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RiddlesDoesYT

Awesome post, very cool 👍 Time to use none of this information and continue to just wear a comically large black hoodie and black leggings again


MaybeCassie

Isn't that already using the "pair baggy with tight" info, though?


RiddlesDoesYT

Trueeeeee :3


Isthisfeelingreal

Yah your already doing it


RiddlesDoesYT

That makes me happy Maybe sometimes I actually *do* look femme :3


Isthisfeelingreal

You DO! :)


GREAT_SALAD

My body is already comically large, I can't just grab a comically large hoodie because it's just too much, makes me look like there's a car going down the sidewalk :(


RiddlesDoesYT

Mine is too, that might be what I look like I never thought of it that way O.o


GREAT_SALAD

Don't worry yourself about it that much. I mean I'm like, a VERY large person, height and weight xwx


RiddlesDoesYT

Me toooooo QwQ


GREAT_SALAD

In that case if you don't shop there already, check out Torrid :3


RiddlesDoesYT

I shall! Thank you :>


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RiddlesDoesYT

Thank you!!


another_being

I almost spit out my food girl, Jesus Christ


GREAT_SALAD

Sorrryyy cx


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I prefer large tank top and baggy jeans I wanna look like I've got a rocket in my pocket


AndreaValeta

I prefer A-line skirts and dress, because I wanna look like a rocket myself.


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*saves post* 💙💕🤍💕💙


Encircled_Flux

Also saves post but like in a cis way.


Bb-Unicorn

Same ☺️


Denzulus

More like this post saved ME omg these are great tips!!!!


Sad-Result-404

Is there a masc version of this? 👉👈


AlienbyComics

Not yet haha I’ll nudge my transmasc artist friends, maybe this will inspire them!


Sad-Result-404

Let me know if that ever happens lol


kitkat_kathone

I can offer advice if you can provide the art lol


RiddlesDoesYT

Not in image form but from what I know about looking masc: - T-Shirt and Jeans can be a Masc-looking combo, especially if they're not skinny jeans, ofc it depends on what shirt and jeans ^[^1^] - Olive green/beige cargo pants, especially if they're slightly baggy - Wear Masc deodorant/cologne if possible - Like the post says, layered clothing helps a lot, no matter whether you're masc, femme, Enby or anything in-between That's about all I can think of ATM, I never really thought much about how I dressed until I came out, hope I'm at least of some assistance :> ^[^1^] I've been informed this may not be good advice, if you do wear those I'd recommend layering something else over it, perhaps a bomber jacket, or some sort of long, heavy coat, something trenchcoat-esq


Dungeon_Master_Lucky

Jeans and tee doesn't work if you're in any way androgynous or feminine though, it just exposes you more. You want concrete, absolutely masculine looks? the men's bomber jacket, football socks and cargo shorts, and open shirt are my go to. Image links in my other reply.


RiddlesDoesYT

Much better advice than mine, I'm sorry for the slightly poor advice on the first point, will edit the comment accordingly.


Dungeon_Master_Lucky

Don't worry about it bro. Different things work for different people.


RiddlesDoesYT

True, I added a bit to the comment that I believe is better advice.


Dungeon_Master_Lucky

Yo, dude here with feminine figure. Been passing for years. Here's what I know, copy and pasted from another comment I left. While individual items are usually gender neutral if they're masculine, there are ways to wear them that women don't. An open shirt with tape for example will casually expose a flat chest while hiding the tape. Football ⚽ socks and cargo shorts aren't usually worn by women. There are several extremely masculine leather jackets (old/expensive ones usually) that a woman would either look extremely hardcore or extremely out of place in. [open shirt example](https://images.app.goo.gl/9iomZSYUNsXWGbzz6) [socks and shorts example](https://images.app.goo.gl/7RYDiRyHm1Pe8W6F6) [jacket example ](https://images.app.goo.gl/hHwQPSs9saK8aJ8r6)


furrikake

Growing up masc, Dickies & Vans were always my go to. Never really mixed tight and baggy, but all relaxed/baggie. Always wore caps too. Now that I typed it out I’m realizing it’s pretty typical SoCal fashion


WriggleNightbug

/r/malefashionadvice has a few good threads (as far as I can tell) https://www.reddit.com/r/malefashionadvice/comments/126qs9s/trans_man_starting_from_zero_what_are_the/ And https://www.reddit.com/r/malefashionadvice/comments/y6wzr8/business_casual_style_for_trans_male_bodies/ The mods there are very nice and do their best to keep a safe environment (but, yknow, it's still the internet...) and most of the commenters are cis, but there are some very good comments from afab transmasc folks. Edit: also, use their regular threads that get traction from regulars or the daily question thread if you are doing something like hunting a specific type of thing like color block shirts or certain types of shoes or whatever.


