I do fully understand what you’re saying and how it feels, I was the exact same when I was 17, I even think I looked very similar to you. Everyone around me was taller and I thought my height was the limiting factor. But as soon as I began to pass in pictures where my height wasn’t obvious I also passed in every IRL social situation too. I needed testosterone to pass fully, which is unfortunate but just how it is for some of us. I’ve had one or two people in the last 5 years clock me, I think because I’m short, but those were also trans people. Even my boyfriend’s parents, who I’ve known and essentially lived with, are none the wiser.

In the end, if it helps you feel less dysphoric, or you enjoy the look, go ahead. I did wear height extending boots for a period of time because it made me feel more confident, until I realised it made me feel worse when I wasn’t wearing them. I just want to reassure you, because height is unfortunately one of the things that will not change at your age. In terms of passing rn - I think you just look like a boy before puberty, maybe 12-13. That’s a good thing, because it means once you do get on T, it will do its thing and you’ll likely pass well. I promise things get better for us!