Posture and walk, girl. It’s very important!
The following quick guide is mostly a copy-paste from other blogs and belong to their perspective creators. That being said, I created this basic guide specifically to be more friendly towards transgender women, but other identities such as non-binary and genderfluid are also welcome. The idea is how to not just practice and master feminine-associated movements, but to feel euphoric about yourself. However, I’ll give a disclaimer: Although some of these guides mention crossdressers, I tried to avoid those sites that use unnecessary name-calling like “sissy”, “boi”, “f%gg”, etc. I briefly reviewed these links and none of them should have the reader/viewer encounter misgendering by their perspective authors. Sources are listed below.
Tips and steps on how to walk feminine:
Here are a few tips on how to walk and pose. Retrieved from an old post by Tumblr blog transgenderteensurvival:
Focus your weight into your hips. Cismales tend to walk with their weight in their arms or stomachs. Think of a model walking a runway — her steps are light and her shoulders are back.
Swing your hips as you step. While an overly enthusiastic swing will certainly be noticeable, most ciswomen walk with a subtle hip swing. Practice by walking around your home and exaggerating the swing, then tone it down when you hit the street.
Slow it down. If you observe ciswomen in a shop or casual setting, or searching for a shiny Charizard, that was stolen from them at school (not bitter), you will notice that they tend to browse and meander. It’s not uncommon for a ciswoman to walk like she’s on a mission, but mimicking these browsing habits can make you appear more feminine.
Swing your arms gently and point your elbows in toward your torso. A light swing comes off as feminine, and turning the elbows results in creating a smaller silhouette.
Relax your muscles and allow your body to move more fluidly. If you’re wearing a wig, ensure it is secured so you can move your head freely. Rigid posture will make you appear more manly than feminine. Don’t relax too much though, or you’ll be sitting down, and this helps no one.
I know you didn’t ask but here’s a bonus:
Tips on walking in heels, a lot struggle, even ciswomen, and Princess Leia..
POSTURE: Heels pitch weight forward, so for balance, keep your head up and shoulders back. Tightening your core will offset some of the pressure on your feet.
STEPS: Striding in a normal heel-to-toe motion can snap a stiletto or twist an ankle. Instead take short steps, going down evenly on the ball of the foot and heel. But remember heel-to-toe is the best way if you’re walking in sturdy heels.WEIGHT: As your weight shifts fully onto a foot, spread your toes in the shoe slightly; this will help to distribute the weight onto the ball of the foot. HIPS: When you’re feeling off-balance, you tend to stiffen up. For an easy, attractive momentum, let your hips swing in small, sideways, figure-eight motions.
These should help you appear more Kate Moss, and less Bambi on ice.
Videos on how to walk and pose feminine (Bonus heels video)
Here are some videos that will help you guide your walk. The first two videos are from a guide by Andrea James’ Transgender Map site while the third video was part of the YouTube algorithm. It’s very important you watch the first two as they will help you learn how to walk in heels in the near future:
Visual pictures on feminine posture:
Here are a few pics that show the DOs and DON’Ts of posture. I’ll let the pictures do the explaining here:
Although the pictures are meant for photoshoot, they are very useful in showing the viewer the difference in posture. Notice how in the left sides with the X on top show how stiff, nervous, and monotone the woman is while in the right sides with the checkmark on top show a more relaxing, fluid, and confident woman. The whole point is to look upward, loosen the shoulders, and be more flexible with your arms.
For extra guides and videos on posture and movements, check these out:
https://feminizationsecrets.com/male-to-female-movement-mistakes/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p70B93DFd10
https://transsingleblog.wordpress.com/2017/02/20/effective-tips-for-feminizing-your-body-movements/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KvIJPqaswU&t=256s
https://library.transgenderzone.com/?page_id=605
The best way to succeed is not just by reading and watching these links, but by also observing women and their movements. If possible, tell a supporting friend or family member on how to move like them. Avoid staring too long as you can be called out for stalking or being creepy. That is a huge no-no!
Conclusion
Remember, you’re not doing this just to improve your movements. You’re doing this to feel good about yourself.
You got this, girl! (Captioned pic above was created by me. Original picture belongs to perspective owner.)
Links to sources:
https://www.pinterest.com/watson_lau/dos-and-donts-for-portrait-shoot/
https://www.transgendermap.com/social/movement/
https://www.tumblr.com/transgenderteensurvivalguide/107893083580/how-do-i-make-my-masculine-walk-more-feminine?source=share
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgVtpKuqY_g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgDKdTxodyg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QkT4F4bb6U&t=311s
Such excellent words….I continue to practise..
