https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-for-me-a-crossdresser-what-is Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 01 May 2026 16:27:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-for-me-a-crossdresser-what-is#post-741689 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 13:01:25 +0000 Mander 741689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For minimizing the Adam's apple, how about a floaty, silky scarf worn in the circle/infinity style? I have a few ordinary oblong scarves that I wear this way, either by pinning the ends together with a safety pin or tying the ends at one corner.</p> <p>For emphasizing maleness, how about turning this the other way and wearing a v-neck or scoop neck top? And wearing your hair in a stereotypically manly style but with obvious makeup (not necessarily overdone, just clearly visible). Like Eddie Izzard. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-for-me-a-crossdresser-what-is#post-741658 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 10:29:12 +0000 Anonymous 741658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd love to try a corset one day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-for-me-a-crossdresser-what-is#post-729449 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:47:48 +0000 Lui 729449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A corset I have atleast three in my wardrobe and I love them - they help to accentuate the waist, they can be worn either over or under the clothes and they create a lovely clean line to the hips if you get one the right length.</p> <p>There are lots of women's corsets out there to choose from, but there are also mens corsets And they come int he most beautiful fabrics, from brocade to silk to velvet, yum! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-for-me-a-crossdresser-what-is#post-729373 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:32:33 +0000 April 729373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For "passing" purposes: minimize your hands by wearing a fitted, waist-nipping jacket with a particularly luxurious sleeve length. Women can get away with jacket sleeves longer than a man's tailored jacket, and this looks girlier to my eye and will also reduce the "man hands" effect. Your sleeve can come almost up to the bottom knuckle of your thumb (when standing with hands at your sides.) I'm talking about the knuckle that emerges when you try to touch the palm of your hand with your thumb. </p> <p>For "man wearing women's clothes" purposes: anything sleeveless usually makes this more apparent. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-for-me-a-crossdresser-what-is#post-729358 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:38:33 +0000 Lyrebirdgully 729358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me the thing that I love best about the non-menwear/non-unisex part of my wardrobe is the opportunity to wear fabrics that feel wonderful to the touch and behave in interesting ways when worn. Enter the skirt. The swish of floaty skirts (the longer the better!) blowing in a summer breeze against my bare calves- in satin, chiffon, silk , soft rayon, even linen; the way a full skirt hem kicks and flicks with each step - particularly pleated skirts; the gentleness of a long loose or soft maxi-shift that drapes lightly against one's body; these things add a dimension of pleasure to a simple thing like walking that the average man will never know (not to mention what a skirt will do when you dance and spin :)) Skirts are a fabulous invention and amazing fun, just in themselves. And I think the male physique looks terrific in kilts, sarongs etc.( must stop here, could go on and on...) Hope you have already got yourself a skirt that does some of these cool things! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-for-me-a-crossdresser-what-is#post-729144 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:19:32 +0000 Linda 729144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I must say this is the weirdest thread ever! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-for-me-a-crossdresser-what-is#post-729123 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 23:49:45 +0000 Michelle 729123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Could you wear a fitted silky turtleneck to cover your neck? That would be the perfect foundation for a full, flowy skirt with a feminine pattern. If you could find one that contained pink, something like Lantana's dreamy-sounding belt would be the finishing touch. Add microfishnets and heels of some sort (perhaps booties to stay on trend and bridge the gap between men's shoes and pumps) and you'd have an outfit most women would kill for. </p> <p>Also, don't underestimate the power of scarves to soften shoulder-lines, elongate necks and add a touch of feminine mystique to most ensembles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-for-me-a-crossdresser-what-is#post-729099 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 22:59:06 +0000 Janet 729099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like merwoman's suggestion of fishnets, but I also picked up a pair of tights in Reykjavik that have a lace-up effect up the back of the leg. It's a cool variation, and a little less obvious. </p> <p>I also second the silk shirt/blouse suggestion. And killer heeled boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-for-me-a-crossdresser-what-is#post-729093 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 22:48:45 +0000 Anonymous 729093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore pink patent belts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-for-me-a-crossdresser-what-is#post-728734 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 05:52:45 +0000 Lantana 728734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And then thinking some more... I get the most compliments from men when I wear a fit and flare dress with a pink patent leather belt. The belt is Schiaperelli pink and has a bow at the front. It is the girliest thing in my wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-for-me-a-crossdresser-what-is#post-728720 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 05:24:52 +0000 Anonymous 728720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lantana.</p> <p>Such an important point you made, which I often overlook. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-for-me-a-crossdresser-what-is#post-728719 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 05:22:32 +0000 Lantana 728719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a thought provoking question, NPM.