Little details can make a big difference in your feminine image. This is definitely true of an Adam’s apple.

Reducing the visibility of your Adam’s apple can make you look and feel more feminine.

The good news is that there are some easy ways to disguise your Adam’s apple. And they don’t require surgery!

Read on to learn more:

1. Tie on a scarf

I believe that every crossdresser and transgender woman should have a collection of beautiful scarves in her wardrobe.

Tying a scarf around your neck not only hides an Adam’s apple, it adds a flattering pop of color to your face. Two great benefits of one chic accessory!

2. Apply contouring makeup

Another easy way to downplay your Adam’s apple is to apply contouring makeup over the protruding area. Dark colors make an area look smaller, which visually reduces the size of your Adam’s apple.

How to do it: Select a contouring cream or powder that’s one to two shades darker than your natural skin tone. Apply a thin layer over the Adam’s apple and blend well.

See the video above for a quick, step-by-step tutorial.

3. Wear a high collared top or turtleneck

Caitlyn Jenner – TV personality and transgender celebrity

High collared tops and turtlenecks are great for concealing an Adam’s apple.

Look for shirts and jackets with collars that stand up around the neck. This will hide the side view of your Adam’s apple. Ruffled collars are especially feminine and flattering.

For complete coverage, opt for a turtleneck. Problem solved!

4. Choose the right hairstyle

Candis Cayne – Transgender actress

Long hair with soft waves or layers around the neck is a great for hiding an Adam’s apple. The length and shape make the Adam’s apple less visible from the side.

A bad hairstyle would be a bob that cuts off right at the level of your Adam’s apple. It draws the eye to that area – NOT what you want to do!

5. Swallow when posing for photos

Amiya Scott – First transgender woman to appear on Real Housewives of Atlanta

Your Adam’s apple is less visible when you swallow. Use this knowledge to your advantage when taking photos!

I suggest practicing in front of a mirror first: Swallow about halfway and hold. The trick is to keep your face relaxed (and smile!) while you do this.

Permanent Adam’s apple reduction

The tips above are the easiest ways to disguise your Adam’s apple, but what if you are looking for a more permanent solution?

Tracheal shaving is a common male to female procedure. This surgery reduces the cartilage of the Adam’s apple and gives the neck a more feminine contour.

The procedure costs around $ 4,000-$ 7,000 in the U.S. Like all surgery, it’s not without risks. The biggest risks include unsightly scarring on the neck and/or damage to the voice box.

Are you bothered by your Adam’s apple?

As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts on this topic.

• Is your Adam’s apple a concern or are you blessed with a feminine neck?

• Have you had surgery? If so, are you glad you did it?

• Do you have any other Adam’s apple disguising tips you can share with us?

Please leave your comments below!

Love,
Lucille

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Putting on a dress and some lipstick aren’t the only ways to get into girl mode. (We women are more complex than that!) That’s why I wanted to go beyond the obvious and share 3 surprising ways to feel more feminine:

1. Lean back

I recently attended a teleclass hosted by my friend, relationship and intimacy coach Annie Lalla. One of the participants asked how she could feel more connected with her femininity. (Yes, genetic girls struggle with this, too! A lot of women have too much masculine energy and it drives guys away.)

Annie’s advice was to “lean back”. I LOVED this and thought it was also great advice for transgender women …

First, check your body. Are you leaning forward or leaning back? Leaning forward like you are poised for action is very masculine. Get into the habit of leaning back. When you are sitting down, imagine you are a queen leaning back in her throne. Feels good, doesn’t it?

Then, check your behavior. Are you one of those girls who pushes her way through life? If so, you need to “lean back” in your actions and in your conversations with others. Try less muscling and more allowing. “Leaning back” is a great metaphor for living from your feminine.

2. Try a different perfume

The right fragrance can connect you with your femininity like nothing else.

While it’s great to have a “signature scent,” don’t get stuck to an old perfume. Since scent is strongly linked to memories, your current perfume might be bringing you back to a time that doesn’t represent who you are now.

If so, it’s time to go shopping! Look for a perfume that matches the qualities you want to express. Think floral scents if you want to express your romantic side and oriental or woody scents if you want to bring out your inner seductress.

3. Smile

Ok, hear me out before you dismiss this last tip as a cheesy platitude. There are loads of reasons why smiling is a fabulous beauty and femininity booster:

• Smiling releases endorphins in the brain that boost your mood.
• Smiling lifts your cheeks and gives you a natural facelift.
• Smiling makes other people happy.
• Smiling makes you look more feminine.

The last point is especially interesting. According to a Japanese study, smiling faces are rated as more feminine than serious faces. That’s because women and girls smile more frequently than boys and men.

There is an art to smiling, so practice in front of a mirror until you find your best smile. (Try big and small smiles and smiling with your mouth open and closed.) Then work that feminine smile as often as you can!

So, girlfriend, what are YOUR favorite ways to feel more feminine? You know I love a good discussion, so leave me your comments below!

Love,
Lucille

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