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CHANGE YOUR GENDER, CHANGE YOUR WORLD, PART 1 - by Hannah McKnight

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"EN FEMME" IS A VERY SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS AND STORE FOCUSED ONLY ON OUR TRANSGENDER / CROSS DRESSING COMMUNITY - BASED IN PHILADELPHIA USA - AND IN BUSINESS FOR 27 YEARS.

TO US THIS IS THE VERY BEST STORE IN ALL USA FOR OUR COMMUNITY.

THEY UNDERSTAND OUR SPECIAL NEEDS. 

EVERYTING YOU MIGHT NEED FOR YOUR MALE TO FEMALE

CHECK OUT THE LINK ABOVE.


"EN FEMME" IS A VERY SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS AND STORE FOCUSED ONLY ON OUR TRANSGENDER / CROSS DRESSING COMMUNITY - BASED IN PHILADELPHIA USA - AND IN BUSINESS FOR 27 YEARS.

TO US THIS IS THE VERY BEST STORE IN ALL USA FOR OUR COMMUNITY.

THEY UNDERSTAND OUR SPECIAL NEEDS. 

EVERYTING YOU MIGHT NEED FOR YOUR MALE TO FEMALE TRANSFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THEIR STORE.

THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE IS SUPERB - FAST ANSWERS FOR ANY OF YOUR QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS OR RETURNS . EXCHANGES - THEY ARE COMMITTED TO OUR TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY.

IF YOU NEED ANYTHING RELATED TO CROSS DRESSING - PRODUCTS / ADVICE ETC - CALL OR EMAIL THEM - THEY ARE AN INCREDABLE RESOURCE FOR OUR LIFESTYLE.

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EN FEMME: THE PREMIER CROSS DRESSING STORE by Ty Antoine DeSouza 


HERE WE MOSTLY COVER BASIC INFORMATION FROM THEIR SITE - INTRO TO CROSS DRESSING - MAKE UP AND COSMETICS - GO TO THEIR SITE AND THE LEARNING CENTER - THEY COVER EVERYTHING ABOUT OUR LIFESTYLE - WITH REALISTIC AND HONEST INFORMATION.

THEN GO TO THEIR MAIN STORE SHOWING THE FEMALE FASHIONS FOR MALES AND A MASSIVE SELECTION OF PRODUCTS YOU CAN PURCHASE FROM THEIR STORE.


For those seeking a male-to-female transformation or just looking to cross dress in smaller ways, finding the right store is important. Now, the act of cross dressing reveals how clothes are thought as inherently "male" or "female”, which they are not, but this is the world we live in and our goal is to ensure that we create an environment where you feel comfortable shopping.  A crossdresser looking in the mirror  Most stores, whether online or a physical department store will divide its offerings between men's and women's clothing. If you're trying to dress beyond that boundary as someone who was assigned male at birth, you'll need a specialty store - you'll need En Femme. En Femme designers have been designing for the AMAB body, or assigned male at birth, for over 25 years.  We are proud to have a dedicated store just for the transfeminine, or those who identify with femininity.   It's our honor to provide a wide range of quality crossdressing products and categories for feminine transformation: dresses & gowns, tops, bottoms, lingerie, swimsuits, silicone breast forms, sexy pumps, tucking panties or gaffs, wigs, makeup, accessories, and more.  We cater to crossdressers, the transgender woman, or anyone else looking for women's or feminine clothing to fit a a body assigned male at birth - a glamour boutique for the feminine.  A transgender woman by a window  EN FEMME'S MISSION FOR CROSS DRESSERS AND TRANSGENDER WOMEN In short - to be the store you always dreamed of.  Whether you consider it cross dress or transgender clothing, there is a large unmet need for quality products in this sphere.  A group of transgender women in athleisure  We offer a large selection of styles that will fit your body correctly, using premium quality materials and innovation to create feminine allure. Body shaping will also help with creating that feminine silhouette, such as silicone breast forms and other shapers to create an hourglass figure so that you can express yourself with confidence.  FINDING THE RIGHT FIT AND STYLE When it comes to fit, our clothing is designed off of the AMAB body - or those assigned male at birth.  This includes differences such as inseam, shoulder width, arm length, and overall dimensions that typical women’s clothing doesn’t necessarily accommodate. Our clothing also supports a broader range of sizes  - we utilize our own proprietary sizing guide to ensure as close to a perfect fit every time.   Three transgender women wearing sequin dresses  En Femme designs and creates styles that help you transform, both inside and out – to feel beautiful. We design with knowledge and insight on how to fit your body where other brands don’t. Our philosophy on sustainability keeps us focused on reducing our footprint where possible and treating labor fairly to manufacture our designs - right here in Philadelphia.  We offer discreet shipping options in plain packaging and for orders over $100, standard domestic shipping is free.  WHAT DO YOU BUY A CROSSDRESSER OR TRANSGENDER WOMAN AS A GIFT? Looking to shop for a crossdresser or transgender woman in your life a gift? With our entire offering of products online, En Femme is the perfect place to find a piece that will delight them.  A transgender woman wearing a skater dress near a window  From the subtle to the show-stopping, we're proud to offer crossdressing garments and transgender clothing and accessories for every occasion such as dresses, corsets and skirts, makeup and breast forms. We are here to help guide you to find the perfect gift - all with discreet shipping. If you are unsure of what to shop for, consider a gift card for your favorite crossdresser - available in multiple increments.  FROM SILICONE BREAST FORMS TO SEXY PUMPS TO HELP YOU EXPRESS YOURSELF Shopping at En Femme should feel like the shopping experience you've always deserved. We offer quality products that help shape the body so that you can create the foundation for a gorgeous dress skirt or blouse.  We also offer a variety of silicone based products such as silicone breast forms that will help you create curves and a feminine silhouette. Our shoe selection offers shoes and boots in a broad range of sizes, including heels in larger sizes or open toe heels that are hard to find.



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CROSS DRESSING: DEFINITION, HISTORY AND ORIGIN

CHANGE YOUR GENDER, CHANGE YOUR WORLD, PART 1 - by Hannah McKnight

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Clothing and its association with the "opposite" gender As a term, cross dressing can conjure up confusion. How do we define what cross dressing is and the practice of cross dressing? Is it determinative of gender identity, sexual orientation or entirely unrelated? At the core of the matter, all of this gray area is the entire point. Cros

Clothing and its association with the "opposite" gender As a term, cross dressing can conjure up confusion. How do we define what cross dressing is and the practice of cross dressing? Is it determinative of gender identity, sexual orientation or entirely unrelated? At the core of the matter, all of this gray area is the entire point. Cross dressing reveals, through its embodiment, the ever-changing space of gender and identity.   This blog will set out to answer a deceptively not so simple question: what do we mean when we talk about cross dressing?  What is cross dressing? Cross dressing is the practice of wearing clothing for example dresses & heels, or suits & ties that corresponds to the binary gender identity you were not assigned at birth.  This means that, if you were born biologically male and assigned as such, wearing "women's" clothing is cross dressing. If you were born biologically female and assigned female at birth, then wearing "men's" clothing makes you a crossdresser. The quotations are intentional, as it is societal norms that label clothing as either men’s or women’s clothing.  A gorgeous crossdresser  This may seem overly basic, but in a space where terms are constantly shifting with context and evolving in their definitions, establishing the essential definition is a must.  Cross dressing as a practice is by itself not defined or bound to gender or sexual orientation parameters.. Crossdressers can be homosexual or heterosexual. They can be transgender, or not. It can be related to a sexual fetish, or completely unrelated to sexual pleasure. The definition of cross dressing is simply that - wearing clothing or articles of clothing that society has determined is the opposite of what sex you were assigned with at birth. In western society or culture, the term crossdresser is usually associated with a cis-gendered heterosexual male who wears feminine clothing and accessories.  Oftentimes, crossdressers receive societal backlash as they are resisting societal norms - but it’s important to know that crossdressing isn’t considered pathological or associated with a particular disorder. Crossdressers may cross dress their entire lives or for a certain period of time only.  A brief history of cross dressing One of the misleading misconceptions of cross dressing assumes that this practice is somehow new, postmodern, a symptom of societal malaise or confusion in the contemporary era.  Not only is this idea patently wrong, but it couldn't be further from the truth.  Dressing as the opposite sex (or, more broadly, in a way specifically outside of your assigned gender role), has been around for longer than history has been recorded.  A beautiful crossdresser  Gender, mythology, and society Dressing to re-organize gender identity appears in all cultures. Asian and Native American cultures have specific cross dressing cultural aspects - Hindu mythology has stories that concern the transcendence of the gender binary. Certain cultures and languages even define a third gender, one that in a sense both combines and reveals as an illusion the distinctions between man and woman.  A pair of Hindu crossdressers  For some, cross dressing has a defined sacred or ritualistic function. For others, cross dressing served practical purposes, such as subverting male power dynamics, performing on stage  or, of course, self-expression.  For much of the western theatrical tradition up to the 17th century, women were forbidden from acting in plays. Male actors cross dressed to play women characters from the ancient Greeks through Shakespeare and beyond.  Gender barriers, crossdressing and women One common cause for cross dressing, most often practiced by women, is to bypass gendered barriers.  A painting of Joan of Arc  We see examples of this in Joan of Arc, the soldier and Christian martyr who wore the clothing of a soldier, and Hatshepsut, the second female pharaoh of ancient Egypt whose statues often bear a ceremonial beard and traditional kilts of a king.The distinction between "Eastern" and "Western" civilizations is dubious, to say the least, but the generalization can be made that those known as western societies have historically carried strict rules forbidding women from wearing male clothes.  Much of this stems from Judeo-Christian holy text and modesty traditions, but has been reinterpreted to suit the aims of one regime or another. Women pioneers have always been breaking the rules, however, and certain crossdressers were famous, in their own day and historically, for "passing" convincingly.  Crossdressing and men: Charles d'Eon Perhaps the most influential male crossdresser of the 18th Century was a French nobleman, diplomat, soldier, and spy named Charles; usually called the Chevalier d'Eon. Recruited into a secret ring of spies by King Louis XV, Charles was an important agent of the French court for decades.  A painting of Charles d'Eon by Thomas Stewart  He also went by Charlotte: he cross dressed so convincingly that he did a great deal of important espionage as a woman. From the age of 49 until his death at 81 (in 1810), he lived almost entirely as Charlotte.  The Chevalier is a good example of what used to be called "dual-role transvestism." This clinical and outdated term described an individual who maintained a life presenting as their birth-assigned gender and a separate life presenting as the opposite gender.  We may recognize it as a description of what many people do today: maintain two personas, one that wears "male clothing," and another that wears "female clothing." These personas can overlap, and be nearly indistinguishable from one another. Or they can be almost entirely separate, lived as distinct lives inhabited by one individual.  The scare quotes here are meant to illustrate that the labels male and female are profoundly arbitrary. Clothing is costume, whether bold or demure, and crossdressing allows the freedom to play with these received notions of "correct" dress.  Cross dressing Latin origins To speak of terms, one has to address the word "transvestite." This word has accumulated a deeply negative connotation due to repressive pseudo-scientific diagnoses using the term, dispatched by psychiatrists who saw all male crossdressing as a negative condition. However, the etymology of the word reveals a useful definition.  In Latin, the combination of trans "across, beyond," and vestire "to dress, to clothe," produces the word - literally, to dress across or beyond the imagined line dividing man from woman. Considered this way, cross dressing is a fundamentally radical and profound act.  What triggers cross dressing? There appears to be no universal answer to this question. Certainly, there are some common reasons given: a desire to subvert gender roles, the pursuit of sexual arousal, experimentation, to relax or reduce anxiety or simply the fascination with being something one almost is but, because of an invisible line drawn by social convention, is not. Cross dressing behavior typically begins when the person is quite young before any definite reasons govern their actions.  Is crossdressing a gender identity? Without the larger context of an individual's overall identity, cross dressing cannot be said to be a gender identity in and of itself. While cross dressing can play an important role in one's journey toward the discovery of a gender identity that resonates with them or feels more correct than the one assigned at birth, a crossdresser is not necessarily less a man nor more a woman (in the case of male crossdressers).  A crossdresser looking in the mirror  Simultaneously, crossdressing may be a centerpiece or beginning journey of an individual's transition from one gender to another (or outside of the gender binary altogether). Eventually, cross dressing may even evolve into, simply, dressing - the style once considered other can become more natural than the gendered garb one was expected to conform to since birth. Many crossdressers consider themselves as part of a broader transgender spectrum.  Cross dressing is an act that plays amongst the stereotypes of gender in our societies and possesses the power to transcend these limitations entirely. It can be part of something larger or done for the act alone. Its root is in self-exploration, and its applications are innumerable.  Are crossdressers drag queens? In the literal sense a drag queen is cross dressing as a woman when they are on stage, but drag queens are people who cross dress for entertainment. Drag queens also dress as caricatures of women, for comedic purposes and to play a character.  People who identify as crossdressers, however, do not typically identify as drag queens.   How common is cross dressing? The book "Tell Me What You Want" by Justin Lehmiller contains a survey that found roughly one-fourth of all men and women have fantasized about cross dressing. From this, we can say that the impulse to crossdress is very common, though it's unclear how many of us actually act on that desire.  As long as the social stigma remains, we won't know for sure how many of us cross dress, publicly or privately. What is indisputable is that cross dressing is widely practiced, has a long and storied history and is a vibrant current of curiosity that creates freedom and meaning in the lives of many.   If you're an experienced crossdresser or just starting out on a cross dressing journey, En Femme is here to help you express your feminine self and has an extensive collection to fit your every wardrobe need.

CHANGE YOUR GENDER, CHANGE YOUR WORLD, PART 1 - by Hannah McKnight

CHANGE YOUR GENDER, CHANGE YOUR WORLD, PART 1 - by Hannah McKnight

CHANGE YOUR GENDER, CHANGE YOUR WORLD, PART 1 - by Hannah McKnight

When I was born, they looked at me and said what a good boy, what a smart boy, what a strong boy. And when you were born, they looked at you and said, what a good girl, what a smart girl, what a pretty girl.  We've got these chains that hang around our necks, people want to strangle us with them before we take our first breath. -Ed Robert

When I was born, they looked at me and said what a good boy, what a smart boy, what a strong boy. And when you were born, they looked at you and said, what a good girl, what a smart girl, what a pretty girl.  We've got these chains that hang around our necks, people want to strangle us with them before we take our first breath. -Ed Robertson  From the moment we are born (or even earlier thanks to ultrasounds), we are given labels and we are told how to identify.  Other people, be it doctors or our parents, give us our pronouns and we are expected to live with them for the rest of our lives.  But labels, like clothes, don't necessarily always fit, if they ever did at all.  So many concepts are binary and black and white (or pink and blue).  People are left handed or right handed.  People are gay or straight.  People are boys or girls.  And that is how we think the world is, even if it doesn't feel exactly right.    And then something magical happens.  We meet someone who is ambidextrous and can write with BOTH hands!  We meet someone who is bisexual who likes boys AND girls!  Suddenly the world becomes a little bigger.  There are more possibilities than we thought there were.  We start to see that limits and labels are arbitrary and imaginary.  What if... what if I want to wear girl clothes even though I am a boy?    We can do anything if we're not held down, held back, or forced into a box that never fit us in the first place.  I can't remember not wanting to wear "girl clothes".  I remember trying on my mom's heels, longing to wear the beautiful lingerie that I saw in catalogs or on a department store mannequin.  "Borrowing" my sisters' dresses.  I knew this was simply who I was, that this wasn't a phase, it wasn't something I would ever grow out of (and thank goodness I didn't because I heart all of this).  I also knew that most boys didn't try on a dress whenever they had a chance, but I never thought there was anything wrong with what I wanted to wear.  Although I never thought it was wrong, I knew I was... unique.  I felt that there HAD to be other boys who dressed up and daydreamed the same way that I did, but I was going to have to keep this side of me a secret for the rest of my life.  Imagine how stunned I was when I first heard the word 'crossdresser'.  I was perhaps around twelve years old when this first popped into my vocabulary where I learned that a crossdresser was a boy who liked to wear girl clothes, at least that's how it was defined to me.  Suddenly, the world became a little bigger.  I was comforted in learning this word.  Although I didn't think there was anything wrong with me, having a word for someone like myself somehow... normalized who I was.  It was amazing to find out there were so many others like me that there was a word for us.  I was a crossdresser!  Yay!  Over the years I learned the words 'transvestite' and 'transsexual' and it was explained to me that transvestite was a more... eloquent word for crossdresser.  A transsexual (as it was thought of at the time) was someone who had procedures done to change their gender.   Of course these words have become antiquated.  You don't need to have any procedure, legal, hormone, or surgical, done to change your gender.  You don't need estrogen or HRT or have gender affirmation surgery to be the gender you are.    Even after learning of this word, I still kept who I was to myself.  Telling anyone that you liked to wear dresses was an effective, traumatic, and quick way to be ostracized by your school, family, and friends.  I would be a sissy (of course, some of us WANT to be a sissy but I digress).  I wasn't the toughest boy in the school to begin with and had my share of bullies as it was, someone finding out about my wardrobe preferences would have been the end of me.  I kept the word crossdresser close to my heart for years.  When I started college, the internet was a relatively new thing.  I visited the campus library and searched the magic word using a dial-up modem.  I wanted to learn more about who I was.  Why I was who I was (if there even was an explanation).  I wanted confirmation that yes, there were others like me.  A few keystrokes later and my world changed again.  The search results provided me with more about crossdressing than I ever could have imagined.  These days a google search yields similar results to what I saw all those years ago.  What I mean is that crossdressing was, and still is, very much portrayed as a fetish, kinky, and sexual.    This wasn't who I was.  This wasn't erotic to me.  But... that's seemingly what crossdressing was.    I thought I was a crossdresser... but maybe I wasn't.  It's funny, I used to think that I found the word that was right for me... but all of a sudden I had my doubts.  If crossdressing was a fetish, but it wasn't a fetish for me, then.. who was I?  When I was younger I didn't fit in because I was a boy that wore girl clothes, but in college I didn't feel like I was a crossdresser because this wasn't sexual to me.  So, back to the start of learning who I was.  The problem was that crossdressing was really the most appropriate word for who I was.  I reluctantly identified as such, although I continued to do so privately.   It wasn't much later when I met a girl and we started to date.  The relationship began to get serious and I felt I needed to come out to her.  Long story short, I came out but I avoided using the word 'crossdresser' for as long as I could.  Crossdressing was perceived to be sexual, and again, this wasn't kinky to me.  I assured her that what I wore, who I was, wasn't at all a fetish.  I tried to distance myself from any perception of kink.    And this explanation and all its nuances was how I came out to two other girls I dated, one I am fortunate to be married to.  "Crossdressing without the kink" was how I looked at myself.  Not that there's anything with crossdressing as a fetish (or indeed, most fetishes), I just wanted to be understood (as much as one can understand someone like myself).  I was a crossdresser, but a crossdresser with a caveat.  Buuuuut things change.  For a long, long time, my crossdressing was mainly lingerie.  When I was younger I borrowed a dress when I had a chance, but once I started to buy my own clothes, it was almost always lingerie, panties, stockings, bras, and the occasional pair of heels.  One night, with my wife beside me, I crossed the line from lingerie to makeup and a dress.  It was an awakening.  It was like a new part of my life beginning.  Again, the world became a little bigger.   And more beautiful.  It wasn't long until I adopted a femme name (spoiler alert, it's Hannah).  Looking in a mirror and calling myself by my boy name just didn't feel right.  A year or so later I felt ready to venture out into the real world and I never looked back.  At this point, I had been keeping a blog for a couple of years where I would post  a lot about gender and identity and different ways people identify.  The familiar, conflicting feelings and thoughts about the word crossdresser still lingered and bounced around in my head and heart.  By now I knew that all of *this* was more than just clothes.  Hannah was who I was, or more specifically, an aspect of myself... an identity.  I started to gravitate to what I call The T Word.  Perhaps identifying as transgender was a better fit.  But it wasn't as easy or as natural as I thought it would be.  I chatted with a transgender friend about my misgivings and hesitations about identifying as trans.  Was it okay to identify as transgender if transitioning or living full time wasn't right for me?  Was I diminishing what being transgender meant?  Was I, for lack of a better phrase, appropriating an identity that is so important and sacred to so many people?  My friend explained that transgender is an umbrella term.  It means anything or anyone that does not fit the traditional gender norms.  Well, that was certainly me.  I didn't fit BOY or GIRL.  I was both, I was neither, sometimes at the same time.  I started to become more comfortable with the word and eventually identified as transgender.  However, like crossdresser, identifying as transgender also came with caveats and clarification, if the conversation warranted.  I would sometimes need to explain what being transgender meant to me, specifically that I wasn't going to transition.  I liked BOTH of my gender identities.  As I continued on with my journey I put a finer point on my gender identity and settled on 'bi-gender'.  It's the most appropriate and fitting, even though it's not a well known term, even within the transgender community.  The pattern of clarifying who I was still struts on.  So, what causes a shift in identification?  Well, it's usually not one moment.  Sure, it can be a sudden bolt of reflection, but it's likely a series of small changes and small events.  All of these steps make up our journey, from one milestone to another.  What can be helpful is knowing what different terms generally mean.  I don't think there will ever be a universal consensus on what the words transgender and crossdress mean to everyone.  For some, transgender will always mean hormones, for others, crossdressing will always be kinky.  Even our own community has disagreements on what all of these words mean.    My point is that identity, especially gender identity, is different and sacred from person to person.  We as individuals have to decide what feels right for us.  We can't let others define who we are.  I've let that happen far too often.  I've been called a fetishist when I identified as a crossdresser.  I've been told I am not *really* transgender because I am not full time.  I've been told that people can't be bi-gender.  I've been told I am not a boy, I am not a girl.  I've been called a pervert and a freak and confused.  I am not these things.  I know who I am.  I don't think anyone on Earth is more reflective, has searched their soul, has looked into their heart than someone who doesn't fit the traditional norms of boy or girl.  After decades of wondering who and what I am, I feel I am at the end of my journey when it comes to how I identify.  I feel at peace and comfortable identifying as a trans person.  I have a better understanding of all the nuances and possibilities of gender... and of myself. 

