do you have any tips for looking more androgynous/masculine for someone afab? 💕
(Did I send in this question?)
I have been wondering this myself for so long lmao, but lately I feel like I figured it out!
I also think it’s important to say that you do androgyny and masculinity the way you want to, the way that makes you feel most comfortable! It does not have to be society’s definitions of them.
Thrift pieces you like and want to experiment with! I love thrifting.. I live at Value Village.. I think thrifting is fantastic for exploring and experimenting with many choices of clothes for cheap! And you can exchange them if you don’t like them! I like to browse in the Men’s section for masculine shirts and pants. I only browse the small sizes, and I’m careful with medium sizes because I’ve made the mistake in the past of buying too big, and it’ll be a piece I love but does not fit me well.
I actually love Pinterest~. It’s so helpful to compile all your inspirations onto one board, and when you click a post, it shows you similar posts, and unf it’s so helpful for finding variety of the same idea. I have a board titled “Style” and it’s style inspiration for myself. It also acts as a list of clothes to seek and thrift. If I’m struggling to figure out an outfit for a munch or play party, I scroll through it for ideas!
TikTok. I don’t use TikTok but a lot of re-uploads are on Pinterest, and there are some really helpful tutorials for makeup, contouring, and styling that have helped me!
Contouring. I actually love makeup, still kind of an amateur but I’m super interested in learning how to do it better! A past play partner has gifted me a contouring kit [Mac - Studio Fix Sculpt and Shape Contour Palette] to help me present more masculine. Still learning how to use it, though I like to define my cheek hollows, under the eyebrows, nose bridge, and jawline.
Working out, building muscle. Clay says I look super masculine from behind with my back and shoulder muscles~ ᕙ(ò ω ó)ᕗ✧
Wear a binder. If you want! Make sure you bind safely! I do own a binder, I haven’t worn it in years though. I prefer sports bras or nipple pasties, sometimes I can get away with bare depending on the shirt fabric.
Masculine hairstyle! Putting this one last because it shouldn’t be a priority to make drastic changes to yourself (unless you want to). I do have short hair and an undercut; it is purposely cut and shaven masculine! Longer hair can be masculine too!
@august_skyz is goals… they also do a fem and masc makeup tutorial!