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I think I am asking the impossible here but would love to hear any clothing styles and tips that make a male body look more feminie without padding?
I have a fairly standard male body shape, wide shoulders, narrow hips and I really don't like padding, I have tried and it just feels so unnatural, for me, psychologically. I know a lot of girls on here look great with padding and I have nothing against it but padding isn't for me. And yes I know that cis-women come in all shapes and sizes but let's be honest there things we can all do to emphasise some parts and conceal others to get a slightly more classic girl shape.
I have one dress that I think looks fairly good on me, I still look like a guy in a dress but not in a weird way and I think some skirts and tops look okay. So any suggestions for clothing that looks more femme on a male body?
Hi Cathy
There was in interesting article in the times recently about the right clothes for body types. Apparently for the inverted triangle (typical male shape) you need to avoid bulk on the top half and add bulk to the bottom half. So for example avoid baggy jumpers and skinny jeans and instead wear something like a fitted top with wide-leg trousers. The problem of course is that a lot of women's fashions are geared towards the opposite of the male shape and are designed for the pear-shaped so you see pencil skirts with balloon sleeve blouses etc. Also since men are usually fairly straight from the waist down, don't draw attention to the waist with a belt. Some other tips are: A-line vs pencil skirts, no shoulder pads, don't go mad with your breast forms and think separates rather than dresses.
Veronica xx
This probably isn't an option but estrogen is amazing stuff. I haven't needed any padding in over a year.
/EA
Avoid any tops with horizontal stripes. Unless its a couple around the waist.
Also you can get tops and dresses that have a curved side pattern. They give an illusion of curves.
What about underwear that has padding in it? I know it is still padding but I presume it is easier to use. I have no experience with either yet as I am still waiting for my hip pads and breast forms to arrive; I've only been doing this since December and have only a small wardrobe so far.
Hi Cathy, this may sound both silly and obvious, but...accepting the body you have seems the best solution. I have what I consider to be a fairly 'solid' figure (my usual joke when complimented is that I'm the reigning Prettiest Linebacker 3 years running). The feminine look that I'm drawn to is a tall, slender look - long legged and elegant. A look that I will surely never have.
However, over time some people have specifically complimented me on that 'solid/thicc' sort of look. After a few of these sank in I realized that while what I have may not necessarily be the look I was drawn to, it is a look that some others are drawn to. Allowing that to settle in really changed my attitude towards my look and I think I'm much happier for it. It's almost guaranteed that out there are umpteen girls who'd die to have a figure like yours. 😉
[hug] M
A pleated dress or skirt in combination with a belt can do a lot.
I have a peplum dress that does wonders to give me some hips and hide my belly at the same time. I still need a little tummy-control under the dress but between the two the result isn't bad.
I too avoid padding in general. In fact, aside from my breast forms, I use nothing artificial in my presentation . That being said, I have been successful with altering my silhouette with dresses and skirts that flair out from the waist. Peplum tops are another item of clothing that I have found to project a more feminine silhouette.
MacKenzie Alexandra
If you can't widen the hips, narrow the waist with a cincher or corset. It is padding, but adding some bit with great forms will help as well.
Of course you could wear a bustle.
Other than the obvious breast forms, I dont use any padding at all. A drop waist cardigan has and always will be my "go to" when going public. That way no extra padding is needed.
I also agree with those that say separates give you a good look. skirt/blouse and the drop waist cardi break up your "silhouette /figure" so you look just like any other "mature woman". Which I very much am
Dressing in private?? Of course you can be "whoever you want to be". But I still stick with my mental image of the "classic elegant mature woman" I try to be at all times.
Happy dressing, (How ever you want to)
"Nana" Caty.