Cross Dressing Clothes for Beginners - by Ty Antoine DeSouza

Cross Dressing Clothes for Beginners - by Ty Antoine DeSouza

CHANGE YOUR GENDER, CHANGE YOUR WORLD, PART 1 - by Hannah McKnight

What is cross dressing? For the purposes of this blog, it is simply the practice of wearing clothes associated with another gender. This could be a man wearing a dress or skirt, a woman wearing a suit and tie.  Of course, it's quite a bit more complicated than that. Clothes don't have an inherent gender, and the transgender community show

What is cross dressing? For the purposes of this blog, it is simply the practice of wearing clothes associated with another gender. This could be a man wearing a dress or skirt, a woman wearing a suit and tie.  Of course, it's quite a bit more complicated than that. Clothes don't have an inherent gender, and the transgender community shows us that personal gender is not always as it might seem on the surface. Nevertheless, using this simple definition allows this discussion - if I want to cross dress, masc to femme for example, how do I start?  There are many reasons people cross dress. All of them are valid. If you have the desire to wear women's clothing as a person who was assigned male at birth, whether you feel this makes you a woman or not, you have the right to. Cross dressing is self-exploration and self-love, and it can be tremendously empowering. En Femme exists to help you in this journey.  A crossdresser in a dress  There are many components to cross dressing, from makeup to shaving or reducing body hair and more. For the purposes of this blog, the topic is limited to clothes or articles of clothing. What do I look for? What size? Where can I shop?  HOW DO YOU START CROSS DRESSING? You might have a clear image of what your feminine look should be. Or you could be exploring, unsure of the style that will suit you. The only way to begin to know is to try. Follow your instincts. If you're fascinated by one dress, try it (or a similar one) on and see how you feel. It all starts with recognizing that untapped feminine side and embracing your personal style.  THE ESSENTIALS First, let's cover the items specific to a crossdresser. Because of anatomical differences (the obvious and the subtle) between men and women, it's not always as simple as throwing on panties, skirts, and heels.  The amount of shaping, contouring, and tucking you choose will be highly personal. Some crossdressers want a highly "feminine" silhouette, with an hourglass shape and accentuated bust and rear. Others may not want to alter their natural shape - and that’s OK and just as valid.. But it's always important to know your options, and at En Femme, we offer one of the largest varieties of clothing options you can find anywhere.,   BODY SHAPING These are the items you can wear to change your body's silhouette, before donning the dresses and shoes that will define your look.  BODY SHAPERS For tweaking the shape of your waist, hips, and derrière, there are body shapers. There's a lot of variety here, and you may want to experiment with different levels of change. Choose a shaper that accentuates what you already have. Looking for just a slight change - choose shapers that smooth and highlight vs those that add padding or inches to your hips.  A hip shaping body shaper  BREAST FORMS For defining a bust shape or filling out your favorite dress, breast forms can be a crucial part of a crossdresser's wardrobe. En Femme carries a wide variety, so if you want a subtle shape or something truly buxom, we've got you covered. Silicone breast forms in larger sizes can attract a lot of attention - think about size carefully depending on how you are looking to create your shape. For example, if you are tall without a lot of curves, smaller forms can be a simple way to create shape.  If you have curves and shape already in your hips for example, you can add larger forms for that classic hourglass silhouette.  Breast forms aren’t for everyone however so when thinking about your bust, ask yourself what you see as enhancing your form.  Breast forms can be simple silicone enhancers all the way to a full bust, a D cup or larger.   Silicone breast forms for crossdressers  CORSETS Corsets are famous (or infamous) for accentuating the natural curves of a woman and having a glamorous look all their own. Corsets are the ultimate in waist training and can be a great way to create definition in your body.  At En Femme, we specialize in the underbust corset - a corset that focuses on the waist and torso and ends just below the waist line. Take a look at our collection to see if their distinctive look calls to you.  A crossdresser wearing a corset from behind  TUCKING PANTIES OR GAFFS Male clothes are designed to accommodate those features that garnered that gender assignation at birth: the genitalia. It can't be ignored, as feminine clothes simply aren't cut for the space that you may need down there.  Thankfully, for that purpose we have tucking panties or gaffs - a specialized panty that allows us to tuck everything out of the way, ensuring your dress keeps a flattering silhouette all the way down.  En Femme offers one of the largest varieties of gaffs. If you're not sure which is right for you, check out our "Finding the Right Tucking Gaff Panty" article for some advice.  Transgender women wearing tucking panties or gaffs  CLOTHING TIME Grab a measuring tape, because it's time to buy some stunning clothes, and you'll need to know your measurements. If you were assigned female at birth, you've probably known your dress size for a while. But for those of us who might be buying a dress for the first time, it's not always obvious.  To find your measurements, there are three primary locations.  The first is your waist. Measure right on your belly button, and don't unnaturally suck your belly in. You need a dress to be comfortable, so relax when you're taking the measurement.  The second is the chest. Take this measurement 2-3 inches below the nipples, right under the pectoral muscle.  The third is the bust. Take this measurement at the nipples, first without any breast forms, then a second measurement with breast forms (if you plan on wearing them).  Armed with these three measurements, shopping for women’s clothing online or in-store will be much easier to navigate. Go to your local mall or women's boutique. It's your right to shop where you please, so go to those stores that catch your eye.  A crossdresser wearing a dress  Or, shop with us at En Femme!  We use a proprietary sizing guide using height, weight and body type.  Simply enter in your information to find your dress size!  DRESS SIZES The fashion industry doesn't make this easy on a girl. You'll find that every brand measures its dress sizes differently. A 12 in one brand could be a 16 in another. The only way to really know is to try the dresses on yourself. It might be scary, but you won't be the first crossdresser to grace the store. Your other option is to buy your items online with En Femme. En Femme offers a generousreturns & exchanges policy should an item not fit right - we also offer personalized fit guidance - just send us an email or call us and we’ll help you find your size.  CASUAL CLOTHES, ELEGANT STYLE Girls don't just wear dresses, of course. We offer a collection of tops and bottoms that can suit any occasion.  A crossdresser wearing a bodysuit  If you're shopping in-store, a good rule of thumb is to go one or two sizes up from your male clothes.  SHOES OR HEELS It's a similar story with shoes. For US sizing, women's shoe sizes tend to be one and a half or two numbers larger than the corresponding men's size. For instance, a size 10 in men's should look for an 11 1/2 or 12 women's shoe.  Heels for crossdressers  HOW SHOULD A CROSSDRESSER DRESS? A crossdresser should dress in the way that most empowers them, satisfies their sense of style, and nurtures their feminine instinct. There're endless sources of inspiration out there and there's no one "right" way to do it.  WHO INVENTED CROSS DRESSING? Cross dressing's history is the history of all humanity. Ever since we put ourselves into the boxes of male and female, we've been finding ways to escape (or at least have some boundary-pushing fun). So it can't be credited to one individual, but rather a deep and indeed sacred impulse. A simple search will give you tons of examples of crossdressers from history; some of them will undoubtedly surprise you.  WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CROSS DRESSING AND BEING A DRAG QUEEN? At its core, drag queens dress how they do for the purpose of entertainment and art, while crossdressers dress how they do for the purpose of personal fulfillment or identity. While there can be some overlap, it's important to understand that crossdressers aren't trying to put on a show; they're taking agency over how they present to the world and themselves.  DIVE IN WITH EN FEMME Whether you're experienced or just beginning your cross dressing journey, En Femme is the premier shop for all things cross-dress. You'll never know until you try, and there's so, so much out there to try. Take a look at what's new in the shop for fresh looks.

BUILDING A BETTER WARDROBE PART 1 - by Hannah McKnight

Cross Dressing Clothes for Beginners - by Ty Antoine DeSouza

BUILDING A BETTER WARDROBE PART 1 - by Hannah McKnight

The world of femme clothes is amazing, wonderful, exciting, and overwhelming.  It can be intimidating to, well, get started.  Where does one begin?    Crossdressing can mean a LOT of things.  When someone asks me how to crossdress I am often at a loss.  I mean, I don't know how to answer that even though I have been wearing femme clothes 

The world of femme clothes is amazing, wonderful, exciting, and overwhelming.  It can be intimidating to, well, get started.  Where does one begin?    Crossdressing can mean a LOT of things.  When someone asks me how to crossdress I am often at a loss.  I mean, I don't know how to answer that even though I have been wearing femme clothes since I was old enough to sneak into my mom's closet and try on as many dresses as possible.  In my opinion crossdressing can be as simple and as basic as slipping on pink, lacy panties under your boy clothes.  The moment you wear something "for girls" you are, in a sense, crossdressing.  Crossdressing is, in a way, all about GOALS.  If you ask me HOW to crossdress I'll ask what you mean.  Do you need to know how to confidently buy a pair of stockings?  Do you need to know how bra sizes work?  Are you asking me how to paint your nails or how to apply false eyelashes?    If you want to know "all of it", well... fasten your garter belt, make sure you have money in your purse, and try to keep up.  This little series is all about building your wardrobe and what I think is essential when it comes to "all of it".  Before we get started I would like to clarify a few things.  These articles will discuss our bodies and clothes that I wear when I am presenting en femme.  I'll chat about corsets and padding which gives me a more shapely figure.  Much of what we'll be covering is about the... ah, traditional perspective of femininity.  I would like to be very clear that none of this is necessary.  A person does not need to have an hourglass figure to be femme.  A person does not need to spend three hundred dollars on thigh pads or get used to wearing a tightly cinched corset to present en femme.  There are no standards, no requirements to be a girl, to be a woman.  Whether someone is wearing pink flip-flops or six inch black patent stilettos you can, and you are, absolutely femme if you say so, if you feel you are.  I feel feminine in a tight leather dress and I feel feminine in pink yoga leggings.    That being said, these writings will be about what I feel are the practical aspects of how I look and what I wear and what I do to feel femme.    The first step in all of THIS is to accept that you want to wear a dress, lingerie, high heels, mascara, mini skirts, nail polish or the zillion other things that this world offers.  The second step is embracing it.  Acceptance of oneself is not the same as embracing something.  I embraced this side of myself when I accepted that all of this makes me deliriously happy and I am not going to change who I am.  It was only then that I went from baby steps to full on strutting.    The third step?  SHOPPING.  Grab your purse, let's hit the mall or get online, and let's get started.  When I am en femme and I look in the mirror, I see ME.  And MOST of the time I think I look pretty cute (and it's absolutely okay to think you look cute).  My reflection shows a girl wearing a cute outfit, amazing makeup, perfect shoes, and the right accessories for my outfit.  But this is what my reflection SHOWS.  This is what the salesclerk at the department store SEES.  What is not visible to the world is what is under my dress.    Not like THAT, you guys.   What I mean is that before I zip up my dress I put in a LOT of work in my underdressing and body shaping.  So, let's talk about what I feel are the essential items that are in my (overflowing) lingerie drawer(s).    When you create or build ANYTHING, when you do your makeup, you start with the foundation.  Presenting en femme, at least for me, starts with what I consider a foundation and then I "build" on top of that..  I would also like to qualify that what I feel is essential is what I feel is essential for ME and for MY body type.  Let's start with padding and breast forms.  Remember when I said to grab your purse?  This side of us can get EXPENSIVE.  BUT! it's not mandatory.  A girl can have an hourglass figure, she can be rubenesque, she can be a size 0, she can be a size 20.  Girls can, and are, so many different shapes and body types.  Personally, I like forms.  My body type is pretty... well, rectangular.  I am decently proportioned but when I am en femme I like thigh pads and breast forms because they give me a curvier figure.  Dresses, skirts, and blouses just...fit better when I have my padding and forms.   If you feel the same way, then be prepared for this financially.  I really believe that crossdressing and presenting en femme is an investment of time and money.  Quality clothes, makeup, and yes, forms require a financial investment.  Fifty dollar foundation is a bigger investment than the six dollar bottle but the pricier option does a much better job with color correcting and covering my beard line.  My forms and pads cost almost $700.    On a side note, finding the right clothes comes down to knowing your measurements.  If you're not sure how bra sizes work you will likely be bewildered by the differences in cup and band sizes.  You'll also likely be frustrated when you realize that every designer has a different idea what a size 14 skirt actually means.  Before I wore forms and padding I took my measurements and used that information to purchase skirts and blouses and dresses that were the right fit for my body.  I quickly learned that I needed to retake my measurements when wearing my breast forms and my thigh pads.  I have dresses that zip up easily without my forms but when I am wearing them that same dress simply won't cooperate.  Stockings and tights are different with hip/butt pads too.  I wear different size stockings depending on whether or not I am wearing thigh pads or not.  Indeed, if I am not wearing pads I usually wear pantyhose.  If I am wearing pads, I'll go with stockings.    Moving onto the clothes themselves, I recommend having quite a few bras (with matching panties obviously).  When you start shopping for bras you'll probably be overwhelmed by the options and, well, the cost but again, this side of us takes time, patience, and money.  As much as I love wearing elaborate lingerie and rose-gold platform heels, I have to admit that what I wear under my dress tends to be more... practical than what you would think.  The lingerie I wear en femme is different than the lingerie I wear to sleep.    So, here's what I recommend having when it comes to lingerie: BRAS THAT FIT This sounds painfully obvious but we need to wear clothes that FIT, not clothes that we WANT to fit.  I would love to wear a size 8 dress buuut that's not happening.  Bra sizes are based on band and cup measurement and honestly the best way to find a bra that fits is to get a bra fitting.  And yes, I know this is very much out of one's comfort zone but that's KIND OF what all of this is about.  I've had bra fittings before and they have gone extremely well and I was able to find my size.  If it helps, lingerie stores (yes, even Victoria's Secret) are used to, and are trained in, doing bra fittings for trans women.  If you do this, and I totally recommend it, make sure you are getting fitted with your forms (if you wear forms).  If you're not ready for this, a tape measure and Google will do in a pinch. The folks at En Femme can also help you - send them an email with your measurements.  BRAS FOR ANY OUTFIT I have my go-to bras for when I am en femme.  They are cute, they are perfect for my breast forms, and yes, they have a matching panty.  But I also have strapless bras which are a must for certain dresses and tops.  I have bras of different colors because my black bra will probably show through white fabric.  I also have bras that I wear in boy mode when I underdress.  These bras don't have molded cups for my breast forms and are perfect for "stealth mode".    A TUCKING PANTY OR GAFF I need a gaff for many, many outfits.  If I am wearing a tight or a short dress (and I am almost ALWAYS wearing a tight or a short dress) then a gaff helps create a smooth front.  I tend to prefer thong-style gaffs as they help avoid a visible panty line.  If I am doing a photo shoot and I am wearing lingerie I will wear a gaff under the panties I am modeling.  Gaffs do take a little time to get used to and can require some... practice when it comes to tucking things where they belong.  But like stilettos, if your gaff is causing physical pain then you are wearing it wrong and should take it off. PANTIES If a dress or a skirt (or leggings) doesn't require a gaff or tucking I will wear my Carmen Liu White Lace Classy Thong as it provides a nice and smooth front (and it's super feminine, too).  In addition to my Carmen Liu lingerie and gaffs I have a LOT of panties.  A LOT.  Like bras, I have panties for multiple reasons.  Some reasons can be admit-tingly shallow such as the panty matches one of my bras, but I also have sexy panties, cute panties, ultra femme panties, satin panties with ruffles, panties for male mode, panties for tucking, panties with bows and teeny fabric roses, "practical" panties, and... the list goes on and on.  Panties also keep me connected to my femme side when I am in male mode.  If I am wearing a suit for work and looking Very Male I am also wearing, in direct contrast to this apparent masculinity, the most femme panties you could dream of.   STOCKINGS Like bras and panties, I have hosiery for different reasons.  I have tights for colder days, black stockings for a more alluring look, nude stockings when I want to even out my skin tone, and pantyhose for certain outfits.  If I am wearing my corset I will choose stay-up thigh highs.  It's much easier to use the ladies room if I don't have to untie my corset and then, well, pull down my pantyhose or tights and then redo everything again.  I also choose stockings over pantyhose if I am wearing my thigh pads as my pads add more, well, surface area, to my body.  A pair of pantyhose might be a perfect fit buuuut might not be so perfect with my forms and padding.  Hosiery, like a dress or a bra, is something you need to choose based on your measurements.    Thigh highs, whether they are stay-ups or require a garter belt to be more, hm, cost-effective.  If I am wearing tights or pantyhose and I get a run in them, there goes $12 or more.  If I get a run in a stocking I can toss out that one and replace it.  Plus!  Stockings are sexier (especially with a slit skirt and the little flash of a stocking top peeks out). SHAPEWEAR/CORSET Depending on your body type or your goals, a corset MIGHT be something you may consider adding to your lingerie drawer(s).  I have been wearing a corset when presenting en femme for two years and I can't imagine getting dressed without it.  When I wear my corset it's because I want a curvier figure, not because I am looking to wear a smaller dress size.  I have a rather cylinder body and some dresses don't fall quite right.  However, when I add my corset, thigh pads, and breast forms I will obtain a curvier, and more, well, interesting figure.   Again, know your measurements with AND without a corset.  I have dresses that simply don't fit when I am wearing my corset as, like my thigh pads, it adds an inch or so to my middle.    I would like to advise a great deal of caution when it comes to corsetry.  Like most things when it comes to presenting en femme, a corset requires practice and, well, discipline.  It's also something to invest in.  Yes, you can get a cheap corset that costume shops sell, but like foundation, you get what you pay for me.  My corsets are steel-boned and girl, I FEEL it.  Wearing the right corset comes down to accurate and realistic measurements, and like a gaff, if you feel PAIN when wearing one, take it OFF because you're wearing it wrong.  I mean, you'll KNOW you're wearing it, but there's a difference between NOTICING you're wearing something and feeling pain from wearing it.   Is a corset or shapewear crucial?  Absolutely not.  I wear my corset because I want a curvier figure.  My body is rectangular.  You may not need one, you may not want one.  THE FUN STUFF Finally, let's talk about the fun stuff.  The SEXY stuff.  Lingerie is inherently sexy as it is, but there's some pieces in my closet that I wear to bed or for relaxing in.  My corset is Very Sexy, but if I want to wear something beautiful to wear to sleep or for lounging in, then I'll choose a basque with matching panties and seamed stockings or if I am not feeling quite as ambitious I'll wear a nightgown.  There's something so peaceful about drifting off to sleep in beautiful lingerie... and it's also a wonderful way to begin a new day. 

BUILDING A BETTER WARDROBE PART 2 - by Hannah McKnight

Cross Dressing Clothes for Beginners - by Ty Antoine DeSouza

BUILDING A BETTER WARDROBE PART 1 - by Hannah McKnight

  It occurred to me that if you read the first part of this little series and had some fun adding new lingerie to your wardrobe that you might be sitting around in your cute bra and panty (and stockings, I hope) waiting for help in picking out actual clothes.  Of course, relaxing in beautiful lingerie is one of my favorite things to do, s

  It occurred to me that if you read the first part of this little series and had some fun adding new lingerie to your wardrobe that you might be sitting around in your cute bra and panty (and stockings, I hope) waiting for help in picking out actual clothes.  Of course, relaxing in beautiful lingerie is one of my favorite things to do, so maybe it wasn't all the bad??  This series is about creating a femme wardrobe.  I want to emphasize that all of this is based on my opinion and preferences and there are no rules as to what you should wear to present en femme.  Wear what you like, wear what you feel cute or confident or beautiful or sexy or powerful in, whether it's a pair of leggings or a tight leather dress.  I am not here to tell you what to wear or what should be in your closet.  However, if you want to know...  When I started to seriously create a femme wardrobe, I did so mostly by picking out what was cute (or sexy) and usually with the guidance of my patient and overwhelmed wife.  SO much of what I learned was a result of her advice and honesty.  I was an amateur in those days.  That's not to say I am a professional crossdresser or anything along those lines today, but I've learned a lot over my lifetime.  The biggest thing I learned was how to create a wardrobe for many different occasions, whether it's for a wedding reception or running errands.  It's a lot of work (and a lot of money, if I am being honest), but it's also a lot of fun.  The previous entry in this series was alllll about what we wear UNDER our clothes, so let's chat about the clothes themselves.  Before we go any further I want to emphasize the importance of knowing your measurements.  The biggest and most expensive mistake I made early on was being unaware of how drastically different sizing can be, not only sizing when it came to the differences between "boy" and "girl" clothes but also from designer to designer.  Some designers think I am a size 12, but some stores think I am a size 20.  That's a slight variation, to say the least.  Know your numbers when it comes to your hips, waist, and bust... with and without forms if you wear them.  SELECTING THE RIGHT TOP OR BLOUSE Let's take it from the top.  This means, well, your top.  You are probably wearing a very cute and practical bra but you need to cover up a LITTLE (unless that's the look you're going for, of course).  Blouses and tops can be frustrating (at least for me) because they probably aren't designed for someone with the shoulders that I have, or for the length of my arms.  If the top has short or capped sleeves they likely will not fall or fit on me the way they are designed for,  If the sleeves are long, well, they probably aren't long enough.  Because of this I usually avoid a lot of blouses with sleeves.  Hannah McKnight in a blouse and leggings  Of course, this isn't the obvious solution one would think.  If I am wearing a top without sleeves I have to contend with feeling that my shoulders are tooooo masculine to be exposed.    This is a little shallow but I have a feeling many of you can relate to this.  I have (mostly) gotten over this, however.  Not because my body changed or looks more femme than it used to, but I've accepted and embraced that this is my body and it's the only body I am going to have.  I am also reminded that there are many cis gender women with arms longer than mine and have shoulders just as broad as mine.  And do you know what?  They are beautiful.  And so are you.  Another thing to consider when it comes to a blouse is making sure it fits with your forms.  I have some blouses that fit fine... and then I put my forms in and those poor buttons are fighting for their life to protect my modesty.  Sometimes a larger size is needed.  Your blouse also needs to be long enough in the torso, as well.    Tops, in my opinion, are more... hm, complicated than I thought they would be.  I don't always know if I should tuck in a top or not.  In male mode when I have to wear a dress shirt then yes, it PROBABLY needs to be tucked in, but about femme tops?  It depends on the top as well as what you pair it with.  Sometimes it looks good tucked in, other times... not so much.  When I tuck in a top I feel frumpy and just... ugh.  But!  I absolutely recommend having at least a plain white blouse.    My go to solution?  Bodysuits.  They look cute and help me avoid wondering whether or not they should be tucked in.  Bodysuits can be cute or classy and pair really well with a skirt or jeans or slacks.  Again, like shopping for a blouse, make sure you find a bodysuit that fits.  Bodysuits tend to be form fitting and there isn't much room in most of them for girls with shoulders like I do.  The snaps at the bottom also need to be the correct length.     For a layered look make sure you have a few cardigans.  They are a cute way to dress up an outfit and look fantastic paired with a solid colored t-shirt or bodysuit.  I have many cardigans of different colors (I recommend black, merlot, and white for starters) as well as different lengths.  A long, "duster" style cardigan paired with a simple top and a short skirt and knee-high boots is one of my favorite autumn looks.    The reality (at least for me) is that I can rarely find a blouse or a top (especially a bodysuit) off the rack that fits me.  It's probably not a surprise (given the fact that this article is being posted on En Femme's website) but all the tops, blouses, and bodysuits that I wear are from En Femme.  I wear them because they fit my body and I can find whatever I need on their website.  I was shopping at En Femme loooong before I started writing and modeling for them and will always do so.    As we work our way down let's move onto slacks and leggings.  FINDING PANTS AND LEGGINGS THAT FIT THEEEE best kept secret in femme clothes are LEGGINGS.  I am not saying you need leggings but ya'll need leggings.  I am forever a dress and skirt girl and always will be but I have more leggings than I thought I ever would have.  I have leggings that I wear in boy mode (either for being lazy at home or for wearing for a run) but I also have leggings that I wear en femme, whether for a yoga class or for slaaaaying in a sexy pair of leather-like leggings.    Leggings, whether leather or something less intense are comfortable and have options that go well with a dressy blouse for work or pair perfectly with a t-shirt or hoodie for running errands.    If you have long legs like I do it may take a few tries to find leggings that fit.  The right size needs to be the right length but also fit around the waist.  Leggings are meant to be form fitting and when I first started buying them I would find pairs that might have been long enough but were either too baggy or a little TOO form fitting.    Hannah McKnight in a blouse and leggings   Apropos of nothing, I absolutely want to emphasize the importance of having a very, very good gaff when wearing leggings.    So, long story short, get some leggings.   When it comes to non-leggings pants you may want to get a pair of jeans and slacks.  I have a few pairs of femme jeans that I don't wear en femme.  I wear femme jeans in male mode.  Why?  Well, they're softer for one.  Plus I just like wearing femme clothes simply because they ARE femme clothes.  Of course, I do miss pockets when I am wearing them...  Shopping for femme jeans is a baffling and bewildering and frustrating experience.  If I need boy jeans I can find a pair that fit when it comes to my waist and inseam.  I am a 32/32.  Easy peasy.  Femme jeans?  Stressy and depressy.  Femme jeans are mostly sized based on waist size.  I wear a size 12 dress (for most dresses) and I am (usually) a size 12 for jeans.  Buuuuut femme jeans are not usually designed for someone with legs as loooong as mine.  Sure, they may fit my waist but goodness they will probably be waaaay too short.    Fortunately there are options if you are willing to look for them.  And yes, it can be overwhelming.  If you are used to buying boy jeans to present as a boy it can be jarring to see options for boyfriend jeans, low rise, straight leg, skinny, or cigarette jeans.  Again, know your measurements and be willing and ready to try on a few selections to find your size.  Personally I wear a size 12 in femme jeans but they need to be for tall girls... for obvious reasons.    The ironic thing is that I wear femme jeans in boy mode but not en femme.  Dresses and skirts forever have a hold on my heart but goodness, a cute job, flattering jeans, and stilettos??  Oh my.    If you want to dress it up a little, slacks and dress pants are an understated addition to any wardrobe.  Many femme slacks are designed to fall right at the calf, sometimes with a little flare and look sexy paired with heels.  But I suppose ANYTHING and EVERYTHING looks sexier paired with heels.  If you like to show off your legs (and God knows I do), then skirts and dresses will be your best friends.  I think most of us can relate to being drawn to this world by a dress.  Most boys are not raised where wearing a dress is an option.  They are alluring, mysterious items.  Even if you take one's gender identity out of it, I can't help but think any cis gender man wonders what it's like to wear a dress.  I was fascinated (and insanely jealous) of the girls I went to grade school with as they wore their cute, blue, plaid skirts.    This is the fun stuff.  Let's talk about skirts, first.  THE BEAUTY OF SKIRTS I have many skirts.  Some are leather (naturally), some are denim, some are a skater style, some are a pencil style, and so on.  Like femme jeans there are many options which can be overwhelming.  To be honest I don't wear skirts nearly as often as I wear dresses.  I tend to wear them during the autumn months of the year.  Boots are a fall staple for me and I tend to think that boots look better with a skirt than with a dress.   My challenge with skirts is that I am often unsure of what top to pair a skirt with.  For example, my skirt and my top have to match, or at least compliment one another in terms of color.  If I am going to wear a skirt I always follow one of my (few) fashion rules.  If the skirt is a solid color (other than black), then I will usually pair it with a black top.  If it's a black skirt I find I have more options with a top.  If the skirt is a pattern, be it stripes, polka dots, or flowers, then a top with a solid, complimentary color is chosen.  Another struggle I have with skirts is a similar problem that tops create in the question of whether or not I should be tucking in a blouse with a skirt.  I see photos of girls wearing a tight, button up white blouse tucked into a form fitting black pencil skirt and it looks AMAZING but when I try the same style it just doesn't look right on me.  Again, it's the tucking (something you'd think I'd be good at, lol) that doesn't look quite right.  So, it's a bodysuit to the rescue.    Hannah McKnight in a skirt and bodysuit   When it comes to sizing, again, knowing your measurements is key.  Every designer sizes clothes differently and the fabric can also make a difference.  I wear a size 12 in most dresses and femme jeans, but I usually wear a 10 in most skirts.  However,  I can wear a size 8 skirt if it's a little stretchy, but I will likely need a size up if I want to wear a skirt with my thigh pads or if the top I am wearing with it needs to be tucked in.    Another thing to keep in mind is that girls like us tend to have looooong legs.  I love a short skirt but some are a LITTLE too short, even though I am very reluctant to admit that.   And finally, dresses.  I have SO. MANY. DRESSES. DRESSES, DRESSES, DRESSES I think dresses are my signature look, but that's not unique for a girl like us.  But I think my dress wardrobe is a reflection of what I feel is important to anyone's closet... having an option for any event and for any occasion.  Do I have a dress for a wedding reception?  Yes.  Do I have a dress for Sunday brunch?  Yes.  Do I have a dress for running errands?  Yes.  Do I have a dress for date night?  Yes.  Do I have a dress for "the club"?  Yes.  Disclaimer, I don't GO to the club but if I DID I have THE perfect dress(es) for it.    Do I need all these dresses?  No.  I mean, we don't NEED any of this, but my dresses are a reflection of my gender identity and my embracing of it.  They are a celebration (if you will) of who I am and what it took and what I lived through to get to where I am.    Sizing can be a bit of a problem for me.  The dress may fit around my waist but as it ziiiiiiiips up it might stop, well, zipping up.  I have typically male shoulders and the tightest corset in the world can't help that.  Dresses with sleeves tend to not flatter me.  There's usually not enough room in the shoulders and if there are sleeves they are probably not long enough.  These days I tend to wear dresses with straps but it took me a long time to be comfortable with thin, spaghetti type straps as I felt they showed off too much of my "manly" shoulders.  I got over this about two years ago.  My body didn't become more femme or less masc, this was a mental game.  I just stopped caring.  I didn't want my dysphoria to prevent me from wearing a cute dress anymore.    Hannah McKnight in a wrap dress   If you aren't obsessed with the dress like I am, but feel you want to have a few just in case, I recommend at least a LBD (little black dress), something a little more summery like a maxi dress or a high/low dress, and perhaps a sundress as well.  Not every girl likes to wear dresses and there's certainly no uniform for any gender, so rock the dress or rock those sweats... again, wear what you want  This has been a peek into my closet and I will never claim to be a fashionista or a style expert.  Don't let me or anyone tell you what to wear, regardless of your body type.  Wear what you think is cute or beautiful or sexy or comfortable... but more importantly, wear what makes you FEEL cute, or beautiful or sexy or comfortable. 

