Getting Rid Of The Mask: TGirl Personal Style Tips
Cross dressers and transgenders should present themselves to the world by showing others their true selves, not offering the world a mask and disguise. Many are ashamed of their features, their style, their innate sense of womanhood and try to hide behind a mask of makeup, clothing, costumes, and other attributes that shield the world from their true selves.
However, it’s important to remember that your personal style is your way to communicate so you canportray your confidence, your integrity and the true essence of who you are.
People are influenced both consciously and unconsciously by your appearance, your physical attributes, your accessories. Important also are your speaking patterns and grammar along with your body language. You never get a second chance to make a first impression, so putting your best foot forward no matter where or what the situation is imperative for your personal style success. Beauty is within, but your outer impression is a reflection of your personality, your life, your professional goals, and your self esteem.
Polish, poise, posture, all add up to a you making a fabulous presentation of yourself. Always present yourself in the best possible way-your personal and professional self must always be your authentic self. So many times we see people who are so put together, but the minute the cameras stop rolling, they turn into a nasty person that no one wants to be around. Look deep within and find your authentic self and always let her shine through, no matter the situation.
Learn to stand out in the crowd. Select clothes that suggest POWER and CONFEDENCE and pair them with solid and vibrant colours and accessories that spell success. Build your wardrobe around two or three basic colours and add accents using a blouse, shirt and accessories. Be an inspiration to other t-girls and cross dressers by raising the bar on the way the world views your personal style.
What mask have you hidden behind that are hindering others from seeing your true self? How can you, as a t-girl, revamp your personal style while still staying true to your authentic self?
I look forward to hearing your thoughts!
Sincerely,
Hi Christine,
Thank you for response to my article I guess the key we all need to unlock is to for us to be “authentic” to who we are, whether you are a genetic or transgendered woman. I believe that the day you look in the mirror with the revelation that you” really like who you are is a day of triumph”.
I have worked with hundreds of women over the years and most of them “us” spend our lives self loathing it is not until your really accept who your are and love ourselves unconditionally that you can move forward.
Christine, I was also like to congratulate you and your team for the wonderful job you do at ‘The Seahorse Society” I am so looking forward to “frocking” up for the ball on August 15th in Sydney.
Julie
Hi Julie
I agree entirely about your comments in your article on Getting Rid of the Mask.
When I was young, I was nervous as anything about going out in public dressed as a woman… stooping to hide my height, constantly checking my image in shop window reflections, and generally looking nervous. All things that would have made me look MORE conspicuous!
These days, I am more relaxed, dress better, am comfortable in myself and not longer worry about what people think. Most don’t even give me a second glance. In my case, support from my wife and daughters has been a major factor in helping me.
Christine