submission by @off-in-a-blue-box
Corypheus: Come Inquisitor, you’ll like being dead.
Inquisitor: That’s what they said about being alive!
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lucaiah’s great big fashion post for trans women and transfem people: version 1.0
hi my name’s lucaiah and i love fashion, so i wanted to help my trans sisters navigate the confusing world of women’s clothing! i’ll be covering things like clothing and shoe sizes, fashion tips, where to buy clothes, and what sort of essentials you might want to have in your wardrobe!
this primarily applies to Americans since i am American, just so you know! also i spent two hours writing this so, you know. reblog it perhaps.
1. Clothing and Shoe Sizes
- women’s shoe sizes in the US can be measured by taking your shoe size in men’s shoes and adding 2. for example: i wear a men’s size 8 and a women‘s size 10/11.
- zappos is a wonderful site for buying shoes! they have lots of sizes, and if your shoes don’t fit, you can return them with free shipping!
- payless also has women’s shoes in-store for up to size 13 or 14!
- women’s clothing sizes, however, vary wildly from brand to brand. most websites provide a size chart, fortunately. therefore, you WILL need to know your measurements. here’s what to do: get a measuring tape. it is a worthy investment.
- ok, now for BRA SIZES whoo! here’s how to get your bra size. feel free to hmu if you don’t understand it.
- underwear/panty sizes: i’ve found a men’s XL corresponds roughly to a woman’s size eight. don’t take my word for it, though: here’s a handy site for undie measurement.
2. Fashion Tips
i believe in wearing whatever you want to wear, fuck what cis people think. however, i also believe that wanting to “pass” as cis is a totally valid thing to want–especially if your safety is at risk. here are some tips:
- want to slim your shoulders? peplum designs, V-necks, and long necklaces are your friends. in fact, think “long” everything–long jackets, long shirts, long necklines. avoid structured shirts, shoulder pads, cropped shirts/jackets, and shirts with loud patterns.
- want to draw attention to your breasts? get a bra that fits. it makes a world of difference. aside from that, wear statement necklaces that show off your boobies and bright, patterned tops. also, stand up straight! good posture=nice boobs. i promise.
- want to narrow your waist? belts are your friend. wear a thinner belt if you’re thin and a wider belt if you’re not. corsets work too, if you’re into that, i guess. peplum tops and wrap dresses are another way to go.
- lolita clothing costs are sky-high, but if you can afford it, EVERYONE looks good in it! ;)
please consider it i love lolita so much - for my tall girls: http://www.buzzfeed.com/juliegerstein/21-very-necessary-style-tips-for-tall-girls#.cn03yMxn9
3. Where to Buy Clothes
time to be honest: skinny girls have more options than fat ones, and rich ones have more than poor ones. this fat poor person is going to list stores that carry plus-size options alongside smaller ones.
- walmart. yes, really. you will find hidden treasures here. cheap ones. buy the essentials here, too.
- target. i’m serious. trust me.
- maurice’s is a little pricey; be sure to use coupons + sales + clearances to your advantage. they go up to a size 24.
- forever 21 and forever 21+ tend to have great online sales, too. they go up to a 3x, occasionally 4x.
- kohl’s has nice clearances and some plus-size options. check out their bra sales.
- fellow fatties: don’t buy from torrid or lane bryant unless you have to or you have some really good coupons. there are better, cheaper clothes elsewhere.
- check your local waterfront mission/goodwill/thrift store/dollar store/what-have-you. they have good things, nice things. make sure to buy essentials here.
- modcloth has some cute clearance clothes!
4. Essentials
speaking of essentials, here’s what i recommend to have in your closet if you can afford it:
- 3 bras, one skin-tone if you can find it, one white, one black. maybe a sexy colorful bra, too. sexy bras make you feel good. alternate wearing a different bra every day to avoid undue wear and tear, and hang them in your closet instead of folding them up in a drawer. buy a good brand, your boobs will thank you.
- two pairs of basic dark-wash jeans. look good on everyone, you can wear them almost anywhere.
- a pencil skirt, black or grey.
- a white button-down.
