Are you a trans girl or non-conforming and would like to try out feminine clothing? You may want to check this out.

Say you found this dress online and you really love the overall style of it. Great! If you’re like me, you would say “F it! I’ll buy the dress and I’ll wear it how I like!” and move on with your life. That should the end of this guide, right? Except, there is one little problem: not everybody thinks this way. Those who look for the best matching outfits aren’t just searching to fit their style, color, or personality. It also has to do with their body type. If you’re in that situation, this guide may help you out.

Body shape

Believe it or not, there are many different types of body shape (up to 10). However, the most common tend to be the following (in no order):

Many transgender women have the inverted triangle body shape due to several factors such as genetics, bone structure, and age. However, your body shape may also change over time due to a rebalancing of hormones, body fat, and even lifestyle. While you can’t change your bone structure, you can change your body definition through exercises.

Body proportion

Here is something you may find useful if you’re looking to customize your look. Body proportions are unique to every individual and play a factor on clothing and to some extent, accessories such as jewelry. For instance, you may find the skirt you bought looks either too long or short. There are a few areas where to measure your body proportions such as wrist length or neck size. But the best way to improve your dress type is by following the “golden ratio rule” of dividing your body into three:

The way this is read is you’re either one-third top, two-thirds bottom, or you’re two-thirds top, one-third bottom. Once you get more knowledge, you can go upwards even eighths! But for now, the focus is on these two outcomes.

The two-thirds top, one-third bottom words well with long dresses:

while the one-third top, two-thirds bottom works well with more casual clothing:

Body measurements

Now that we got a few problems out of our way, it’s time to figure out what measurements you have. The best way to find out is by using a mirror and a soft measuring tape for body. Measure all the crucial parts of your body, which are the waist, hips, shoulders, and bust. This will determine the type of body you have and have a better idea on what length you will need to try out your clothing of choice.

Shoe size

One thing very important about an outfit is choosing footwear. Although you can use your old Converses with your flared jeans, you’re certainly not going to use them with a ruffled dress. You’re definitely going to want heels or flats! Unfortunately, women’s shoe size are not exactly the same as men. But don’t give up! Fortunately, there are women’s size conversion charts that help you choose what shoe size you need.

To find out your measurements on your own, grab at least two blank pieces of paper, a pencil or pen, and a measuring tape. Place your foot firmly forward and carefully trace around the outer area of your foot. Repeat this with your other foot. Once finished, grab your measuring tape and measure from your highest point to your lowest on both sheets. Measure the width as well. If both feet measure close to 10.5, your women’s size is a 12. However, due to a difference in manufacturing based on shoe brand, as well as shoe type like pumps, the average recommended size is at least 2 inches above your actual size. For those living in other countries that don’t use the US measuring size, I left a chart that shows all the possible measurements you may use to convert your shoe size into women’s size.

What to wear based on body type

Since not all clothing is made for everyone, it’s time to list what is considered the “ideal” clothing choices based on body type. Note that these are opinions from my source’s authors. IMO, the pictures below each suggestion are a better opinion. Your are free to choose your type of clothing.

Rounded or apple shapes fit best with monochrome colors and make the person look more “fit”.

Pear or triangle shapes look more balanced with decorative accessories on top while keeping the bottom more plain.

Rectangle shapes tend to have more volume with a waist belt while pleated pants give more volume on hips.

Hourglass shapes look best when wearing bodycon dresses and cardigans to emphasize volume in their waistline.

Inverted triangle shapes pull off the wide leg pants and fitted top combo the best.

For a much more comprehensive guide for each body type, I highly recommend reading The Concept Wardrobe’s guides. It gives more details on what to wear and how to choose the best combinations. Link is provided here: https://theconceptwardrobe.com/search?query=body+frame

Tips on what to wear

Now that you reached this point, I’m pretty sure you’re excited to try out what your heart desires. However, before you go out and buy that two-piece dress, I recommend researching and observing the type of clothing women wear today. Believe it or not, people will judge based on your way of dressing, from background to social status to age. A simple look like bodysuit and jeans may look perfect on you and blend you in with the girls, but something like a hot pink bodycon will make you stand out, and most likely not in a good way. So how would you choose something that blends you in with society, but also be comfortable at the same time? Here are some tips and pics:

Fashion sense

But the most important part of choosing clothing as a trans girl is to wear whatever suits your taste.

For instance, are you more into the traditional and simple feminine aesthetic? Cottagecore may be for you:

But what if you’re the rebellious type that prefers to defy tradition? Well, maybe the alt-girl fashion is for you:

Maybe you’re the type that changes clothing based on season. So if you’re a summer-season type of girl, you’re definitely going for an outfit like this:

How about if you’re into the gym? Clearly your goal is to be like this:

Are you into business casual? There’s also a pic for that:

(The girl in the pic is also transgender! Her name is Suzi Hunter, better known as The Sphere Hunter.)

But we also can’t forget cosplay, either!:

(Cosplayer is Eden the Doll, a trans woman cosplayer! Picture belongs to Geo Leon.)

You’re probably the party type who loves some action:

Casual wear can also be tasteful and attractive too:

There’s so much to pic, but each style says a lot about what type of woman you are.

