/r/transfashionadvice

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This is a community for trans people and anyone else to come together and discuss fashion. You can find tips, help others by answering questions, or just come and show off a good outfit.

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1) Be respectful of pronouns and how people identify. Transphobia of any kind will not be accepted.

2) No NSFW content should be posted.

3) If you have general questions related to transgender topics please refer to r/asktransgender

4) Please try to be constructive with your suggestions. Anyone trying to cause problems / troll should be reported and will be dealt with by the moderators. (Please don't feed the trolls...)

Any questions you have can be directed to the moderators.

/r/transfashionadvice

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Pepper bras pre transition?

Been alllll over my social media feed as bras designed for girls with v small chests to give a nice lift and squeeze (cleavage). Not sure if it’s all good marketing or if it is something that would be good for a pre transition 40A/AA girlie or if you would need to have some breast tissue first. For the price tag I would love to get insight before buying!

18 Comments
2024/11/09
17:24 UTC

105

When to wear dresses? (wardrobe advice)

Hi! I'm still kind of early in my transition and I've been slowly trying to update my wardrobe with more explicitly femme outfits!

One of my biggest questions is dresses - like I don't think I understand them. There's so many kinds I don't understand what I need to get or when a dress would be appropriate to wear... I see casual dresses and some formal dresses, but then there's different kinds of formal dresses and even different casual dresses! Are there kinds of dresses I should try to get first?

Thank you for the help, I'm very confused about all this, it seems everyone else already has this figured out!

15 Comments
2024/11/09
12:47 UTC

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what to look into as a closeted trans woman?

I figured out I was trans about 6 months ago, but my dad is transphobic (hopes he could come around) and I’d be embarrassed around my mom still. I want some stuff that can make me feel good without being overly femme. I’m not very good with this kinda stuff and I still look kinda masculine rn but I’m growing out my hair and trying to present more feminine. Recently I’ve been using floral scents in my hair

Just basic stuff that could look good. My current style is baggy jeans + hoodie or band shirt. I don’t want it to be too obvious like I said but I do at least wanna feel a little more comfortable day-to-day especially since I don’t have access to any makeup or stuff like that

10 Comments
2024/11/09
04:00 UTC

19

Tips for a fem trans man

Hey y’all! I want to get more into wearing like maybe mini skirts but I have really thick thighs that tend to chafe any tips?

7 Comments
2024/11/08
15:32 UTC

96

Underwear for mini skirt (trans femme)

I have this really cute mini skirt I wanna wear to the club but don’t really have good undies for it. Looking for something that conceals the package and shows a liiitle booty but not a thing.

11 Comments
2024/11/08
04:48 UTC

10

Hair help

I want to cut my hair but I am still reliant on being pretty for modeling and acting with two films coming up but this bitch has a million wigs and my hair is so fucked. I want to cut it all off but I'm terrified since I have such fem frame that I'll regret it and be thrown into a dysmorphic nightmare again. I've shaved it a million times before but now being gender queer and a mother it scares me. I am just so torn. What cut would you do if you were me?

8 Comments
2024/11/07
20:02 UTC

37

trans patch for jacket?

I’m mostly-passing and stealth and I intend to keep it that way— I live in a safe area but people do still get weird about things. However, I’ve been considering getting a “Protect Trans Kids” patch or something similar to put on my winter coat. Do you think it’ll get me clocked?

8 Comments
2024/11/07
17:48 UTC

39

Tall plus size transfem, want advice (bras, leggings, underwear)

Hey y'all,

As the title reads, I'm 5'11 and about 260 lbs, mtf. I'm not on hormones quite yet. I've already been exploring fashion through thrift stores, I've gotten some nice long skirts, cardigans, and feminine jeans (although the jeans are uncomfy to sit in). These are great but I'm wanting to expand out a bit.

Firstly, I want a bra, but I honestly don't know where to start with this. I have man boobs so there is already something there, even without HRT, but I just don't know what size to look for and where to buy them from. I also want to get some leggings, but again my legs are really thick and relatively long, since I'm tall (although most of my height is in my torso). I just don't know where I should look to buy these from that would fit me. I'm also not sure where to get women's underwear from. I want to get and wear shorter skirts but my boxers are pretty long so they'll be easily seen and that feels like something I gotta avoid. I also just... want women's underwear that will fit me.

Yeah that's all, any advice would be helpful!

8 Comments
2024/11/07
16:26 UTC

67

tgirl landscaper with stone butch blues

im a boutique landscaper/gardener who needs to replace her work pants and boots soon. what are my fellow handy trans people wearing to work? i bike to and from work and often leave coated in dirt, so it needs to be hardy.

