Q&A for How to Look Like a Man

I would gravitate more towards boxy, structured clothing, like t-shirts, jackets with shoulder pads, and thick denim jeans. Pair your outfit with bulky shoes like boots or sneakers.

If you'd like a more masculine look, look for structured clothing like jackets with shoulder pads or thick denim jeans. When it comes to casual tops, stick with T-shirts. T-shirts are a good choice for self-presenting as a man, and it's fun to pick out shirts that align with your interests.

Try covering it with a baggy shirt, or wearing clothes that draw attention away from your chest, like scarves, vests, or hoodies.

Check out the wikiHow article on binding your chest here: How to Bind Your Chest . Some of the more common websites that sell chest binds are Underworks, gc2b, and Design Veronique.

You can still look more like a boy even if you don't bind! Focus on changing your clothing and your hair, and use clothes that draw attention away from your chest like scarves, hoodies, and vests.

You can always do more abdomen and weight lifting exercises. Avoid workouts that focus on your thighs and glutes. The weights will add muscle to your biceps and forearms, which will increase the broadness of your shoulders.

You can look like a boy in other ways. Try changing the way you dress and wearing more "male" style clothing. You can also try hanging out with boys and adopting a more "masculine" posture.

Try asking your parents to sit down and have a conversation with you. Make sure you ask them when they're not stressed and completely focused on you. Then, calmly explain that you would like to go by he/him pronouns instead of she/her pronouns. You can ask them to do it just in your home or in public as well.

The best thing to do is avoid tighter pants (such a skinny jeans) and go for something baggier. Black is also useful when it comes to hiding things about your appearance. Black pants are very common to find for men (baggy black jeans, shorts, and sweatpants, for example). You may even be able to find what you’re looking for in the women’s if you’re anxious about shopping in the men’s section.

Really, lots of biological males have really feminine features, so the key part is presenting masculinely, and using clever clothing and hairstyles to accentuate and play down certain features. For me personally, I never realized just how much a haircut and some confidence could do. Try out different clothing and hairstyles, and be confident. Confidence is the difference between people seeing you as a guy or that nervous person trying to look like a guy.

If you wear a hat and push your hair inside, it will give the appearance of short hair.

Try bangs. If you don't want to or aren't allowed to cut your hair, look up videos on how to look like a boy with long hair. They have tutorials on how to pin it up to look like bangs.

Yes, you can. Lots of boys wear beanies.

You don’t need to get a tattoo to look like a boy, and you shouldn't get a tattoo just because you think it will make you look more masculine. But if you really want that tattoo just because you like it, then go for it.

Buy loose, neutral colored t-shirts and wear loose pants. If you're allowed to, cut your hair short.

Wear a tight tube top or try making your own out of gauze or other material that you can wrap tightly. You can also wear baggy shirts and dress in layers.

There's some good advice in articles Come Out As Transgender and Come Out to Your Parents .

Do you have a brother? Borrow some of his clothes, or clothes from a male friend.

Please get an actual binder -- there's really no replacement unless you want to seriously hurt yourself. If you are young, sit down with your parents and talk about why you want one.

Men usually have hair that isn't as layered as women's, and it tends to look less styled when it's long. You can grow it out and then cut it straight or with minimal layering and styling. If you wear it up, keep the ponytail low. Depending on the shape of your face and your features, it may be easier or harder to look male with long hair. Try combining your long hair with metalhead styles, or wear smart clothes that accentuate broader shoulders and a masculine look.

Check out the article on How to Bind Your Chest . There are a few different methods you can try.

Good posture. Stand up straight with your shoulders back and your head high. Secondly, you might want to consider getting lifts for your shoes.

Binders from Gc2b and Underworks work best. Make sure to get your correct size.

Of course! People may be less likely to perceive you as male if you wear feminine clothing, but a simple statement like, "I'm a dude, I just like skirts," should be effective. And don't worry about hanging out with female friends; even men have female friends.

Try speaking from your chest voice, because this will naturally make your voice sound deeper immediately. You can also do vocal exercises that will train your vocal chords to be able to go lower. But be careful when doing vocal exercises, because they could damage your vocal chords. Just be sure to do your research and speak with your chest voice. There are plenty of videos on YouTube of how to do this. Also, if you go on testosterone, your voice will get deeper without you having to do anything.

You can try to wear a baggier shirt that can hide your torso. A hoodie can also work.

Tie your hair up in a semi high bun and pin it together. Once you do that, you can put a hat/beanie over it. If it isn't long enough for a bun, Try to buy a baseball cap and pin your hair underneath. It really isn't about the hair but it's a very popular option for most others. For me it's mainly about the physical appearance, like clothing and body posture. I try to slouch just a little bit as to hide my breasts and I will push my hips forward just the slightest as to hide some of my curves the best I can, and to top it all off I will wear baggy shirts and jeans/sweat pants.

Try the methods in Come Out to Your Parents .

Practice deepening your voice a little bit at a time. Try listening to your voice on a video or something like that to see your progress. You can also probably find tutorial videos on how to make your voice sound deeper.

Have a long talk about it. Explain the reasons why you’d like to take testosterone, and state that you know the risks that could potentially come with it! Try to be casual, and don’t come up with lies to make them agree. Be your authentic self.