#studmodelproject

[farmerlesbian]

im agender and butch but i feel like... because im black i dont have the same access to androgyny and masculinity that other people do. the image of butchness or androgyny i see is always light skinned and fine haired and im just not that. it makes me feel like im never going to be read the way i want to or taken seriously as a gnc person. makes me really uncomfortable to go out

I'm going to answer this and will tell you first up that I'm white. My wife/spouse mod horseshoe is Black and has very similar experiences and feelings. when I saw your ask I right away thought of her and showed her, asked if she wanted to answer. She told me she doesn't know how she can help you when she hasn't figured it out either.

So I will tell you that one, you are not alone. Two, I will answer you similar to how I support her. and three, she is consulting on this ask (as she does on many advice asks, in fact!)

I'm sorry you're going through this, and especially that it's affecting your comfort in going out and being around people.

One thing I have done to try to help is find other darkskin Black folks that are doing gender in similar ways to her, on the internet. Just finding images of people who are similar I hope helps. I'm not particular about what exactly their identities are, just going for style and vibes. Lemme grab some (sorry it's leaning on instagram just bc it's easier for me to search accounts i follow there haha but I swear there are cool black gendery people everywhere, i'm sure you know this)

jade fox / madeyoulooks

studmodelproject on instagram

enxwest on instagram

iamdivinechi on instagram

arrows fitz / angryangryarrows and angryarrows

@boychic

ceruleanblueboy on instagram

tboys.club on instagram - a party in london that posts lovely photos of attendees

shedoeshim on instagram and @shedoeshimfashion

followers - if this sounds somewhat similar to you please go ahead and say something! or if you have any recommendations also please add them!

you can check out my style tag for like every post I've reblogged/shared that has images of people in it. it’ll have all types of people, but maybe it’ll help. you can also scroll back through my butch tag but that will not include every masc person in it. also the stud tag, and you can consider the stemme identity + label but i don't really have much in that tag rn sorry! maybe try checking the tags for these on tumblr, tiktok, instagram, maybe youtube? maybe you'll find people that look like you, or how you want to look.

my point here is that there ARE people out there doing androgyny, doing gender fun stuff and are Black and darkskin. maybe the people i'm recommending here aren't your vibe or style and that's totally fine, there are a lot of ways to be! i hope these can serve as some sort of inspiration for you. a reminder that gender diversity and androgyny exists and is possible for black people, that there are thriving communities and you have all sorts of options out there for you. also, remember that there are many ways to be androgynous, to be agender. maybe you're more a dapper butch, maybe more a sporty stud, maybe a skate style street style guy, maybe more a crunchy granola hiking outdoorsy look, maybe workwear and denim are more your speed, maybe you're a cozy dude who likes sweats and casual clothes, maybe you like bright colors and patterns, maybe you're into alt and goth styles, maybe you feel more comfortable in vintage and retro stuff. i promise that there is a way for you to look hot and feel comfortable in yourself and people will see your fabulous Black gender noncomforming self.

If you're into podcasts I recommend genderreveal by tuck woodstock- you can skip around and just listen to the episodes that interest you. I'm listening in chronological order because I kinda like going through time and seeing the development of things but you absolutely do not have to. There's a lot of episodes out, they've been doing it for a couple years now! there are plenty of interviews with black people of all gender varieties talking about their experiences and lives

i think. what's hard is that you can’t control how other people see you. you've got to come to terms with this. so you're most likely always going to have people not getting you, not understanding your deal (whether that's gender or something else). there's no foolproof way to get out of it or avoid it, no way to be 100% sure people will always gender you right or treat you right. this is not to say that you will never have people who get you, you certainly will and i wish that for you! i absolutely recommend you surround yourself with people you are supported by and who see you. but i'm not gonna tell you like "fuck what people think, do whatever you want" because i know it's not that easy ! trust your judgement, and trust your gut. all you can do is try to balance finding what makes you feel comfortable and what feels right to you with what feels safe. when you are feeling comfortable, it will help you to become confident. when you are confident and self-assured in who you are, what other people think of you and how they see you will not affect you so much. also, you deserve to be seen and gendered the way you want to be! i'm sorry it feels like it's not possible for you. I believe that it is possible, and i wish it for you soon!!

maybe you want to consider hrt, maybe top surgery, maybe try doing drag or drag makeup. experimentation is a huge thing and i can't recommend it enough. try practicing and experiencing with different styles, gender presentation, clothes, mannerisms, hair makeup jewelry whatever. you can listen to your feelings and your body and reflect on how you like it, see if it feels right. i recommend seeking out the things that make you feel comfortable in your body, find what makes you feel like yourself, and the androgyny and butchness (or whatever presentation you seek) will follow naturally.

wishing you the best in your journey 🧡

[studsrn]

We see the Sparkle, keep shining @winslow_majette “The category was SPARKLEEEE ✨✨✨I am not much of a razzle dazzle person, but I think I did good! We had an amazing time at 626! It was a night of celebration, building relationships, dancing, drinks, but most importantly bringing attention to the need for safety surrounding sex work. Many individuals, especially our trans siblings like Marsha P. Johnson, did and still do engage in sex work to ensure survival. This holds true especially in a world where 3/4 of trans individuals are STILL discriminated against in the workplace at some point in their career, which leads to economic insecurity and high risk situations. Thank you to those who supported the Equality Soirée 2023, and we will see the rest of you next year!” #lesbian #studs #studsofinstagram @studsrn @studmodelproject #bethebestversionofyourself https://www.instagram.com/p/CqLAaJ6ODRV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[studmodelproject]

