Crossdressing Tips: How to Look More Feminine with Broad Shoulders

As crossdressers, we can be at a crossroads. We love our broad shoulders but want to present a feminine aura. What do we do if surgery is not an answer and exercising is a schedule-away? There are crossdressing tips to help us appear more feminine with broad-looking shoulders.

Giving the illusion of slimmer feminine shoulders as a crossdresser is impossible. Dressing and fashion hacks have been curtailed to cater to our demographic as crossdressers who want feminine-looking shoulders. Makeup and accessories add to the punch by redirecting attention from the shoulders. Even so, the host of approaches to achieving feminine-looking shoulders is wide and varied. While at it, it is essential to note that our bodies are beautiful as they are.

From feminine-alluding fashion choices to body posture, this article offers tricks and treats on presenting a more feminine shoulder for crossdressers with broad shoulders.

Choose Necklines That Flatter

The relationship between the neckline and shoulders has been well documented. Necklines’ importance in balancing broad shoulders includes slimming, softening, and bringing structure to our overall look.

Types of Necklines to Go For

The following necklines can flatter broad shoulders;

• Square Neck

The square neck is an option, as it has a squarish design. We prefer square-neck tops and dresses, for instance, because they resemble a longer neck, which is likely to balance our broad shoulders well.

• V-Neck

V-neck and scoop necklines will likely elongate the neck and direct the eyes inward. They do this by extending a vertical line down the chest.

• U-Neck

We opt for the U-neck for a more profound and narrower scoop of the neck. It directs the eyes inward, making the shoulders look less broad for our crossdressing session.

• The Split Neck

The split neck is a blend between the crewneck and the V-neck. It is found in tees and blouses. The divided neck balances broad shoulders by redirecting the eye to the slit chest region.

Necklines to Avoid

• Boat Necks

Boat Necks give the impression of being fuller on the shoulders and thus should be avoided. If we are looking for a vivid feminine look, wide necklines will not work for broad shoulders.

• Scoop Necklines

Scoop necklines sweep lower, which is likely to expose our broad shoulders, and we do not want that. A high neck makes a little extra show of our broad shoulders and should be avoided during our crossdressing session.

Use Layers to Soften Your Shoulders

Layers are essential for softening our shoulders when crossdressing for a feminine aura. Layering involves using extra layers of clothing to add volume.

We layer our shoulders using the Penguin effect. Flatter our shoulders by layering darker colors over lighter colors.

The result is that the upper half of the body becomes narrow. An extra benefit is that it stops making the legs look thinner than the shoulders.

Soft, Structured Outwear like Blazers and Cardigans

Structure refers to firm fabrics and garments. Too much structure can make us feel blocky and stiff, while too much can make us feel like a blob. The goal is to merge the two to create flowy, soft pieces on the shoulders.

Blazers and cardigans create a soft and structured look by nipping in the waist to create shape and definition. Cardigans with v-shaped lapels and line buttons create a vertical line that elongates the body, creating the illusion of slimmer shoulders.

Using Scarves to Divert Attention from the Shoulder

Long scarves have been proven to elongate the torso. In this regard, when wearing a scarf, we wear it around our neck and subsequently make a v-shape on the chest. The result is that there will be a peek of our neck, bringing more attention to the face.

Flattering Dresses and Tops for Broad shoulders

Dress and top styles that compliment broad shoulders are everywhere. Opting for dresses and top styles that compliment broad shoulders is a win for us if we want to feminize our broad shoulders. In this case, we go for;

Simple and Slim-Fitting Tops

Simple, slim-fitting tops go a long way toward feminizing our shoulders. This is because they do not add volume or draw attention to the upper half of our body.

Thinner Knits

Tops made from thinner knits do not add bulk to the upper half of the body. Tank tops on the other hand with thick straps are likely to balance the width of our shoulders.

Avoid strapless tops, spaghetti straps, and horizontally striped tops, as these are more likely to highlight our broad shoulders.

Dresses

The best dresses that feminize our broad shoulders are a-line and shift dresses.

A-line dresses comprise more fitted tops that flare out from the waist, creating a proportional shape on our shoulders. Another kind of dress is the shift dress, which accentuates our natural body.

We avoid embellishments or puff sleeves near the shoulders. Shoulder pads should be avoided unless we want to look like a backline.

We also religiously avoid dress embellishments near the shoulders as they direct attention to our broad shoulders. A well-fitting shoulder should be an option for a feminine presenting crossdressing session.

Colors and Patterns for Balance

The role of Patterns and colors in slimming the shoulder appearance include;

• Slimming the shoulders as seen with black, blue, navy blue, purple, green, and dark grey colors.

• Softening the shoulders as seen with light colors such as cream and pink.