- a black tank top, a white tank top, and a colorful tank top. they can be paired with many things, and are also good for preserving your modesty if that low-cut shirt is a little too low.
- as much underwear as you can afford. here’s a thread on the best types to buy for tucking.
- whatever you feel like i mean hon i ain’t the fashion police
5. You Look Beautiful
i mean it. girls? all pretty. i love you. you’re amazing. go kick ass!
everyone feel free to add on to or correct this post, especially with options for international stores and for makeup! (i have no clue how to makeup. i am sorry)
i also recommend the subreddit “ABraThatFits” because they have resources/advice/guides specifically for trans women and transfemme people!!
Sapphire may be mad now, but I’m sure she’ll let it go eventually.
(Submitted by benjibuddy3)
(That’s it for this week’s Submission Saturday. Thank you all for your awesome contributions to this blog!)
Reblog this and tag the first pokemon you raised to level 100
I really really want to know!
Here’s to the people who…
… Ask “can I kiss you?” or lean in halfway and then wait for you to close the gap.
… Tap the item of clothing and check to see if you’re okay removing it.
… Respect your boundaries *without* pointing out how “nice” and “patient” they’re being and how very hard they’re struggling to be okay with it.
… Surprise you with kisses *only after* you’ve told them how much you enjoy getting surprise kisses from them.
… Remember where you don’t like to be touched.
… Appreciate your body as it is and when it changes.
… Communicate before, during, and after intimacy.
Here’s to the people who make consent a natural part of relationships, as it should be.
Aphroditus (Ἀφρόδιτος) was a male Aphrodite originating from Amathus on the island of Cyprus and celebrated in Athens in a transvestite rite.
Aphroditus was portrayed as having a female shape and clothing like Aphrodite’s but also a phallus, and hence, a male name.
One of the earliest surviving images from Athens is a fragment, found in the Athenian agora, of a clay mould for a terracotta figurine. The figurine would have stood about 30cm high, represented in a style known as anasyromenos (άνασυρόμενος ), a female lifting her dress to reveal male genitals, a gesture that was believed to have apotropaic qualities, averting evil influences and bestowing good luck.
Taken from the Wikipedia page on Aphroditus [x]
Image based off of a bronze statuette [x]
Just a rememinder, a trans girl showing you her lady dick is good luck and wards off evil 😚
My submission for @samgenderzine!!! I wanted to submit something about my experience as a non-passing transman and how my interests that are feminine-coded add onto that insecurity. I’m so excited for this zine!!!
Oh my GOSH!! This has me in tears I’m so happy this was made. This is something that I struggle with a lot when it comes to explaining and coming out. This is so important for so many “effeminate” trans men.
I needed to see this so badly. Thank you so much for this @serpentenial
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Her life was like a plot from a movie. In Villeperdue, still wearing men’s clothing, she was insulted by a young nobleman. They fought a duel and she drove her blade through his shoulder. The next day, she asked about his health and found out he was Louis-Joseph d’Albert Luynes, son of the Duke of Luynes. Later, one of his companions came to offer d’Albert’s apologies. She went to his room and subsequently they became lovers and, later, lifelong friends.
I demand a movie
holy shit that would be awesome
Her voice was described by some as “the most beautiful voice in the world.”
She famously beat the singer Louis Gaulard Dumesny after he pestered the women members of the troupe.
Her career in Paris was interrupted after she attended a court ball and kissed a young woman on the dance floor, for which insult she was challenged to a duel by three men. She told each of them she would meet him outside, fought them all at once, and beat them all. But given that Louis had outlawed duels, she had to flee to Brussels. [x]
Why haven’t i heard about this woman until now??
Socks are among the most needed items at homeless shelters, yet among the least-often donated. According to Tom Costello Jr., founder and “Chief Sock Person” at the Philadelphia-based nonprofit The Joy of Sox, even regular donors of clothing such as coats and pants will usually wear their own socks until they have holes and then throw them away. Because of the shortage, the nation’s homeless population is constantly at risk of serious foot disease and, during winter months, in severe danger posed by the cold.
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