Tank Top Binders

[Nygeel]

Okay, so this isn't me buying or selling a binder (I think this is acceptable). Somebody posted about binders on ebay.
This one is $10 in the US, and from what I saw binds alright. For $10, I wouldn't expect it to do much so if you don't have a lot of money to gamble, go ahead and try it out (then write back with what you thought).

[Nygeel]

This link also goes to the same company but directly and is 50 cents less.

[CursedFireDean]

I saw a review of these from a guy on tumblr who was amazingly flat and I believe he said he was a C. I'm tempted to try one out.

[AdamMLP]

Here's the link to that post on tumblr Dean mentioned for anyone else who wanted to see it.

Someone I know has just ordered two of these, he's a 42E, and I can see what he makes of them when he gets his.  I'd take one for the team and  buy one to test straight away, but the shipping time is too long, and it probably wouldn't arrive before I left home, and I don't know the full address of where I'll be moving to, or even if they'll ship there (Navy base).  And there's no way I'm spending $40 on faster shipping when the thing only costs 9.  I just wish I knew about these sooner.

EDIT:  Should have mentioned that I'm in the UK which is why any shipping other than standard airmail is silly prices for me. Free for air mail (15-29 days) or £30 for EMS (5-10) to the UK

[Nygeel]

There's three options for shipping. One is really slow, takes up to 20 business days, for like $1 more you can get it in 5-7 business days. That's the option I picked (yeah, I caved and bought it). I got two, one is an XL, one is a XXL because my chest is sort of in between the two and I know sizing can be weird...plus, if it doesn't work out I didn't spend THAT much and could easily find a friend to buy it off me. I got an email earlier today saying it was shipped out. No idea what my bra size would be. I'm mostly worried about it not fitting my belly/hips.

[Nygeel]

Just giving a heads up, I'm looking at the tracking info and it seems like I should have my binders on Tuesday. Will post a review when I get 'em.

[Nygeel]

Hey, so a bit of an update for you all. I got the binders today! And I have to say...for the price, and considering it's a product from Asia which means generally made for small bodies, this binder is pretty darn good. If you've listened to me talk about binders then you KNOW how picky I am. Basically, my heart has been set on the underworks 997 (the long one with double compression in the front). Now, the 997 does a fantastic job. It binds my chest, it sucks in my gut. I love the crap out of it.

When I saw a $10 binder, I was skeptical. I mean, $10 isn't much. I thought that it might not fit my body, it might not compress that well, blah blah blah. I was wrong. I was very very very wrong. This binder is great. This is coming from a "fat guy" with a fairly large chest (saggy too). I'm not sure if I would go as far as to say that I like this binder more than the 997, but it's pretty damn close.

I ordered two, one in an XL, one in XXL. I was concerned that with my belly and hips that it would be too tight or restricting. IT'S NOT! The fabric is similar to those on a-frame muscle shirts.

Seen above. You know the type (I don't like using the language most people say to describe those shirts).

It has that rippled sort of texture where it's able to stretch and conform easily and freely. The binder itself is probably a nylon. It's a strong synthetic that doesn't have give. The "stretch" that exists comes from the three straps on the side that are made of elastic. If you have an allergy to elastic material, you might need to avoid this.

Pros:
Gets my chest fairly flat
Can be worn without anything over it
Has some leeway for adjustments
Comes in a variety of colors
Non-chest fabric is breathable
Very inexpensive

Cons:
The closure can be difficult to close
The sizing is a bit off...I was in between a XL and XXL but the XXL was difficult to put on with the loosest setting
The armpit hole is a little high but it's not THAT bad

Neutral things:
no belly/hip binding
Made for short people. The length is just right for me, maybe a tiny bit too short. Would not recommend for anybody with a long torso or over maybe 5 foot 5?

I think that's about it. I only have one picture of me wearing it because that's all I took:

Gives you a pretty good idea of the fit.

[AdamMLP]

I've got a couple of questions, how does the elastic bits work?  Is there elastic on both sides and one of those sides are adjustable or what?

How comfortable is compared with underworks?  Do you have a photo of you in your 997 to compare with?

Is the packaging discreet?

