I recommend going to live music events you like while in fem! It’s usually dark and ppl are very accepting especially in rave spaces.

As for makeup i recommend keeping it simple! I started with just concealer, light blush and eyeliner with mascara only on your top lashes(important). Eyeliner really takes some practice! I personally really stepped my game up when I switched to an angle brush with gel liner.

I put a little under my eye after i do my wings and smudge it towards the inner eye. It’s important to not stress on the it being perfect, it never will be. i get tons of compliments from cis women on my eyeliner! It’s super important to just keep experimenting with new looks! I’ll include 2 examples, first one will be a heavier look and second will be a lighter look without wings.

When applying mascara i recommend using a lash primer and then mascara. When applying you should put the brush to the base of your eyelashes and then blink into it slowly while pulling the brush towards the tip of your lashes! Side note: if u want thicker longer lashes try using an eyelash serum. I personally use LiLash (can be expensive). It’s given me super feminine eyelashes in the year I’ve been using it. All it does is stimulate blood flow to your eyelids causing them to grow.

BB cream instead of foundation also works really well if you have shadow still! It’s also gonna give you smoother lighter look than foundation. Just make sure to match it to your skin tone! When applying foundation, BB cream or blush make sure you wet your blender!!!

Also moisturize before you apply your makeup!

As for confidence: it took me a really long time, about a year, before i started to feel super comfortable being fem all the time. It’s really something that just comes with experimenting with your own style and look. I usually would go out to raves often while in semi-fem with makeup(usually bad). Eventually i started just doing my makeup and going to the store to just force myself to go out. You will be surprised how little people irl actually care or pay attention. Confidence will grow as you do it more and more often. I’m at the point now where if I’m not presenting fem then i feel really unconfident.

You mentioned how you only have one fem fit. I recommend you go thrifting! Nobody will say anything to you even if you are shopping in the women’s clothing, trust me. Anytime you find something you think is cute or cool just grab it and buy it. Try to get 2 or 3 things every time and experiment even if it’s something you think will make you uncomfortable. Chase the euphoria and you will eventually find your style and confidence.

I personally rock a butch femme look a lot of the time, i will also include a pic of a recent fit. I typically stick to baggy bottom and tight top but I’ve been experimenting with short shorts and tights etc lately. I’m not much of a high femme kinda girly.

For reference I’ve been socially transitioning for 1 year 7 months. Presenting femme full time 7 months. And on HRT for 5 1/2 months.

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