WHAT A GIRL WANTS - by Hannah McKnight

Makeup Application: Step-By-Step Guide - by Carollyn Olson

Makeup Application: Step-By-Step Guide - by Carollyn Olson

As the holidays kick into full gear, our lives get very hectic as we plan for family gatherings, events, parties, and of course, shopping for gifts.  After my holiday shopping is finished, I am always tempted to treat myself to a little something, and that usually means picking out a new outfit (or three) or a new pair of heels (or four).

As the holidays kick into full gear, our lives get very hectic as we plan for family gatherings, events, parties, and of course, shopping for gifts.  After my holiday shopping is finished, I am always tempted to treat myself to a little something, and that usually means picking out a new outfit (or three) or a new pair of heels (or four).  I am fortunate beyond my wildest dreams to have the wardrobe that I have.  I have a dress for every occasion, whether it is a wedding reception, shopping at the mall, brunch, or at the club.  Some things I own are staples, others are outfits that were meant to be worn once for a certain event.  When I first moved from underdressing to... well, everything I wear now, I selected things that I had always wanted to have... a cute cocktail dress, a leather skirt, sky-high stilettos, an amazing push-up bra... but as I started to venture out into the real world, I realized that although that red PVC mini-dress is incredibly sexy, it's not something to wear while running errands.  My wardrobe needed to expand and what I felt was essential evolved.   I often get asked how to buy clothes and where to start when it comes to shopping.  So, in the spirit of the holidays, I thought it would be a good time to create a gift guide for girls like us... even if you are the one giving yourself the gifts.   Let’s start with the basics. Having a beautiful and practical lingerie collection is essential.  Note that beautiful and practical are not necessarily the same thing.  One of the most boring bras I own is a simple racer-back bra, but it's the bra I wear when I am en femme.  I wear this bra because it works best with my forms and the cups are styled where I can wear something a little more low-cut without my bra peeking out.  In terms of practical bras, I recommend having a black bra, and a white one, depending on how see-through your top is.  A black bra under a white blouse isn't a good idea... unless that's the look you're going for.  A convertible style is also helpful in case you need to go strapless depending on your outfit.  If I am underdressing in male mode, then I pick out something much more beautiful.  I love having beautiful lingerie on under my boy clothes.  It's a sexy secret and nothing helps me feel more connected to my femme side than a lacy bra, matching thong, and garter belt.      There's no real right or wrong way to be en femme, but one of my personal rules is that my bra must match my panties.  Again, there is a difference between cute panties and practical panties.  The ultimate in practical panties, and what I absolutely feel is essential, is a good gaff.  You do not need to tuck if you don't want to.  You shouldn't tuck if you find it uncomfortable or painful.  When I am en femme I always, always wear a gaff.  I love tight dresses and skirts, and nothing ruins an outfit like our "feminine flaw".  Gaffs are designed to be effective and practical.  My gaffs are not as cute as my lacy pink thongs, but a thong isn't going to help create a smooth appearance.    In boy mode my panty options become much more fun.  I have comfortable cotton panties, sexy panties, lacy panties and panties in every color, style, and pattern you can think of.  I have panties for every mood, and occasion, if you will.  Not only are panties are a wonderful way to stay connected to my femme side, there are also a way to express myself, even if no one else sees them (especially if no one else sees them).   I love stockings, and, like with panties and bras, there are options suited to every occasion, purpose, or whatever your mood might be.  Tights, pantyhose, seamed stockings, cuban-heeled, stay-ups... there are such a variety from which to choose.  Most of the time I wear nude pantyhose.  Even though nude hose isn't that different (appearance wise) compared to having bare legs, I find that nude stocking helps even out my skin color, the are helpful when it come to wearing a heel that just might be a little snug, and they are essential to keeping my pads in place.  (More on forms later.)   Again, a girl has options for hosiery depending on what she is looking to do.  As sexy as a seamed stocking held up by a garter belt is, it's not what I wear en femme.  In boy mode, absolutely, but I appreciate how effective a good pair of tights or pantyhose is when it comes to keeping everything in place.  Stockings are something in my wardrobe that I stock up on.  It's pretty much the end of the world (not really) if I discover my only pair of tights has a run in it.  Like lingerie, I have stockings for each occasion or mood.  Fishnets, seamed stockings, sheer, white, textured, thigh-highs... a girl needs to be prepared.   As difficult as it is to cover up a cute bra and panty set, we have to wear something over it.  Luckily shopping for clothes is just as much fun.  There are as many styles as there are girls, and I could write a book about shopping for clothes.  Instead I will cover what I think we all need in our closets.  I recommend having something for a cocktail party or formal event.  A little black dress is never out of style.  There are a ton of variations on the classic LBD.  My current favorite is En Femme's 'All Night Sparkle' Sequin Dress.  There's something so irresistible about mesh sleeves.  There's a LBD for every body and it's amazing how a simple dress can still allow your personality to come through.    As fun as it is to dress to the nines, it's also important to have a cute outfit for running errands in.  This could be a t-shirt and jeans, sweater and leggings, or whatever you feel cute in.  When I am en femme, I am always in heels and a dress, so don't think you have to give up your glam for comfort.  If you're like me and not a fan of pants, a cute top and a skater skirt will do the trick.     These examples represent two extremes.  One being perfect for a glam-filled night, the other for a casual day out.  The fun part is building your wardrobe for what's in-between these extremes.   As the year goes by, you may also want to have seasonal appropriate outfits.  As fall comes around, I tend to wear more cardigans, skirts and boots, whereas warm weather is all about summer dresses.  Making the transition from shopping for boy clothes to building a beautiful wardrobe is an adjustment.  A peplum dress fits different than a shirt and pants, obviously, but it can be a learning curve to know what size skirt is right for you.  And speaking of curves...  Up until recently I never wore breast forms or pads. I wanted to be as natural as possible.  However, in the last year or so I've added forms and thigh pads to my wardrobe.  And what a difference!  With forms and padding, dresses hug my body, my silhouette is shapely, and dresses fit better.  No one needs to have forms or pads and I didn't wear them for a long time, but I love, love, love how they look and I am never going back.  Finally, the finishing touch is one of our favorites... the shoes.  I have about three dozen pairs of shoes, all heels.  I have strappy silver heels, red patent knee high boots, sexy black stilettos with spikes on them... just to name a few.  I have an outfit for any conceivable event, whether it is brunch or going to a bondage-themed nightclub.  Not every girl NEEDS to have a pair of five inch heels, but no shoe closet should be without a few key items:  1) A pair of black heels or pumps.  Something elegant that can be paired with anything.  Patent leather is usually my go-to, but a matte finish will also work  2) A pair of nude heels.  I am surprised at how often I wear nude heels, but they go really well with bright colors, especially dresses with floral patterns  3) A pair of knee high black boots.  As much as I love my heels and tend to go with looks over practical footwear, I wear boots a lot in the winter when it tends to be colder and icier.  Boots also look super cute with a skirt.  Please know these are my preferences.  I am always in heels and dresses, but I know a lot of t-girls prefer jeans, sandals, thigh high boots, or t-shirts.  Wear what you want.  Isn't that what we're all about? ;)

Makeup Application: Step-By-Step Guide - by Carollyn Olson

Makeup Application: Step-By-Step Guide - by Carollyn Olson

Makeup Application: Step-By-Step Guide - by Carollyn Olson

“I am not an expert—I don't even play one on TV. I do, however, apply makeup frequently and I did stay at a Holiday Inn.” Applying makeup may be the most important part of being a crossdresser. Every girl needs to develop her own style and variation to fit her personality. However, I do recommend that you keep this information handy when 

“I am not an expert—I don't even play one on TV. I do, however, apply makeup frequently and I did stay at a Holiday Inn.” Applying makeup may be the most important part of being a crossdresser. Every girl needs to develop her own style and variation to fit her personality. However, I do recommend that you keep this information handy when you put your makeup on so that you don't forget the steps. Feel free to use these instructions as a starter.  One thing that every professional cosmetologist agrees upon is that “the three most important rules when applying makeup are: blend, blend, and blend.” There should be no visible lines in your makeup when you are done.  Before you start, you will need the correct tools:  Adequate Time: Don't rush (remember: “Haste makes waste”). It took me almost two hours when I first started; I'm down to less than one hour now.  Cotton Swabs: I have used Q-Tips, but I prefer the style with a rounded, pad shape on one end and a sharper pad on the other. It makes cleaning up boo-boos much easier.  Eye Makeup Remover: You will almost certainly need to fix at least one boo-boo.  A Good Set of Brushes: Whatever you do, invest in a professional set of brushes. The cheap brushes will fall apart after a few uses.  A Hand Towel: For wiping your brushes.  A GOOD Table Mirror: Buy a lighted flip-sided, tilting, magnifying mirror, which makes seeing your face easy.  Proper Lighting: This is absolutely essential. Too much of a difference in lighting from one side of your face to the other will make your makeup lopsided. Dim lighting will probably cause you to put on too much makeup. Too bright and you may never finish (BTW, daylight is the crossdresser's enemy).  Now, get out all of the makeup you will be using and place it on your makeup table or counter. I line up my makeup, from left to right, in the order it will be used.  Take a deep breath and relax. Now comes the fun part.  Step 1: If you didn't apply moisturizer right after shaving, then apply it now, all over your face, except on your eyelids. Make sure that you completely cover the areas where you shaved.  Step 2: Apply an orange, red, or yellowish concealer/base, depending on your skin tone, over the darkest areas of your beard. Hiding a beard takes work and practice. Pat the base on gingerly and make sure you get complete coverage. The area around your mouth (mustache, the corners of your lips, and from the lower lip to the chin) is generally the darkest and hardest to cover. Don't overdo, but be thorough. Take your time. It’s important to remember to blend under your chin and down your neck as it’s common for CDs to forget.  While I’m waiting for the concealer to set, I usually start dressing with fresh colorful panties, hose (if applicable to what I’m wearing), and hip pads.  Step 3: Your first concealer should be dry so it is time to apply a foundation. Since this is not the first coat, you have to learn to “dab and smear” so that the concealer and foundation don't get mixed together. Put a little on your finger tip and dot it onto your face with a slight sideways motion so that it will smear out. Cover the entire first layer and most of the rest of your face, including your forehead and nose. This sets the underlying skin color for the foundation that you'll be applying in a moment. Again, wait a few minutes for the foundation to set.  Step 4: It's time for the main foundation. If this takes less than three minutes, you're not doing it right; take your time. Make sure to shake the bottle well, and then pour a bit on the tip of your index finger. I start on my forehead and dab three spots with the first being just above the top of my nose, one left and one right. Now with the “dab and smear” technique, blend the creme outward towards your ears and upward toward the outside corner of your eyes. Remember to go higher than where your wig sits on your forehead (if you wear one). Go all the way to the hair line (and even into it) on the sides. You may need more than one dab. If so, use half dabs on your temples, blending up to the forehead foundation. Work down your face and nose. Don't worry about getting real close on your lower lids yet or in the side creases of your nose. Remember to blend down to your neck and under your earlobes, covering all the concealer.  Now, to finish the foundation, grab another (clean and dry) cotton swab. Dip it in the foundation or rub around the inside of the bottle neck. Apply it sparingly to the inside of your eyes near the top of your nose and where there was no shadow or liner (leave no natural skin showing). With a bit more foundation, get the lower lids right up to the lashes. Now put a bit more in the creases of your nose, and possibly on into the edges of your nostrils. Your goal is a consistent color all over your face and neck. Now double check everything in the mirror. Turn off some of the light and look again. Fix any flaws you might find.  Step 5: Your eyebrows come next. I assume that you've already plucked your eyebrows to the desired shape. Unless you are using an eyebrow stencil and powder, use a brown eyebrow pencil, tilted at an angle and start tracing your natural brow. Then add a little more pencil at the upper edge to thicken the brow just a teeny bit. How far out to go? Most makeup artists will tell you to take the pencil and hold it with the end at the tip of your nose and the body going across the outer corner of your eye, where it meets the natural line is as far as you dare go. I usually stop a bit short of that. Now use an eyebrow brush, going upwards and outwards so that all pencil strokes are evenly blended. (HINT: It’s better to do this halfway than too much. You don't want big, bushy looking eyebrows.)  Before moving on, check what you have done and touchup any area that needs a little more attention.  Travel Tips for crossdressers  Ava Alba, one of Norway’s spectacular assets, shows perfect makeup styling with the emphasis on her eyes.  Step 6: Now you need a big poof brush (they sell it with that name) and wipe it on your towel. Dip the brush into your face powder and then tap off the excess, as there will be some. Gently, brushing from your forehead down, poof the powder onto your face. Don’t worry about repeating some areas more than once—the powder is setting the foundation and drying up the excess oils. If there is too much, the poofing will knock it loose. Should you end up looking like there's too much powder, clean the brush on the towel and poof away without powder.  The easiest way to finish the blend at the lower edge, on the neck, is to take the tissue that you've been using to wipe your hands and gently brush it across that lower edge from the makeup side to the non-makeup side. This creates a cleaner, feathered edge so it won't look like you're wearing makeup.  Step 7: Time for your eyeshadows. I use a three color mix—usually of browns because of my natural coloring. Your hair color will have an effect on your choice as well. I use a smallish brush, never those little foam applicators they often include because they disintegrate into your shadows and make it look rough.  Before applying the first color, wipe the brush on your towel to clean off the previous color. Put the darkest shade on first, closest to the eyeball. Don't start all the way in the corner; you can blend it into the corner. Apply the color over the crease of your lid. I like to draw the brush out just beyond the end of the lid. Wipe the brush on the towel. The middle color goes above that, up to just under the brows. Blend the first and second colors where they meet at the crease. Again, wipe the brush on the towel. Finally, the lightest color goes up to your brow. It should be no more than a brush width, and preferably, the thin side of the brush. For nighttime, you can put a glistening white just under the brow, very thin and not the full width.  Remember, eye shadows are powders and therefore, they will dust. Check the area around your lashes with a bit of makeup remover and a swab to clean off any residue.  Step 8: Because it is an area I’m most likely to mess up, I carefully apply my eyeliner. I use a liquid liner because it will flow smoother. On the downside, it requires that you keep your eye slightly shut while it dries. Make the line thin and even. Liquid eyeliner requires a bit more skill and may not be best for beginners. If you’re struggling, switch to pencil liner, as it’s easier to control and less messy.  If you use fake eyelashes, be sure you do the line above where the lash attaches. Run the line from the inner corner to the outer corner, and slightly (1/8 to 1/4 inch or 3-6 mm) beyond. Wait for it to dry (I fan it, but you could also use a blow dryer without heat). Now check it to see how it looks. Thin spots can be dotted to fill in the gaps. Thick spots can be cleaned up with the pointed cotton swabs and makeup remover I mentioned earlier.  Step 9: The next and most likely for me to mess up with is my mascara. Personally, I don't think the brush shape matters; they are all about as equally ineffective. Start from the inside of the eye and work outward. Pay particular attention to the outermost third of the lash. If your lashes are thin, apply a second coat after you do your other eye. I also apply a little bit to my lower lashes because they are light. I find that it is more effective to also stroke upwards from underneath (but also more likely to make a boo-boo). Check for messes and clean them up with the cotton swabs and makeup remover as quick as possible.  Now, use a black eye-defining pencil on your lower lids. Slant it sideways and rub it gently along the inside ridge of the lower lid. You want to make a black line that will make your eyes just jump out at people. If you find your eyes watering, relax for a moment and do both eyes again. (HINT: Even if you are having a professional makeover, do this yourself. It's very difficult for someone else to do this without making you cry.)  Step 10: You might feel you've done an awful lot already, but let’s complete the finishing touches. Now you need a smaller poof brush and your blush. Again, clean the brush on your towel before you dab the tip into your blush. With an upward stroke (from about the outer edge of your pupil), brush the color from the cheek bone up to your temple. Do both sides. Check the effect. If you need more, go ahead, but don't overdo it. Once it's obvious that you've applied blush, it's probably too much. You want a glow, not a blush. I also put a slight amount on the ridge of my nose. I use a light brown powder (sometimes brown eyeshadow) on either side of my nose to give shadow effect and make my nose look thinner and more feminine.  Using a different poof brush, apply a very small and light amount of bronzer (if you need it) to your lower cheeks, chin line, upper neck, and maybe forehead. Again, by the time you can see that you've put it on, you have too much. The point is to look like you've had a bit of sun on your face; if you really have, then skip this step.  Step 11: Finally, your lips! Match your lipliner with your lip color. There should not be much of a difference (I have never understood girls who use vastly different colors and look really wicked for it). It doesn’t have to be exact, but the tones should be similar enough that the lipstick and lipliner blend seamlessly. I use a felt-tip lipliner. Draw it along the upper lip, from the little ridge outwards. Do the other side. Now fill in the crown in the center. On the lower lips, start in the center and draw the liner out, but not all the way to the corner. With your mouth closed, notice where the lips meet. That's as far as you should go with the liner. Do the other side. If your mouth isn't symmetrical, adjust for it with the liner. Try to stay right on the lip edge, not above, not below. Sometimes, depending on the circumstances, I will “over- draw” my lips to make them look larger!  Ever since my cosmetologist introduced me to lip gloss, I've not gone back to tube lipstick. But if you like it, use it. Again, work the lips in quadrants. Take the color up to, but inside the liner. The liner should stop the color from “bleeding” outside the lips when you talk, eat, or drink. It works, girls. Just remember to refresh the color every now and then, like when you go to the ladies' room. For evenings, you can use that same shimmery powder you used just under your lids on your lips. Use the same shadow brush and dab just a bit of the shimmer on your lower lip and rub them together. Viola! Instant kiss-ability! You can even add a little shimmer to your “cupid’s bow”—the dip right above your lip, to really highlight the shape.  From a professional beauty consultant, I learned how to make fuller, pouty looking lips, by putting a little concealer in the center of my lips before applying lipstick. Then after the lipstick, add a bit of gloss to center of your lips.  Now you’re beautiful and ready to go! Stand up and check the mirror. Don't use the makeup light, only the same “natural” light in which your admirers will see you.  Don’t to be afraid to experiment when you have time. But update and revise your procedure often, depending what you are wearing and where you are going.

