Hey all, how's you?
I try and be as androgynous as I can, but one thing that I do enjoy doing is dressing like a guy. I love men's clothes, their way of being, and I love being able to pass as best I can. Today I wanted to talk about that for people out there who may want to pass better, or at all, as a man.
Binders
One of the giveaway things if you're trying to pass as male is your boobs. There's no getting past it, there will always be those two lumps on your chest that declare you as female. One of the best ways to get rid of that is to bind. It's best to understand binding before starting, because if you do it wrong it can seriously damage your lungs, chest and boobs. I don't bind an enormous amount, but when I do I've discovered two ways that are best. You can buy a binder, which is the ideal option, or you can use bandages, which are fairly stretchy. Bandages are okay, but not for regular use because they're fucking faffy and always separate and it's just insanely impratical, but now and again they work pretty well.
Styling
This is something I struggled the most with when I first started trying to pass as male. At first I would wear things that I didn't necessarily liked, but that looked really masculine, but after a while, I decided that it'd be better if I just looked at things that guys were wearing that I liked and used that as inspiration. Pinterest is great for that since there are more than enough ideas for everyone. Just experiment and ask guys what they think, that way you can get a feel for what works and what doesn't.
Jewelry
Jewelry's kind of particular. Personally, I try to avoid it because it's a very feminine kind of thing, but if that's your thing, who's going to stop you? I have a couple of rings (you can find them here and here) that I generally wear that are pretty gender-neutral, and a chain works pretty well. I mean, saying that, if you want to wear jewelry, go ahead.
One thing you need to remember about cross-dressing is that it should be fun. It should allow you to explore fashion and try new things out. Personally, I'm just too feminine to pass as a guy properly, but that doesn't stop me from trying.
I hope this post was interesting, if you have any questions, as always leave them in the comments and I''ll make sure to answer them.
(Also thanks to Marion for modeling, you can find her on Twitter and Instagram)
I try and be as androgynous as I can, but one thing that I do enjoy doing is dressing like a guy. I love men's clothes, their way of being, and I love being able to pass as best I can. Today I wanted to talk about that for people out there who may want to pass better, or at all, as a man.
Binders
One of the giveaway things if you're trying to pass as male is your boobs. There's no getting past it, there will always be those two lumps on your chest that declare you as female. One of the best ways to get rid of that is to bind. It's best to understand binding before starting, because if you do it wrong it can seriously damage your lungs, chest and boobs. I don't bind an enormous amount, but when I do I've discovered two ways that are best. You can buy a binder, which is the ideal option, or you can use bandages, which are fairly stretchy. Bandages are okay, but not for regular use because they're fucking faffy and always separate and it's just insanely impratical, but now and again they work pretty well.
Styling
This is something I struggled the most with when I first started trying to pass as male. At first I would wear things that I didn't necessarily liked, but that looked really masculine, but after a while, I decided that it'd be better if I just looked at things that guys were wearing that I liked and used that as inspiration. Pinterest is great for that since there are more than enough ideas for everyone. Just experiment and ask guys what they think, that way you can get a feel for what works and what doesn't.
Jewelry
Jewelry's kind of particular. Personally, I try to avoid it because it's a very feminine kind of thing, but if that's your thing, who's going to stop you? I have a couple of rings (you can find them here and here) that I generally wear that are pretty gender-neutral, and a chain works pretty well. I mean, saying that, if you want to wear jewelry, go ahead.
One thing you need to remember about cross-dressing is that it should be fun. It should allow you to explore fashion and try new things out. Personally, I'm just too feminine to pass as a guy properly, but that doesn't stop me from trying.
I hope this post was interesting, if you have any questions, as always leave them in the comments and I''ll make sure to answer them.
(Also thanks to Marion for modeling, you can find her on Twitter and Instagram)
Matti x
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