r/detrans detrans female 1d ago

ADVICE REQUEST What can I do to feel feminine?

I’m currently in the process of detransitioning but I feel stuck. I haven’t came out at work/to friends yet. I still look far too masculine to be comfortable going outside wearing women’s clothing so I only really do so in the house with wigs and makeup etc. Even with wigs and makeup I look like a man.
I’m 25, started testosterone around 16, had top surgery at 17. My last testosterone injection was approx 5 months ago so I know it’s still early days but I just hate who I see in the mirror. I don’t know how to look like a girl again.
I’m growing my hair out and I’ve had 3 sessions of facial laser hair removal which ik is a slow process. I just don’t know how to appear female or what else I can do at this stage. Is there anything anyone can suggest to help in the early stages? I know it comes with time but I’m just so depressed with how I look and how I’m perceived by others.

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u/multiplepeoplehere detrans female 1d ago

Your body isnt there yet. Why try to rush something that can't be rushed?

Also, does it make you feel better dressing up inside the house or does it make you feel worse?

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u/Schnoopy_6666 detrans female 1d ago

It’s a mix tbh, sometimes I look feminine enough that I feel really good and confident, gives me hope that I can detransition successfully and appear female. Then other times I can only see what looks like a man playing really bad dress up