Most people have seen a professional female impersonator and find ourselves amazed at how well a male
can mimic female behavior and appearance. Then, there are cross dressers who are just as
successful as the professional entertainer, and there are those who are assessed as a "faux female"
from 100 yards.
The difference between the amateur and the professional is, of course, the amount of detail that
goes into the impersonation. The average cross dresser simply hasn't the time, resources or
opportunity to impersonate a woman so well that he would not be detected or "read" in public.
One reason so many cross dressers fail to "pass" in public is that they don't appreciate the
importance of presenting a physical proportion that is feminine. Even a child, by the time he or
she is three years old, has learned to recognize that men basically appear to be rectangular while
women tend to be more pear shaped. Equally important is the physical proportion and location of
a woman's waist as compared to a man's waist. A woman's waist tends to be smaller than a man
who is equally as tall. A woman also measures her waist an inch above the navel, where as a man
measures his waist an inch below. These two differences make for a remarkable difference as one
examines male and female form.
Look at the average woman, even from a considerable distance, and you'll see that her hips are
wider than the span of her shoulders. Again, men differ. Most men are broader at the shoulder
than they are at the hip.
 The Waist Nipper
A week ago, I tried a little experiment with a waist nipper. They used to be called waist cinchers.
They're different names for the same feminine undergarment. The particular waist nipper was
purchased at J C Penney, for about $21 dollars, and was made out of Lycra - a type of synthetic
material used to make form fitting garments.
My waist size is 32-inches. So, I purchased a waist nipper 4-inches smaller than my actual waist.
I wore the waist nipper for about 8 hours, removed it, then measured my waist again. This time
my waist measures 30-inches. This reduction was only temporary, and within an hour my waist
returned to its normal size. However, my experiment did prove that the waist would respond to
being kept in a restrictive garment for a period of time.
What I found so wonderful about the waist nipper is that while wearing it, the garment
accentuated my buttocks and made my hips appear to be wider - even without any padding. The
overall feminine appearance provided by this one garment, costing only $21 dollars, was
absolutely incredible. And whether I wore a dress or trousers, my feminine physique was
enhanced by wearing the waist nipper.
The Corset
At this point, every serious transgendered woman or cross dresser should be asking, "Is there a
way I can permanently reduce the size of my waist to project a more feminine physique?" The
answer is "yes", but it will not be inexpensive and will require a certain amount of diligent effort
and commitment.
You will need to be fitted ( or at least sized) by a professional corseter. These corsets range in
price from $150 dollars, to an average of $300 dollars. Corsets made of leather, PVC or rubber
can cost several thousand dollars. So, there's a financial investment as well. However, a good
corset, if properly maintenance, tends to go up in value.
The reason it's necessary to be properly fitted is that a transgendered woman or cross dresser will
need to reduce the waist at the "feminine waist line"-- the circumference measured an inch above
the navel.
Another point to take into consideration is your "ideal weight" or the weight which you tend to
maintain. Corseting to reduce the waistline, then dieting to lose 10 or more pounds, defeats the
purpose of waist training.
The final commitment is time. You will need to wear your corset most of the day, taking it off
only for the purpose of hygiene. And you will need to wear it for a minimum of 6 months to see
permanent results. The corset should be sized to be 4-inches less than your actual waist. And
when you reach the desired reduction, you'll need to purchase another corset, if your desire is a
more pronounced hour-glass figure.
Links
You'll find a good deal more information and get a better idea of what's involved by visiting the
following web sites. If you contact any of these businesses - either personally or through
electronic mail (e-mail), please be kind enough to let the salesperson know you were referred by
Roberta Angela Dee through TG Forum. You may print this article so as to have a handy reference of the resources provided.
ROMANTASY http://www.romantasy.com
YAHOO! Arts: Design Arts: Fashion: Undergarments: Corsets http://www.yahoo.com.Arts/Design_Arts/Fashion/Undergarments/Corsets/
Corsets http://www.tiac.net/users/chrisd/corsets.htm
Corsetry 101 Description http://wwworanj.com/c101.html
Dark Garden Corsetry http://www.divaweb.com/darkgdn4.html
Victorian Style Corsets http://www.infrared-corsets.on.ca/desc.html
Long Island Lacing (This site is one of my favorites) http://staylace.com/lectures.htm or http://www.staylace.com
For custom work, I personally recommend B.R. Creations. Ruth runs B.R.
Creations, and she's one of the finest women you'd ever want to
communicate with. Her address is:
B.R. Creations
Post Office Box 4201
Mountain View, CA 94040
Ruth is dedicated to the art of corsetry. Her corsets are intended for
daily wear (waist training) and are very durable. She also produces a
newsletter six times each year. Her color catalog is $7.00. The
newsletter is $18.00.
Have fun, girls!
With a Loving Heart,
Roberta Angela Dee
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