Five O'Clock Shadow -- by Carollyn Olson

Makeup Application: Step-By-Step Guide - by Carollyn Olson

All About Lips: Lipstick Tricks & Tips - by Carollyn Olson

Getting a close, perfect shave is very important for a crossdresser. Unless you are the bearded lady at the circus, you do not want nicks or stubble to ruin your day. Ridding yourself of the five o’clock shadow is indeed possible with a little extra care at the beginning of the day.  Unless you have a light, blonde complexion, have slow b

Getting a close, perfect shave is very important for a crossdresser. Unless you are the bearded lady at the circus, you do not want nicks or stubble to ruin your day. Ridding yourself of the five o’clock shadow is indeed possible with a little extra care at the beginning of the day.  Unless you have a light, blonde complexion, have slow beard growth, or are fortunate enough to have had laser hair removal, many CDs I know need to shave every 12 hours or so when spending the day en femme. The following are some helpful hints to help your face have a smooth, feminine texture all day long.  Wash your face—Before you even think about shaving, lather up with a gentle cleanser or face wash to remove any dirt and debris, replenish lost moisture, and fight skin dryness. Be sure to use warm water, which softens facial hair and opens pores for an easier shave.  Dab on a pre-shaving oil—Pre-shave oil is often overlooked, but it prepares the skin and beard before a shave, helping the razor to glide across the face.  Fewer razor blades are better than more—Despite the current trend of four, five, or six blades in a razor, use a razor with fewer blades. Three blades are enough for a great shave, and razors with two blades are ideal for those with sensitive skin or those prone to ingrown hairs.  Warm up your shaving gel—Leave your shave cream or gel in a sink of warm water so that it heats before using. Then massage the warm product into your beard and let set for one to two minutes before you start. Apply in a circular motion to lift facial hairs and lessen irritation. If possible, use a badger hairbrush to pull up the hairs before shaving and to generate a thick lather for your shave.  Shave in the shower—You're already in there, so why not save time and avoid having to clean up a dirty sink? Your beard will be soft from the hot water and steam. That’s why barbers for years have used hot steam towels before a straight razor shave. Shaving in the shower should be the last thing you do to give the beard time to soften.  Shave and swipe—Shave with one stroke and rinse your blade between every swipe. If you need to go over a spot, be sure to apply more shave gel or cream for lubrication. Remember that a sharp blade cuts without pulling hairs, so be sure to change your blade often to avoid a dull razor. And always shave with the grain of the hair and not against it, to avoid skin irritation or ingrown hairs.  Keep it nice and steady—A lot of men are shaving too close to their skin and too aggressively for their own good. Have you seen men with shaving bumps around their neck area? This is caused by shaving too close to the follicle. The skin on the neck is thinner and more sensitive. Most likely the hair has an upward grain or a cowlick on the portion where the irritation occurs. The key is to go with the grain on those sensitive areas to prevent ingrown hair.  Toss that old and raggedy razor—Another major mistake is not changing your razor frequently. A good sign it's time to let go is if the blades tug at your hairs. A dull blade can lead to nicks, which means the razor isn’t going through the beard. Therefore, your skin is susceptible to being cut and razor burn can often result from forcing the dull razor aggressively across the face. Lastly, ingrown hair can be caused by a dull razor pushing the hair and agitating the hair follicle.  Save face with a good after-shave balm or moisturizer—To relieve any irritation and moisturize skin after shaving, it's important to finish your shave with a post-shave balm that will soothe your skin. Stick with alcohol-free products to avoid dryness. Do this and you will see significant changes in the overall condition and health of your skin.  For those long days in makeup—Keep a rechargeable electric razor in your purse. The electric razor can be used right over your makeup for a touch-up. This way you don't have to remove all your makeup to retain a smooth complexion.

All About Lips: Lipstick Tricks & Tips - by Carollyn Olson

All About Lips: Lipstick Tricks & Tips - by Carollyn Olson

All About Lips: Lipstick Tricks & Tips - by Carollyn Olson

Renowned artists Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo took years to learn their trade before they produced the Mona Lisa and the Sistine Chapel paintings.  When it comes to painting our lips, it shouldn't take years to learn or complete, but it should be done deliberately.  Applying lipstick is an art. Don't let anyone fool you. Taking out 

Renowned artists Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo took years to learn their trade before they produced the Mona Lisa and the Sistine Chapel paintings.  When it comes to painting our lips, it shouldn't take years to learn or complete, but it should be done deliberately.  Applying lipstick is an art. Don't let anyone fool you. Taking out a tube of lipstick and painting your lips should not be taken lightly. Lipstick will complete your appearance and will go a long way in defining who you are.  Lipstick color is up to the individual and usually blends with one's eyes, complexion. and the outfit one is wearing. I can stand at a lipstick display for an hour, rubbing the colors on my wrist to determine "how will this color look?" I've probably bought and never used, and discarded more lipstick than most girls have in their makeup kit. I may just be too finicky. Oh well...  My number one rule is: "Never let a lipstick tube touch your lips."  "What?" you ask? "How can I wear lipstick without it touching my lips?"  Please notice, I said "tube." I use a good quality lipstick brush to artistically paint the color on my lips. Perfect lips are not easy to develop. I should know. After years of trying, I have yet to be 100 percent satisfied, but then again, I'm a perfectionist.  Good lips require a sharp lip liner pencil, concealer, a Q-tip or two, some clear gloss, a steady hand, and a little imagination. I will try to make the following simple.     HOW TO GET THE LOOK Start by puckering your lips, as if you are going to be kissed. Using a lip liner pencil slightly darker than your preferred lipstick color, carefully outline the crown on your upper lip. Then slowly draw a line to the corners of your mouth. Don't worry about using too much liner or making the outline too dark. We will solve that problem later.  On the lower lip, you have two choices. Are you preparing for day or night? Your lower lip should always be smaller (thinner) during the day than at night, since you want to be more dramatic after dark.  For the bottom lip, start the pencil from one corner and work to the other. If you're applying day makeup, run the line at the bottom of your lip. For night, go a little farther down below your lip, but make sure the curve is identical to your lip line.  Now, you should have a well-defined outline. The next trick is to use a makeup concealer to sharpen the corners of your mouth. A pointed Q-tip will help shape the corners as the liner can often be too thick/wide when drawn.  With that accomplished, use the same lip liner pencil and fill in the entire lip area, just like when coloring a picture as a child. You lips will begin to look more defined.  Now to complete the painting, dab your lipstick brush on the top of the color stick in the tube with even stokes to pick up the color. Start with the upper lip and use even strokes to slowly paint the crown and down the sides, and blend the color with the outline of the lip line. The lip liner will virtually disappear. Do the same with the bottom lip, again blending. If you desire, a little liner seen on the bottom lip can add drama to your appearance.  Don't blot your lips! Let the color settle naturally and don't over paint as more lipstick will end up on your teeth than your lips. If that occurs, you have too much lipstick on the inside of your mouth. To remedy the problem, stick your index finger in your mouth, pucker, and remove your finger. The "overage" will be history.  Concealer can again be used with a Q-tip to even out the rough spots on the outside line of your lips. If satisfied, use another clean brush to top off your lips with a bit of clear gloss, again brushing from the inside out. Your masterpiece is complete.  Painting is practical at all times and is much sexier than any lipstick tube application.  For more expert makeup tips, check out: fake eyelashes guide, contouring lesson, and more makeup tips.

An Introduction to Body Shaping - by Ty Antoine DeSouza

All About Lips: Lipstick Tricks & Tips - by Carollyn Olson

An Introduction to Body Shaping - by Ty Antoine DeSouza

“Body shaping is a powerful tool in a crossdresser's or trans woman’s closet. It can mean the difference between a simple, lovely outfit and a jaw-dropping femme transformation.  Body shaping with padded shapers from En Femme  Because of the industry-standard binary in clothing shapes, many garments made for women don't accommodate assign

“Body shaping is a powerful tool in a crossdresser's or trans woman’s closet. It can mean the difference between a simple, lovely outfit and a jaw-dropping femme transformation.  Body shaping with padded shapers from En Femme  Because of the industry-standard binary in clothing shapes, many garments made for women don't accommodate assigned-male-at-birth bodies.  WHAT IS BODY-SHAPING? Body shaping is the art of subtly changing the perceived shape of one's body using specialized garments and silicone forms. In this blog, we'll cover what body shaping is, what it isn't, and how you can use body contouring in your looks.  When we write here of body-shaping, we're referring to the products that alter the shape of one's body - non-surgical body sculpting: breast forms, padded girdles, butt lifters, waist-slimmers, corsets, etc.  A transgender woman wearing a body shaper from En Femme  THE ART OF BODY CONTOURING These are tools in the techniques of nonsurgical body sculpting. With the right piece or combination, you can craft a gorgeous, curvaceous silhouette.  Your body shaping tools can become as integral a part of your appearance as your clothes! Once you have a feeling for the sort of look you desire, your personalized usage of body shapers can amplify the feminine transformation you're after.  A transgender woman wearing a dress with an hourglass silhouette  Assigned-male-at-birth bodies tend to have wider shoulders and a more rectangular proportion than those assigned female. To compensate for this, body shaping techniques add to your bust, hips, and buttocks, while sometimes slimming your waist.  This creates the illusion of an "hourglass" figure: curvy bust, narrow waist, curvy hips and rear. It's a stereotype, of course, but this shape is commonly identified with a feminine persona, and much of women's clothing is created with this body shape in mind.  A QUICK NOTE ON SURGICAL PROCEDURES Body shaping should be fun and sexy but never dangerous.  In your individual journey of identity and appearance, numerous options advertise themselves to you - plastic surgeons peddle aesthetic plastic surgery, surgical procedures for excess fat reduction, and more; promising to provide a miraculous solution to body image. They may promise to help you lose weight without the need for exercise or even a healthy diet.  It is well within your rights to pursue these procedures, but many come with serious medical risks.  At En Femme, we aren't encouraging or discouraging you from these procedures, but we want you to know there are non-surgical options that can achieve much of the same effect.  WHAT CAN I USE FOR BODY-SHAPING? Now for the fun part. Here is En Femme's line of body shaping products.  SILICONE BREAST FORMS En Femme's silicone breast forms are years in the making. With a comprehensive variety of shapes and fits, there's a breast form for everyone.  Silicone breast forms from En Femme  We carry a premium line of semi-liquid silicone forms encased in a medical grade film to hold their shape including self-adhering breast forms, forms with straps, breast enhancers, and all the breast form accessories to keep your forms looking their best.   Possessing a bust can be an important look for a crossdresser. Not only is having breasts empowering, but can be an important aspect to creating the hourglass silhouette. Dresses and blouses, for example, can be enhanced with silicone forms to achieve that effect.  THE DIVINE COLLECTION For those searching for a top-of-the-line breast form, there is the Divine Collection. These uber-realistic breast forms are handcrafted in the highest quality solid silicone available.  Divine Collection Breast Forms  Divine breast forms take four to six weeks to handcraft and ship to you. If you want a breast form that you can wear joyfully and constantly, with clothes or without, then this collection is for you. The Divine Collection forms can be customized in a variety of ways to find the perfect fit and complement to your body.  BODY-SHAPING GARMENTS There's a whole world of body-shaping garments to explore. These pieces perform one or multiple functions: slimming the waist, lifting or padding the buttocks, gaffing or tucking for the front, or adding volume to your hips.  PANTYHOSE Take, for example, these shaping/butt-lifting all-in-one pantyhose. Made of incredibly soft nylon, these pantyhose smooth the entire torso while lifting the butt.  Shaper combined with pantyhose from En Femme  Discreet and effective, this piece could be a staple in your body shaping closet.  CORSETS If waist and torso slimming is your primary focus, look at one of our slimming corsets. With breathable fabric that's comfortable even in the summer months, this shaper can be adjusted with three closure positions for a customized fit.   A hook and eye body shaper corset from En Femme  GIRDLES Adding volume and shape to your hips and rear, girdles like this model are a simple way to create the silhouette you're after and make your clothes fit as they should.  A hip enhancing girdle from En Femme  Wear your girdle under a dress or skirt for a voluptuous look.  WHAT IS THE BEST BODY-SHAPING UNDERWEAR? As noted above, several of the body shaping garments we carry will double function as gaff underwear, tucking your front for a smooth appearance.  You can also find gaff tucking panties with waist-slimming features, like these, which tuck your front and slim your waist simultaneously. With a design inspired by ballet dancers' belts, this gaff tucking panty is perfect for everyday all-day wear (even for exercise and physical activity).  Body slimming tucking panties from En Femme  CAN I WEAR SHAPEWEAR EVERY DAY? While all En Femme's shapewear is designed to shape your gorgeous figure without constricting, it's important to be in touch with how a given piece is making you feel.  If sized correctly, there should be no issue, but if a body shaper is too tight, restricting blood flow or cramping, overuse can be very uncomfortable. If you notice discomfort or numbness after wearing your body shaper, practice some moderation and give yourself some time without it.  With the correct size, however, many people wear a body shaper nearly every day.  BODY SHAPING WITH EN FEMME If you love fabulous clothes, you know they need to fit perfectly. Body shaping helps AMAB bodies fit the beautiful feminine clothes they want to wear, and gives them curves to adore in any context. Shop En Femme's body shaping line for your next piece.

YOUR FABULOUS SHAPE - by Hannah McKnight

All About Lips: Lipstick Tricks & Tips - by Carollyn Olson

An Introduction to Body Shaping - by Ty Antoine DeSouza

Coming out to ourselves is one of the most intimidating things we will ever do.  And yes, we need to come out to ourselves.  We need to admit and accept, and ultimately embrace that we are who we are.  This isn't a phase, it isn't a kink, it is not something that will fade over time.  We will not grow out of who we are.    Once we have do

Coming out to ourselves is one of the most intimidating things we will ever do.  And yes, we need to come out to ourselves.  We need to admit and accept, and ultimately embrace that we are who we are.  This isn't a phase, it isn't a kink, it is not something that will fade over time.  We will not grow out of who we are.    Once we have done that, there is a weight off our shoulders that feels like... well, it feels liberating.  But this will likely leave us with another challenge: building a wardrobe.  Although it is something we have been dreaming about for our entire lives- imagining a wardrobe full of cute dresses, stilettos, beautiful lingerie, and... well, I could go on... It's hard to know where to start.  It's the t-girl equivalent to being a kid at a candy store.    As we start to build our wardrobes we start to learn what we like, what looks good on us, how a certain dress or style or color makes us feel, and what fits our body type best.  It’s a learning process!  When I started to fill my closet I first purchased clothes I had always wanted to wear.  It was wonderful.  It was liberating, empowering, and expensive.  It was also humbling.  I would purchase a dress I had always wanted to wear and then feel heartbroken and discouraged when it just didn't look right.  It might fit, but it just didn't look right.  Most clothes are designed in a gender binary way.  There is a huge difference in sizing and the cut of "boy clothes" and "girl clothes".  A men’s dress shirt is designed differently than a women’s blouse.  A large t-shirt for a boy is not the same as a large for a girl.   When I started to try on clothes, and ultimately buy my own, I learned that this would require me to know my measurements.    Luckily most online retailers will have a sizing chart to go by, which saves me a lot of time, money, and heartache.  I hate buying a new dress and having it not fit.  I feel fat, I feel ugly, I feel frustrated.  Taking an extra few minutes to take my measurements and checking the size chart is essential.    En Femme, for example, takes into account bodies who are AMAB (assigned male at birth) and designs in ways different from the typical binary approach making them one of the only retailers who integrates these fit features. This will save you the trouble of trying to figure out male to female size conversions- which can be challenging- and reduce the chances you’ll end up with a garment that doesn’t fit. In fact, En Femme looks to fit you correctly the first time with all of their clothing.  As a boy, I am "supposed" to wear a shirt and pants.  My waist is around 30 inches but my shoulders are broad.  This isn't an issue since my shirt and pants can be different sizes.  Wearing a dress isn't as simple.  I can find a cute dress that zips up fine... until it gets to my torso.  It might fit my waist and hips, but my torso might be too wide.  I may be able to zip it up, but there is a difference between wearing clothes that fit and wearing clothes that fit correctly.    Sometimes it comes down to attitude, sometimes it's because we may have a body type that doesn't match up with how the dress was designed.  So how do you start to find clothing that fits? A good first step is to determine your body type - to do this you’re going to need to measure your shoulders, bust, waist and hips.    Shoulders: Have someone help you - it's easier with help but you can do by yourself - measure from the tip of one shoulder all the way around you. The measuring tape should be high up around your shoulders so it almost slips off.  Bust: Pull the measuring tape taut across the fullest part of your bust and around your back (but don’t pull the tape so taut that you squish your breasts/forms).  Waist: Measure the smallest part of your natural waist, just above the belly button.  Hips: Start at one hip (below the hip bone) and wrap the tape measure around the largest part of your rear end.  You can then take these measurements and find approximately what your body type is and how to take this into account as you look for clothing that will accentuate and flatter your figure.  Let’s discuss body types and understand 5 types based on your shape:  An apple-shaped (or oval) body has a bust that is larger than the rest of the body, narrow hips and a fuller midsection  A triangle-shaped (also referred to as pear-shaped or spoon-shaped) body has hips that are broader than their shoulders/bust  Many cisgender men have a rectangle-shaped body, meaning straight body lines with shoulders, bust and hips that are roughly the same width and little waist definition  In boy mode, my body is more of an inverted triangle, meaning my shoulders are broader than my hips  ...but when I am en femme, I have somewhat of an hourglass shape.  An hourglass figure is when your shoulders and hips are balanced (approximately the same width) and you have a defined waist.  This shape is achieved by my thigh pads giving my hips a little more... oomph, paired with a nicely cinched corset  I want to stress that you should wear whatever you want, even if it wasn't designed for your body.  I mean, 90% of the clothes I own weren't even designed for the gender I was assigned at birth, so I don't let the designer's intention get in my way of wearing whatever I want.

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  • DRESS-UP GUIDE
    • Welcome to the /r/crossdressing Dress-Up Guide!
    • DRESSING UP
      • How do I find my size?
      • Where do I start? What should I buy first?
      • How do I find properly-fitting underwear?
      • Where can I find shoes for very big / very small feet?
      • Where can I buy a wig? What should I look for?
      • I'm afraid of buying clothes for a different gender in public!
    • BEAUTY & HYGIENE
      • How do I put on makeup? What do I need?
      • How do I cover my 5 o'clock shadow?
      • Can I use makeup to look more masculine?
      • What do I do if I have long hair but want to appear masculine?
      • How do I shave my legs?
      • Cool, but will anyone notice my legs?
    • BODY SHAPING
      • How do I create a more feminine figure?
      • How do I create a more masculine figure?
      • Are there any diet or exercise regimens I can use to get a more masculine or more feminine figure?
    • NOW THAT YOU'RE DRESSED
      • Taking good photos
      • Is it safe to go out in public while crossdressed?

DRESS-UP GUIDE

Welcome to the /r/crossdressing Dress-Up Guide!

Just as a preface, it should be made clear that there's no wrong way to crossdress as long as you're enjoying yourself and being safe. This guide is intended to be a quick reference and jumping-off point for the curious and in no way should be seen as some sort of road map or checklist to "proper" crossdressing.

Don’t feel that you can’t make a post just because the question is already here—we are happy to offer more input on your particular situation. The FAQ is just here to provide you with basic information and resources to help you get started.

If you would like to help contribute to this FAQ or have a topic you'd like to see addressed here, please contact the mods.

DRESSING UP

How do I find my size?

Sizes vary from store to store and from brand to brand, so knowing your size is really just knowing your measurements and what sizes they generally fall in and using that as a starting point. As a crossdresser, getting a good, flattering fit can be tough, and odds are you won't have one size that works for you everywhere.

If you plan on wearing padding, binding your chest, or using some other form of shapewear, make sure to take your measurements with everything in place.

If you're shopping online, the most reliable way to get a good fit is to take your measurements and compare them to the store's size charts before you buy. If you're shopping in person, you just need a ballpark idea - half the fun is just trying things on!

Don't worry if the first couple things you buy don't fit well - some trial and error as you get hands-on experience with different items of clothing is all part of the process of becoming a savvy shopper.

  • Wikihow.com: How to Take Clothing Measurements (for men and women's fashion)
  • artofmanliness.com: How to Measure Yourself for Clothing (for menswear)
  • Wikihow.com: Find your Shoe Size

Where do I start? What should I buy first?

There's no right or wrong way to get started, just follow your interests (and your budget). These days, most brick and mortar stores also have an online shop, so you've got tons of options even if you're too shy to go out right now. Wherever you shop, make sure to familiarize yourself with the returns policy ahead of time.

It's a good idea to start out cheap while you figure out what you like and what looks good on you. "Fast fashion" stores and big box retailers usually have lower quality materials and construction but cost much less than other brands. Goodwill and thrift stores are a good place to look, too, though the selection will vary from store to store.

As you become more familiar with proper sizing and fit, you'll also eventually start to get a sense of your own style and you can begin to experiment with new outfits and shop for more expensive pieces with confidence.

Here are some crowd-sourced lists and discussion to get you started.

Women's fashion:

  • Faith Dabrooke: How to Get Started Crossdressing
  • Good webshops for clothes, wigs, shoes, whatever
  • Where do you get your clothes?
  • Clothing for tall women!
  • Where can I get some cheap clothes?
  • Bargain Fashion - UK/Ireland
  • /r/femalefashionadvice
  • /r/frugalfemalefashion

Menswear:

  • I'm going shopping for men's clothes for the first time tomorrow, I'm pre-everything. Advice?
  • Transman body shape + fashion
  • Good and sorta inexpensive clothing stores for "small" guys?
  • I'm trying to find cool things to wear, but having some trouble as I've never known anything but female clothing
  • /r/malefashionadvice
  • /r/frugalmalefashion
  • /r/ftmfashionadv
  • http://ftmguide.rassaku.net/
  • T-Vox.org: Clothing guide
  • T-Vox.org: FTM Passing Tips

Ebay shopping tips:

  • /r/MFA's Ebay tips
  • r/femalefashionadvice's Ebay tips

How do I find properly-fitting underwear?

Bras:

Finding a bra that fits is arguably the hardest thing to navigate when first shopping for women's clothes. However, if you don't have breasts, the process is somewhat simplified because you really only need to focus on determining your band size (the circumference of your ribs) with the luxury of picking your own cup size depending on the size of your breastforms or personal taste. Underwire is also not strictly necessary without actual breasts to support, and may even make wearing breastforms more difficult. Likewise, a push-up bra probably won't do much for you if you don't have actual breast tissue.

Sizes follow a system of band size and cup size (i.e. "32C" represents a 32 band size with a C cup). However, specific size charts can vary wildly between different brands, so make sure to consult a size chart before making a purchase.

Band size is the circumference of your chest, below your breasts. Most brands only offer even-numbered band sizes, so if yours is odd, round up.

Cup size is not a measure of volume, but how far your breasts project from your chest. Cup size is represented as a letter correlating to the difference between your band size and bust size (the circumference around your chest, over your breasts). If you're looking to create a realistic silhouette, it may help to pick a cup size proportional to your build, but also remember that women come in all shapes and sizes. The ability to pick and choose your breast size (and take them off at the end of the day) is a privilege most women don't get to enjoy, so take advantage of this and experiment with different sizes.

See How do I create a more feminine figure? for more info on creating the appearance of breasts.

  • /r/ABraThatFits: Manual Sizing Guide
  • /r/ABraThatFits: Trans Guide
  • abrathatfits.org - Bra Size Calculator (with AMAB setting)
  • WikiHow: How to Wear a Bra as a Male Crossdresser

Women's Underwear

Women's underwear comes in a wide variety of styles and cuts, but the main variations are briefs, boyshorts, and thongs. Sizes may be determined by waist and / or hip measurements.

Keep in mind that most styles of women's underwear are designed with larger hips and thighs in mind, and obviously aren't designed to accommodate male genitals. Underwear with lacy waistbands, while pretty, may slide right off you if you have narrow hips and slim thighs. It may be easier to find a good fit with styles featuring some extra stretch and coverage. Styles with wider gussets and some elasticity will help keep your genitals contained, especially with skimpier cuts.

Beware: Specialty underwear marketed to cross-dressers or trans women by online boutiques are should be approached with skepticism as they are often expensive snake oil products preying on the inexperienced.

See How do I create a more feminine figure? for information on tucking.

  • Help choosing panties for everyday wear
  • Garter/Suspender Belts and Stockings: A Primer

Men's underwear:

Men's underwear comes in a variety of styles and cuts, but most men stick to boxers, briefs, or boxer briefs. Sizes are usually determined by waist measurements.

Boxer briefs (or shorter-legged styles called trunks) are a popular choice for female-bodied cross-dressers and trans men for their thigh coverage and usefulness when packing, but boxers and briefs can work just as well. If you're buying them in packs, there's usually a chart on the back of the package.

Note that the fit of your underwear should suit what you're wearing over them: briefs and boxer briefs are essentially multi-purpose, but boxers are intended for shorts, slacks, or loose-fitting jeans where they won't bunch up or create visible lines.

See How do I create a more masculine figure? for information on binders and packing.

  • Ask a Tomboy: Underwear For Tomboys
  • AutoStraddle: Underwear for Your Masculine Center
  • /r/ftm search: underwear

Where can I find shoes for very big / very small feet?

Most brick and mortar stores don't carry women's shoes larger than size 11 or 12, so it may be easier to shop online if you've got big feet. Make sure to shop around - there are a growing number of shops offering larger sizes these days.

