How can I look more masc for cheap?
I'm trans apathetic(ftm). If you don't know what that is its a Gender apathetic term or apagender means lack of gender, not the gender identity of not identifying with a gender but still caring about this lack of identification. I'm trans as well it helps you like "specify"(for a lack of a better term) your gender. And before you ask it is NOT the same as Agender. They are different. Agender is just not having a gender.(I'm not exactly sure if it's just that so please lmk).
But I really wanna dress more masc or even andro. Cause people keep mistaking me for a girl or femme and I really don't like it and it causes me dysphoria. And I really want to dress more like my dream aesthetics and I don't have much money. I wanted to know if any of you know if there's a place that sell clothing for cheaper. That may be online because I don't really have ways to get to point a and back. And I have a gc2b binder but it's really uncomfortable and it worsens my asthma. But any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
@thebookwrm I would try a listener here at 7cups.
Some of them have Experience working with the LGBTQ+ community.
Also, we have a support room here at 7cups for the LGBTQ+ community.
I hope this helps.
@thebookwrm
Hello,
That's my first time hearing about trans apathetic so thank you for educating me! I am FTM as well. GC2B used to be better back in 2014 but since then the quality and functionality of their binders have gone down, unfortunately. Not sure if you have a larger chest or not but I've been hearing good things about spectrum binders.
As far as cheap clothes go, it's either fast fashion like H&M, Forever 21, Shein, etc, or thrift stores. Layers are helpful and that works out great during the fall and winter months. I would usually avoid plaid shirts but would wear button-down shirts. I'm not sure about your proportions but I am 5'4 and have some hips and a butt and that makes jeans difficult. I personally like American Eagle jeans, particularly the slim straights. You might want to get your jeans a couple of sizes bigger than you need them if you need to hide any curves but that's fine because belts can really make an outfit. If you have a Platos closet where you live they have a lot of name-brand clothes that you can get relatively cheap. Ross, Target, and Walmart have some good pieces too from time to time for cheap. Hairstyles are also very influential in passing and it may help to find a barber that is trans/queer-friendly (barbers are way cheaper than salons).
I might've gave you more than you asked for but I hope it helps!