For reference my fashion sense in the streets is punk doll fagdyke. do you have work clothes that give your gender euphoria? i like being butch... but not every single day...

if you work in construction, fabrication, farming, any trade that wears through clothes... help a girl out!

15 Comments
2024/11/07
14:04 UTC

17

shoe stores for men with small feet?

i know that there are specialty stores that only sell womens' shoes in large sizes that are frequented by trans women. is there an equivalent for trans guys? i'm currently a 6.5 mens' and every store i've been to doesn't sell anything smaller than a 7. am i doomed to buy from the kid's section unless T makes my feet wider?

5 Comments
2024/11/07
02:46 UTC

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looking for low rise briefs/boxer briefs (trans masc)

hello! i've been on the hunt for some nice underwear for a few days now. checked a bunch of old posts. googled every combination of words. i'm having trouble feeling secure in any of the options i've found so far.

currently all the underwear i own are boxer briefs that go basically all the way up to my belly button, which is kind of ridiculous. i assume this is at least partially due to the fact that i don't pack, so there's extra fabric accounting for a bulge i do not have. but idk! i'm just guessing.

i'm just looking for some good underwear that will fit nice and not make me look ridiculous. i'm kind of compelled by the idea of briefs at the moment, but i will take all suggestions.

thanks :)

14 Comments
2024/11/06
02:59 UTC

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Where can I buy canvas shoes with flowers for my big feet? (Men size 10.5-11)

I’m huge sucker for these kinda of canvas shoes, but they all end up being max size women’s 11 and the ones in men selection are just not cute at all, and remind me more of hippie vibes rather than just me liking flowers. I’m stuck with Men’s size 11 unfortunately, so does anyone know some good alternative brand that does these kind of shoes for bigger/wider feet? Links for style I’m looking for. Thank you all

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097D5W379

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R3PF7P9

19 Comments
2024/11/05
21:34 UTC

10

How to style long hair masc?

I'm genderfluid AFAB, and recently I've been feeling much more masc more consistently. Problem I have is I love wearing my hair very long (down to my waist) and have curtain bangs cause my forehead is quite tall. And styling suggestions that could potentially make someone perceive me as masc? I'd kill to get he/him from a stranger these days

4 Comments
2024/11/05
20:17 UTC

114

“Rules” of Buttoning

One unspoken fashion rule that’s learned through cultural osmosis is about buttons and which ones to leave unbuttoned and which ones to button. Now, for men’s fashion, one general rule is to button all but the last two on a dress shirt. It’s not the only one, as I’ve sometimes left the top button or two undone, but in practice, it’s what I’ve done with buttoned clothes.

Are there similar “rules” for buttoned women’s clothes? I recently got a nice cardigan, and left the bottom two undone, but wondered if it was “correct”, Googled it, and found conflicting results. I’ll probably wear a dress shirt with the top two or so undone underneath said cardigan, but I was curious what unspoken “rules” or standards there are for women’s clothes, and this sub seems like a good place to ask.

Thanks!

8 Comments
2024/11/05
17:07 UTC

15

Casual wear tips?

Im planning on coming out next week. Getting it done early so I can start leaning into this more so 🤞. But that means I'm going to be presenting more often! But I've only really got 'going out' clothes which aren't ideal for day to day life. As much as I'd like to do the weekly shop in heels and a dress, it's not feasible. What kinds of day to day wear still look fem but are practical? Any advice is welcome! Thanks

6 Comments
2024/11/05
12:32 UTC

83

How do I make my body look less masculine

Does anyone have advice for me I'm a non-binary amab person who is extremely uncomfortable with how wide my shoulders are or really how masculine my physique is, hrt isn't an option sadly.

17 Comments
2024/11/05
08:57 UTC

9

Tips for dressing fem/andro with rectangle body type

I'm a bit overwhelmed by the options to be honest and I have no idea what will look good on me and what won't

4 Comments
2024/11/05
08:09 UTC

6

Hair suggestions for passing part time?

So I'm thinking of finally getting over the anxiety and get a haircut. I'm just not sure how I want to approach this. My hair is just past shoulder length and curly/wavy (~2C), and is kinda a mess right now. It emphasized my super square jaw and doesn't do much to hide forehead nor my brow-bone. A lot of the styles I liked are sort of bobs with curly bangs. I'd love to shoot for something like that, but I don't want to be stuck with an overtly feminine haircut. In an ideal world that'd be wonderful, but I'd run into uncomfy situations with family, and I feel weird having a glaring feminine haircut with my super masculine face (lots of insecurity). Any suggestions for a hair style that will help cover some of my not-so-loved features while also being easily styled to fit my assigned gender at birth (male)? Thanks!