ShopLargest size (US womens)Torrid13Pleaser14Long Tall Sally15OnlyMaker15

*(Note: This list is for informational purposes only. r/crossdressing does not represent or endorse these sites in any way.)*

Female-bodied cross-dressers generally have smaller feet and should have a bit more selection for men's shoes across more stores and brands, but you may have to look in the boys' department for very small sizes (certain stores may have more mature boys' selections that will help you not look like a little kid). If you want a little extra height, you may want to try lifts - some men's shoes are available with lifts built in, but you can also buy them separately.

And while there are certain rules of thumb about men and women's shoe sizes that may be useful for finding your size when shopping in person, it's best to just measure your foot and compare it to a size chart when shopping online.

  • Where to buy shoes
  • Let's talk shoes!
  • /r/crossdressing search: shoes
  • T-Vox.org FTM Passing Tips: Shoes, Socks, and Slippers

Where can I buy a wig? What should I look for?

Wigs are mostly sold through specialty shops and there is a wide range of quality and materials at a wide range of prices. For your first wig, you may want to limit yourself to something cheaper and low-maintenance while you figure out exactly what you need in a wig and what materials you like (you can generally find a nice 'starter' wig for around $30-$40). That said, you don't want to go too cheap on a wig. Avoid Halloween / party store wigs if you can - they're not designed to last beyond one use and can start looking haggard almost immediately.

  • Any recommendations on where to buy a good wig?
  • /u/preternaturous' wig buying criteria
  • /r/crossdressing search: wig
  • /r/drag search: wig

I'm afraid of buying clothes for a different gender in public!

Well, there's always online shopping, but there is a real advantage in trying on clothes before buying, plus you don't have to wait for a delivery. It can feel really scary at first, but there's not much advice to give other than to just do it. Bring a supportive friend, if you've come out to anyone.

Anyone who's done it will tell you that any anxiety you're feeling is all in your head - no one really cares what other shoppers are up to, and it's the cashier's job to be courteous and help you make purchases (and if they work in a supermarket, you're probably one of the least weird people they've seen all day, believe me). At worst, you might get some stares, but no one is going to go out of their way to accost you. Just be confident - you have every right to spend your money on whatever you want. Don't be afraid to ask sales clerks for assistance or if you're not sure about a store's dressing room policies.

Further reading:

  • /u/Chunz: I want to order clothes online, but I don't want my parents/roommates/judgemental cat to find out!

BEAUTY & HYGIENE

How do I put on makeup? What do I need?

If you're just starting out, it's easy to get overwhelmed by all the things to learn, so it's best to start with just a couple basics. There's also no need to drop a lot of money while you figure out where to start - there are lots of good drugstore brands that you can practice with and not have to worry about wasting hundreds of dollars of product. Check out /r/MakeupAddiction's drugstore "holy grail" list for high quality, affordable products.

A good beginner's kit is just moisturizer, foundation, mascara, lipstick or gloss, and a cheap eye shadow palette to play with (it's also a good idea to get some makeup remover wipes or cold cream to keep your pores clean). Getting comfortable with the basics will help you figure out what products you do and don't like, and what other techniques you'd like to try as you go along.

From there, a basic makeup kit adds concealer, blush, powder, and eyeliner along with the appropriate brushes for blending and contouring. Again, this doesn't have to be expensive when you're still learning, but once you get confident in your skills it's good to try fancier products that are on par with your abilities.

Once you have your kit, start looking for tutorials (youtube is a great resource for this). Jumping in without a guide is a sure-fire way to end up looking like a hot mess - unlike, say, slipping on a dress or stuffing a bra, make-up is a skill that takes time and effort to develop. As you go, you'll figure out things like your skin type, eye shape, face shape, etc. that will help you find looks and products that better suit your face, but most tutorials will work for anyone.

  • /r/MakeupAddiction Makeup Basics
  • /r/MakeupAddiction Tutorials
  • /r/MakeupAddiction's drugstore "holy grail" list (2017)
  • /r/MakeupAddiction's Favorite Blogs/Vlogs
  • Entering 35th of May - Make up guide for the cosmetically impaired
  • /r/BeautyDiagrams
  • /u/abbycats' makeup routine - link
  • /u/Shelli_and_Page's makeup routine - link
  • Buzzfeed - 19 Makeup Tips for Trans Women
  • Youtube - Beginner Makeup Tutorials

How do I cover my 5 o'clock shadow?

As you build your makeup skills, you'll probably want to add beard cover to your repertoire at some point. The basic idea is to balance out the blue of your 5 o'clock shadow with an orange or red tone, then go over that with foundation as you normally would. There are special concealers purpose-made for this, but you can just use an orange lipstick if you don't want to break the bank.

  • Petrilude - Conceal 5 O'clock Shadow (youtube)
  • David K Davey - Hide Facial Hair (using Makeup!) (youtube)

Can I use makeup to look more masculine?

Definitely! Obviously the techniques are little different. Again, this is something you'll need to practice to pull off effectively.

  • /r/MakeupAddiction Feminine to Masculine Makeup Tutorials
  • napalm9's Crossplay Makeup Tutorial
  • shear-lockcombs' Fiber Mascara Beard Guide
  • WikiHow: How to Apply Makeup to Look More Masculine

What do I do if I have long hair but want to appear masculine?

The easiest way to do this without cutting your hair is to braid it and pile it up under a hat or even just tuck it down the back of your shirt.

  • madejyathink's "de-feminizing" hair guide

How do I shave my legs?

Pretty much the same way you shave your face, just a little more carefully. Guys generally have more body hair to worry about than women and will have to deal with shaving more sensitive areas (i.e. the thighs) that many women don't have to bother with. So your focus should be on maintaining your skin and avoiding razor burn and in-grown hairs. Unfortunately, there's no sure-fire way to prevent in-growns and irritation, but practicing good shaving hygiene and being careful about what skincare products you use will help a lot. It will probably take some experimentation to see what works best for you.

Here's a basic guide:

Before shaving:
The first time you shave, you may want to use a trimmer or scissors to get excess hair out of the way before you start.
Soak for a bit in warm water and let your skin soften up
Exfoliate with a washcloth or loofah before shavingWhen shaving:
Use a fresh, sharp razor and scent-free shaving cream
Shave with the grain whenever possible
Try to avoid going over the same spot more than onceAfterwards:
Rinse with cold water
Apply an astringent such as witch hazel to shaved areas
Finish up with a non-comedogenic moisturizer
Give your skin room to breathe - don't wear tights, leggings, or constrictive pants for the next 12 hours or so
Make sure to exfoliate and moisturize between shaves to keep your skin clear and healthy.

NOTE: While certain razors may have different handles, extra moisturizer, or more blades, there are no major differences between men and women's disposable razors - they're all sharp pieces of metal on a stick. You'll find many people swearing up and down that one or the other is better, but it's really just a matter of preference.

Other options for at-home hair removal:

  • Epilation, or pulling out hairs. This includes waxing and sugaring as well as mechanical epilators. Because you actually remove the hair, your skin feels much smoother for longer. However, it can be fairly painful and there's a high likelyhood for in-grown hairs and skin irritation.
  • Depilatory creams, such as Nair. These use special chemicals to break down hairs, allowing them to be scraped off the skin. However, these have a risk of causing chemical burns if used incorrectly or on sensitive skin, and the hair will still grow back at a normal rate, same as if you'd shaved.

NOTE: Beware of gadgets and 'miracle' products that seem too good to be true - they usually are.

  • /r/skincareaddicts
  • /r/wicked_edge wiki

Cool, but will anyone notice my legs?

It might sound unbelievable, but you'd be surprised how few people ever even look at a guy's legs, and how few of those people care enough to even say anything. If someone asks, all you have to tell them is that you think it looks good. You don't have to out yourself to anyone, and life is easier without stacking up unnecessary lies.

If you're really anxious about being confronted, there are a variety of semi-plausible excuses you can fall back on. Here's a list the community came up with. Just know that if you tell enough people you've joined the swim team, eventually someone is probably going to ask why they never see you at the pool. ;P

If you're still too nervous or just can't get away with shaving, you can always just layer two or three pairs of skin-tone tights to get a nice smooth look - just be careful not to overheat.

BODY SHAPING

How do I create a more feminine figure?

Creating breasts and cleavage:

There are a myriad of different products and techniques available to create the appearance of breasts. You can use a adhesive strapless bras, silicone inserts or "cutlets", or even realistic foam breast forms. There are also guides on making your own out of household materials. And of course there's always the classic rolled-up-socks-in-your-bra route.

You can create cleavage by taping your chest to bring together the skin over your pectoral muscles then stuffing your bra as you normally would. This technique can be enhanced by using makeup to further contour the shape of your chest.

  • Outlaw Cranium's Rice Falsies Tutorial (youtube)
  • Emsy Chan's NuBra Cleavage tutorial (youtube)
  • Petrilude's Cleavage Tutorial (youtube)
  • Billy Miller's Cleavage Tutorial (youtube)

But what about breastplates?

Silicone breastplates (or chestplates) can be a tempting solution to creating cleavage, but given their high price tags (most start at a couple hundred dollars), it's a good idea to weigh out the pros and cons before making an investment. Generally speaking, most crossdressers don't need a chestplate if they're not performing or taking photos in elaborate costumes.

ProsConsLook good in photos / video / stage lightingDon't look realistic in personVery large cup sizes possibleHeavy weight / back strain over long periods of useRealistic cleavageSeams at neck and shoulders must be hidden and don't work with all styles of clothingNo adhesive or bras necessaryDifficult to put on and take offLimited skin tonesHot / sweaty / no breathabilityFragile and prone to tearingExtremely high cost compared other cleavage techniques

Waist and hips:

You can buy a corset or waist cincher to help create an hourglass shape. The illusion is especially effective when combined with hip and butt padding.

Padded panties can help enhance and add shape to the butt and hips and can be found online as well as in some department stores. Specially made silicone pads are available online, but you can also just make your own hip pads from craft foam.

  • Cincher vs. corset vs. etc. ?
  • /u/letterstosnapdragon's Hips and Curves Guide
  • petrilude's Hip/Butt Pads Guide (youtube)

Tucking:

Tucking is the art of concealing your penis between your thighs. You can do it with just a tight pair of panties or use a gaff to hold things in place more securely. Gaffs can be found online, but you can also easily make your own out of household materials. If you haven't tucked before, make sure to go slow and be careful so you don't accidentally hurt yourself.

  • anarcholesbianism.tumblr.com - Tucking Masterpost
  • petrilude's Tucking Guide (youtube)
  • violet4151's Tucking Guide (youtube)
  • petrilude's Gaff Guide (youtube)

How do I create a more masculine figure?

The general idea is to downplay your curves and even out your waist-to-hip ratio to create a rectangular body shape. Breasts can be compressed with a binder, but there's not much you can do to reshape wide hips - instead, you can use clothing to to de-accentuate your waist and draw the eye up to the shoulders.

Binding:

You can buy or make a binder to compress your breasts. There are lots of different options ranging from purpose-built binders to compression sports bras and men's compression shirts. There are even specially-made binders for swimming.

Binding can be dangerous or even life-threatening.

If you're considering binding, be aware of some basic safety guidelines (adapted from T-Vox's 10 Binding Commandments):

Never wear a binder so tight that you have a hard time breathing in it. Your binder must have enough stretch to allow you to breathe freely and should not compress your rib cage.
Never use ACE bandages or duct tape to bind.
Never wear a binder for more than 8 hours in a single day.
Never wear a binder when you sleep.
Take off your binder immediately if you hear a rattling or wheezing in your lungs, or if you feel your chest muscles spasming under your binder. See a doctor immediately if symptoms persist.
When you take off your binder for the day, take a few deep breaths and cough a couple times. This can help loosen any buildup in your lungs.
In the long term, binding can make the breast tissue less dense, which causes the breasts to sag and droop. This may or may not bother you, but be aware that it can be permanent.

  • transguys.com: Chest Binding 101
  • Hudson's FTM Resource Guide: Binding
  • idon'tdoboxes.org: Your friendly neighborhood binding safety guide
  • T-Vox.org: Transmasculine passing tips (see: Binding Your Chest)
  • Livejournal FTM tag cloud
  • /r/ftm/wiki: Binding and Packing

Packing:

If you want to simulate male genitalia, you can make or buy a packer to create a bulge. Packers can be as simple as a rolled-up sock in a pair of boxer briefs or as complex as an anatomically correct stand-to-pee (STP) prosthetic. You'll need a harness or tight pair of underwear of some sort to keep everything in place - you can buy a purpose-made harness from a specialty shop, use an athletic support belt, or make your own from household materials.

  • Hudson's FTM Resource Guide: Packing
  • T-Vox.org: Transmasculine passing tips (see: Packers / Stuffers)
  • Livejournal FTM tag cloud
  • /r/ftm/wiki: Binding and Packing

Men's Shoes:

Shop around for men's shoes that will help your feet look longer or bulkier.

Lifts are a great way to subtly add a little height and should work with just about any shoe. These can generally be found in most men's shoe departments.

See Where can I find shoes for very big or very small feet? for info on shoe sizes.

  • T-Vox.org: Transmasculine passing tips (see: Binding Your Chest)
  • Livejournal FTM tag cloud
  • /r/crossdressing - Female-Bodied Beginner: link

Are there any diet or exercise regimens I can use to get a more masculine or more feminine figure?

Diet and exercise can help create the illusion of a certain body type - to a degree - but the truth is, your hormone profile is going to dictate your how your body responds to exercise and how it handles fat distribution.

However, being healthy and in shape can help you feel better mentally and physically, and it's possible to be fit while avoiding stereotypically male or female builds.

  • /r/Fitness
  • /r/transfitness
  • /r/FTMFitness
  • /r/xxfitness
  • Trans-health.com Fitness and Training Archive
  • Wussy - Body Feminization Workouts for Trans-Women and Femmes

NOW THAT YOU'RE DRESSED

Taking good photos

Good lighting, posing, camera angles, and even facial expressions can go a long way in making you look good in photos.

  • /u/winterlong's digital photo guide: link
  • /u/letterstosnapdragon's "how to take great pictures" infographic: link
  • /r/femalefashionadvice - Taking Outfit Photos with Your Phone: link

Is it safe to go out in public while crossdressed?

Generally speaking, yes, but it depends heavily on where you live, how well you pass, what you're wearing, and where you're going. Use your best judgement. Your milage may vary.

LGBTQ people are often targets for harassment and violence and there is always the chance of someone looking for trouble no matter where you are. It's a good idea to keep certain common-sense safety tips in mind:

  • Be aware of your surroundings at all times.
  • Go out with friends / travel in a group whenever possible.
  • Don't walk alone in alleys, or bad neighborhoods, etc. Keep to well-lit, busy areas.

EN FEMME - THE LEARNING CENTER

https://enfemmestyle.com/blogs/learning-center / "YOUR RIGHTS AS AN AMERICAN CITIZEN"

https://enfemmestyle.com/blogs/learning-center / "YOUR RIGHTS AS AN AMERICAN CITIZEN"

https://enfemmestyle.com/blogs/learning-center / "YOUR RIGHTS AS AN AMERICAN CITIZEN"

TRANSGENDER AND CROSSDRESSING RIGHTS IN THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE by Cici Kitten 

Dear America,  You don’t know me. You don’t know my friends. So I thought I’d stop by and say hi. I am a member of a small fringe minority that you – let’s be honest – don’t really know much about. I’m a crossdresser. A guy who likes to dress in women’s clothes. You’ve heard about me, you’ve wondered about me (perhaps), and, admit it, you’ve made lots of jokes at my expense.  You know my cousins – the drag queens (who seem to be quite hot on reality television today), and the transsexuals - the brave girls and guys who are transforming their bodies (and in so doing, transforming society) for the simple right to live their lives as they see fit. You, America, are slowly but surely getting to know those groups thanks to rule benders and courageous trailblazers like Chaz Bono, RuPaul, and Miss World contestant Jenna Talackova.  But crossdressers like myself have remained somewhat of a mystery. And that’s no surprise. Most of us are still closeted. Most of us live in secret. And many of us, who venture out into the world to attend parties, festivals, and big sales at Penney’s still remain unknown even to our closest family members and friends.  SO A LOT OF THIS IS OUR OWN DAMN FAULT. I also know that as a crossdresser, I don’t face the same emotional turmoil and struggle as transsexuals and other who are trying to live their lives 24/7. At best, we’re often seen as nothing more than “hobbyists.” “Fetishists.” And they could be accurate. But that doesn’t mean that we don’t have rights. And it doesn’t mean that we don’t also crave acceptance and understanding from our families, friends, employers, lawmakers, and society as a whole.  But things are about to change. I have no valid reason for saying that. But I’m sure of it. America, all that you know about crossdressers (which admittedly isn’t much) is about to change. I have no inside information regarding this matter. I know of no major celebrity who is about to come out. I know of no big budget studio movie about to be released that explores this issue in a sensitive way. I just think it’s going to happen. And if it does, maybe it won’t be so hard for me and my friends to tell our wives, our parents, or our bosses about a part of our lives that brings us so much joy and satisfaction.  I KNOW WHAT FOLLOWS IS CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE AT BEST. BUT HERE GOES: The begrudging acceptance of the above groups I’ve mentioned. Views are obviously changing regarding drag queens and transsexuals. And we, the crossdressers, just might be able to ride on their coattails. The anti-bullying campaign. Ask any teenager – the world hasn’t changed over night. Bullying is still rampant. And junior high is still one of the most intolerant places on the face of the earth. But all of this anti-bullying is having an impact. Teachers, administrators, coaches, and other youth leaders are starting to take a hard look at the way they treat bullies and their victims. Movement towards tolerance is becoming the way of the future. It won’t happen overnight, and it won’t solve everyone’s problems. But if the kids of today grow up in a more tolerant society, that has to affect society tomorrow. I mean, gays and blacks and other minorities don’t have it great in America. But they certainly have it a lot better than they did 20 – 40 years ago. And I think we’re next. The Internet. Tolerance may not be a solid lock for the future, but the Internet sure is. It has already become an integral and unavoidable part of American life. Now, the internet has often been labeled as a breeding ground for hate.. and it is. Losers and haters can form groups and post hateful comments with complete anonymity. And that anonymity seems to make them even bolder and more crude. But all of that pales – and pales greatly – when compared to the powerful strength and sense of community that crossdressers (and other gender variants) have found over the past ten years on the net. Information. Chats. Websites. Communities. It’s all there along with the hate -- and the message is overwhelmingly positive. Reassuring. Inspiring. Young people growing up today have more access to transgender information and positive feedback than ever before. And the same goes for 53-year olds entering this lifestyle after a lifetime of secrecy. But, America, the main reason for my optimism today is something else. Something that encompasses all of those reasons above. But adds something more. Because… the main reason I think crossdressing is going to become more acceptable in the near future is you. America. You see, I have faith in you. You’ve let me down before, to be sure, but somehow, you always seem to rally in the end. In the end, you always seem to let your true colors show. Not red, white and blue. But compassion. Understanding. And a devotion to that odd concept that this country was founded on… freedom.  When people talk about the American dream they are usually referring to the fact that, thanks to the free enterprise system, a person with little wealth or connections, can, through hard work, smart thinking, and a little luck, become successful. A notion we may take for granted, but believe me, there are many people living in other countries under different systems, who don’t have the same possibilities.  But to me, the American dream is something different. While wealth and power are certainly admirable and worthy goals, for many of us, mere acceptance would be a big step in the right direction. And while it may seem far off – and probably is for some (depending on where you live in this diverse country) – change is happening all around us.  I recently heard a women’s rights advocate speak. She mentioned how the women and girls of today have very little idea of what women went through 40 years ago. Or how few opportunities existed for women back then. But now, more women in America graduate from college each year than men! This radical change happened while most of us were alive. The world changed right under our noses.  As I listened to the woman speak, I couldn’t help but feel that the transgender community is in a similar position to the women of the 60’s and 70’s. Finding our voices. Finding our inner strength. Weary after years of unemployment, underemployment, lack of respect, lack of opportunity, and general dissatisfaction.  Back then, America, you didn’t feel comfortable with women in the workplace, women in sports, or women in universities. But somewhere along the line, you came around. And you realized that – even if something made you uncomfortable – that didn’t make it wrong. Or illegal. Or even worthy of debate.  Why? Because that’s not what you’re about, America.  You’re about opportunity. You’re about freedom. You’re about that wonderful idea that we’re all entitled to our own individual pursuit of happiness.  So here we go. Movements by ethnic minorities, religious minorities, women, and gays and lesbians have marked our trail. We only need to step out of the closet and follow. Like any freedom, the happiness mentioned in our Declaration of Independence isn’t guaranteed. But according to our founding fathers, the pursuit of happiness isn’t just a good idea. Some nice advice from the family elders. It’s our birthright. No matter where we come from, no matter what God we believe in, no matter who we love, and maybe someday, no matter how we dress.  America, whether you meant to our not, thanks so much for inviting us to your party. But watch out, because in the next few years, I think you’re going to see a lot more of us taking you up on the invitation

THE " REAL " WORLD OUTSIDE - by Hannah McKnight

https://enfemmestyle.com/blogs/learning-center / "YOUR RIGHTS AS AN AMERICAN CITIZEN"

https://enfemmestyle.com/blogs/learning-center / "YOUR RIGHTS AS AN AMERICAN CITIZEN"

The first person you come out to is yourself.  