Print and color role boils down to how wild we want to go in the top department. For instance, lighter colors and prints will reduce the size of our backside and make the waist more prominent.

Embellished skirts and patterned pants focus on the bottom rather than the top. This includes pleats, lace, beading, or a pattern that directs attention to the legs.

Dark Tops and Light Bottoms for Balance

Wearing dark tops and light bottoms will balance out the masculine frame on top, in this case;

Always opt for solid color tops that redirect attention away from the shoulders. Combine this with light bottoms to create a visual balance between the wider upper body and the narrower body.

Vertical Stripes for Elongation

The Helmholtz illusion of the effect of strips suggests that vertical strips downplay the appearance of bulky shoulders. The lines make us look slimmer and taller, which draws attention away from our broad shoulders.

We get to have a feminine presenting front. For instance, when we wear a dress with vertical stripes, the vertical line is distorted by the bust curve. Attention is thus diverted to the hip region instead.

Smaller Patterns over Large Prints

Smaller patterns give the illusion of smaller shoulders, which are considered feminine.

Large prints tend to emphasize the structure of the shoulders and thus should be avoided. For instance, a cheater-printed dress will make us more feminine in the shoulders compared to larger prints of

Emphasize Your Waist to Balance Your Proportions

The importance of waist definition to feminize broad shoulders lies in the waist’s ability to;

• Giving an hourglass shape due to the tiny waist. This balances the upper and lower body.

• Directing the eye to the waist as the eye will always rest on the most prominent area of the cloth, which is the waist.

• Accentuating the vertical line as the waist elongates the body.

The Use of Belts-High Waisted Pants, And Peplum Tops or Dresses

High-waisted pants and peplum tops have one thing in common. They have a constriction that cinches the waist.

The cinch in the waist created by a belt and high-waisted pants draws attention to the legs instead by adding volume. Peplum tops add volume to the hips and leg lines, giving us an entire torso.

Accessorize to Divert Attention

Use of accessories to soften the shoulder line is important.

With a vertical line, long necklaces direct the eyes to the chest region away from the broad shoulders.

Additionally, if we have to use accessories, we go with pendants. These will draw the eye in and down into our chest. As a result, our chest is elongated, balancing out our shoulders.

Avoiding large, chunky earrings in favor of dainty drop earrings also ensures that we are at our best while cross-dressing. Bulky earrings lend credence to ‘a lot’ going on in our shoulder region, which we hate as feminine crossdressers.

A beautiful purse is likely to draw attention from one’s shoulder. Other accessories such as hats, sunglasses, and earrings will also direct attention to our faces as we crossdress instead of our broad shoulders.

Hairstyles (Wigs) to Soften Broad Shoulders

The key to hairstyles that soften broad shoulders should be those that add volume and texture to balance our broad shoulders.

Wigs that balance broad shoulders include;

Messy Beach Hair Wigs

These wigs come with a messy, wind-blown, and tousled look. These direct attention away from the shoulders.

Loosely Curled Wigs

Loose curled wigs make a boyish shoulder more feminine. The loose curls add a feminine oomph to the upper body region.

A-Line Bob or Lob

We feminize our shoulders as we crossdress with the A-line bob. The longer front piece of the bob directs the eye to the face center.

Avoiding Slick Back or Pulled-Back Styles

Slick-back or pulled-back hairstyles are nothing but voluminous. They are pulled tight, which means that they make our shoulders front and center. If we choose to have a ponytail, we ensure it is loose and not tight.

Short hairstyles are also not ideal for our broad shoulders as they center attention on them.

Perfect Our Posture and Mannerisms

The following posture tips will reduce our shoulder appearance.

We prefer to stand tall and relax our shoulders for a slimmer frame. The psychological input for this posture is that it makes us appear confident. In this process, we also engage our core to add more confidence to our physique.

This way our confidence is as outward and feminine as possible despite our broad shoulders.

Use Makeup to Shift Focus

We often use makeup to draw attention to the face and away from the shoulders. We mainly wear bold makeup that dazzles our face enough to leave less room for shoulder inspection, especially in public spaces.

Bold lips and eye makeup, as distraction techniques, work well in feminizing our shoulders. Red lipstick, for instance, does the trick, as do bold eyeshadow designs.

Conclusion

Shoulders, broad or slim, are all beautiful. However, as crossdressers, slimming or giving the illusion of small shoulders is a tip to aid in our crossdressing. Styling, posture, and makeup are a few tricks in our bags to help us be more feminine in our cross-dressing.

The good news is that finding what makes us feminine in our crossdressing is a personal adventure. And the excellent news is that the above crossdressing tips are here, free to get us started in feminizing our broad shoulders.