Hey all
I've recently found myself in the market for a new binder and, mostly due to hearing everyone talk about it, my first thought was the 997. In fact, I had heard people talk about it so much that somehow I thought this was what I already owned and had been using! When I checked the tag of my binder for size, I noticed that it was actually the 988, which is their "Cotton Concealer Chest Binder." Now, I've loved this thing for a good while, and my only complaint honestly is that towards the end of the day, or if it needs a wash, it can start to crawl upwards on my chest, similar to what pants might do if they're a bit too tight, and end up creeping into every crevice. Easy to fix with a simple tug, but mildly annoying. In recent days however, the compression is only "perfect" for maybe a couple hours at the most, at which point it is just loose enough that should I jump, there is movement.
So what I'm here to ask is what is it that makes the 997 so loved by the community? Is the compression really that superior? Doesn't it put pressure on one's gut?[if so, is it a lot of pressure? like the same amount that goes on the chest?] I hear next to nothing about the 988, and, while it has served me dutifully for a while now, I'm curious about other models that people seem to rave about.
Alternatively, what binder has served you best so far? [and if you'd be willing to share whether you're a bit larger or smaller in the chest, it'd be appreciated. I've ordered binders from both SHO and LesLoveBoat after reading the reviews, and found they simply didn't have the right shape or enough compression for me, as I've got a bit more to be compressed]
Many thanks,
--Lukas
