Hiya welcome sis!! I’m mtf as well :3 (will edit this message 'cos I’m on mobile and have links saved, will put them here. When it’s all in there, this part will be removed.) A lot of it depends on how it feels for you, what your dysphoria and euphoria centers around. You don’t need to follow all below, there’s no FOMO for not doing any - do what feels handiest. If you’re starting HRT, check out this list for which method is best to take. For appearing more femme prior to HRT, breast forms and hip shapes helped me through my worse dysphoric days. If you’d like, you could try foundation and lip stick, as well nail polish. They help a lot. If you have the money, I’d recommend laser or electrolysis. Otherwise, shave (epilating is possible but its the devil). Here’s a guide, also for hair care! I personally didn’t want the “IRL test” but wanted to be smooth with transition. So I started with growing out hair and shaving&laser. Then I changed clothes, switching to striped tighter sweaters (or baggy clothing). Once I got on HRT, and my boobs and curves began to be visible, I changed to femme sweaters, then femme linen trousers and heels (I do tuck, but I just wear shapewear). Now I wear skirts. Haven’t gotten to wearing yoga pants and swimwear yet, but that’s for after surgery. (There’s tuck wear for those too, but personally I prefer not to). Text me anytime if you wanna know whatevs!