Still one of my favorite models to shoot! @k_0_l_e_ #studmodels #smpapproved #SMPtheSeries #studsrn #boisociety #studmodelproject https://www.instagram.com/p/BwcadmenL66/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=cfkluxgowhpq

[artdessika]

It is a sports wear for women

[thisisjimmystar]

Episode 4 of the @studmodelproject on @svtvnetwork airs tonight at 9 pm ET #lgbtq #modeling #television #competition #series #svtvnetwork #studmodelproject #unicornandrogyny https://www.instagram.com/p/BzOP6H8HsiU/?igshid=1cumilc4fk7j8

[enisco]

Chill. Maxin. Chillaxin

[dapperq]

This spread by @studmodelproject is giving us so much life! 📸 @antoinneduanejones #dapperQ #queerstyle #queerfashion #stud #ag #qpoc #qtpoc https://www.instagram.com/p/CdLHNVFuqDd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hidetothink]

The term for masc bi females i've seen is "stag". Stud is for black female folk (see studmodelproject). Anon is really in a tough spot. I've read about some people with a similar sexuality use "t4t ftm", "homosexual transsexual" or "transgender butch" though the later tends to cause friction with folks who think of sexuality in terms of gender identity and so use that label for mtf. Another is "lesbian ftm". Some detrans WLW also remain looking like ftm even if they reID or stop T. G'luck!! <3

Thank you again for everyone who’s helped explain “stag” and “stud!”

And thank you for some advice for anon!

[foxeecoxxy]

🎥 @ainabreiyon ・・・ 📽 @studmodelproject 📍@onemusicfest https://www.instagram.com/p/BtB4BkSl0kE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=glbkygjv3qy3

[afroandrostyle]

💛💛💛 Afro life, Andro living. Via @studmodelproject ------ #AfroAndro / #Afrocentric / #Androgynous / #Style / #AndrogynousStyle / #StylishWomen / #StylishMen / #ThisAndrogynousLife / #WhatIWore /#AndrogynousFashion / #ProudlyAndrogynous / #Slay / #Dapper / #StyleDiary / #StyleInspired / #OurAndrogynousLife / #Stylish / #StyleBlog http://ift.tt/2vFWUtA

[studsrn]

Sharing the love @brooklynmoz - Progression... Their Biggest Fear #BROOKLYNMOZ #getyouone #dapperqueer #dapperq #studfashion #androgynousfashion #boiswillbebois #tomboylookbook #lgbtfashion #queerfashion #lesbiansofinstagram #studsofinstagram #fashionblogger #mensfashion #boisociety #studlife #butchfashion #studmodel #thestudproject #dapperbois #dapperchics #blackqueer #studmodelproject #theinvisibletomboy #studsrn #followher #followus

[studmodelproject]

Go Purchase your tickets NOW! Link in BIO • If you are looking for an opportunity to understand more about what it means to be a STUD, want to fellowship with like minded individuals, or if you’re simply an ally and want to show support to the LGBTQ community of color, join us November 2nd for an exclusive event. #StudsWhoLead #TasteIndy #StudModelProject #BelieveInBelinda (at Indianapolis, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3hzRNFgtkU/?igshid=qmn47r9sy4d8

[thisisjimmystar]

Stream the @svtvnetwork to all your favorite devices #lgbtq #televisionnetwork #gaytv #studmodelproject https://www.instagram.com/p/Byb28DtnKfZ/?igshid=brl9aam7raqt

[blackqueerstyle-blog]

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[ab-salute]

Your Clothes

Fashion forward? Who can keep up with all these new fashion trends, skinny jeans, leather sleeves on your shirts, snap backs, and so much more. Clothing is something we invest most of our money in. Let’s be honest, in this shallow world we live in, studs/ags/doms/butches, the girls love clothes. And love to see you in it. Now as you begin to change, whether that is losing or gaining weight your clothes begin to change too. It’s very discouraging when the Levi's start to get tighter or the Express’ slim shirts no longer fit. 

When starting a fitness journey, don’t put too much pressure on yourself. You will see results when you put in work. Yet don’t hold yourself to an unrealistic fitness goal. Plan for the long run, set small short term goals that are achievable in a decent amount of time. For example: lose inches. Try to work towards decreasing your waist to hip ratio. The waist-to-hip ratio is a quick, easy method to estimate body composition and describe body proportions. It is a common measure that reflects the degree of abdominal obesity a person exhibits. Now we have all heard the phrase “coke bottle” shape. We love that!  The society we are in, it sometimes feels like curves aren’t appreciated. They are. But just like any physical attribute, you have to work with what you have.

Now it’s nothing wrong with having a “healthy” or voluptuous shape, it’s all in how you carry yourself and wear your clothes. So dear dominate women, don’t be overly pressured to lose weight, love yourself and wear what clothes best emphasizes your shape. Beautiful women come in all shapes and sizes.

[studmodelproject]

If you are looking for an opportunity to understand more about what it means to be a STUD, want to fellowship with like minded individuals, or if you’re simply an ally and want to show support to the LGBTQ community of color, join us November 2nd for an exclusive event. Meet #studmodelprojecttheseries cast member @thatwaslondon and #StudsWhoLead #TasteIndy #StudModelProject #BelieveInBelinda Get your tickets at (at Indianapolis, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3hxmeLAJNl/?igshid=3q7pq78efyy9