6 Comments
2024/11/05
06:29 UTC

39

stockings too small?

this might be slightly embarassing but i bought a pantyhose/stockings a few days ago and initially i thought it fit perfectly on me until i realized there was a bit of an airgap around the crotch

i figured it was js because i have a dick and it ends up getting in the way but at the same time it only seems to reach my hips and not my whole tummy like i wanted. its making me worry i actually bought them a little small and am overreacting a bit abt it. is the gap js a normal trans thing or did i screw up? its my first time buying girl clothes so dont judge. note that im around 5'10

EDIT: seems i bought a weird "one size fits all type". rlly bizarre how this is the common type and u cant js pick sizes. still im rlly happy with the one i got and appreciate the advice

11 Comments
2024/11/05
00:01 UTC

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Idk how to dress more masculine while plus sized…

I’m AFAB NB (they/them) but would love to be perceived as a man more often. I’ve constantly been misgendered while out on the street and it’s caused so much dysphoria.

since my chest is so large that wearing a binder doesn’t make much of a difference, I’m at a loss with how to go about dressing more masc and have found myself just going back into the closet to make it easier on my psyche.

I plan on starting HRT but don’t have the money at the moment to even start that process so i fear i may just have to tough it out.

If anyone has advice it is MUCH appreciated.

10 Comments
2024/11/04
05:28 UTC

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Does anyone have suggestions for where to find tucking underwear that have somewhat of a V shape/mold built in?

I just got a pair at an event that was handing out gender affirming clothing and they work really well.

7 Comments
2024/11/03
18:47 UTC

28

how to stay smooth between electrolysis sessions?

I've been doing electrolysis for a while, but sometimes i can't make the schedule, is there any product or methods i can use to keep my body hair under control? Open to any recommendations!

4 Comments
2024/11/03
05:49 UTC

76

Does Bust size go down on fem hrt?

Not quite sure if this fits here but I figure it’s at least fashion-adjacent. I ordered a bra and it arrived today, but it’s too small. I’m not on hrt yet but I’m planing to start very soon and I guess my question is: will it ever fit me? I know my boobs will grow but will my chest circumference go down? Should I just return the bra and size up?

16 Comments
2024/11/02
15:30 UTC

37

Masculine bag

I’m a trans man and my go to bags all go over my chest. Are there any bags that don’t emphasise the chest? I’ve been going with the “stuff it in the pockets” method of man carrying things, but recently lost fifty bucks bc it fell out of my pocket. So yeah. I need a bag

36 Comments
2024/11/02
03:31 UTC

21

Sweatpants

I got a pair of sweatpants today and I wanted to know how I can style them.For information they are black and I'm ftm.

5 Comments
2024/11/02
00:22 UTC

34

Fashion advice for Dommy Mommy vibes

I came out recently and I'm wanting to expand my wardrobe. In my experiments with presentation (limited so far) I've found I feel really empowered when I act more confidently, and I would like to dress to match. Cute mini skirts and thigh highs are gorgeous and girly, but I'm wanting Morticia Adams vibes.

I'm 6'5 and won't be on hrt for a while yet, sadly, so anything that can help to hide a more masc figure would be wonderful

7 Comments
2024/11/02
00:15 UTC

23

Hair Thinning Mames me Dysphorix. What can I do?

I'm so dysphoric over my hair. It is natutally curly, and I have been growing it out (it is shoulder length) and looks good from the front, but I am thinning quite a bit at my crown due to male pattern baldness. I have been trying minoxidil for half a year now, but it still looks very concerning to me. I want beautiful long hair, but I feel like I can't have it because of this bald patch. What advice do y'all have?

7 Comments
2024/11/01
21:02 UTC

52

Advice

Is there such a thing as an unpadded seamless bra that is so discreet only you know you have it on? I’m still closeted and want to keep it that way for as long as I can so being quiet for me is necessary.

24 Comments
2024/10/31
16:37 UTC

20

Looking for large ankle boots

Hey, y'all! I'm beginning to explore my femme side and was wondering if anyone around would be able to help me find a site to get ankle boots. I wear 14W men's, so I know this is a VERY tall order. If anyone has any ideas of where to look, I would be super appreciative of any tips you can offer!

11 Comments
2024/10/31
02:30 UTC

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[MTF] Help me choose the better boot!

I'm shopping around for a black leather ankle boot (other than Doc Martens), and I'm noticing subtle differences between styles, like comparing the Everlane City Boot to the Everlane Day Boot.

The first ones with the thicker soles and square toeboxes feel more masc/androgynous yet more contemporary, but the ones with thinner soles and rounder toeboxes seem more feminine, but feel less modern. What do ya'll think? Open for any other recs!

5 Comments
2024/10/31
00:20 UTC

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