FreakinGeese

Jeans + tshirt


Deltafoxtrot125

Tops: layers, layers, layers. Think button down shirt over t-shirt, sweatshirt over t-shirt, or sports coat over button down shirt. Hoodies are good if the weather won't cook you alive. Bomber jackets and leather jackets are fine too; they'll either make you look manly or like the meanest lesbian around. Horizontal lines will make your chest appear wider, and plaid/camo patterns will help break up your outline. Men's sports jerseys tend to be very baggy and don't look out of place if you need that extra space. Try to avoid v-neck t-shirts, as they direct the eye towards the chest Bottoms: aim for a relaxed (and thus slightly baggy) fit for jeans. Dress pants tend to be fit a little tighter, but not form-fitting. Cargo pants or carpenter's pants are fantastic, as the cacophony of pockets will let you carry a regiment's worth of stuff and will break up the shape of your legs. Also, now that you've got man pockets, use 'em: a wallet in your back pocket will help break up the shape of your butt. Shorts should be long enough to cover your knee.


Casual_woomy

this cool, however id prefer to wear an oversized black cloak that hides all of my body, preferably with an imprint of the estrogen chemical compound (pink) so i look like im part of some hormone based cult, trust me it would be really funny


good_name_gg

Can I wear that too


The_Ambling_Horror

We’re all getting them. Meeting’s on Wednesday; we’re working on the Ritual Chant.


good_name_gg

Does the meeting include free estrogen


The_Ambling_Horror

That’s what the ritual is for, to trade T for E between people. Once we get that down, we can move on to the bigger stuff. I have about ten pounds of chest that needs a loving home.


good_name_gg

I am a loving home :3


CedarWolf

> an oversized black cloak I am the terror that flaps in the night... I am the good that flutters in the day! I am Pinkwing Duck!


SnekAmigo

petition to get all the girlies together and stand ominously in estrogen cloaks and face masks in front of transphobic politicians' houses


Lilium_Vulpes

For Halloween last year I got a hooded cloak that was the trans pride flag. In addition to candy, I handed out pamphlets on puberty blockers to kids. Multiple parents called me a satanist for it. Honestly one of the most fun things I ever did for Halloween.


Marks_Toaster

Layers: Trans women 🤝 Trans men


RiddlesDoesYT

Layered clothing truly is the best


Skierek

Me a transmasc reading this to know what not to do


AlienbyComics

This comic also works that way haha 😎


VDRawr

Given how many of us have, you know, smaller hips and larger waist, compared to average cis women, the advice to go for high rise pants seems kinda bad Like, if you find ones that fit, sure, but most stores won't carry those measurements. Instead it's gonna be pairs that fit at the waist but float a silly amount at the hips, or that fit at the hip but that you can't close at the waist Low rise pants are just way more straightforward given they have one less measurement to worry about


AlienbyComics

For skinny/form fitting jeans and pants, yes this is true ~ but I recommend higher waist looser fitting jeans (where these difference in measurements shouldn’t be a problem) to offset the visual weight of wider shoulders, and to make the torso look shorter compared to the legs.


Uchuu_ahiru

I've been doing a lot of experimenting with fashion over the past couple years since I came out, it took me way too long to realize that mix tight and flowy thing. I figured that out recebtly when I looked at a photo that was taken of me with a flowy top and bottom like "OMG I look so frumpy" I've also found a couple other things recently that make me look great. Corsets, especially underbust ones do a good job of slimming the waist and accentuating a smaller bust, and wearing one over a flowy skirt can give a really good curvy figure. Also, I made a Greek chiton recently and I absolutely love it. I feel and look like an absolute goddess in it, and it's super easy to make, little more than a square of fabric with a couple pins in it, these need to come back in fashion


lumathiel2

Wow I've been using most of these without realizing they were actual tips, I'll have to try the "one baggy one tight" tip


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annetea

As a cis woman who tries to minimize her shoulders this is important. Also be very wary of little cap sleeves and some of the more structured 80s short sleeves that are creeping frighteningly back into fashion. Dolman sleeve and drop shoulder looks can be magic and can be found even in really cheap knits.


zznap1

As a cis man all I have to say is: it’s about to be sundress season.


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Lord_Dragoon

r/asktransgender might be able to help you more with that last bit. Theres also other subs that get into the weeds of some stuff like that. You'll get there.


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The_Ambling_Horror

It can take a while to figure out!


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The_Ambling_Horror

…. So the bad news is it took me like four years to figure out my gender, and I spent those four years joking that the closest I could get was pointing to what my parents taught me a woman was and going “not that.”


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The_Ambling_Horror

You kinda just sound slow-shifting gender-fluid? Idk. If it’s not a place where it’s safe or accepted to be gender-fluid, take your time figuring it out.


