Q&A for How to Crossdress

Wear clothes that are oversized to go for a more androgynous or masculine look.

Cross-dressing does not necessarily mean you identify as the opposite gender. Some people cross-dress for personal enjoyment or comfort and are content with their birth gender, while others may use it as a way to explore or express a different gender identity. Ultimately, your feelings and intentions are what define your identity.

Yes. Wear clothing that has larger shoulders, and stay away from tank tops and spaghetti straps. If you have longer hair or use wigs, have your hair cover your shoulders.

You could wear clothes that are meant for both genders, like jeans, hoodies, Converse shoes, etc.

Be careful when you do it. Locked doors don't hurt. Also, if you have anything that's undeniably for cross-dressing (binders etc.), find a good hiding place before getting it, and keep it there when not in use.

Use the restroom where you feel most comfortable, but first verify the laws in your area. Some places allow you to use the restroom that aligns with your gender identity, while others require you to use the one matching your biological gender.

Use a binder or a smaller sports bra. Don't bind too long, though; it can cause respiratory problems.

Use contouring makeup to create shadows around your Adam's apple, which will help disguise it. Applying a darker shade on either side can create the illusion of a smoother neck.

Parent approval/help would be the best. Otherwise one may have to resort of homemade things.

Yes, crossdressers can marry; however, depending on your country, you may face restrictions on marrying someone of the same gender.

Yes. Make sure you're dating someone you're compatible with, who accepts you as you are. Either way, you should just be yourself. If the man has a problem with it, he's not right for you.

Ask someone you're close to, a family member or best friend and just be honest. Say something like "I'm not gay, but I'm curious about what I'd look like in women's clothes." Or be direct, "Can I try on your clothes?"

If you are attracted only to men, you may identify as homosexual. If you prefer wearing women's clothes but still identify as a man, you might consider yourself a crossdresser. Feeling like a heterosexual woman in a man's body could indicate a transgender identity.

Women's clothes size change depending on the brand (a six in one may be a four or an eight in another - annoying as heck, but I digress) so it's mostly guess and check. In your case I would start with a four or a six.

Coming out is a significant decision, and it's important to think it through carefully. If your interest in crossdressing feels genuine and not just a phase, remember that being true to yourself is perfectly normal. You don't have to come out until you're ready. One approach is to test the waters by trying crossdressing in a safe environment, like during a trip to a different city, where you can explore your feelings privately and without fear of being discovered.

Learning how to sew is always a good skill to have. Everyone in my school had to learn the basics of sewing, so your dad may approve of it as a hobby. If not, sew in your private time with whatever materials you can get around the house (e.g. old clothes, fashionable drapes, etc.) or even join a sewing club and sew away from home where your dad will never know a thing.

Yes, crossdressers can wear leggings just like anyone else.

if you have a thin/smaller mustache, you can use school glue and foundation. Check YouTube videos about how cosplayers cover their eyebrows, as the same principles apply.

Take every chance you get to stay at your house when nobody is there. If there always are people at your house, do it when everyone is asleep.

You can pretend you're shopping for a friend or girlfriend.

You may have to work on your anxiety first through counseling, medication, or whatever else it takes. Keep your cross-dressing (for the moment) in places and times where it is most accepted: in private, on Halloween, at local festivals, in theater productions, or with other cross-dressers to avoid spiking your anxiety unnecessarily. Once your anxiety is under control, you'll be in a better position to find confidence in your crossdressing.

"Tucking and taping" is a common method, and wikiHow has an article explaining how to do it.

You can wear whatever you like, so that is completely acceptable!

You can use foam materials to fill them in a little and the add contouring to the chest, or you can make or buy silicone breasts.

If you like dressing in girls' clothes or want to act or feel more feminine.

Wear a pair of pants that ride lower on the hips, and secure with a belt. Even when tucked in, the shirt will hide the curves of the waist.

You will be perceived as you act. So act with confidence, enjoy your shopping experience and look for those gems of clothes that really make you feel good. If anyone reacts badly, that is their problem, not yours; you should at all times be treated with respect, because you are human and free. The world being what it is, you might want to consider bringing a few friends, just to be on the safe side. Or, ask around in your community. In the end, stores want to sell their clothes, whether a man or a woman wears them or if you burn them or mop the floor with them, they don't care.

Ace bandages are extremely unsafe for binding, and should never be used. In the absence of a binder, you could use a sports bra so you don't define the breasts.

Foundation and concealer work well. Also, try drawing attention to your eyes more than your lips.

No! Don't worry about that. God will love you as you are.