Passing Tips For (masculine) Trans Men.

Passing tips for (masculine) trans men.

Wear men’s t-shirts, band shirts, or graphic t-shirts. For the love of god, don’t wear flannels. I’ve tried it out and trust me when I say it won’t help you pass any better. This sounds harsh but, flannels are ugly.

If you can, cut your hair shorter. Cut it yourself, hairdressers usually feminize shorter hair styles on people they assume are women. Don’t cut your hair too short, you’ll end up looking like a lesbian. Not that there’s anything wrong with that but, you’re not a woman.

Don’t smile at strangers, make yourself appear more reserved and calm. Women are more likely to show their emotions to others to seem more friendly or approachable. Don’t be an asshole though.

Walk with confidence and purpose, keep your back straight and your head up. This may be difficult if you have anxiety or are a shy person, but it helps a lot. It shows people that you are not afraid of who you are.

Try taking up as much space as you can when you’re sitting: spread your legs, don’t cross them. Don’t make yourself appear small. If you have a habit of crossing your legs, instead put your ankle on your knee.

Look people in the eyes when talking to them, If this is difficult then look between their eyebrows, it gives the illusion that you’re looking at their eyes.

Don’t dye your hair, I know that most trans people love to express themselves through their hair but dyed hair will get you clocked faster. If you want to dye your hair, then dye it a natural color.

Start working out, lifting dumbbells and doing push-ups helps a lot when gaining muscles. Don’t overdo this though, over-exercising is not good for you.

You can use makeup to contour your face in a masculine way, google should give you instructions on how to do this.

If you have thin eyebrows, don’t use makeup to make them appear bushier, instead dye your eyebrows a darker color.

Keep your voice monotonous and subdued when speaking. Even if you have a high pitched voice, it should help with passing.

Keep your speech direct and assertive. Curse more, speak more comfortably too.

Don’t let your nails grow out, cut them if you think they’re too long.

If you feel comfortable enough, don’t shave your legs/armpits/arms/etc.

Study the way cis men act, copy them and find what’s best for you.