Hello, if there is a specific subreddit for this or posts that have already been made, please link me to them as I'd like to read all I can on what advice others have. Thanks!
I recently was told I look like the UFC fighter Joanna Jędrzejczyk, which sucks as the celebrities I'm told I look like are always masculine looking. I'd like advice on how to dress up a muscular yet petite body size.
The problem is I am 5'0 with small hands, very little feet and a small bone structure which all together can sound very feminine. Alas, I actually look very manly since I am naturally lean with abs and muscular thighs, super small hips and very strong, masculine facial features like a strong and wide jawline. I tend to attract either bodybuilder men who want a bodybuilder girlfriend, or men who are submissive and assume I will be dominant in bed because of how I look.
Any advice on how to dress, or good celebrity examples of women who cover up their masculinity well?
I should say I do all the basics- good hair, make up, feminine colors and I wear dresses whenever I can.
SunshineSundress 1y ago
It sounds like you are some type of a “Gamine” body-type, which you can learn more about in this super-informative video. In it, they describe the various different Gamine subtypes (according to the McJimsey System, not the Kibbe system). From what you describe, it sounds like you might be a Compact subtype. Examples of Compact Gamines are Hayden Panettiere and Simone Biles. They say many modern Olympic gymnasts are Compact Gamines.
The video goes into A LOT of helpful detail on what kind of clothes flatter Gamines, but if you want more inspiration, you can look at what Hayden and Simone wear on a casual basis and see how they make themselves look more feminine. Simone looks quite feminine here, and there are tons of examples of Hayden looking feminine, my personal favorite being this. Even Johanna Jędrzejczyk looks feminine AF when she styles herself to be that way (see here, here, here, and here.
There are some consistencies in these pics that the video highlights, such as high necklines, cropped hemlines, “staccato rhythm” (essentially breaking up your outfit into pieces instead of having one long and monotone look), and color-blocking. These are some things that will flatter your body type!
While attracting body builder men sounds like a good thing to me
TheBunk_TB 1y ago
As a MMA follower, most guys I know wouldn't have an issue someone that looked like Joanna Jed
Glad-Discount-4761 1y ago
Really? Then that's good news
TheBunk_TB 1y ago
Polite suggestion: Try to steer away from those "wolverine claw nails".
Glad-Discount-4761 1y ago
I don't know what that is.I do nothing for nails as my nails are very small
TheBunk_TB 1y ago
You have won by default
Glad-Discount-4761 1y ago
Why you think so? Little bit long nails and slender fingers looks good on woman as it seems feminine .
TheBunk_TB 1y ago
I'm specifically speaking about the ones that are relatively long and look like claws, or just really long I personally find manicured or inch long nails great. (I am being polite and understating my position)
SouthernGrass3 1y ago
Try to focus on feminine silhouettes and looking elegant/well put together with excellent grooming, but avoid items and styling that look too precious/ delicate/frilly/overtly “girly” as it will create a non-flattering juxtaposition.
(These are generally guidelines, obviously there will be exceptions)
For example: I have larger hands and it really helps to soften their appearance them if I keep my nails medium to long with an oval shape and sheer pink-ish polish, and I can get away with wearing a non-flashy medium to slightly heavy weight ring or bracelet, but if I try to wear bright pink polish and thin rings/bracelets it has the total opposite effect.
Empyrean_Truth 1y ago
How wide are your shoulders?
bot123356678 1y ago
Stay away from clothes that are more boxy in fit. Halter tops provide a nice symmetry to girls with broader shoulders. Also go for more dainty jewelry. Long Skirts also accentuate your body more.
angelicasinensis 1y ago
You sound attractive :)
Glad-Discount-4761 1y ago
In my case,I have masculine face. People tell me I am like woman body with man's face lol(I have square shaped face).When I smile, wrinkles open up.So I try to practice small smile without showing teeth.And apply natural makeup with lip and cheek tint ( orange and pink shade) For face,I look to youtube video about using make up to change your face shape. Above my eyebrows there is some curve (I don't know what it is called)which makes me look like I am frowning like angry man and while raising it shows more wrinkles. I do Tanaka massage ( go to Google)
Rest I wear clothes which shows my curve.Black clothes helps too as it makes you look lean.
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