If you’re buying a suit, you can go for more of a fitted, figure-hugging cut.
Many men wear T-shirts of their favorite bands, or with artwork from their favorite TV shows and movies. If you want to give off an athletic appearance, consider buying plain white, gray, or black shirts. Sportswear would also be a good choice for an athletic male look.
Be sure to pick pants that fit comfortably. Currently, skinny jeans are becoming more common among men, and these could also be a good fit for your new look. However, they tend to create a more feminine silhouette.
Transforming the common female body into a male look often means minimizing your hips and emphasizing your shoulders, so opt for coats with shoulder pads to accentuate the appearance of a masculine build. Loud colors like green, pink, and teal are extremely uncommon among male formal wear. In order to pass as male, you will have better luck with suits in shades of navy or gray. Don’t worry if you can’t purchase a suit right now. You really only need one if you’re going to a fancy party or a business event. Most men don’t wear suits in everyday life unless they work for a very professional company.
Skateboard shops, department stores, and brand name outlets are good places to find fashionable male shoes. Try checking out the men’s section of a shoe store to find a pair that you love. When wearing formal wear, be sure to pair your outfit with smart dress shoes. It is best to have them polished without any blemishes in the material.
If you have a favorite sports team or a city that you love, try finding a hat with their logo on it. The way you wear your hat (forward, backward, angled, etc. ) can convey different things about your personality and allows you more expression in your new male look.
Backpacks are super convenient since you can fit so much stuff in them. Water bottles, notebooks, an extra change of clothes—throw it in a backpack! There are tons of different backpack styles and shapes nowadays. Try looking through a few different brands to pick out one that you like.
This is a great option to go for if you aren’t a fan of backpacks (or you think they make you look too young).
Take a look at professional hair salon photo galleries and pick out a style that appeals to you. Oftentimes it’s easier to look at male celebrities to determine what kind of hairstyle feels appropriate or comfortable for you.
You can find wigs in short hair styles at most wig shops. Look for ones in typical male hairstyles, like crew cuts and fades.
Do not use Ace Bandage or duct tape as a binder, as this can cause scarring, limit breathing and create fluid build-up in your lungs, among other possible injuries. Do not wear a binder for 24 hours. 8-12 hours is a safe maximum range for binder use. Find a binder in your size by measuring your chest. If your binder is too small, it can limit breathing and hurt your ribs. If binders are too intense or you can’t get one right now, wear a thick sports bra instead.
Rolled up socks. Just put them in your pants or boxer shorts near your crotch area. If you’re worried that it’ll move out of position, getting boxer shorts made for trans men might be a good option. Packers. Packers are usually long objects made of silicone or plastic that are easy to nestle into your underwear. If you’re just getting your first packer, the best option is probably the small size, because the medium might make you feel uncomfortable at first. STP packers. STP stands for stand to pee, so it means you’ll be able to use the bathroom while standing up. These packers generally have a cup at one end and a small hole at the other, so you’ll be able to urinate whilst standing up.
If you don’t want to do hormone therapy, you don’t have to. Make sure you know all of the side effects that could happen, and weigh those with the benefits of taking hormones.
Vocal fry refers to the creaky, deepened, elongation of vowels at the end of your sentence (it kind of sounds like you’re asking a question, even when you’re not). Try to make your sentences full stops instead of tapering off at the end.
Crossing your legs when you sit and playing with your hair are both considered feminine traits. You can still do those things, but you may be perceived as more feminine.
For more casual settings, you could also try a fist bump. If you are going to give someone a hug, try doing the “bro hug. ” Lean in and use one hand to pat your friend’s back a few times as you hug, then pull away quickly.
