Part of your overall effect will be your jewellery. Just like your bag, it's part of the outfit and the right jewellery for you will make you look good and feel more feminine and more confident.
It is most flattering if you choose the right metal for your skin tone. Category A and B should wear silver, platinum or white gold. Category C and D should wear gold, copper or bronze.
Choose stones or costume-jewellery colours that are in your colour palette, and make sure they complement the colours you are wearing.
Think about the size and shape of the jewellery in relation to your face and body shape. If you have large hands, for example, tiny, delicate rings will be lost - you need to make a bolder statement.
Also think about how the shape of the jewellery complements the outfit. If you have a scoop neckline, you'll want a necklace that sits nicely in the 'frame' of the neckline. On the other hand, if you are wearing a polo neck, a long necklace might be more suitable.
Earrings
Make your choices based on your height and the shape of your face for the most flattering effect. If you are short, the best designs have an upward sweep in the shape; if you are tall, go for longer, dangly earrings.
Necklaces
Necklaces come in various lengths, which all have special names - although I bet most women don't know that.
To choose the right one, you need to think about the shape of your face, your body shape and height, and also the neckline of the garment you will be wearing your necklace with.
Given the right neckline, these are good options for your face shape.
Your body shape can also influence your choice. If you are average height and build, you can choose almost any style, although avoid necklaces that lie on the breastbone.
The necklace should complement the neckline of your top. Remember that a plunging neckline will automatically draw the eye, so make sure that's the sort of attention you want to attract.
Rings, bracelets and watches
Many trans women like to wear rings as they feel it makes their hands look more feminine. Unfortunately male hands tend to be larger than genetic women's. The most important thing about jewellery on your hands and wrists is that it must be in proportion to your hands - the larger your hands, the larger the jewellery you can wear.
This is especially true of rings. If you are lucky enough to have long fingers, any style of ring will look good so be sure to draw attention to your hands by choosing a beautiful ring or two. Thin fingers are flattered by oval or round settings, or by wide bands. Short fingers are better with oval shapes. Large hands or thick fingers look best with large rings.
Bracelets should always be comfortable. Some people like to have a collection of jangling bangles, others find it annoying. Try out stiff bangles, elasticated bracelets (usually very comfortable), heavy bands and delicate chains. You'll soon find the ones you like best. A slender wrist is set off by a slender bracelet. If your wrist is chunky, then balance it with a larger bracelet.
Unlike men, many women have more than one watch, so they change their watch for an evening out, for example. Remember your colour palette and choose the right metal.
How to clean your jewellery
You should always check the fixings and clasps regularly to make sure your jewellery is secure. Get into the habit of checking when you clean your jewellery.
You can buy silver and gold cleaner from most supermarkets, but this cheaper method is good for most jewellery, including costume jewellery.
The laziest and quickest way to clean jewellery, including gold, is to put it into a cup of Coca Cola or 7Up and leave it overnight, then use normal toothpaste and a toothbrush and rub very gently if there are stubborn marks.
For diamonds, every few weeks place the diamonds into a bowl of warm soapy water (use a mild detergent) and leave to soak for an hour or so, then clean with a baby toothbrush and polish with a kitchen towel.