. Very important. When I go out at work for a cig break (I know, need to quit!) just how I place my hand on my hip as I stand, and how I move my arms, hips, etc., makes me feel at home, with who I am.