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What advice do you have for exploring fashion?

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Formulate Pinterest boards and visualize your style inspiration, so you get a sense of what it is that you really like. It’s always good to have style icons in mind or visual representations that you want to work towards. Look at what works for you rather than against you. Fashion is a great way to express yourself and it’s really about being your authentic self.

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I have Revenge era Gerard Way hair (black, a bit messy, and a little less than shoulder-length). I really don't want to cut it, as I switched to this style very recently and I really like the way it looks. Can I still pass as a guy?

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Yes! Having slightly longer hair doesn't make you girly (Gerard Way looked great with that hairstyle) but if you think people may still think you are girly, use your clothes to help distinguish that you are a boy.

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Will a binder flatten out breasts over time, or do I need surgery for a flat chest?

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A binder does not flatten your chest, it only makes it look flat. Surgery is the only way to achieve a proper flat chest.

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Is there anything else I could use insead of a binder?

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You can try using a couple of tight singlets or a sports bra.

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If I shave my head on the sides, but have long hair in the middle could i still pass as a boy?

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Yes, this is a common way for boys to do their hair. Sometimes they pull the hair back up into a bun. So you will be able to pass as a boy!

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My family won't let me cut my hair any shorter than shoulder length or in any "crazy" style. They won't get me a binder. Any tips on how to pass with these additional "rules" I can't avoid?

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Put your hair in a bun, and perhaps stuff your hair into a hat to make it look shorter. As for the binder, a sports bras might be helpful, although you will not get the same result you might with a binder.

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Does KT Tape work as well for binding as a binder?

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No type of tape is a healthy and safe binder. Using any type of tape as a chest binder will damage your ribs and constrict your breathing. Instead, get a real binder. If that is not economically possible for you, there are websites where you can get binders for free or get used binders for an extremely low price.

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If I have a half shaved head, can it still be masculine?

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Yes. Lots of popular male haircuts feature the half shaved look.

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What dye colors will help me pass as masculine?

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Dark colors, like dark green or dark blue. If you are going for a light color, don't choose anything too bright.

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