there are many factors that make it difficult to learn about fashion before transitioning! it's hard to determine what looks good on you when you feel like nothing does, and even if you're willing to try fem clothes or do research while presenting as male there's a lot of stigma around that makes it hard to really get a grasp on things! when a whole new world of presentation opens up to you it takes experimenting to figure out what styles you like and are affordable
there are many factors that make it difficult to learn about fashion before transitioning! it's hard to determine what looks good on you when you feel like nothing does, and even if you're willing to try fem clothes or do research while presenting as male there's a lot of stigma around that makes it hard to really get a grasp on things! when a whole new world of presentation opens up to you it takes experimenting to figure out what styles you like and are affordable
I was going to suggest shopping in real life, then I remembered not everyone is unhinged enough to do that like me
even if you do, it still takes time to figure out a good style!