<br /> And, after much thought, my suggestion is not an item of clothing at all. Rather, it is "carriage" as in posture, deportment and so on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-for-me-a-crossdresser-what-is#post-728709 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 05:06:59 +0000 Anonymous 728709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the idea of minimizing the Adam's apple. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-for-me-a-crossdresser-what-is#post-728624 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 02:05:38 +0000 bj1111 728624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ok, if you're trying to pass, i would minimize / draw the eye from typically male features like the adam's apple. so i would recommend a long chunky statement necklace. something chunky would also scale to your size (not that i know how large or small you are--i'm inferring from a typical man's physique). soft drapey fabrics like cashmere or drapey silk. matte textures. avoid extreme shoulders or shoulder pads. i do like a man in a skirt...great legs, so i would go with a leather mini and heels. a bit trampy but there you go. </p> <p>if you want to emphasize "maleness" just do the opposite of the above. still wear the leather skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-for-me-a-crossdresser-what-is#post-728540 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 00:55:37 +0000 Anonymous 728540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>bj41111.</p> <p>Good question.</p> <p>Please recommend for both options. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-for-me-a-crossdresser-what-is#post-728465 Sat, 22 Sep 2012 23:31:10 +0000 bj1111 728465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i guess my question is "what is your goal when you crossdress?" do you want to "pass" or do you want to look like a man wearing women's clothing?</p> <p>this may change my recommendations. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-for-me-a-crossdresser-what-is#post-728461 Sat, 22 Sep 2012 23:24:21 +0000 Caro in Oz 728461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My jewellery - I have some great costume jewellery going back to the 1940s. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-for-me-a-crossdresser-what-is#post-728343 Sat, 22 Sep 2012 21:19:54 +0000 Susie 728343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Purple suede booties </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-for-me-a-crossdresser-what-is#post-728318 Sat, 22 Sep 2012 20:24:58 +0000 merwoman 728318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm..just ran upstairs to look in my closet. NPM - I'm a fairly androgynous dresser - but there are two things that make me feel very feminine - black micro fishnet hose, and a string of pearls. You can wear them separately, or together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-for-me-a-crossdresser-what-is#post-728305 Sat, 22 Sep 2012 20:14:19 +0000 Thistle 728305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nothing in my closet as I am pretty boring, but the one thing I would recommend are really good, trendy high heels. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-for-me-a-crossdresser-what-is#post-728304 Sat, 22 Sep 2012 20:13:39 +0000 Transcona Shannon 728304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ooohhhh...this is a most interesting question....I think I'd recommend either a beautiful silk pussy bow blouse or a fabulous chiffon pleated skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-for-me-a-crossdresser-what-is#post-728299 Sat, 22 Sep 2012 20:08:54 +0000 Anonymous 728299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The hose and fleece lined tights for my cooler climate sound tempting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-for-me-a-crossdresser-what-is#post-727774 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:14:22 +0000 D'Ellen 727774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Probably not much from *my* wardrobe. I think most crossdressers are way more fashion forward than I am. : ) But maybe my black suede booties with leopard trim. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-for-me-a-crossdresser-what-is#post-727770 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:07:50 +0000 ironkurtin 727770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The best possible hose. Foundations are key IMO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-for-me-a-crossdresser-what-is#post-727762 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:53:48 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 727762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you live in a cooler climate, I would suggest the fleece lined tights purely for comfort. They are very very cozy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-for-me-a-crossdresser-what-is#post-727749 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:39:34 +0000 rae 727749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The first thing I thought was a killer mod mini-dress. I always envy a cross-dresser in a short skirt, because men's legs don't have that saddlebag problem that mine do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-for-me-a-crossdresser-what-is#post-727725 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:29:20 +0000 krishnidoux 727725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to suggest the silk shirt too! The waist surrounding ones on trend now are so fun to wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-for-me-a-crossdresser-what-is#post-727721 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:27:31 +0000 Suz 727721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think something that has a texture you wouldn't find easily in men's clothing - a beautiful silk shirt, for example. And maybe in a colour that you wouldn't dare to wear at your workplace. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-for-me-a-crossdresser-what-is#post-727715 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:25:14 +0000 JulieJohn 727715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it would be something uber-feminine, and I currently have a thing for my sequined chiffon t-shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so-for-me-a-crossdresser-what-is#post-727707 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:20:25 +0000 Anonymous 727707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>the one 'must try' item you have in your wardrobe you'd recommend to me? </p>