Sweet Galinda is one of my weaknesses not going to lie
i don't know how to flirt so i just stare at you like a cat dragged out of a dumpster and hope you can see the longing in my panicked gaze
The Promise
ftm passing tips !!
swift as the coursing river
force of a great typhoon
strength of a raging fire
mysterious as the dark side of the moon
hope this helps !
/j
Art by "@Paiges_of_Art on Twitter
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.
Wanted to paint Teo (from The Sunbearer Trials) with his badass top surgery scars soaking up some sun on his wings, since he has Jade blood I tried having some fun incorporating it :)
This shot is so romantic to me I'm sorry, ik she's jealous and everything, but the way she looks up at the balcony...their Romeo and Juliet serve yaaas
deep sigh. the insane amounts of gender envy brad pitt gives me. it's ridiculous.
I need to become him it's a physical need at this point,,,,,