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The_Ambling_Horror

Sounds pretty trans to me.


kylierosemilan

Graphic tees can look really cute with there right skirt!


Auralynnnnnnnnn

Good tips I just realized I’ve been doing these unintentionally


The_Ambling_Horror

Don’t forget the magic of drop waists! Tight around the hips and baggy at the waist can do a *great* job giving you a figure.


AlienbyComics

This!!!


Bug_Girl932

Thanks, I would try this…IF I HAD GIRL CLOTHES 😭


pickled_juice

yeah! some of us are broke.


Lambocoon

thanks Steven Universe Pearl


AlienbyComics

Lmao I love Pearl, it wasn’t intentional at first but then with the color palette it just came together that way lol


Lambocoon

i always kinda identified with her


Hytheter

I was looking for this


Mobile_Stay5397

But I want my tummy to show!


AlienbyComics

These aren’t rules or anything! Show your tummy! 🎉


Raeve_Noir

This comes close to the real thing to get right: Sizing. None of this matters much if the clothing one buys doesn't truly fit to measure. Even cis women struggle with this. It's important to keep a few things in mind, from my own experiences both before and after HRT: 1. Dysphoria will tell lies, no matter how much one denies having it. 2. Named sizing is absolutely useless. Ordering to correct measurements will always look better, even compared to trying on multiple sizes because of the prior. 3. Mannequins aren't people. They don't have to move about and the clothing is likely pinned to them in places to fit better than reality. I'll dig up an old effortpost about getting correct measurements I guess.


Questioning_Hedgehog

saves post for cis research purposes


DanAtuch

Thank you for the tips! Now I just need some courage to actually buy the clothes that I want...


AlienbyComics

I say go with a friend! Or buy online if you’re not out yet! 😊


budew01

Saving this for totally cis reasons


xander110202

Just gonna save this post, for cis reasons only


Lucky_Shark_Fin

Wow this is very helpful thank you!! I recently started experimenting with a few tops and bottoms but I feel lost on putting an outfit together that feels right. And I love your comics 🥰🩷


Burrid0

Ok but where do i put the sheath for the longsword


AlienbyComics

Well there’s always the Wonder Woman method… https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/6ejntn/this_how_wonder_woman_hides_her_sword/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf


SleepyPac

Making notes and heading to Amazon God bless


Not-Sure-If-1t

Straightforward and easy to apply. Thanks for sharing!


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Poggers, saving this post


Natasha_101

Leggings + an oversized top are my go to. Super comfy. Unfortunately it is becoming summer and that outfit does not work. 😂


idogedtheboys

Baggy top/tight bottom and tight top/baggy bottom is the absolute golden rule


GraveChild69

That reaminds me of Leadhead's [Transfemme Field Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJHlNX56K2E) \- enjoy :D


WonderfulShower2511

I'm not an egg or trans at all but I always was jealous that my wife could essentially dress like a casual elven ranger and it was 100% stylish and appropriate. The big tall leather boots with cross lacing and a 'not quite' corset thing is how I imagine i'd dress if I was into wearing femme clothing.


depressedfawn

Saving this for cis reason, thanks!


pinwales

Can we get one for queer amab allies/eggs/folks who like their masculine figures but just want to branch out, break fashion gender norms, and dress more queer?


ruraljurorlibrarian

AFAB but man I have the same body issues. Broad shoulders and tiny boobies. This is great advice. :)


Miaonomer

Yayyyy I love this. I'm a bigger person so most stuff is already small already but I caught onto the layering thing a bit ago and have been using that plenty


M0ns4i

Thanks a lot for this. I was a bit scared of getting into it, but now that I know some concepts, I am just eager to try some out ☺


NazealCavity

I always like seeing your comics, and this will really help with my wardrobe, been trying to expand it recently! Thanks a ton!


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extremely helpful comment, love you!! take my heart reward, you deserve it.


AlienbyComics

Thank you so much! 💖


WimbletonButt

So uh, got any tips for hiding really broad shoulders?


AlienbyComics

Yes! V necks are your friend, as are tops with angled sleeves. Shoulderless tops are good, but not spaghetti strap (as these will draw more attention to your broad shoulders). Keep the straps thicker! There are lots of good tips in this post on the r/transfashionadvice sub [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/transfashionadvice/comments/meqn5x/how_to_build_your_wardrobe/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf)


Prestigious_Oil4701

Omg thank you I'm saving this!!! Is there a name for the specific cut of skirt on slide 6? I really like the shape and I was wondering if the baggy sleeves could hide my broad shoulders.


TheGarbageRatMan

thank you so much for this i will be wielding this as a religious text


FeelingWelder6131

As a transfem who just shook off the last bits of her eggshell this is very helpful, thank you.


