Hi I've been dressing for a long time so I've gotta think back. I go out and about now without a second thought so I must be doing something right. Right think about your personal shape and size and how you need to change to look like a woman. First body hair, shave anywhere that a woman would arms, legs under arms etc. Also include backs of hands etc any where to be hair free other than your head and don't bother shaving round the private parts some do but I can't see the point. Shave the face then use something like dermablend to hide the 5 o'clock shadow. I'm sure you've seen women do their make up so you need to do the same but better as you've more to hide. Use a moisturizer then a foundation primer, then dermablend. Apply a foundation all over the face including under the chin. Then apply a translucent power such as Collection 2000 to "set" the foundation. Next a bit of colour. Apply a bit of blusher to the cheek bones whilst smiling. Don't go too mad less is more else you will look like a clown. Eyes - they are important as everyone looks at your eyes. Use an eye liner and apply along the edge of the skin under each eye and just above the eye lashes on each eye lid. Apply eye shadow to each eyelid and pencil in each eye brow. By now you should see quite a transformation. Hair you need as good a wig as you can afford cheap ones will be a certain give away. Most wig shops are very accommodating to dressers they are used to the occasional male customer and are very discreet you can even go in male mode. They will help you get the perfect one to feminize your head and face. Clothes - a case of trial and error. You need a pair of breast forms ebay is a good place to buy them don't go too big you don't want to look like Dolly Parton. I use a C cup size with the appropriate size bra to fit them. Do you have a bit of a belly? A lot of women do but if you want to hide it a bit a foundation garment does the trick. I don't bother as I find them too restrictive. You need one set of clothes to get you out there then you can gradually increase your wardrobe as you go. A skirt, top and a pair of tights (pantyhose I think you call them) and a pair of shoes again all from ebay. When you walk in heels walk tall with confidence don't creep round like some sought of criminal trying to avoid the law. You are a woman when you are out there remember? Tuck your junk - there are hundreds of posts on this some do it for looks and some do it to feel more feminine. I've tried doing it and to me it is more trouble than it is worth just make sure your clothes are not too tight or too short. You can buy a padded "bum" garment to give you a shapely body again I don't bother it is just another layer of clothes to me.. A handbag and purse (wallet and purse) a small make up bag for the essentials. A hair brush you can get a special one for wigs with metal teeth. Keep your wig clean simply wash it in the bath with mild shampoo in water and then rinse. This should wash out excess make up and sweat.
I hope this gives you a bit of insight before you know it you will be a handsome confident woman the same as millions in the world. In fact you will look better than most something to be well proud of. Personally I think I look better in women's clothes than mens but before you think I am a full time dresser don't worry I am only part time as I'm sure you will be.
regards Maria
