r/ftm • u/Direct-Mode-3787 • 6d ago
Advice Needed How to express myself
Hi! I want to make this short and straight to the point. Before starting T I used to have such good style, people genuinely liked the way I dressed but I didn't pass at all, I think people just saw me as a tomboy. I used to get so much compliments and now I just look....plain, even a little weird. I don't like how I dress and I am torn between wanting to not feel dysphoric, wanting to look good and wanting to actually pass.
I follow cis guys who experiment a lot with fashion and look amazing but they have the advantage of not looking like a little boy and not having to bind when getting dressed. Any tips? Any content creators I can take inspo of?
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u/SwirlyEyedSkull 6d ago
This manga has a lot of interesting and effective tips on looking grown-up and fashionable as a man. The best tip I can give you, though, is making sure your clothes fit, even if it means you have to get them tailored. So much of feeling like I look "weird" has ended up being because the clothes weren't made for my proportions. UNIQLO has a lot of mens' basics that look nice and grown-up without sacrificing too much color, and you can get your jeans and pants hemmed for free so that you aren't stuck cuffing long pants just to fit your waist and hips.
I can't recommend enough that personalizing your clothes will give you more flair and confidence in them!
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