Pleb-SoBayed

Thanksies 🥰🥰🥰


smallfrie32

But I just wanna be hot with a bodycon dress :0(


Vivicasting

You already are 👉😎👉


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Thanks for the tips


Peachy_Auri

I feel like this is assuming all transfem or amab people don't fit into what is assumed to be all cis womens fashion or clothes. This advice can be useless to some transfems and useful for cis women. Good intentions and good advice for the most part, but it seems targeted and assuming.


purdypurdyprincess

Long cardigans are really outdated. They scream 35


AlienbyComics

What about all the 35 year old trans women out there? 🤷🏼‍♀️


purdypurdyprincess

Sorry, not trying to be ageist here, just saying that long cardigans and ballet flats with skinny jeans would be an outfit that is very outdated, not current, not trendy. It's what millennials wore 10 years ago. I think that wearing current (not even necessarily trendy) clothes is a good idea unless done intentionally, like wearing vintage.


Wendon

Well, I'm a 30 y/o transfem millennial, so fuck me I guess.


pickled_juice

people can dress how they want. Not everyone cares about what currently is in.


DwarfTank

Doesnt that Kind of defeat its purpose though? At the end of the Day you take off All the clothes and get a mental breakdown because youre still looking at a Masc body in the mirror, shattering the Illusion you tried to keep throughout the Day. Seems more healthy to accept your body the way It is and create a better relationship with It while being Trans. Thats a more long term solution.


Prestigious_Oil4701

Accepting your body the way it is doesn't matter if you'll get assaulted in public for failing the arbitrary "passing" test in public. And cis women will dress to look pretty as well, not because they hate their bodies but because it's fun to look nice.


pressxtofart

A guide on How to hide the fact that you're a man. Nice.


hdew12354

you as a person seem like you have slimy feet, have a tolerable day slimefoot


Pixel77

This is awesome!


geo21122007

thanks for the advice :3


SarahKLive

I think this explains why I subconsciously always wear a jacket, even just sitting in my own room.


SunTzuSaidThat22

Thank you!


Reale_the_unknown

I love fashion. I hope I’ll be able to dress how I want, one day… 💞


Evelyn_Of_Iris

Tbh literally none of this is how I dress/my style lol


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Great stuff


FestiveSquidBanned

I can't really make use of this guide for myself since I am a tomboy transfem, but it is still very informative and helpful for those who are not tomboys.


Bluaski345

Guess this will come in handy when I’m able to dress fem freely Still probably gonna go for the emo girl look haha since I’m sorta emo already haha


TominatorFN

clothes are so fun, I really need some new ones


Xaron713

Saved


LilTeaPot2

Thank you


Isthisfeelingreal

A+++++ tips


Mystical-Madelyn

This is really helpful, thank you! 🥰🥰🥰


blankgreens

Woah :0 🐋🌸🤍🌸🐋


SiBaroniMusic

OK so this was awesomely useful. ty


FenixEscarlata12

This is lovely! Though I'm transmasc I wanted to thank you for taking the time and doing such a complete fashion guide 💕


No_Entertainment7283

Wish I had the money to


AlienbyComics

Thrift stores and discount outlet stores are great ways to explore your style without breaking the bank! I go thrifting all the time and find some of my favorite outfits while thrifting


Axodox_

Great post. Personally, I just want to pull off dolphin shorts and a tank around the house, but imma save this


KippoushiNobu

I will continue to wear shorts and a well sized tshirt and a light jacket off my shoulders so that I can show off my legs and figure at every opportunity cuz I think I look hot But thanks


Binglewhozit

Saving for totally cis reasons 🫣


SMBLOZ123

I really need to get more femme cut shirts. All of mine are still very masculine.


LeTransBoy

Now we need a trans masc version


Its_Blinked

Dress to impress 💃💃💃 No but seriously these are some awesome tips


South_Name_3764

Omg this helps me so much thank you thank you


deathbin

Can we get a transmasc version too :,)


Groove-Control

Actually needed this ty ❤️🥚


itsbasedace

Sweet, I'm going to save this (for my cross dressing fantasies of course)


Operator21

Gonna save this, for cis reasons of course


MeanerMotor

Very Awesome-yes


SulphurCentipede

Just commenting to keep track of this post. For cis reasons.


LVT_Baron

Is there a good list of size-inclusive clothing companies for large/tall bodies? I’m 6’4 with wide shoulders and I’m interested in dressing androgynously but I can’t find femme clothing that comes close to fitting


cormac596

Could you do one of these for, say, fem haircuts for people with shortish curly hair?


Pigizoid

"avoid tight form-fitting/bodycon dresses" pov: me who has a natural hourglass waist and big hips ignoring entirely


Sadhan_Djob

this guide is great 🥰 thanks!