Where to buy clothing

If you’re interested in finding the right clothes for you, check out places that are especially gender-inclusive. As I’m based in the US, clothing stores such as Target are a good start while higher-end chains such as Nordstrom and Macy’s may have a better variety to choose from. If you’re a thrifty shopper, your local outlets, discount stores, and thrift shops have a surprising amount of great clothing for affordable prices. Although online sites like Amazon, Shein, and Zara have affordable and appealing clothing, many of these brands also have ethical concerns that overshadow their reputation. Dubbed “fast fashion”, they are a source of scrutiny among fashion fans and I would personally avoid them if possible. If you really need something affordable and new, I highly recommend purchasing through discount and thrift stores.

If you’re in need of safe undergarments, check out Urbody. They have clothing suitable for trans people, non-binary, and other identities, varying from binders to tucked leggings. They are founded by trans and non-binary people and use ethical practices and living wages for their workers. If you’re interested in checking their site out, here is the link to their page (I am not sponsored by them): https://urbody.co/

Conclusion

The whole point of this guide is to help you pick the proper clothing and accessories as a newly-out girl. I made this guide since there doesn’t seem to be many that are detailed. Keep in mind I’m still learning about female clothing as I am still in the first stages of transition myself. If anyone would like to add more info that is missing or provide any corrections, please reblog and add more helpful tips as it would help trans girls, trans women, non-binary, and anyone else that desires to wear affirming clothing. Please refrain from using any hurtful language if you’re doing so. Thank you and hugs!

Links to sources:

Posture and walk, girl. It’s very important!

The following quick guide is mostly a copy-paste from other blogs and belong to their perspective creators. That being said, I created this basic guide specifically to be more friendly towards transgender women, but other identities such as non-binary and genderfluid are also welcome. The idea is how to not just practice and master feminine-associated movements, but to feel euphoric about yourself. However, I’ll give a disclaimer: Although some of these guides mention crossdressers, I tried to avoid those sites that use unnecessary name-calling like “sissy”, “boi”, “f%gg”, etc. I briefly reviewed these links and none of them should have the reader/viewer encounter misgendering by their perspective authors. Sources are listed below.

Tips and steps on how to walk feminine:

Here are a few tips on how to walk and pose. Retrieved from an old post by Tumblr blog transgenderteensurvival:

Videos on how to walk and pose feminine (Bonus heels video)

Here are some videos that will help you guide your walk. The first two videos are from a guide by Andrea James’ Transgender Map site while the third video was part of the YouTube algorithm. It’s very important you watch the first two as they will help you learn how to walk in heels in the near future:

Visual pictures on feminine posture:

Here are a few pics that show the DOs and DON’Ts of posture. I’ll let the pictures do the explaining here:

Although the pictures are meant for photoshoot, they are very useful in showing the viewer the difference in posture. Notice how in the left sides with the X on top show how stiff, nervous, and monotone the woman is while in the right sides with the checkmark on top show a more relaxing, fluid, and confident woman. The whole point is to look upward, loosen the shoulders, and be more flexible with your arms.

For extra guides and videos on posture and movements, check these out:

https://feminizationsecrets.com/male-to-female-movement-mistakes/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p70B93DFd10

https://transsingleblog.wordpress.com/2017/02/20/effective-tips-for-feminizing-your-body-movements/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KvIJPqaswU&t=256s

https://library.transgenderzone.com/?page_id=605

The best way to succeed is not just by reading and watching these links, but by also observing women and their movements. If possible, tell a supporting friend or family member on how to move like them. Avoid staring too long as you can be called out for stalking or being creepy. That is a huge no-no!

Conclusion

Remember, you’re not doing this just to improve your movements. You’re doing this to feel good about yourself.

You got this, girl! (Captioned pic above was created by me. Original picture belongs to perspective owner.)

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Remember that there is no need to rush things in your transition. Just like how hormones will take time to feminize your appearance and thinking, you may need time to think about how you will come out fully as a girl. This is your journey and only you will choose the outcomes to your transition.

You tried to compensate your outer male identity by lifting weights, growing a beard, drinking like no tomorrow, working at a “man’s” job, and even getting married to a hot girl and becoming a breadwinner, all before you turned 30. But you weren’t happy; your inner identity didn’t match to what you were trying to be. Now, you’re trying to learn how to be a woman and catch up with women your age. Secretly, you like how women envy your younger looks while gaining interest in the guys paying attention to you. Sure, you may have lost all of your previous accomplishments, relationships, and interests, and struggle to perfect even the basic womanly things, but you are happier than ever being as the woman you always were inside.

You have done it all: the hormones, surgeries, clothes, makeup, movements, voice training, outing, even dating. Your gender dysphoria is treated and people see you as a woman now, to the point where your old ID belongs to some guy no one even knows. Now you just need to change that M into an F and your picture into your new outer self. Your last option will be your new name. What will a woman like you name herself like?

Transitioning is easier said than done for those who fear to lose their families, friends, careers, and partners. But hiding yourself for too long will cause you fall apart. Whether you’re 30, 40 or past 50 years old, it is never too late to come out as trans. Your transition to happiness will come sooner than later.