Sorry for all the questions, I'm just wondering if it's worth trying to arrange something so it can get to me.  With my new job living away it seems like post is only for emergency things, and not casually ordering clothes.

[Nygeel]

I've got a couple of questions, how does the elastic bits work?  Is there elastic on both sides and one of those sides are adjustable or what?
There's three elastic strips on the left side that connect the front piece of fabric to the back piece of fabric. These three strips are the same height (top to bottom) as the fabric so it doesn't have caps or anything. The right side has hook and eye closures similar to a bra. There's a strip of maybe 8 closures.

How comfortable is compared with underworks?  Do you have a photo of you in your 997 to compare with?
It's roughly the same amount of comfort.

The above is without adjusting, just putting the binder on with a tight t-shirt over it. The binder (997) is a little worn out.

Is the packaging discreet?
Yeah, it's a plastic airmail bag with some words in Chinese. I bought mine off ebay so it has my name and screen name on there. If your ebay screen name was transtacular or something like that, it would raise eyebrows...but the font for that is really small.

[DriftingCrow]

Looks great Nygeel! (btw, nice tat)

[Joe.]

I'm so tempted to get one of these. I love my 997s with my life, but this looks good for the summer when it's hot and I just want to wear a tank top. Can you order 2 at the same time but in different sizes?

[Nygeel]

I'm so tempted to get one of these. I love my 997s with my life, but this looks good for the summer when it's hot and I just want to wear a tank top. Can you order 2 at the same time but in different sizes?

That's what I did on ebay.

[Konnor]

I ordered an XL off eBay and now I'm afraid it might be too small :/ I wear a M in Underworks binders and am about 5'5" 165 lbs. Based on how yours fit Nygeel, you think I will need to get the XXL? It's already on its way so I'm hoping the XL will be ok.

[Nygeel]

I ordered an XL off eBay and now I'm afraid it might be too small :/ I wear a M in Underworks binders and am about 5'5" 165 lbs. Based on how yours fit Nygeel, you think I will need to get the XXL? It's already on its way so I'm hoping the XL will be ok.

You might be okay with an XL. I wear an underworks medium for the 997 but I'm towards the large end of the medium. I'm 5 foot 3 170lbs right now. If you wear a medium tritop (which runs smaller) you'll probably be fine.

[aleon515]

These are Loveboat. Nice deal to get them without paying for the shipping from Taiwan. The thing is the sizign is strange. First thing on the page is about getting something two sizes too big (or what you think would be). I think might be about right. I got one XL and one XXL!!! I am guessing the XXL is actually too big for me, where I would normally wear a small/medium. Funny thing, the colored ones are smaller than white.

--Jay

[Nygeel]

These are Loveboat. Nice deal to get them without paying for the shipping from Taiwan. The thing is the sizign is strange. First thing on the page is about getting something two sizes too big (or what you think would be). I think might be about right. I got one XL and one XXL!!! I am guessing the XXL is actually too big for me, where I would normally wear a small/medium. Funny thing, the colored ones are smaller than white.

--Jay

They're not loveboat.

[aleon515]

They're not loveboat.

I don't see them specifically on their webpage. They look like a style similar to something they make. Might be one of the companies of products they sell though.


--Jay

[Nygeel]

I don't see them specifically on their webpage. They look like a style similar to something they make. Might be one of the companies of products they sell though.


--Jay

It vaguely resembles LLB binders BUT! The fabric on the actual binder is nylon with elastic on one side and hook and eye closures on the other. The companies on LLB's site do make binders but I've never seen any of them make binders with hook and eye closures. Also, I think the velcro tends to close on the left side, and this is on the right.

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[aleon515]

It vaguely resembles LLB binders BUT! The fabric on the actual binder is nylon with elastic on one side and hook and eye closures on the other. The companies on LLB's site do make binders but I've never seen any of them make binders with hook and eye closures. Also, I think the velcro tends to close on the left side, and this is on the right.

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Hook/eye closures is a neat idea. I am not a big fan of velcro on a binder as I feel the stuff on the side of me (actually makes more sense on the right as more people are right handed). Sounds like they are not a company LLB deals with. I'd buy one but kind of silly given I'm having top surgery in a bit.


--Jay

[Konnor]

Thanks Nygeel! I'll post feedback here when mine comes!