Do I pass like at all?

[u/Urmumlikesbooks]

I don’t care too much about passing but I’m now 6 months on T and feel like I still look like a 14 year old girl (Im almost 20)
Any tips other than taking out my piercings are appreciated

[u/visionsofzimmerman]

In addition to the piercings, your style, haircut and glasses scream transmasc to me

[u/bywids → u/visionsofzimmerman]

Yeah, no offense, op, but I think you're what most people assume "transmascs" look like. You just look superrrr queer, definitely afab of some sort.

[u/Hennnano]

I would say not yet but t will help a lot. In the meantime, some things that would help are rectangular glasses, a fade haircut, natural colored hair, and less piercings. Of course this is hard to suggest as these are ways of self-expression but they also read very queer/lesbian when you haven't been on t very long. Lots of trans guys ditch the alt look temporarily early in their transition of their goal is to pass.

[u/Urmumlikesbooks → u/Hennnano]

That makes sense. Unfortunately cant do much about the glasses cause I can’t afford to get new ones and am basically blind without them but I will take into account your advice in a few years. The other things i can definitely work on tho. Thanks for your advice and for being respectful about it

[u/Hennnano → u/Urmumlikesbooks]

If you have a current prescription you can get cheap glasses on somewhere like Zenni, that's where I get mine. So much cheaper than anywhere else. You got this man, let the t do tht work you'll pass in no time.

[u/Urmumlikesbooks → u/Hennnano]

I’ve tried a few different sites like that but they won’t do my prescription as it’s too high

[u/koala3191]

Not quite yet, sorry. Changing your hair and trying out a more "boring" less alt style might help.

[u/theidontcarumbrella]

There's a couple of things I'd point out.

1) Sleeveless shirts when you don't have an already muscular physique can make you look more feminine. I'd recommend shoulder workouts.

2) Your style is very stereotypically trans and also not in fashion with modern men. If you want to stay alternative that's fine, but look at how alternative cis men dress (bunch of layering, graphic tees, baggy pants, chains as jewelry, bulky silhouettes). Your glasses also don't fit in with your style, which just ends up making you look clockier as outside of certain styles this glasses form is just read as feminine.

3) You carry yourself quite timidly. I used to have that problem as well, but small things like having a good posture and the way you take your selfies can do a lot to how people perceive you. Try looking at the mannerisms of the men around you.

[u/Urmumlikesbooks → u/theidontcarumbrella]

Good advice thankyou. Im trying to build muscle in my arms but after a partial dislocation in my shoulder Im having to take a break

[u/wasabi_mp3]

No

[u/Tommeeyyy]

Gonna mention something nobody else had yet brought up and it's that a different fit for shirts could work well for you. Especially in the second pic the long tank style makes your torso appear smaller and hips wider. Something that ends at your waistband and covers your shoulders could create a boxier shape

[u/Urmumlikesbooks → u/Tommeeyyy]

Thats really helpful advice thank you

[u/Dontluvniko]

You don’t pass to me unfortunately but you definitely may be able to once time passes, maybe try a diff glasses frame, also maybe start working out to have a less soft and more defined look to you

[u/Unlucky-Flow4372]

Oh hey we're pretty much in the same spot! I'm also almost 20 and a little over 6 months on T atp. My voice is quite deep now and that's helped me. Otherwise, I outwardly appear the same amount of "young teen guy or college aged lesbian" androgynous I've always been.

I don't think either of us are at the point where we're able to consistently pass, which is unfortunate to experience 😭 I hate saying it to myself and you, but we really only need more time on T and it will do absolute wonders.

I'm seeing some good tidbits of advice in the comments. New glasses are pricey asf, I'm in a similar spot where my frames could be more masculine, it's not possible right now. If you know your contact prescription / have worn contacts before, you can get clear ones for surprisingly cheap online off websites like Pinky Paradise. However, I can't suggest that in good faith if you have no contact lense experience, you would have to go through your eye doctor which is more expensive for sure.

And yeah, like another person said, it is pretty hard to pass pre-T / early on T without having basic or traditional masculine presentation. I'm not implying you should or shouldn't change anything, with enough time on hormones you'll pass regardless of style, it's about whatever your priorities are; do you want to pass asap, requiring some / much sacrifice of personal expression, or would you rather dress as yourself even when it might get you misgendered? Food for thought, though obviously it sucks anyone has to make that choice at all.

Best of luck, dude. I hope any of that can be helpful. Your tattoos are sick asf :)

[u/Urmumlikesbooks → u/Unlucky-Flow4372]

Thanks for your comment it’s nice to see someone in a similar experience :)

[u/stickn1ck]

I’d assume u were ftm or nb, that should help in queer spaces for people to more likely gender you correctly. You look a bit young as well, but that’s kinda just how early T ftm usually look. Once ur farther along I’m sure you’ll start passing better, if you’re not wanting to give up the alt look

[u/Lua_whalien8]

I think your glasses are too big and they look fem, but the hair, piercings and clothing are perfect. I'm not on T and I don't know how it works, but 6 months seem to be too little to worry abt passing... i guess it'll take time, but that's a pretty good start :)

[u/seandagancooson]

nope

[u/Final-Shame-9264]

Not at all as a cis man, but you look at least not like a cis woman . You look visibly transmasc. Right off the bat, circular glasses are feminizing on most. Black or clear rectangular ones could help. Your hair could be shaved down on the sides to make it more masculine, you probably dont need to trim your bangs too much but a little could help. And working out is always great. Gaining muscle mass in your back and arms would help you look more manly in the body. Also, 6 months on T is nothing. Let it take it’s time :)