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The "do I pass" thread

Discussion in 'Gender Identity and Expression' started by Just Jess, Apr 16, 2014.

  1. Kasey

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    Unedited please.
     
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    I've decided to make my album with all my older picture public so that people can see my old pictures as well. I think it's definitely nice to be able to see where people started and where they are now. I shouldn't hide my old pictures I think. Thanks for the sort of inspiration, Kasey :slight_smile:
     
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    Shorter hair defn helps, but yeah what someone else said, style can be important.

    Keep the hair if you're okay with it, to about 1 inch in length. Too short might be unflattering, but too long might ruin the image you're going for.

    Hair can always grow back, but in the sake of science I suggest going short, if you don't like it let it grow out!

    I think there's a style called a Caesar that seemed popular and male-like, maybe try it?

    Anything too fancy might be overkill though, girls are more likely to go crazy with their hair than guys, so you want a basic style you can rock with ease daily to blend in with the average male.

    This advice is for strickly passing, some self fashion-sense may be sacrificed Dx

    I don't like reinforcing stereotypes or believing a person should conform to certain standards, but we're here on a mission darnit!
     
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    ...I am not sure. I'll look at guy haircuts I like, though I love bangs and might do something with mine. I am curious about binding, but wouldn't it hurt? I mean, my breasts are still growing and I don't know if it hurts or not... I wear really tight bras, but does the flattening thing hurt more?
     
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    Not sure about growth pains, since I never really got them with my chest (maybe a tiny twinge, but they weren't bad).

    Someone once said that it's less about being tight and flat, but rather, being comfortable and looking like natural pecs.

    Try looking at this thread, maybe? It's old, though, so maybe not post:

    http://emptyclosets.com/forum/gender-identity-expression/145834-binder-masterpost.html
     
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    I honestly am not in the position to say.

    But now that you brought it up, may I ask how old you are?

    Also yeah you can totally have a guy style with bangs. For some reason this picture comes to mind: Bleach Final Getsuga Tenshou Kurosaki Ichigo Mugetsu orange hair High Quality and Resolution desktop wallpaper only on HDscreen.Me
    http://images5.fanpop.com/image/photos/25200000/Ichigo-longer-hair-bleach-anime-25226257-884-622.jpg


    Sorry for anyone who dislikes bleach, but that hair is sexy <3 <3 <3

    It's all about finding a style that fits you, and is masculine. Guys in general don't have much hair at the back of their head, it's all forward. So if you want bangs, just don't have the ability to tie a pony tail however small. (All imo)
     
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    Binding isn't that bad. If you get a proper binder it's even better.

    Don't use ace bandages. Bad idea.
     
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    Hmm, I'll consider it guys! I might want surgery actaully when I get older, but fo now I just want to look more boyish, since "acting" the part is all too easy for me. I'll ask my mom about possible ideas like this.
     
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    The moderators were really nice and approved them quickly! They should be on my profile, in the album named "bluh."

    One of them is edited, but it's not severely distorting, like the others. Hopefully that doesn't affect too much.

    (And I kind of feel like my face actually changes appearance for some reason ... hormones? or just an illusion? ;_; )
     
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    Well, since my pictures are up, I might as well ask.
    Could I pass as at least androgynous? I just got my hair cut, and I want to go shorter, but my mom wouldn't let me >.> so this is the best I could get. Opinions?

    The album should be public.
     
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    I mean, you still look girly (and super cute btw), but like iiimee all you need is T and you'll pass with flying colours.

    If your hair was shorter it might be good too, right now that style while making your very attractive; is not helping you pass Dx

    But one step at a time right? You have SO much potential so chin up!
     
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    Your side-view picture actually looks pretty androgynous to me. The other two - I really hate to break it to you, but, probably not as much.

    If it's any comfort to you, though, you can REALLY change how you look by styling your hair in a certain way, or wearing different clothes. My hair, too, is much too long for my taste, but I found that it looks a lot better when wet - it kind of looks like it's gelled.

    If possible, maybe you could do something like that?
     
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    Hmm, you are adorable, but you eyebrows are very... slender. I don't know, maybe a hair cut would give you of a more "naturable boy" look? I also think you need to wear something more boyish if you can...
     
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    I don't own much boyish clothing :icon_redf or else I would be. And I'm trying to get my hair cut shorter, and it might happen soon.
    I just have a naturally girly and baby-ish face, that always is seen as "adorable" cri.
     
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    It's okay! My face is considered quite girly, so don't worry! I hate it when people call me "cute" but I usually have to just ignore it. If you are open with them, ask them to take you shopping for boy clothes, or even gender neutral clothes! It'll all be fine love!
     
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    *Pinches cheeks*

    Sorry, but you really really are.

    Your parents must adore you.

    ---------- Post added 3rd Nov 2014 at 09:34 PM ----------

    Handsome for me.

    10/10 got rekt.

    It's like a mini slap; even though I know it's meant to be a compliment T_T;
     
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    You are fucking gorgeous. Sorry, just had to say it (again)
     
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