I should perhaps have included a note about hair care (though mine isn't great) because I swear there are so many "before" "afters" where the main difference is discovery of hair conditioner
Yeah, this is pretty accurate in my experience. Can vouch for the "fuck spaghetti straps" point, especially as someone who's got a fair bit of bulk through the shoulders (which means the rest of that sort of garment tends to cut up into my armpit). There's ways you can show off your shoulders (i look awesome in racerback tank tops and anything which exposes my shoulder blades) that won't leave you feeling like a dude in a dress. Also, dresses over skirts 9/10 times. Skirts are finicky with the waist line and pairing/styling appropriate tops and its just bloody easier to find a suitable dress, because it's one item of clothing.
One thing I neglect which you're better at is accessorizing. I often just forget about them but they're often the thing that makes an okay outfit look great.
I'd also suggest maybe getting bangs if you have an awkward but not egregious hairline. And yeah, care for your hair. Even a bit goes a long way, since you probably were egregiously neglecting it before bc depression.
I think it's a good article. Someone needs to force early transfems into dressing properly and not fall for the siren song of boymoding.
I should perhaps have included a note about hair care (though mine isn't great) because I swear there are so many "before" "afters" where the main difference is discovery of hair conditioner
Yeah, this is pretty accurate in my experience. Can vouch for the "fuck spaghetti straps" point, especially as someone who's got a fair bit of bulk through the shoulders (which means the rest of that sort of garment tends to cut up into my armpit). There's ways you can show off your shoulders (i look awesome in racerback tank tops and anything which exposes my shoulder blades) that won't leave you feeling like a dude in a dress. Also, dresses over skirts 9/10 times. Skirts are finicky with the waist line and pairing/styling appropriate tops and its just bloody easier to find a suitable dress, because it's one item of clothing.
One thing I neglect which you're better at is accessorizing. I often just forget about them but they're often the thing that makes an okay outfit look great.
I'd also suggest maybe getting bangs if you have an awkward but not egregious hairline. And yeah, care for your hair. Even a bit goes a long way, since you probably were egregiously neglecting it before bc depression.