Can't put my binder on without help

[wolfduality]

So, let me disclaim this by stating I'm already in the market for a new binder because my breasts grew over the last year ( ). However, I'm worried this issue will only continue to occur with a new binder.

I wear size large shirts and it's been awhile since I'm tape measured my chest but the last bra I've worn was a 40B. Given this information, I bought a large size binder from underworks (I believe tri-top specifically) and actually had to cut away in the underarm/pit area because it was giving me a horrendous rash; it was otherwise fine when worn. The problem was getting the dang thing on and off. No matter how much I tried to break it in, I'd end up stuck with my arms over my head and my wife rolling on the floor trying to catch her breath. It made me embarrassed and intimidated with binding so I stopped trying about 1-2 months in.

Am I really going to be stuck needing another person to help me bind or are there alternatives to my situation?

[Alexthecat]

Step into it like a one piece swimsuit.

[wolfduality]

Step into it like a one piece swimsuit.

I've actually tried that but I have a huge set of hips and my butt needs its own zip code. I get midway up and then can't go anymore.

[adrian]

I have never really managed to step into mine from the top either. Stupid hips [emoji13]

Have you considered a binder that zips up at the front? I started out with one of these because I wanted to be able to get in and out quickly. I must say it didn't bind quite as well as the other one I have now, but it was definitely ok. That said the zipper was a bit of a problem because it stuck out a little at the bottom and was visible when I wore a somewhat tighter shirt.

[LordKAT]

I prefer velcro binders, The velcro doesn't really stick out since it is under your arm and not centered in front.

[AdamMLP]

Get your wife to help you instead of just laughing at you?

You need to try to stop it rolling up as you're pulling it down, make sure you're totally dry (not damp out of the shower) but more importantly you also need to make sure it's the right size, not just guess on the basis of what your last band/cup size was.

[wolfduality]

I have never really managed to step into mine from the top either. Stupid hips [emoji13]

Have you considered a binder that zips up at the front? I started out with one of these because I wanted to be able to get in and out quickly. I must say it didn't bind quite as well as the other one I have now, but it was definitely ok. That said the zipper was a bit of a problem because it stuck out a little at the bottom and was visible when I wore a somewhat tighter shirt.

I wouldn't care if a zipper showed since I'm a big guy so I don't wear form fitting stuff. Do you have any specific brands you recommend?

I prefer velcro binders, The velcro doesn't really stick out since it is under your arm and not centered in front.

I thought about Velcro but heard negative things about the Velcro coming undone too easily especially when doing laborious tasks. I'm interested though in anything that would help. Any brand you can recommend?

Get your wife to help you instead of just laughing at you?

You need to try to stop it rolling up as you're pulling it down, make sure you're totally dry (not damp out of the shower) but more importantly you also need to make sure it's the right size, not just guess on the basis of what your last band/cup size was.

She does help but I want to be able to take it off when needed. I'm currently a stay at home parent that occasionally gets puked on and I don't want to be stuck in a smelly binder all day since I wouldn't be able to get it off. It would also be an issue if I was on campus and I needed to take it off. I like to think about "what ifs" so I'm not caught with egg on my face. I don't blame her for laughing as I find it pretty funny myself even if embarrassing.

The rolling up might be an issue with sizing since I'm admittedly overweight so my fat makes it hard to pull it down flat. I will certainly re measure myself though even if my breasts hadn't grown. I like to bind things tight but not if I can't get the binder on. Kinda defeats the purpose, no?

[adrian]

I wouldn't care if a zipper showed since I'm a big guy so I don't wear form fitting stuff. Do you have any specific brands you recommend?

I ordered from a German store called transtoys. Unless you're in Europe that's probably not much use to you -- shipping would be too expensive I think.

[wolfduality]

I ordered from a German store called transtoys. Unless you're in Europe that's probably not much use to you -- shipping would be too expensive I think.

I'm in the states and shipping from Europe can vary from free (if lucky) or well over 40 dollars non-expedited, non-insured shipping. That's disappointing but at least I know zippered binders exist so there's still hope!

[adrian]

I hope you find one that works!

[FTMax]

I've actually tried that but I have a huge set of hips and my butt needs its own zip code. I get midway up and then can't go anymore.

You and I are of a similar stature it sounds. When you've got a stretch of free time to fuss with it, try stepping into it and just bringing it up to hip level. Let it hang out there for a while and stretch out a tiny bit. When you do laundry, let your binder air dry instead of putting it through the dryer so it doesn't tighten up as much. I haven't seen that any of this impacts the compression factor at all and it's helped me a lot in terms of being able to put mine on quickly.

[Devlyn]

I wouldn't care if a zipper showed since I'm a big guy so I don't wear form fitting stuff. Do you have any specific brands you recommend?

I thought about Velcro but heard negative things about the Velcro coming undone too easily especially when doing laborious tasks. I'm interested though in anything that would help. Any brand you can recommend?

She does help but I want to be able to take it off when needed. I'm currently a stay at home parent that occasionally gets puked on and I don't want to be stuck in a smelly binder all day since I wouldn't be able to get it off. It would also be an issue if I was on campus and I needed to take it off. I like to think about "what ifs" so I'm not caught with egg on my face. I don't blame her for laughing as I find it pretty funny myself even if embarrassing.

The rolling up might be an issue with sizing since I'm admittedly overweight so my fat makes it hard to pull it down flat. I will certainly re measure myself though even if my breasts hadn't grown. I like to bind things tight but not if I can't get the binder on. Kinda defeats the purpose, no?

Thank God, because I loves me a good "Stuck in my binder" thread!    On a serious note, lots of good information here.

Hugs, Devlyn

[wolfduality]

Thank God, because I loves me a good "Stuck in my binder" thread!    On a serious note, lots of good information here.

Hugs, Devlyn

You need to have a sense of humor when it looks like my arms got stuck trying to do thriller.

[LoriLorenz]

You need to have a sense of humor when it looks like my arms got stuck trying to do thriller.

YEEEEEESSSSSS (Sorry, nothing else to contribute, but I'm laughing my ass off because this was me yesterday.)

[PucksWaywardSon]

I literally just got an XL 997 that's a smidge too big for me - I realise me being based in the UK that's probably not much help to you  though...