I came out to myself all the time when I was younger.  Looking back I suppose you could almost consider them milestones.  The first time I tried on my mom's heels.  When I wanted to wear lipstick.  "Borrowing" my sister's clothes.  The first time I tried on a bra.  The first time I wore panties under my boy clothes.  The list does indeed go on.  Each of these milestones was paired with me accepting (and later embracing) that there was... something to all of this.  I didn't know the terms at the time but had I known them, I would have told myself that cisgender men do not daydream about wearing lingerie or trying on bridesmaid dresses.  Cisgender boys were not jealous of girls at prom.  Cisgender boys did not want to wear skirts.  Each daydream, each act of bravery was me slowly coming out to myself.   Like trying on different, beautiful clothes, I was also making progress on my journey as a transgirl.  Although many t-girls and crossdressers start off the same way as I did (trying on dresses and the like), as we get older our paths diverge a little bit.  I think many of us hit the same milestones and the same accomplishments (and yes, they are accomplishments.  Walking in stilettos, perfecting liquid eyeliner, zipping up the back of some dresses... these things are not easy) but at different stages in our lives.  Not all of us have the same linear path.   When we come out it's not uncommon for us to think of that as coming out to the people in our lives, such as friends, family members, work colleagues.  But in a way, we also come out to the whole world, the people we don't know.  What I mean is that many of us will experience the real world, the world outside our own living rooms.  Going out en femme is, in a way, showing the world (or perhaps just the shopping mall) that is one more transgender person in the world.  The world doesn't need to know our name(s) for us to show the world who we ARE.  And we are transgender, we are women, we are beautiful, we are powerful (even if our knees shake from nerves).   Once we come out to ourselves, our journeys will split down two common paths.  One path is coming out to others.  The second is leaving the house en femme.  It's likely we will wander (or strut) down both paths eventually but for me I came out to others before I was ready to go out into the real world.  I didn't leave my house en femme until I was in my thirties and by then I had come out to a few girlfriends, a roommate, and several close friends.  At the time I came out I never came out as transgender.  I wasn't as familiar with the world and all it's potential definitions and possibilities at the time.  I thought identifying as transgender meant transitioning and I've always known that that journey wasn't mine.  No, when I came out to others I came out as a crossdresser (and with that, all the baggage that came with a notoriously often sexually charged word).  I liked wearing "girl clothes" and that's what I told others.  Makeup, wigs, forms... none of that was on my radar.  Not really.  I didn't feel that what I eventually came to understanding as presenting en femme was what I wanted (oh how times have changed) at the time, I just loved wearing lingerie and heels.  At this point in my life (and at this point of my journey) going out en femme wasn't something I thought toooo hard about.  As fascinated as I was by dresses I wasn't THAT interested in "real" clothes in my twenties.  I was a lingerie lover and that's what I primarily wore.  So, that's what I came out as. Of course, things change with time.   Eventually my life and my journey would take me down the other typical path: going out en femme.  I learned a lot about the world outside the first dozen times I left the safety of my home.  I learned about how differently people looked and responded to me, how I responded to the world, and how to prepare for a lot of different situations.  It's not uncommon for us to be afraid of going out en femme and there are a LOT of reasons for us to be scared, but all these fears typically come down to us simply not knowing what will happen when we go out en femme... when we come out to the world.  It's impossible to know what to do in every single possible situation but you can be prepared for a lot of potential things.  So!  Let's get started. When I start planning the next time I am going out en femme, I think about what I wear (the most fun part) and where I am going and what I am doing.  More than likely what I am doing will influence what I am going to wear (and vice-versa), especially when it comes to which heels I'll be wearing.  My stilettos for the day are determined by how much walking or standing I'll be doing, and then my outfit will be determined from there.  Of course, the opposite can be true, too.  If I have a new dress I want to wear, I'll think about what kind of event or place such a dress can be worn.  But one part of going out that I overlooked the first first few times I went out was what was in my purse.   Obviously the fun things were in there, such as my eyeliner, mascara, and lipstick.  But bringing along your powder for touch-ups isn't a bad idea, particularly if it's warm out.  I will also have a backup pair of stockings in my purse as well as a second pair of earrings, too.  Since my ears are not pierced I am always paranoid the clip-ons won't stay, well, clipped on.  My purse has non-fun things in it as well.  When I prepare for going out I will transfer things such as my drivers license, insurance information, credit cards, vaccination card, and other essential documents from my boy wallet to my girl wallet.  I also make sure I have cash and a spare car key.  In boy mode it's a habit to simply put my car keys in my pocket after I park, but locking your car and then dropping your keys into your purse takes a second to remember.  And I have so much stuff in my purse it's easy to lose track of them, lol.  I've never had to use my spare key when out en femme, but paranoia and preparation are key (no pun intended). So the purse is ready, what about driving?  Walking in heels is one thing, but driving in them is another.  I can strut in five inch heels without a wobble, but I don't drive in them.  If you've never driven in heels before make sure you practice first.  Start with small, kitten heels, or drive barefoot.  The first few times you go out en femme you'll probably be nervous and nerves and driving a car do not mix.  Our paranoia and fear are already sky high, the potential for a car accident isn't going to help (and could prove to be VERY dangerous).  In times this might get easier but be safe and smart when it comes to this.  I also make sure my car has enough air in the tires and enough gas.  I've put air and gas into my car en femme before but it's not something I really WANT to do on the regular. After you've (likely very slowly and cautiously) parked your car at your destination, it's time to venture into the world.  If you're like me, you probably sat in your car for a few moments to psych yourself up, to calm your nerves, to... just prepare for this step.  You've been mentally preparing for this moment for who knows how long, you've daydreamed about it, you've scared yourself silly about it, but now?  Now it is time.   You'll have different experiences depending on where you go, obviously.  The first time I went out en femme was at night when I met another t-girl at a LGBTQ+ bar.  This was about as safe as you could get.  A girl like me is expected to be at a place like this, so I had no problem fitting in.  Having a friend waiting for me made it hard to change my mind as I sat in the parking lot.  After what seemed like an agonizing length of time, I opened my car door and I strutted (as best as I could while my legs trembled) to the door.  Luckily it didn't take long for my nerves to melt away and I had a really amazing time.   But what about a non-LGBTQ+ place?  I mean, I think almost EVERY place is an LGBTQ+ place.  We're everywhere, lol.  I tend to shop (in both of my genders) at places that are supportive of our community.  Target for example seems to be fairly progressive when it comes to trans issues (at least compared to their competitors), Starbucks seems to be very inclusive.  So when I need a coffee or an outfit I feel generally more welcome at places like that.  Many of us want to find places to frequent that are crossdresser/transgender friendly.  I mean, I totally get that.  I want to find places like that too.  But the problem is that this type of classification is almost impossible to find.  At the most a business might change their Twitter icon to a rainbow during Pride month, but that is usually the only sign we can see when it comes to how they feel about the LGBTQ+ community (or at least our money). But something to keep in mind is that businesses employ people who may not always agree with the company's policy when it comes to inclusivity.  Not everyone we pass by at the mall will be thrilled to see a t-giirl.  My next article will discuss the reactions (both positive and well, not so positive) the world may have when we come out to it.

SNAP - Feminine Posing Techniques for Photographs - by Joseph Porter

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SNAP - Feminine Posing Techniques for Photographs - by Joseph Porter

WE ALL LOVE TO SEE OURSELVES IN PHOTOS.

TIPS TO LOOK FEMININE IN PHOTOS FOR CROSSDRESSERS & TRANS WHETHER YOU'RE IN A PHOTOGRAPHER’S STUDIO OR IN A CASUAL SOCIAL SETTING, SNAPPING THE MOMENTS OF LIFE IS REALITY, AND WE ALL NEED A REALITY CHECK BEFORE THOSE IMMORTALIZING PHOTOS ARE IN FACT MORTIFYING EVIDENCE OF BEAUTY GONE BAD. 

What we all need to understand is normal humans don't take decent natural photos. It’s impossible. Get it out of your head right now. This one of those subjects where we are all exactly equal no matter who you are or what you look like in real life. You would need a staff photographer with lighting and an ideal background every time a camera is snapped to look stunning in every shot. Without this luxury, there are two fundamental rules you must live by that will drastically improve your snapped silhouette.  FIRST THINGS FIRST Like your car's mirrors, objects closer to the camera will appear even larger! If you don't want it to appear larger, move it away from the camera.  SECOND Sit up straight! I know you've heard it a million times, but your mother knew what she was talking about on this subject. Even if you're tall or wider than the usual feminine shape, slouching isn't going to screen this in a snapshot. If anything, it will make it more obvious.  If you can remember those two rules, you’re gold. However, there are some proven tips to take you to platinum, minimizing other masculine or less than attractive features, and ensuring more successful phone selfies and social shots.  HEADSHOTS How to take a headshotHeadshot  Choosing the Right Wig for Your Face Shape  Makeup Tips for Looking Picture Perfect Headshots are probably the most common type of photo. A friend of mine has a catch phrase he uses (in a less than nice way), but it’s applicable in this situation – “Fix your face!” That’s right, fix your face. We want close-ups, not close encounters of the third kind! There are very few circumstances where you should be photographed directly facing into the lens; the shadows created will sharpen and discolor the face, and the flash will wreck the natural energy in the eye. To correct this, stand slightly sideways and tilt the chin a little bit downward, and look at slightly above the natural eye line. Tilting the head down also minimizes any indication of an Adam’s apple. If there is a concern about the head tilt creating the illusion of a double chin, press your tongue to the roof of your mouth. It’s weird, but this trick elongates the neck and relaxes the jawline. Celebrities swear by this solution!  FULL BODY SHOTS Full body shot standingFull body shot standing sideways  Shop Dresses For Your Full Body Shots  Little Black Dresses Most non-close-ups are classified as a full body shot, and those can be as tarnishing to your self-esteem as a night of tequila shots is to your memory. To improve a full figure photograph, look into the camera with one foot planted in front of the other and your weight on the back leg, and your body positioned at a 60 degree angle with the arm closest to the camera placed on your hip. It’s a Hollywood trick to slim down the body and create dimension. If this seems too forceful, you can achieve the same slimming, and shoulder minimizing, effect by placing both arms in front on a clutch or other handheld item, or at your side slightly away from the body.  Posing with your legs crossed  If you're being shot head on while standing, crossing your legs at your calves will make your hips appear narrower and your legs longer. If you're sitting on a chair or a couch when someone comes at you with a camera, sit up straight and keep your ankles close together or cross your legs at the ankles. It'll be more flattering than not doing anything with those stems.  We can discuss clothing choices all day long, but if you're going someplace with that one friend who insists on documenting every move with her camera phone, express your opinion on the background and how the lighting or the color scheme clashes with your or other people’s outfits, alters your skin tone or casts weird shadows. If you're going someplace really dark, don’t wear black; you’ll become a bobble head. Sequins and large jewelry are also not a photographer’s friend; they reflect camera flash shadows on dark clothing and across make-up.  The last tip is being in control of the camera or the final images produced. Digital is forever, and photos capture our memories for a lifetime, and when you are photographed you should be able to recall a fondness for those memories. 

Now, go tell Mr. DeMille you're ready for your close-up, and lady, strike a pose!

LOOKING BACK AS I GET OLDER - by Carollyn Olson

How to feel confident and start to accept crossdressing - by Cathy Hamilton

SNAP - Feminine Posing Techniques for Photographs - by Joseph Porter

Ooooooooooooh, to wish I knew then what I know now. 

But, then again, would I have put everything I have learned in near 40 years of crossdressing into practice?  Many of you know, from my earlier articles, I was a late bloomer when it came to crossdressing, starting at age 32. When I began, the internet was non-existent and Payless Shoes, or any major department store for that matter, did not carry women’s shoes above size 10. Now, at age 72, so much has changed and there are so many opportunities for younger crossdressers to develop into “the woman they want to be” at an earlier age. And, for the older crossdressers, we can continue refining ourselves.  A friend of mine once told me “when you go to sleep at night and if you haven’t learned something during the day, the day is not worth living.” I’ve taken my friend’s advice to heart and try to discover something new every day, no matter how small the revelation may be. I’ve learned so much and it has enhanced my ability to age slowly – I feel like I’m 55 and believe I look even younger – and continue to enjoy being out-and-about as an accepted crossdresser.  Even though I have always tried to dress age appropriate, when I was younger I desired to be sexier and show more cleavage than I do now. Unlike many girls, I have never had the sensation that is the sexual component of dressing. However, I do know a number of girls who did, and have related to me, that the feeling has diminished and/or vanished as they grew older. For most, when they were much younger, there was always a sexual tension that went along with dressing, and being sexually aroused when one looked into the mirror. Now, as we all age, one can simply enjoy the look of a pretty woman.  The biggest plus from my early crossdressing days was that I have always been accepted when out in public. I don’t know if I can give credit to my mother, who always looked young, or to my genes. Either way, I have never received negative comments or been treated meanly when dressed as a woman.  For me, there are good physical signs that come with growing older which make me feel even more natural when dressing.  Gravity and old age have helped with creating more natural breasts and a bit of a beer belly. For years I have worn 38C breast forms, but now, I have enough sagging “male boobs” tissue to fill a 38B…and if I want to go larger, I can wear a padded bra or add a little extra cushion. Another friend of mine, who is the same age, has become so natural, she has developed perfectly formed 38C breasts and is often asked if her breasts are real or if she has had implants. She loves to tell the “inquiring fan” that “they are mine.”  A corset has become a necessity to eliminate the stomach bulge. Ten years ago, I would never have thought of wearing a corset in lieu of a body shaper and hip pads. Now, I would not dress without one, as my waist measurements can be reduced from 34 to 28 inches unless I pull the cords even tighter…ouch!!!  When I was younger, I needed to shave the blonde hair on my legs at least once a month. Now, due to aging, the hair on my legs has virtually disappeared. What a pleasure to not have to “lather up” when showering.  What to wear has never been a problem for me. I have always tried to dress appropriately and somewhat conservatively. Short dress hemlines and low-cut sweaters and blouses are still in vogue, but I don’t wear short skirts or expose my breasts as often as I did in the past. Both are still fun, but at my age, I dress more discreetly.  I love wearing dresses, so it is easy to find lovely outfits, many of which I have purchased from my friends at En Femme. I can’t keep track of the compliments I receive when wearing my En Femme dresses. My favorite may be the blue and white checked Hi-Lo dress, which I purchased last year and have worn so many times when visiting my hair salon or out with friends for a movie or dinner or at social gatherings.  There are definitely a number of negatives about getting older, but I try not to worry and compensate the best I can.  The biggest drawbacks are “wrinkles” and a “turkey neck.” One always wants to look their best and as young as possible, so I use anti-aging creams, some temporary enhancers for under the eyes, a bit of taping on my forehead to lift my eyebrows, and taping under my jaw line to get rid of the “turkey neck.”  Applying makeup and getting dressed seem to take longer than in the past, as well. I once could apply my makeup and dress and be out the door in less than an hour, but now it has stretched out an additional 30 minutes or so. However, the older I get, the more of a perfectionist I have become. I will always want to look my best.  Mostly gone are the days of wearing 4-inch heels for almost every occasion, but that doesn’t bother me. What’s an inch less anyway? You can keep your balance and still look stylish. I have to remember I’m not 35-40 any longer.  Confidence remains the key to crossdressing, no matter what age you are. Being older, I have found an even greater desire to be out in public, even though I never was “closeted” or afraid to get out and do things when I was younger. I always felt that “if I worked so hard to get dressed, why wouldn’t I go out and enjoy myself.”  Being an older crossdresser, I have also developed a number of relationships with other “girls” from around the world who have become confidants and dear friends. When I was younger, I felt so alone and prayed to find a few crossdressing friends. Obviously, when and as the internet developed, it played a huge part in opening the world to crossdressers, and thank God it did. I recall the first crossdressing website I discovered was Vicki Rene’s Prettiest of the Pretty. I could not believe the beautiful men-turned-women on the site. It definitely helped me with my desire to look “the best I can be.”  What does the future hold? I know I will never give up my desire to crossdress. It is embedded in me as it is with most “girls.” I figure, if a friend of mine who is in her 90s can continue to enjoy being a woman, why can’t I??? And, so can you!!!

Crossdressing in Public for the First Time? - by Cathy Hamilton

How to feel confident and start to accept crossdressing - by Cathy Hamilton

How to feel confident and start to accept crossdressing - by Cathy Hamilton

It’s one thing dressing to stay indoors; it’s quite another dressing to go out. 

 No matter where you are in your T journey, we are all very similar, fundamentally. It’s just that some T-girls move at a slower pace than others. Some girls start with the “basics” and pretty much stay that way, while other T-girls immediately embrace the “complete feminine look” from the very first touch of a bra strap on their shoulder or after the first pair of tights/nylons.     CAST YOUR MIND BACK TO YOUR EARLY DAYS. WHAT WERE YOU LIKE? Maybe in the beginning you wore only a bra and panties from En Femme, slipping on a pair of tights—or maybe even stockings and a suspender belt—followed by a silky nightdress or even a dress that might have been a few sizes too big. Oh, the thrills! Oh, the heavenly feelings, the joy!  Then there was the progression over the months, the years, mainly via trial and error. Perhaps the progression happened unknowingly, until suddenly, there bloomed a beautiful rose right in front of your mirror, a complete image of a most attractive woman—a well dressed, well made-up, feminine creature. Who was she, what was her name?     OF COURSE—YOU AND ONLY YOU! Long gone were the days of wearing whatever clothes you could get your hands on, of wearing only sexy underwear and maybe someone’s cast-off clothes.  Now, when you looked in the mirror, you saw your own tight fitting dress; your own 6” above the knee mini (or should that be micro?) skirt; a long haired, flowing wig; bright, almost “drag queen like” make-up; very high heeled shoes; flashy jewelry, and so on—everything, indeed, to make you look like the fantasy woman of your dreams!  You’d prance around, checking your look every few seconds, making sure your shape was sexy enough and your make-up just right. You'd touch your clothes, adjusting here and there constantly.  And then there were the photos, and more photos, and still more photos. You posed this way and that—on the sofa, on the floor, on the bed. Back to look in the mirror, change outfits, and then even more photos. The narcissist in you comes to the forefront! You wish you'd had this article about posing for pics!  There's no use denying it—we've all been there. It’s almost a rite of passage for any T-girl.  CLOSE YOUR EYES AND THINK. SEE HOW THE MEMORIES COME FLOODING BACK? Yet while you “played around” indoors, while you revelled in your sexy, feminine image, somewhere at the back of your mind, there was a nagging question. Deep in the recesses of your brain, you couldn't quiet the conundrum: What’s life like beyond that locked front door? What would it be like if I just stepped outside for a quick minute, or at least a second or two? Just to see, just to test the water… Just to feel the thrill of being outside dressed and looking and feeling like a woman?  But what if someone should see me? A neighbour, a friend, or even the postman?  Does this sound familiar? Have you been there? Well, I absolutely don’t believe any T-girl who says they haven’t!  The more frequently you dressed, the more the lure of “outside” began to consume you. The more it consumed you, the more you subconsciously began to make plans to go out; just that once, and once only, mind you. Get it out of your system. Maybe a quick run to your car on your driveway, a fumble for something in the glove compartment, and straight back indoors.  Or maybe a walk around the outside of your home; once, very quickly, or twice if you felt brave enough. Then darting back into the sanctuary of your abode—euphoric, out of breath, exhilarated—and trying to settle down to do the prancing and preening and the photo taking, but your heart kept skipping a beat. Your mind kept asking when you’d do it again, and again, and again.  So, the next time you dressed, you’d go and sit in your car for a few minutes, breathing deeply and trying to gain a measure of control. You were almost panting, hoping no one had spotted this attractive woman leaving your house and sitting in your car.  THEN, ONE TIME YOU STARTED THE CAR AND BEGAN TO DRIVE. Where to? No idea. Why? No idea? What will you do if you get into a minor traffic accident or get caught? No idea.  Suddenly, you were at the shopping center, or the McDonald's drive through, outside Starbucks or Gloria Jeans or the cinema. How did you get there? No idea. What are you going to do now? Get the hell out of there and get home before anyone sees you!  Yet the next week you did it again. And the next week. But, by now, you’d be brave enough to totter around the parking lot on your heels, flashing your long legs. Walk past the main door to the center, even skulking in the shadows, turning your head away if any other person came within 50 yards of you.  Now, does this part also sound familiar? You bet it does!  Finally, months on, after much thought, after much hand wringing, soul searching and fighting back a number of pure terror attacks, you get out of your car, stroll as confidently as you could towards the main entrance of the shopping center and breeze down the main aisles, past the brightly lit retail outlets, looking in the windows of each and every shop as you go.  And no one pays you any attention. No one looks twice. You almost feel disappointed that no one abruptly stops and snickers as you pass them.  You definitely do feel disappointed that it’s taken you six months, a year, or even two years to get this far, to do something so simple. All that wasted time… Maybe.  BUT HERE’S THE RUB! If you’d ventured to the shopping center in the sort of outfits and with the sort of “look” that you presented when you first started dressing, it’s almost a certainty that everyone would be staring and pointing at this parody of a woman who felt it necessary to parade herself down the supermarket food aisles on a sunny Saturday afternoon in May.  It seems blending in and “passing” become second nature to most of us after a while and I do believe it’s all a necessary part of the TG journey—that is, the gradual change we all go through in our presentation, in our “look”, once we find the courage to break open that locked door and let ourselves free into the big wide world.  Without realising it, you toned down that sexy, vivacious image of a woman. Now you are wearing more comfortable day to day clothes—En Femme underwear that allows you to remain comfortable when you are out for a few hours, a shorter wig where the hair generally stays in place and, most of all, shoes that allow you to walk without the pain of heels.     Mind you, having said all this, it’s not to let go of this first image of a woman we created. It's not easy to forget the allure of silk and 4-6” heels, of micro skirts and over the top make-up. Yet, if you wish to go out and about successfully (i.e. without being spotted), changes to the way we present are essential.  After all, even real women don’t walk around shopping for three hours in high heels looking like they’ve just stepped off the cover of Cosmo!  Still, if you really can’t resist going out in broad daylight to everyday places in the attire and with the “look” I mentioned in the first six or seven paragraphs of this article, good luck to you—you’re a better woman than I!  For more tips on coming out or safely going out, check out even more articles by clicking here!

How to feel confident and start to accept crossdressing - by Cathy Hamilton

How to feel confident and start to accept crossdressing - by Cathy Hamilton

How to feel confident and start to accept crossdressing - by Cathy Hamilton

GOING OUT IN PUBLIC

YOU AND YOUR MINI SKIRT & HEELS AT THE MALL 

I think we’ve all had this sort of experience.  Either: you’ve been waiting all week (or longer) for enough time to slip into your En Femme finery: panties, bra, breast forms; tight fitting slinky top, micro skirt and high heels—maybe a relatively conservative 4” as you are saving your 6” heels for another occasion… and now you are just about ready… and looking good…  Or, alternatively: you received a new package from En Femme just a few days ago and can hardly wait to get it open and examine the lovely, new contents. Now the day/time you’ve been waiting for has arrived and the package is pulled from its hiding place and laid out on your bed. You’ve got your bra and panties on, maybe started on your make-up and wig, but keep looking longingly at the package. You know what’s inside, but want to savour the exhilarating moments leading up to discovering your new micro skirt and high heels; you want to wait until everything else is almost ready before ripping open the parcel, admiring then trying on your new clothing—oh joy, oh heaven!  In both cases, as soon as you are ready, you happily prance around your living room/bedroom; looking admiringly in the mirror at the real you—not looking once but twice, three times…, ten times or more! Looking at this beauty with the long longs accentuated by her, let’s say black, micro skirt and heels that look so high you feel 7 foot tall!  The Mini skirt is close to the top of your thighs, beautifully showing off your slim legs, but suitably below your panty line so as not to display too much! It shows almost every contour of your posterior; and it’s a good job you used a En Femme exclusive gaff to hide the, er…, package to the front…  The winning combination of the heels and the micro skirt, plus your slinky top, make you feel and look great. Three more times tottering around the room on your heels; six more looks in the mirror; nine more minutes of contemplation…  Thinking: my hair is great, my make-up wonderful. Hmm… well, I might look just a little too much as if I’m on my way to or from a nightclub…, but what the hell!  But you know you only have limited time before your precious, precious session of cross-dressing comes to an end; before you have to start to pack away your fem things for next time. You know that you will need to be changing back by around 9.30pm…  Thinking some more: so, what can I do for the next two or so hours? I’ve enough photos to fill a hundred books; and this outfit is just so great I don’t want to change it for another one. Hmm.., can’t stay in, just can’t…  You take another long admiring look at yourself in the mirror. Smooth down a small crease in your micro skirt and pick off some imaginary fluff from the garment. Stand on one leg, balancing on your left foot, again appreciating the shape of your high heels—the way the straps curl around your ankle; the way the heels thrust forward your hips and pelvis; you are subconsciously accentuating your bust line. Wonderful!  You can’t stop the thoughts: Well, I’ve been out before; in fact I’ve been out dressed more than a dozen times. A big pause and a deep breath. Tch…, why not give it a go tonight? Just a quick drive around, driving extra carefully in my high heels. Just around the block a few times; maybe stay out for half an hour…then back. Won’t get out of the car. Not in this outfit!  Just over twenty minutes later and twice around the block had become three times. You were starting the fourth time before turning towards home, definitely with good intentions, when a little gremlin whispered in your ear. It suggested you might take an alternative route: why not drive towards the shopping centre? Just have a quick look in the car park, see if it’s busy and then drive home afterwards. It won’t take long.  And, as you usually did when the gremlin whispered in your ear, you obeyed; feeling the wonderful sensations of wearing a tight En Femme black micro skirt and tall, tall heels still as strongly as when you first put them on an hour or so ago.  The shopping centre lot was not too busy; time was moving on. A few late night shoppers. You circled the car park twice and turned to head home… finally. Then suddenly remembered that you were out of toothpaste or razors or short on butter or bread. Well…, not exactly out of them or short of them… but thinking: it would be good to top them up in case there was an extra need for any of the aforementioned items tomorrow; just in case.  Actually, the excuse you made to stop and get out of your car doesn’t really matter. You could have made anything up, anything at all to convince yourself that you just had to have the item that you just thought of. You had to lock your car and stroll nonchalantly in your micro skirt and high heels towards the welcoming light of the main doors of the supermarket within the shopping centre.  Well gone were any concerns; well gone were any worries. You most willingly let the Pink Mist envelop you—and strutted in your micro skirt and high heels down the emptying corridors of the shopping centre. Oblivious to any stares and curious glance or comments.  You were happy… no, you were close to being delirious. You were harming no-one. You were content.  Who cares?  And that’s how you ended up in the shopping centre in your mini skirt and 4” high heels (again!).  Congratulations!

