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Anonymous asked in Beauty & StyleMakeup · 1 decade ago

Girls Only! Please Help! Unusual Situation? Need Answers?

So I am a boy, but I like to dress up like a girl in private, like makeup, shoes, clothes, whatever. It just seems a lot more fun to me and I feel good when I do it. Oh and before you start jumping to conclusions, im not like old and out of shape and weird, im young and have been told that I have a very feminine body so dont freak out, and im also tan.Im not gay! FYI gay would mean that I like guys, and thats sexual preference, and I dont like guys okay? So dont mention it or you will get flagged. But anyway, I feel like I want to look like a girl and I need fashion tips please! What do you do? What can I do to feel/look much girlier? Please only answer if you are going to help, because gender roles are the only thing that make this unusual! Please help! thanks! I KNOW I have asked this question a lot, because usually the only people who answer are the people who are apparently on here all the time and tell me that I ask it too much, so thats why I ask it again! If you want to say something other than answering my question, DONT please, cause at this point i will probly block you cause its getting old. THANKS

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  • 1 decade ago
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    practice in the mirror, look at yourself talking, soften your voice

    practice walking with a book on your head for gracefulness

    shave your legs and always put lotion on after wards

    paint your toenails a crazy color

    wear something soft next to your skin

    always smell good

    keep your lips moisturized

    hope that helps for starters

  • 1 decade ago

    Well, you probably should subscribe regularly to beauty magazines, to figure out what real girls like to wear. A few tips I learned from cross dressers I know (I'm a girl, btw) are that men have longer torsos, so it's best to get tailored tops to look more natural. Embellishments (embroidery, pleats. pintucks, etc) across the chest help give an illusion of a more feminine figure. Wearing pants are more recommended than skirts, and pants with pockets and embellishments are the best. Boot cut, straight, and flared pants are also recommended, because skinny pants are very unflattering to a longer torso. If you have very short hair, a wig really goes a long way. Try not to overdo makeup, it really is a common mistake with both genders. Just a bit of foundation and light gloss is best. For stores, I recommend Charlotte Russe, because most clothes they carry are embellished in a way that flatters more masculine figures. For shoes, medium length heels are probably best. However, these are just suggestions. Don't be afraid to wear something totally against this, as long as you like it and it makes you feel beautiful. After all, that's what matters!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    First of all, kudos to you for having the guts to post that on the internet. You rock. :)

    Okay, so try some eyeshadows, eyeliner, mascara. Blush, too. There's plenty of different websites you can Google to see how to apply it properly. I personally think lipstick looks strange when guys put it on, so just lipgloss would work well. Don't do lipliner, it's weird.

    You could try painting your nails, but if you're hiding this from family/friends I wouldn't suggest that because it's a pain to get all the way off. And it smells.

    If you wanted an even more feminine body, maybe stuff a bra with some tissues. Easily, wear juniors clothing. (Don't wear girls'--it's less fashionable.) There's a lot of cute skirts and blouses out there. Definitely try some bracelets, necklaces, rings, etc. If your ears aren't pierced, you could try looking for some clip-on earrings. Cute ones are a little hard to find but you could do it with some work. :)

    Best of luck!

  • 1 decade ago

    I don't know if you put on makeup and go out into public or just stay inside,but I did a research paper on what makeup styles say to other people. And I'm not attacking any one style or taste, but heavy/ dark makeup is almost always seen as promiscuous and negative. One way you might be able to look feminine and not attract as much bad attention would be to go with a natural look. Find someone who knows allot about makeup and complexion and find out what season you are. Certain colors can make a person look terrible. And remember, Less really is more.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I can already tell that other people are going to be very immature about this sensitive topic. So I'm gonna give it a shot.

    It sounds to me like you're having gender confusion. Do you have a father figure in your life? I am a woman and I HATE dressing up like a girl. I feel very uncomfortable exposing my chest because I have very large breasts. No matter what woman shirt I wear I feel overexposed. So I guess I really can't agree with you say that dressing like a girl "seems a lot more fun".

    Anyway, if you're not gay, then you need to see a therapist. This is a psychological problem that needs to be addressed before you're older when it could cause you problems later in life. For example, you could have problems keeping girlfriends. Or if a co worker would find out it could ruin your career.

    I'm not saying it's gross, it is just very dangerous psychologically that could also result in schizophrenia! Please get help from a school counselor who can refer you to a therapist without your parents ever finding out if you are too embarrassed to discuss it with them. Good luck my dear!

  • 1 decade ago

    You sound trans-gender. I'm not judging just saying thats what it sounds like.. ANYWAY to answer your question I feel most girlie when I wash my hair and blow dry it...I dont know why but i do. Also when I paint my nails. Some fashion tips well these days you have a cute shirt like a plain white or black one and put on a nice belt over your hips....um since your a guy idk how much hips you have lol but I do that ne way,

    umm makeup wise the more natural the better. I personally like using eyeliner. Kets see clothes for me jeans are a must, then a nice fitting tank top or long sleeve shirt as long as I have on accecories.

    Thats about all I know. lol.

    If I may say trans gender is a choice and if you want to feel like a guy you have to choose. If you want to feel like a girl its a choice so just know you can change it if you ever feel like you have to.

  • 1 decade ago

    well seeing as you have the makeup & shoes/clothing stuff down, i suggest getting a wig or something? a girl's hair is one of her most feminine qualities, and having long beautiful locks will probably help u feel more feminine. you can paint you nails pretty colors too, or get falsies (stick ons) if you don't want anyone seeing them. if you really wanna take drastic measures, then you could buy women's underclothes and wear them under your clothing. it's widely said that 'sexy underclothes' makes even the most proper woman feel beautiful/feminine, so im sure it'll work for you. good luck with everything, and don't let others' narrowminded-ness get you down. it'll be tough but i wish you the best!! (=

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Hey buddy, I can't imagine how hard it must be for you to be feeling this way.. I know that when I want to make myself feel good i have a long bubble bath, wash my hair, when i get out i slather cream all over my body, dry and style my hair.. Apply a little bronzer to your cheeks and forehead, mascara and a little lip gloss.. Subtle things that other people might not even notice.. But they'll make the world of difference! Hope that helps..

  • 1 decade ago

    Well, you can wear feminine scents - like an airy body spray, or a fruity scent, something like that. Go to a Bath and Body Works and test out scents that interest you to see what you might like; then you can buy lotions, body sprays, etc. That can make you feel a lot girlier.

    You can also pay close attention to your hair - if it's short, dress it up with cute barrettes or pins or headbands. And make sure your hair is shiny!

    Lip gloss is good, too, and some eye shadow...colors that enhance your eye color are always good. Almay sells a whole line of eye color specific eye makeup, and you can get it an any drugstore.

    Good luck, and kudos to being comfortable with yourself. Don't let anyone make you feel ashamed!

  • 1 decade ago

    so, you want to dress up like a girl. My question is what sort style are you looking for? I am more into high heels and short skirts if that you thing. But if you looking for more of feminine looking I would go with maybe medium length skirts and nice blouse. or maybe nice little black dress you can never go wrong with a little black dress.

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