Q&A for How to Look Like a Woman

Femininity is represented in very strong, curvy silhouettes. Go with form-fitting styles that accentuate the shoulders and waist to create the typical hourglass figure. High heels also give a sexy, feminine finish to any look.

Try putting on a bold red lipstick! It will give you a distinct, feminine look.

Wearing feminine underwear isn't necessary, but it can help you feel more feminine. If the underwear is designed to shape your figure, it can also help you create the appearance of a feminine physique.

Looking like a woman doesn't necessarily have to mean looking traditionally feminine. If you'd rather adopt a tomboyish look, that's your choice! There are many ways to present as female.

This depends on your gender identity and what you're comfortable with. As a general rule, if you identify as a man, use the men's room. If you identify as a woman, use the women's room. If you're not comfortable using either, unisex bathrooms are a good option if they're available where you are. You should also choose the option that feels safest and most comfortable for you.

Try wearing a gaff, a type of underwear designed to tuck your penis out of the way and hold it in place so that you do not have an obvious "bulge." You can also try wearing big skirts with lots of drapes and folds in front.

If you're going to use tape that will be in direct contact with your skin, choose something that won't irritate or pull on your skin. Surgical tape might be a good bet. However, a safer and easier way to create the appearance of breasts is to wear a bra with padding or gel or inflatable inserts.

Transitioning from male (or assigned male at birth) to female can mean different things for different people. For some people, this process involves a combination of hormone therapy and gender reassignment surgery. Feminizing hormone therapy involves taking medications that block the production of androgens (male hormones) in combination with female hormones like estrogen, which can help stimulate the development of feminine features, like breasts and reduced body hair. Gender reassignment surgery can involve breast implants and/or surgical reconstruction of the genitals to remove the penis and testes and create a vulva and vagina. Some people also get surgery to feminize their facial features.

Yes, some transgender people choose to transition without surgery. Gender reassignment surgery is also unaffordable for some people, or too risky due to health concerns. Your gender identity is no less valid if you don’t get the surgery, whatever your reasons might be.

Yes, that is perfectly fine and a valid form of self-exploration.

Ask around, maybe a friend or family member has a wig you could borrow. If not, you could probably find a relatively cheap one at a thrift store or party store.

It's a good place to start coming out, but if you're trying to stay in the closet, you probably can't do it too often in public.

No, of course not! You can adapt these techniques to seriously dress in a feminine way. The first thing I'd recommend doing is shaving/waxing your legs as it will make looking feminine much easier.

No, but if you are dressing up as a girl, you may want to dress up as a girl close to your age. This will make it more convincing.

Sure, just try to match the voice, or keep quiet altogether. Make sure to wash the make up off your face every night to avoid pimples and such.

You could act like a new "girl" student at school. Just be sure that your teacher knows about the prank.

At that age, breasts would be optional.

Have a sister or female friend help you pick the colors and items, and pretend that they are for her when paying.

Make your hair look girly even if it is short -- put a bow or pretty clip in it. Then borrow some makeup from your mom or sister. Use a bra and put socks inside or cotton balls.

It could be a hilarious prank. I'm spending an exchange year in Germany and when I come back I want to spend the first day of school as a "girl." My class is small and only has two girls so, understandably, the guys are always hoping for more girls. I'm already looking forwards to the looks on there faces after they realize they've been hitting on a guy.

If you're trying to go for the full prank the suggestion is to use the girl's lavatory. You should be relatively safe as the stalls will protect your identity. However, if possible to use a separate type of bathroom such as disabled or multi-gender as it won't put you under suspicion and won't put you in an awkward position.

Yes. Grow your nails longer and have them manicured and painted.

Pick someone you're close to, probably a girl. Just tell them the truth about why you want them, and if they're good friends, they'll be happy to help.

I would advise a padded bra, to create a proper breast shape. That way, you can stuff it with cotton or tissue while maintaining the shape so it doesn't become lumpy.

Use some skin tone make-up, but try to match your own as skin tone as much as possible to cover the tape.

Shave them. If they still look "manly," then just wear skinny jeans, leggings, or a long skirt.

That can be difficult. Getting changed at a friend's house can help, especially if you have a female friend who can help you get ready.

You could borrow some from someone, that may help.

Shave it as close as possible. You can probably use a concealer and other makeup. Make sure you don't use too much though.

Talk more from your throat. It will make you sound more feminine, though if you have a really masculine voice, try to only talk when necessary.