WHAT MAKES YOUR LOOK COMPLETE? - by Cathy Hamilton

Five Subtle Tips to Remember if You Are Planning to Go Out Crossdressed - by Cathy Hamilton

WHAT MAKES YOUR LOOK COMPLETE? - by Cathy Hamilton

WHAT MAKES YOU "COMPLETE?" 

AS A FEMALE


For some of us, the process of getting “dressed” is a thrill beyond words.  The feelings never change. They're forever with us and take us to heights difficult to explain to a non-crossdresser. Who can aptly describe the euphoria that accompanies slipping into a En Femme slinky dress? Or the elation of wiggling into a tight corset? Or even the jubilation of slipping a pair of full-size breastforms into the pockets of a new bra?  Yet despite all this preparation, there is that final moment, those joyous few seconds when you are finally, finally ready, when your desired appearance suddenly all “comes together” and you almost want to cry out in sheer delight, “Eureka!”  LET'S THINK BACK A BIT But, before we get there, let’s recap a little. For those of you like me, the whole process of my transformation is an experience in itself—as much part of the desire to dress as in seeing the final “product”. My process is very regimented, very organised, very methodical. I have been known to take up to two hours to get ready, starting from the time I start unbuttoning my shirt to have a shower.  In the early days of my dressing, when I was either content or, more likely, forced to stay indoors—wow, that does seem like a long time ago!—I might have dressed with far more abandon. Sure, while I always liked to look good, the levels of “perfection” which I now seek when I go out might have been slightly less! Like some of us, if I was staying in, I was content to dress in just a En Femme bra and panties, corset, and petticoat. No need for a dress, makeup, or accessories.  PARTIALLY CROSSDRESSING JUST WON'T DO Subtly at first, without me fully realizing, there came a time in my crossdressing journey when such “partial crossdressing” was no longer enough. My brain demanded that I dress completely and totally. It demanded that the vision of womanhood I was seeking to emulate become complete in its entirety. No half-measures anymore; no “let’s throw on a dress and sit around casually”. No, it became perfection or nothing!  With practice and with some considerable trial and error, I eventually found my “look.” It was the appearance I feel, rightly or wrongly, suits me best, makes me look like a “real” woman (not some cheap imitation), and makes me appear as someone who can go out and about in a crowd unnoticed and undetected. I'm just another lady passing by…  In fact, I squirm when I look back at some old photos of me with long hair and cheap-looking wigs, wearing dresses or skirts which at the time I thought stylish and which now…. well, I think it’s best not to say.  DESIRED IMAGE FOUND, ROUTINE IN PLACE Once I found the image I had been seeking, found the appearance I felt suited me best, the process of my transformation rarely wavered. I was happily ensconced into a routine which I knew worked and achieved the results I was after.  Yet I realized during this process that there was a “magic moment," or more likely a magic couple of seconds, near the end of the process in moving from male to female, where everything just slotted into place. Everything that I had been building up to for the last few hours fit together, just like the final piece of a difficult 3000-piece jigsaw.  THE SWITCH IS "ON" Sometimes it’s like suddenly flicking a switch to the “on” position. One moment there is me, all made-up with my dress and the rest of my En Femme outfit, looking good, accessories and shoes on. But I’m not quite there, if you know what I mean.  Then comes the final piece, the “crowning glory." It's that last item that makes my transformation totally and utterly complete.  SHE’S BACK, SHE'S HERE To me, that moment comes as I put my wig on, brush down the sides, run my fingers through hair to get the shape right, and turn and look in my full-length mirror. Sometime I gasp involuntarily as I see “Kathy” looking back at me. She’s back, she’s here. Oh, where have you been?  It may sound strange but my whole demeanour changes as I look at Kathy, my whole persona comes alive, and my body language slips into femme-mode (not deliberately, it just happens!)  CROWNING MOMENT Talking to many other girls, everyone has their own “crowning moment," their own pinnacle of realisation that their alter ago has arrived. For some, it’s that last coat of nail varnish; for others it’s climbing aboard their 4” or 6” heels. For others, the moment that they spray the perfume of their choice around their wrists and over their body is the last touch.  Whatever your “final piece” is, you can tell us. Don’t forget we’re all in this together!

Sexuality and the Crossdresser - by Cathy Hamilton

Five Subtle Tips to Remember if You Are Planning to Go Out Crossdressed - by Cathy Hamilton

WHAT MAKES YOUR LOOK COMPLETE? - by Cathy Hamilton

SEXUALITY AND THE CROSSDRESSER 


As more and more people have come to appreciate and accept over recent years, gender is not binary and there are far more shades of gender than simply “1” and “0” or “man” and “woman.”  Many of the myriad of sexual preferences and orientations have long been well-known. Although, there are still certain personal choices that remain rigidly opposed by some less-than-open-minded people; notwithstanding, it really is none of their business what consenting adults do behind the proverbial closed doors!  However, even for enlightened, liberal-thinking people, issues of gender and sexuality can be confusing—not only because there are so many options but, in reality, many people are truly not sure about their own sexual preferences and/or gender. Many people are not 100% of one gender!  So if you don’t know yourself, how can others?  The interpretation of a typical gender/sexuality matrix seems to be forever changing and we have new terms such as gender fluid entering into our vocabulary and everyday usage: a sign if there ever was one that gender is variable and, to some people, depends on their mood on a certain day!  So, where do these changing times and mores leave us with regards to crossdressers?  Well, if you have seen or read the results of the surveys that have been conducted over the years with the help and input of crossdressers, you will be aware that a very high percentage of men who crossdress claim to be completely heterosexual. Some surveys put this figure at over 90%. This means that their declared sexual preference is to be with a woman when it comes to engaging in sexual acts; it’s just that they like to dress up partially in women’s clothes or fully crossdress in their En Femme finery and present as a woman now and then.  Given what’s going on with other sections of the transgender community (and the wider LGBT community), I would suggest that this self-reported high percentage of crossdressers being completely hetero is misleading for several key reasons:     As with many facets of crossdressing, there is a significant element of denial involved. There can be denial of why we crossdress, denial that it is a sexual turn-on (certainly in the early stages of a crossdresser’s journey), or, as a consequence, denial of our sexuality. We simply don’t always like to admit that we are that much different from "normal" people (whoever they are!)    Many crossdressers I have met will admit—at times somewhat reluctantly—that when they have been crossdressed, they have fantasized about being with a man or, if not definitely a man, an unknown, nameless, almost genderless person who can treat them as a woman, who can caress them and hold them, and who can admire them as a woman. And if things of a sexual nature were to happen… well, let them! Many people will probably never act on—or have the opportunity to act out—such a fantasy. However, the fact that they have contemplated it—and if the chance really arose, they might take it—is enough to convince me that the number of crossdressers who are 100% hetero is not 100% of us!  Hands up, who hasn’t had a such a fantasy? I don’t see many hands out there! Come on!     Then, we have the crossdresser who maintains he is straight, but who—while beautifully clad in his new En Femme dress—engages in sexual activity with other crossdressers or with one of the vast array of admirers who seems to be present when there are attractive CDs around. Nothing wrong with all of this, of course, but there’s no real point to deny that one’s sexual preferences can change depending upon the clothes you wear and/or whether your presentation is male or female. There’s also no point in claiming that people can only be straight or gay, either! As we’ve known for years, people can be attracted to more than one gender. And, as we’re starting to more widely accept, these things are not black-and-white and can fluctuate depending on your mood or situation.  At the end of the day, you are what you are! There should be no guilt or shame attached to being a crossdresser. There should be no guilt or shame about wishing to engage in sexual relations with a man while you are presenting as a beautiful, feminine woman—or at any point!  As hard as it might be, we should simply own up to and accept the fact that none of us are 100% this or 100% that when it comes to gender and sexuality!

Five Subtle Tips to Remember if You Are Planning to Go Out Crossdressed - by Cathy Hamilton

Five Subtle Tips to Remember if You Are Planning to Go Out Crossdressed - by Cathy Hamilton

Five Subtle Tips to Remember if You Are Planning to Go Out Crossdressed - by Cathy Hamilton

FIVE SUBTLE TIPS TO REMEMBER IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO GO OUT CROSSDRESSED 


Want some subtle pointers and tips to help you achieve an all-round better image when heading out and about crossdressed?  Then imagine: you’ve just spent nearly two hours getting ready, carefully dressing in your En Femme finery—and now you look picture perfect! Your dress looks beautiful, your makeup went on without a hitch, and your wig and accessories complement your whole look.  Indeed, now you look like a complete woman; ready for a day out or night about town in a great restaurant with some friends.  You’ve read and remembered and practiced most of the tips we've given before—but, to be fair, you probably knew most of them anyway. And now, you feel you know it all and can pass comfortably in public.  Yet, there is more. More tips and things to watch out for, more nuances and discreet pointers that, if you take on board, will further add to your authenticity as a fully-fledged En Femme woman.  So, let’s have a look at another top 5 (subtle) tips to give you that extra edge, that extra confidence:  Walk more slowly and be conscious of each footstep as you find your stride. Women tend to walk more narrowly in their stride—think tightrope instead of skis. It shouldn’t be one for directly in front of the other, but even while walking briskly, women’s strides are often closer together. If you can remember to do so, suck in your stomach slightly as this helps with presenting a more feminine walk. Don’t wiggle your bottom or overdo swaying your hips, since everyday women don’t walk that way, but sucking in can help add some natural movement in your hips. Generally, be more sedate and fluid in your general movements, making them more languid until you get comfortable enough in your body language. If you are in town or a shopping center, don’t forget to look into shop windows as you pass. Feel free to let your gaze linger ever so slightly on the merchandise as you pass clothes shops, shoe shops, lingerie shops—or anything that interests you. It’s natural to look around at the world as you move through it. Don’t let being dressed make you feel like you need to hurry through the world, dodging detection. Stop for a few seconds to look in some windows, if you like, or possibly pop into one or two shops. Even though you may not have any intention to buy anything, it’s always nice to have a look, isn’t it? When parking and getting out of your car, don’t quickly open the door and leap out. It goes without saying that the right decorum is necessary if you’re wearing a mini- or micro-skirt. Take your time, taking care to keep your knees together as far as possible, as you get out of the car. You can also pull down the sun shade visor and check your makeup and hair, reach for your handbag, and ensure that you have everything you need. When you are buying something in the department store or supermarket, be patient when waiting in the line at the cashier. Don’t show signs of exasperation if the cashier and the customer are making smalltalk, or if the customer can’t seem to find the right amount of money. Men and women often display their irritation and impatience differently. Better to keep it under control altogether! No aggressive male stance or tut-tutting. Relax and exert a degree of self-control and patience. Besides, it’s a good practice for everyone to be polite to service workers. Now you’ve bought a few new items from the store and feel it’s far too early to ho home. You’ve still got some time and anyway, you still want as many people as possible to see you before you gracefully retire from the public gaze and head back to your car. Why not have a coffee and muffin in one of your favorite little bakery shops? Make sure after you’ve finished your delicious treat to check your makeup. No smudged lipstick, no tell-tale signs of drinking coffee or hot chocolate around your mouth or lips, and no wayward crumbs from your cake or muffin stuck to your lipstick or lip gloss. And definitely no signs of spillage of your drink on your En Femme skirt or top! It’s so easy to overlook some of these little pointers or tips which have been socialized into genetic women. It’s also too easy to revert to male-type behavior and body language, even though you are wearing a nice dress or skirt.  Achieving the perfect picture is not all about appearance. It’s as much to with mannerisms and observing those micro-details of behavior that genetic women are expected to perform.

FEMALE FASHION TIPS AND TRICKS TO LOOK GOOD

all about female fashions - it's nothing like male clothes

all about female fashions - it's nothing like male clothes

all about female fashions - it's nothing like male clothes

 June 4, 2022 by Paul Chrish

Fashion is something that is very inconsistent. It keeps on changing with daily air. So it can be quite difficult to articulate fashion through words. But you can express fashion through words of wisdom. Fashion is not only how we dress up but it involves everything happening around us. It’s quite fun if you ad

 June 4, 2022 by Paul Chrish

Fashion is something that is very inconsistent. It keeps on changing with daily air. So it can be quite difficult to articulate fashion through words. But you can express fashion through words of wisdom. Fashion is not only how we dress up but it involves everything happening around us. It’s quite fun if you add some fashion words or fashion captions to some of the very fashionable and nicely dressed pictures.

Instagram is a nice platform and this is where most brands collaborate with celebrities to advertise their fashionable dresses, shoes, makeup, and so on. At such a place it is the fashion caption that completes the whole advertisement and tempts people to buy such stuff.

So people if you want a fashion caption then get your fashion caption from our collection of fashion captions. Our fashion captions will not disappoint you and you people would be more than happy to use them as they are following the latest trend and are the most unique fashion captions which you will not be able to find anywhere else but here.

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it's not about the dress - it's how you wear it

all about female fashions - it's nothing like male clothes

all about female fashions - it's nothing like male clothes

  • It’s not about the dress you wear, but the life you lead in that dress.
  • She leaves a little sparkle wherever she goes.
  • You can wear black at any time. You can wear it at any age. You may wear it for almost any occasion.
  • I love black because it affirms, designs, and styles. A woman in a black dress is a pencil stroke.
  • Men tell me that I’ve sav

  • It’s not about the dress you wear, but the life you lead in that dress.
  • She leaves a little sparkle wherever she goes.
  • You can wear black at any time. You can wear it at any age. You may wear it for almost any occasion.
  • I love black because it affirms, designs, and styles. A woman in a black dress is a pencil stroke.
  • Men tell me that I’ve saved their marriages. It costs them a fortune in shoes, but it’s cheaper than a divorce.
  • Just let me shop, and no one gets hurt.
  • Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
  • Over the years I have learned that what is important in a dress is the woman wearing it.
  • One is never over-dressed or underdressed with a Little Black Dress.
  • The clothes don’t have to suit you; you have to satisfy the clothes.
  • Forget the rules, if you like it, wear it.
  • Fashions fade, style is eternal.
  • Clothing means nothing until someone lives in them.
  • Dress how you want to be addressed.
  • You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it.
  • I like my money right where I can see it…hanging in my closet.
  • One of my primary objects is to form the tools so the tools themselves shall fashion the work and give to every part its just proportion.
  • Fashion is what you buy; Style is what you do with it.
  • My fashion is about the urban woman in the year 3000. I think about obscure, weird things and try to create a world around them.
  • Fashion is a weapon that you can use when you need it.
  • A woman is never sexier than when she is comfortable in her clothes.
  • I was at school when Britney Spears’s ‘Baby One More Time’ came out. I changed my uniform to look like hers. I just looked slutty after that, so thank you, Britney.
  • Clothes are just like friends you want quality not quantity.
  • The best things you can do for your skin are not smoke, always use sunscreen and drink a lot of water.
  • Fashion is about dreaming and making other people dream.
  • Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
  • Fashion wasn’t what you wore someplace anymore; it was the whole reason for going.
  • Even on the most solemn occasions I got away without wearing socks and hid that lack of civilisation in high boots.
  • She can beat me, but she cannot beat my outfit.
  • In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different.
  • I wear my sort of clothes to save me the trouble of deciding which clothes to wear.
  • I firmly believe that with the right footwear one can rule the world.
  • Forget the rules, if you like it, wear it.

make every female item work for you

all about female fashions - it's nothing like male clothes

The most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion. But cosmetics are easier to buy.

  • Make every outfit count.
  • Being well dressed hasn’t much to do with having good clothes. It’s a question of good balance and good common sense.
  • Fashion is what you buy. Style is what you do with it.
  • The hardest thing in fashion is not to be known for a logo, but to be known for a silhouette.
  • Don’t wear what fashion designers tell you to wear. 

  • Make every outfit count.
  • Being well dressed hasn’t much to do with having good clothes. It’s a question of good balance and good common sense.
  • Fashion is what you buy. Style is what you do with it.
  • The hardest thing in fashion is not to be known for a logo, but to be known for a silhouette.
  • Don’t wear what fashion designers tell you to wear. Wear what they wear.
  • Style is the perfection of a point of view.
  • I love being called a fashion icon.
  • I like my money right where I can see it: hanging in my closet.
  • In difficult times, fashion is always outrageous.
  • My look is a cocktail. I’m not as nicely turned out as the french, but I don’t care like the English.
  • The way we dress affects the way we think, the way we feel, the way we act, and the way others react to us.
  • Never go without earrings, it enlightens you, be always enlightened.
  • How you can live the high life if you don’t wear high heels.
  • I don’t approach fashion. Fashion approaches me!
  • Style is something each of us already has, all we need is to find it.
  • I love being called a fashion icon.
  • You have to get dressed in the morning, so you might as well make it fun.
  • The dress must follow the body of a woman, not the body following the shape of the dress.
  • If you wear things you adore, you look better.
  • I don’t like it when a woman looks like a fashion victim.
  • I wear my sort of clothes to save me the trouble of deciding which clothes to wear.
  • Only great minds can afford a simple style.
  • Fashion is what you’re offered four times a year by designers. And style is what you choose.
  • Who can really say who invents something first in fashion?
  • I always find beauty in things that are odd and imperfect, they are much more interesting.
  • I like my money where I can see it – hanging in my closet.
  • Fashion is not necessarily about labels. It’s not about brands. It’s about something else that comes from within you.
  • Every time I design clothes, I’m making a movie.
  • Smiles are always in fashion.

The most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion. But cosmetics are easier to buy.

The most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion. But cosmetics are easier to buy.

The most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion. But cosmetics are easier to buy.

Mostly it happens when we celebrate festivals. We go for traditional dresses and it is where we need traditional outfit captions for Instagram in order to post festive pictures. Marriages also involve traditional wear. So, people, it’s quite a time where we go for traditional dresses and require traditional outfit captions for Instagram. 

Mostly it happens when we celebrate festivals. We go for traditional dresses and it is where we need traditional outfit captions for Instagram in order to post festive pictures. Marriages also involve traditional wear. So, people, it’s quite a time where we go for traditional dresses and require traditional outfit captions for Instagram. If you are also one of such kind then you should check our list of traditional outfit captions for Instagram.

  • It’s important for young women and men coming out of the fashion schools to think seriously before starting their own collections.
  • Ten different looks and my looks all kill.
  • Fashion is a language that creates itself in clothes to interpret reality.
  • You like my outfit? Gee thanks, just bought it.
  • The only real elegance is in the mind; if you’ve got that, the rest really comes from it.
  • I wanted to be a certain kind of woman. I became that kind of woman.
  • The clothes don’t have to suit you, you have to suit the clothes
  • Some people have the Bible. I have Vogue.
  • Women who wear black lead colorful lives.
  • I may be a beginner at some things, but I’ve got a black belt in shopping.
  • Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months.
  • Fashion is what you’re offered four times a year by designers. And style is what you choose.
  • Style is primarily a matter of instinct.
  • Fashion is an art and you are the canvas.
  • The most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion. But cosmetics are easier to buy.
  • Isn’t elegance forgetting what one is wearing?
  • Florals for spring? Groundbreaking.
  • Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman.
  • One is never over-dressed or under-dressed with a Little Black Dress.
  • I’ve been 40 years discovering that the queen of all colors was black.
  • I could buy designer, but this Fashion Nova fit.
  • My style – it’s black and it’s expensive.
  • You don’t find a style. A style finds you.
  • Dress like you’ve made something of yourself in the world, even if you haven’t.
  • You cannot fake chic but you can be chic and fake fur.

Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn.

The most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion. But cosmetics are easier to buy.

Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn.


  • I’m going to make everything around me beautiful – that will be my life.
  • Fashion is a language that creates itself in clothes to interpret reality.
  • Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn.
  • The difference between style and fashion is quality.
  • You have to get dressed in the morning, so you might as well make it


  • I’m going to make everything around me beautiful – that will be my life.
  • Fashion is a language that creates itself in clothes to interpret reality.
  • Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn.
  • The difference between style and fashion is quality.
  • You have to get dressed in the morning, so you might as well make it fun.
  • I’ll stop wearing black when they make a darker color.
  • In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different.
  • Create your own visual style… Let it be unique for yourself and yet identifiable for others.
  • I know what women look good in. I don’t think the rules ever change.
  • The well-dressed man is he whose clothes you never notice.
  • Stay focused and extra sparkly.
  • Fashion is what you’re offered four times a year by designers. And style is what you choose.
  • In a world full of fashion trends, I want to remain classic.
  • People will stare. Make it worth their while.
  • I have fun with my clothes onstage; it’s not a concert you’re seeing, it’s a fashion show.
  • My favorite emails are the ones telling me my order has been shipped.
  • Make it simple, but significant.
  • The great thing about fashion is that it always moves forward.
  • The principle of the design – the harmony, rhythm, and balance are all the same with interior and fashion design.
  • Good fashion is like rock music: all anarchy and revolt.
  • Clothes are like a good meal, a good movie, great pieces of music.
  • We don’t need fashion to survive, we just desire it so much.
  • It’s better to have fewer things of quality than too much expendable junk.
  • In a machine age, dressmaking is one of the last refuges of the human, the personal, the inimitable.
  • Make it simple, but significant.
  • Style isn’t about what you wear, it’s about how you live.
  • I don’t do fashion. I am fashion.
  • In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.
  • A woman who doesn’t wear perfume has no future.
  • To me, clothing is a form of self-expression – there are hints about who you are in what you wear.

And now, I’m just trying to change the world, one sequin at a time.

The most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion. But cosmetics are easier to buy.

Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn.


  • This outfit just cleared my skin and fixed my posture.
  • Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.
  • Elegance is not standing out, but being remembered.
  • You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it.
  • The hardest thing in fashion is not to be known for a logo, but to be known for a silhouette.
  • Everyone needs their Brea


  • This outfit just cleared my skin and fixed my posture.
  • Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.
  • Elegance is not standing out, but being remembered.
  • You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it.
  • The hardest thing in fashion is not to be known for a logo, but to be known for a silhouette.
  • Everyone needs their Breakfast at Tiffany’s moment.
  • Fashion should be a form of escapism, and not a form of imprisonment.
  • Some of the worst mistakes in my life were haircuts.
  • Insecurity is a waste of time.
  • Life’s too short to wear boring clothes.
  • Playing dress-up begins at age five and never truly ends.
  • Style is very important. It has nothing to do with fashion. Fashion is over quickly. Style lasts forever.
  • Fashion is the armor to survive the reality of everyday life.
  • I don’t design clothes. I design dreams.
  • And now, I’m just trying to change the world, one sequin at a time.
  • Style is a deeply personal expression of who you are, and every time you dress, you are asserting a part of yourself.
  • Fashion is the armor to survive the reality of everyday life.
  • The style of studied nonchalance is the psychological triumph of grace over order.
  • I know what women want. They want to be beautiful.
  • People will stare. Make it worth their while.
  • I firmly believe that with the right footwear, one can rule the world.
  • Dress designing… is to me not a profession but an art.
  • Fashion is like food; you shouldn’t stick to the same menu.



I wanted to be a certain kind of woman. I became that kind of woman.

I wanted to be a certain kind of woman. I became that kind of woman.

I wanted to be a certain kind of woman. I became that kind of woman.


  • She has a way with words, red lipstick, and making an entrance.
  • Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn.
  • Fashion is instant language.
  • We don’t need fashion to survive, we just desire it so much.
  • There is no sound more feminine than a woman in a taffeta dress.
  • Every man should have a magnifying mirror. If you l


  • She has a way with words, red lipstick, and making an entrance.
  • Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn.
  • Fashion is instant language.
  • We don’t need fashion to survive, we just desire it so much.
  • There is no sound more feminine than a woman in a taffeta dress.
  • Every man should have a magnifying mirror. If you look good magnified, you are set to go.
  • Only great minds can afford a simple style.
  • A great dress can make you remember what is beautiful about life.
  • Fashion you can buy, but the style you possess.
  • When in doubt, wear red.
  • Clothes mean nothing until someone lives in them.
  • People will stare, make it worth their while.
  • Over the years I have learned that what is important in a dress is the woman who is wearing it.
  • Don’t be into trends. Don’t make fashion own you, but decide what you are.
  • Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.
  • You can never be overdressed or overeducated.
  • In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.
  • The difference between style and fashion is quality.
  • If you wear things you adore, you just look better.
  • Fashions fade, style is eternal.
  • In a machine age, dressmaking is one of the last refuges of the human, the personal, the inimitable.
  • People will stare. Make it worth their while.
  • Stains, stains go away my LBD doesn’t want to play.
  • If your hair is done properly and you’re wearing good shoes, you can get away with anything.
  • Buy less. Choose well. Make it last. Quality, not quantity. Everybody’s buying far too many clothes.
  • Always dress well but keep it simple.

Life is too short to wear boring male clothes.

I wanted to be a certain kind of woman. I became that kind of woman.

I wanted to be a certain kind of woman. I became that kind of woman.


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  • Dress like you are already famous.
  • If I can have 


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  • Dress like you are already famous.
  • If I can have any impact, I want women to feel good about themselves and have fun with fashion.
  • Fashion is what you adopt when you don’t know who you are.
  • Fashion reflects who you are.
  • I loathe narcissism, but I approve of vanity.
  • I wanted to dress the woman who lives and works, not the woman in a painting.
  • Too much good taste can be very boring. Independent style, on the other hand, can be very inspiring.
  • Fashion is a trend; style lives within a person.
  • Remind yourself. Nobody built like you, you design yourself.
  • You can never take too much care over the choice of your shoes. Too many women think that they are unimportant, but the real proof of an elegant woman is what is on her feet.
  • Fashion fade, style is eternal.
  • I got my heels higher than your standards.
  • To achieve the nonchalance, which is absolutely necessary for a man, one article at least must not match.
  • I’m just trying to change the world, one sequin at a time.
  • Life is too short to wear boring clothes.
  • Florals for spring? Groundbreaking.
  • Some women think that if the look this season is minis, they have to wear minis. If you don’t have great legs, there are plenty of alternatives.
  • Fashion is about going ahead, not about memory.
  • Fashion and music are the same, because music express its period too.
  • It pains me physically to see a woman victimized, rendered pathetic by fashion.
  • It’s not about the brand, it’s about style.

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I wanted to be a certain kind of woman. I became that kind of woman.

you wear " whatever " makes you feel happy


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11 Reasons Men Crossdress

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Crossdressing is not a new concept. It has been around for centuries, and it’s still going strong today! Men cross-dress daily for many different reasons. Some people are born with gender dysphoria. Crossdressing is often the only way they can feel comfortable in their skin. Other men are attracted to aspects of femininity. Dressing up as another sex will help them explore this side of themselves without feeling judged by society.

11 Reasons Men Crossdress

Reasons for cross-dressing vary. Some people do it because they enjoy the social aspect, while others want to dress up and do nothing else. Some do it as a form of sexual gratification, while others enjoy crossdressing and keep doing it because they like how it makes them feel. It’s not uncommon for them to feel more confident and prettier. Many men are also attracted to femininity but cannot express their feelings freely. Dressing up as the other sex will help them explore this side of themselves without feeling judged by society or their loved ones.

There are some aspects of crossdressing that everyone can agree on. For instance, it is essential that the men wear cute outfits. No one likes seeing someone dressed in frumpy clothing or ill-fitting garments. It’s also necessary for them to pick an attractive wig, if possible! Crossdressing is just one way some men choose to express themselves. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why men decide to cross-dress!

Contents1. Fashion2. Love for the other gender3. Sexual attraction4. For relaxation5. Expression of gender identity6. To hide emotions7. To communicate with other people.8. Fantasy or idealization of women/femininity9. For fun10. To fit in11. Crossdressing as a stepping stone to ‘transition’ to live as a woman

Men who crossdress get many different satisfactions from dressing in women’s clothing. Their motivation also varies. Some crossdress because they feel their female side is beautiful and want to express it. Others do so because it brings them pleasure or relaxation. The reasons vary, but there are many similarities between the men who dress up as women. Crossdressing is a way for men to release their emotions and express themselves. They get satisfaction from the look, feel and smell of women’s clothes. Many enjoy feeling beautiful, while others are aroused by it.

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Fashion is a large part of crossdressing for men. It allows them to express themselves. This is an extension of their desire to try on different costumes and roles in daily life for some. For others, like drag queens or professional performers, it can be a means of earning their living. Most fashion crossdressers do not wish to pass as women.

They enjoy dressing in beautiful clothes. Unisex fashions have been a growing trend in the last decade. They allow men to wear clothes once considered “women’s only,” such as skirts. In Japan and South Korea, fashion cross-dressing is famous. Men’s fashions are far more restrictive than women’s in many countries.

So, men have much less opportunity to pick clothing that is not designed for their gender. Clothing designed for women is far more available than clothing designed for men. So, men’s fashions are generally much simpler and less varied than those of women. Thus, cross-dressing allows one to experiment with the other gender’s fashion possibilities.

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2. Love for the FEMALE gender - EVERYTHING ABOUT A FEMALE LOOK

The first reason that many men cross-dress is that they admire women. According to Anne Vitale, Ph.D., “They desire the look, feel and fragrance of these garments as well as the everything else associated with them.” Some men enjoy dressing in their wife’s or girlfriend’s clothing when she is not around. It adds excitement to their sex life.

11 Reasons Men Crossdress

Some men even enjoy cross-dressing when their wife is present to see him in women’s clothing. It reinforces the fact that he is doing this for her, making it more acceptable to him. It also makes her more willing to wear sexy lingerie around the house when they are together.

For others, crossdressing fulfills their need to feel beautiful. Men are taught that only women are beautiful from a very early age. They strive to be more attractive to attract women. These men enjoy being told they are pretty by their significant other while dressed in female clothing. For them, the pretty and feminine clothing makes them feel more attractive than regular men’s clothing.

3. Sexual attraction OR YOUR BORN GENDER CONFUSION

5. Expression of gender identity - ARE YOU FEELING LIKE A FEMALE ?

2. Love for the FEMALE gender - EVERYTHING ABOUT A FEMALE LOOK

For some men, cross-dressing is a form of sexual expression. They feel aroused when wearing female clothing. They get a thrill out of achieving an erection while crossdressing. Some men are not attracted to other men. They are stimulated by the idea of being female in appearance. This is called autogynephilia. Other men are straight or bi-curious but enjoy dressing in women’s clothing for sexual pleasure.

11 Reasons Men Crossdress

These men are said to have transvestic fetishism. They may masturbate while they are dressed or achieve orgasm by being admired by their partner. Some find the idea of wearing women’s clothing arousing but do not engage in cross-dressing for sexual pleasure.

4. For relaxation - TO BECOME A WOMAN YOU HAVE ALWAYS ADMIRED

5. Expression of gender identity - ARE YOU FEELING LIKE A FEMALE ?

5. Expression of gender identity - ARE YOU FEELING LIKE A FEMALE ?

Many men find cross-dressing to be a very relaxing activity. It may relieve stress, anxiety, and depression for them. For some men, it is like meditation; they can become completely absorbed in applying makeup or styling their hair. Others enjoy the feeling of letting go when they are in women’s clothing. They no longer have to worry about responsibility and can relax. Men who have demanding jobs or complicated relationships may find it a relief to retreat into their feminine alter-ego.

11 Reasons Men Crossdress

Being in a supportive and accepting environment is very important for cross-dressing. Any stress or anxiety the man may be feeling can be alleviated with encouragement from his partner or friends. It gives them an escape from life’s pressures that they cannot otherwise achieve. This reason differs from person to person, depending on the stressors of their lives. This relaxation is accomplished one of two ways, by wearing female clothes in public or when home alone dressing up in women’s clothing. Peace can be achieved both at home and in public, but there are different reasons why these methods are employed.

5. Expression of gender identity - ARE YOU FEELING LIKE A FEMALE ?

5. Expression of gender identity - ARE YOU FEELING LIKE A FEMALE ?

5. Expression of gender identity - ARE YOU FEELING LIKE A FEMALE ?

Gender Identity is a complex concept for people to come to terms with. In the past, many psychologists believed that all men wanted to be women because of a lack of information about transsexualism. It was assumed that if a boy played with dolls or dressed in his mother’s clothes, he would become homosexual. Yet, many of these boys grew up to be heterosexual men that still crossdress as adults.

It is now believed that people who crossdress are expressing their gender identity. They see wearing women’s clothing as an opportunity to express themselves in a way society doesn’t usually allow. They still maintain their male identity and gender role outside but get to express their feminine side.

6. To hide emotions - RELEASE THE MALE PRESSURES OF YOUR LIFE

7. To communicate with other people. MEET OTHERS LIKE YOURSELF

7. To communicate with other people. MEET OTHERS LIKE YOURSELF

Many men who cross-dress do so to hide the fact that they are unhappy and depressed. Society expects men to be masculine, strong individuals who always want to have sex with women and lead exciting lives full of adventure. Men who feel as though society pressures them into this lifestyle put on a fake smile in public, but the truth is they are not happy. They feel trapped in their male identity, unable to express how they feel because of the fear of society. These men enjoy dressing as women because it breaks them from this lifestyle and allows them to live out fantasies.

7. To communicate with other people. MEET OTHERS LIKE YOURSELF

7. To communicate with other people. MEET OTHERS LIKE YOURSELF

7. To communicate with other people. MEET OTHERS LIKE YOURSELF

Communication is a part of all relationships, and cross-dressing can be a helpful tool in understanding people. Some men indeed crossdress because they’re aroused by femininity. Still, it’s also quite clear that the vast majority want to wear beautiful clothes without sexual motivation.

8. Fantasy or idealization of women/femininity

7. To communicate with other people. MEET OTHERS LIKE YOURSELF

9. For fun - LOTS OF FUN - AN EROTIC EXPERERNCE

Fantasy or idealization is a big part of crossdressing for some people. It’s a way to explore a different facet of their personality or even the female side. A man might want to wear women’s clothes because he finds them beautiful and feminine.

9. For fun - LOTS OF FUN - AN EROTIC EXPERERNCE

11. Crossdressing as a stepping stone to ‘transition’ to live as a woman

9. For fun - LOTS OF FUN - AN EROTIC EXPERERNCE

Fun is the most simplistic reason why men crossdress. Some people enjoy dressing up in women’s clothing and have no other reason behind it! Men might also use their female alter ego for different purposes. Perhaps to explore what it would be like to feel more feminine or sexy. Some do so to become an idealized version of themselves without society’s judgment.

10. To fit inTO PUBLIC SOCIETY - OR PRIVATELY

11. Crossdressing as a stepping stone to ‘transition’ to live as a woman

11. Crossdressing as a stepping stone to ‘transition’ to live as a woman

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Fitting in is one of the most common reasons why men cross-dress. A man might find that he enjoys dressing up as the opposite sex but does not wish to hide it. Some men are content with their biological gender but still want to do female clothing. For these men, wearing women’s clothes in public is a way to challenge the traditional notion. Often, these men will dress up and wear clothes in their everyday lives. They may also do this in places where it might be more acceptable to express their femininity.

11. Crossdressing as a stepping stone to ‘transition’ to live as a woman

11. Crossdressing as a stepping stone to ‘transition’ to live as a woman

11. Crossdressing as a stepping stone to ‘transition’ to live as a woman

Transitioning to life as a woman has gained some attention. It is due to the publication of books like “Whipping Girl” and “She’s Not There.” These books argue that many men who cross-dress later go on to become women. Plenty of men do not crossdress before transition. Indeed, plenty are pretty adamant that they never crossdressed at all! It is important to note that most men do not fit this pattern, and it is only relevant to a small percentage of them.

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21 Crossdressers Talk About Their Crossdressing Experience

TRANSGENDERED EXPERIENCES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

TRANSGENDERED EXPERIENCES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

TRANSGENDERED EXPERIENCES FROM AROUND THE WORLD


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Crossdressing experience can vary from one crossdresser individual to the next.  

  • All kinds of looks 
  • All different countries
  • All different experiences
  • YOU ARE NOT ALONE


To shed more light in this topic, here are 25 crossdressers from around the world to share their crossdressing experience.


Here is what they had to say about it.

1. Melania ( Rome, Italy)

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TRANSGENDERED EXPERIENCES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

“Crossdressing is an expression of a part of me. It is something that I didn’t decide. It belongs to me since my birth. Through the years I have experienced more and more about this world and I find it always so fascinating. I always learn new things and I try to reach perfection day by day  I started with crossdressing at Carnival party 

“Crossdressing is an expression of a part of me. It is something that I didn’t decide. It belongs to me since my birth. Through the years I have experienced more and more about this world and I find it always so fascinating. I always learn new things and I try to reach perfection day by day  I started with crossdressing at Carnival party in a club. I was impressed about the response of people that night. I decided then to explore this world and started to do it more frequently. Now, I really can’t stop to do it.”. – Melania

2. Laura (Germany)

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2. Laura (Germany)

” Crossdressing for me is like releasing my true self. I always felt more feminine than masculine so this is a great opportunity to express myself the way I really want to.  I usually crossdress at home. However, I went to bars and parties as well which was fun. I always look forward to go out more frequently“. – Laura

3. Alaska (Canada)

4. Emily Florence (California, USA))

2. Laura (Germany)

” I can honestly say I’ve been the happiest ever since I started dressing. The moment I stopped caring what others may think of me is the moment I really started evolving as a person.  I can really be myself to the fullest and live my best life. It feels so liberating and empowering to be able to do whatever you want and wear whatever you

” I can honestly say I’ve been the happiest ever since I started dressing. The moment I stopped caring what others may think of me is the moment I really started evolving as a person.  I can really be myself to the fullest and live my best life. It feels so liberating and empowering to be able to do whatever you want and wear whatever you want. Stop trying to please everyone, and start living for yourself. Trust me, it’s so worth it !”. – Alaska 

4. Emily Florence (California, USA))

4. Emily Florence (California, USA))

4. Emily Florence (California, USA))

“I have a background in art, so I have an artistic habit for doing things and cross dressing has been exactly that for me. It’s been a way to not only express my artistic side but show what I love about women, what makes women beautiful. Pantyhose, heels, the dresses, the make up, you name it.  My goal has always been to be as convincing 

“I have a background in art, so I have an artistic habit for doing things and cross dressing has been exactly that for me. It’s been a way to not only express my artistic side but show what I love about women, what makes women beautiful. Pantyhose, heels, the dresses, the make up, you name it.  My goal has always been to be as convincing a woman as possible. I am very private with my dressing up outside of social media so I don’t have any crazy experiences with cross dressing.”. – Emily   

5. Jay Berry (United Kingdom)

4. Emily Florence (California, USA))

4. Emily Florence (California, USA))

“I find crossdressing as a fun way to express my self and it makes me feel attractive; using makeup can be really fun and girl clothes are super fashionable and fun to shop for.  Its a way to express myself as it gives me confidence about how I look and I can appreciate women fashion a lot more than male fashion.”. – Jay Berry

6. Arshia Rao (India)

8. Vesna Prague (Prague / Czech Republic)

7. CutieMei (Malaysia)

“The journey of shy, scared little trying to come out of closet to woman with confidence has been exciting, adventurous. Its an art that very few can understand/pursue. Glad to be part of this. Crossdressing is fun. I simply love feminine fashion.”. – Arshia

7. CutieMei (Malaysia)

8. Vesna Prague (Prague / Czech Republic)

7. CutieMei (Malaysia)

“I started dressing up when I was very young. I wore my sisters dress and play pretend cooking with 2 of my sisters. When I was a teen I accidentally found my mom’s cute and comfy sleep dress. I wore it and eventually developed a love for sleep dresses.  Eventually mom found about it, she wasn’t angry at me but I stopped dressing up secre

“I started dressing up when I was very young. I wore my sisters dress and play pretend cooking with 2 of my sisters. When I was a teen I accidentally found my mom’s cute and comfy sleep dress. I wore it and eventually developed a love for sleep dresses.  Eventually mom found about it, she wasn’t angry at me but I stopped dressing up secretly. Now that I am grown up and have my own money I can dress up all I want.”. – CutieMei

8. Vesna Prague (Prague / Czech Republic)

8. Vesna Prague (Prague / Czech Republic)

8. Vesna Prague (Prague / Czech Republic)

” For me, crossdressing is not a sexual issue. It helps me to demolish some of my stereotypes about who women / men are and what their roles should be in society.  I started at the age of 6 or so, though the memory of that is fuzzy at best. But it really started right around the cusp of puberty.”. – Vesna

9. Ivana Nassi (Italy)

10. Carla Navarro (Madrid, Spain)

8. Vesna Prague (Prague / Czech Republic)

I usually crossdress at home. However, I went to bars and parties as well which was fun. I always look forward to go out more frequently.  Thanks to social media, I discovered that what I felt only mine is shared and appreciated by many people. I have had new friends and supporters.”. – Ivana

10. Carla Navarro (Madrid, Spain)

10. Carla Navarro (Madrid, Spain)

10. Carla Navarro (Madrid, Spain)

“Crossdressing is the best sensation in the world. I like to feel feminine from time to time. When I was a kid, I was quite attracted to the pantyhose of my mom. In secret, when nobody was in home, I always stole them from her wardrobe and wear them in front of the mirror for hours. I don’t know why I was doing that, but that fulfilled me

“Crossdressing is the best sensation in the world. I like to feel feminine from time to time. When I was a kid, I was quite attracted to the pantyhose of my mom. In secret, when nobody was in home, I always stole them from her wardrobe and wear them in front of the mirror for hours. I don’t know why I was doing that, but that fulfilled me in life.  Years later (too many years) I was living in Madrid, and I don’t know where I got the courage, I went to the Dafni Girls Studio, and my life changed. I never thought of me like a complete woman, but when I saw myself like that, with all the make up and the wig, it made me think that I could be good at this. I thought that it was the only time that I would get dressed like that. Turns out I was very wrong.”. – Carla  

11. Klaudia Jones (Greece

10. Carla Navarro (Madrid, Spain)

10. Carla Navarro (Madrid, Spain)

“Crossdressing has been an amazing journey that has given me the opportunity to meet some of the most amazing people I have ever met. Through crossdressing and the expression of my feminine side I have noticed that I have become a better friend, husband and father in my everyday life.”. – Klaudia

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12. Laura Loveheels (Mexico)

13. Vivian Harding (Ireland)

13. Vivian Harding (Ireland)

“I learn much about myself and also meet so great people through my crossdressing. I love to look pretty and  feel like a women. All my life, I always feel like a girl.”. – Laura

13. Vivian Harding (Ireland)

13. Vivian Harding (Ireland)

13. Vivian Harding (Ireland)

I love dressing up and creating different looks, I love fashion and being able to express my feminine side. I dress up because it’s when I feel most comfortable. I’ve been dressing up since early teens but only seriously in the later part of my life.”. – Vivian

14. Ana (Mexico)

13. Vivian Harding (Ireland)

14. Ana (Mexico)

I enjoy my experience with crossdressing. I have a beautiful connection with girls because of it. I crossdress because it gives the chance to feel sensations like beauty, glamour, sexiness, femininity that I cannot experience in mans clothing. It’s kind of magical.  I usually like to take a lot of pictures of myself alone or with girlfrie

I enjoy my experience with crossdressing. I have a beautiful connection with girls because of it. I crossdress because it gives the chance to feel sensations like beauty, glamour, sexiness, femininity that I cannot experience in mans clothing. It’s kind of magical.  I usually like to take a lot of pictures of myself alone or with girlfriends. And the I enjoy my sexuality, or go out to party as a sexy woman.” – Ana

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15. Adri Kiss (Hungary

16. Briony Tucker (Wellington, New Zealand

16. Briony Tucker (Wellington, New Zealand

“For me it’s about striving for feminine perfection. I would like to be as beautiful and feminine as possible. Crossdressing helps me to escape the stress of everyday life. And of course I just feel the urge to wear women’s clothes.”. – Adri 

16. Briony Tucker (Wellington, New Zealand

16. Briony Tucker (Wellington, New Zealand

16. Briony Tucker (Wellington, New Zealand

" I’m very much a part time crossdresser and I feel lucky that I can explore that side of me as and when I want. For me crossdressing is a wonderful way to express parts of my personality that aren’t often on display.  I also really love dressing up of all kinds and looking into the mirror seeing someone so different to the usual me looking back is quite a thrill.”. – Briony 

17. Eva Joyce (Saint-Peterburg Russia)

16. Briony Tucker (Wellington, New Zealand

17. Eva Joyce (Saint-Peterburg Russia)

“The first thing I got to handle was makeup. After some tries and fails I found out that making my own makeup is not the thing I’m especially good at. I found a makeup artist who helps me a lot for the last couple of years and I’m very grateful that my friends help me with this.  I was looking for my style for a few years and finally I ca

“The first thing I got to handle was makeup. After some tries and fails I found out that making my own makeup is not the thing I’m especially good at. I found a makeup artist who helps me a lot for the last couple of years and I’m very grateful that my friends help me with this.  I was looking for my style for a few years and finally I came up with Eva like a full blown character I’m comfortable with. One of my biggest things in the last years is finding a girlfriend who supports me and helps me with all this stuff.”. – Eva 

17. Eva Joyce (Saint-Peterburg Russia)

17. Eva Joyce (Saint-Peterburg Russia)

17. Eva Joyce (Saint-Peterburg Russia)

“The first thing I got to handle was makeup. After some tries and fails I found out that making my own makeup is not the thing I’m especially good at. I found a makeup artist who helps me a lot for the last couple of years and I’m very grateful that my friends help me with this.  I was looking for my style for a few years and finally I ca

“The first thing I got to handle was makeup. After some tries and fails I found out that making my own makeup is not the thing I’m especially good at. I found a makeup artist who helps me a lot for the last couple of years and I’m very grateful that my friends help me with this.  I was looking for my style for a few years and finally I came up with Eva like a full blown character I’m comfortable with. One of my biggest things in the last years is finding a girlfriend who supports me and helps me with all this stuff.”. – Eva

18. Claire (South Africa

17. Eva Joyce (Saint-Peterburg Russia)

19. Samantha (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

“It’s been a really fun and liberating experience living a second life. It was tough in the start because I knew nothing about make up or clothing but I had friends to help me learn. Going out for the first time was probably the hardest part.  I like going shopping, eating a restaurants, movies, walk in the park, cooking and just plain relaxing at home.”. – Claire  

19. Samantha (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

17. Eva Joyce (Saint-Peterburg Russia)

19. Samantha (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

“I love it, I think it is something very nice to experience and better when showing sensuality and that there are many people who accept it and love you for it!  I was always attracted to feminine clothes I think it is very sensual.”. – Samantha

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20. Nesrin (Istanbul)

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21. Victoria (The Netherlands)

“It is a great feeling to dress and feel like a woman. I like to go out after getting dressed, and when people look at me and like it.”. – Nesrin

21. Victoria (The Netherlands)

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21. Victoria (The Netherlands)

“I would say I am moderately experienced, there is still so much to enhance, at least in makeup skills and times it takes to do so. For me Victoria is part of who I am. And I love it. Sometimes she comes out a bit more often than other times. But I feel happy mostly nowadays with it.”. – Victoria

BEAUTIFUL CD LADIES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD.

BEAUTIFUL CD LADIES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD.

BEAUTIFUL CD LADIES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD.

EVERYONE OF US  HAS A DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE - WE DRESS AS FEMALES FOR VARIOUS REASONS - BUT WE ALL LOVE BEING FEMALES - LOOKING LIKE FEMALES - AND WEARING FEMALE CLOTHES.


LOOK AT ALL THE DIFFERENT LOOKS - ALL DIFFERENT - ALL BEAUTIFUL - AND EVERYONE FEELING AND LOOKING LIKE A FEMALE.


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EVERYONE OF US  HAS A DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE - WE DRESS AS FEMALES FOR VARIOUS REASONS - BUT WE ALL LOVE BEING FEMALES - LOOKING LIKE FEMALES - AND WEARING FEMALE CLOTHES.


LOOK AT ALL THE DIFFERENT LOOKS - ALL DIFFERENT - ALL BEAUTIFUL - AND EVERYONE FEELING AND LOOKING LIKE A FEMALE.


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