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Started by Osiris, January 14, 2010, 01:01:17 PM

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Al James

has anyone ever had anything to do with firm 51 uk? from their site they look like they are selling underworks stuff but i think it will probably work out cheaper for us uk guys
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Banf

So I got my 997 "Double Front Compression Shirt" from Underworks yesterday and was out in it all day today. I like!

Thoughts: Well it fits my body type a lot better than my 1700 from T-Kingdom (136lb, 5'8", 36"ish chest for reference, not within T Kingdom size ranges really). Problem was the 1700 has a specific binding area, that ends up in sort of the wrong place on me. With the Underworks one, the whole thing is made of the same binding material. This seems to make it actually more comfortable as well, 'cause the specific strip on the 1700 would push on my ribs a bit too much in that particular spot.

I got a Medium from Underworks and I needed a Large (with velcro) from T Kingdom, so that's obviously a lot easier to get into, but this one isn't too much of a struggle. I don't need any assistance, and haven't got stuck yet!

The edges on the Underworks one definitely aren't as soft, but it isn't cutting in yet. :p

On actual binding effect I notice very little difference between the two tbh.

Both of them are long, I tuck 'em into my boxahs.
Also my 1700 is white, and I chose a black 997. The black is better looking imo, and won't look as dirty as fast!

PS. Still super impressed with Underworks international "regular service" delivery.


Alex: Not heard of that but it sounds interesting! Could you PM the link? Google's being useless. P:
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Radar

Quote from: Banf on February 13, 2010, 10:38:37 PMThe edges on the Underworks one definitely aren't as soft, but it isn't cutting in yet. :p

Yeah, they'll start cutting under the armpit area. I wear an A frame tank top underneath and it works perfectly.
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It is what it is—and whatever.
Time is still the infinite jest."
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Banf

Quote from: alex k on February 13, 2010, 03:44:22 PM
has anyone ever had anything to do with firm 51 uk? from their site they look like they are selling underworks stuff but i think it will probably work out cheaper for us uk guys
Cheers for the link. (: Hmm ok the double front ends up £8 odd more expensive from that site, even if you get two for the 10% off deal and go for free shipping (which arrives 3 days slower than from Underworks). Seems we're not better off with them. ;o
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Al James

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Nemo

#65
For anyone else from the UK - have you seen this? That's just the size I'm considering, but the shop looks like a cheaper alternative to Firm 51.

ETA: Never mind, I've found a (hopefully better) solution. Will explain more in a more up to date post.


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Banf

Quote from: Radar on February 14, 2010, 08:42:21 AM
Yeah, they'll start cutting under the armpit area. I wear an A frame tank top underneath and it works perfectly.
Huh.. Still no cutting in anywhere for me so far, and I've been wearing it lots, with nothin' underneath. :O
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Radar

Quote from: Banf on February 28, 2010, 05:49:39 AMHuh.. Still no cutting in anywhere for me so far, and I've been wearing it lots, with nothin' underneath.

Lucky. :) Mine will cut in.
"In this one of many possible worlds, all for the best, or some bizarre test?
It is what it is—and whatever.
Time is still the infinite jest."
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Devin87

I'm kinda a big guy (5'6'' and around 230lbs with a C or D chest) and I'm looking at the 997 from Underworks.  Do any other big guys have experience with it?  Does it fit?  Is there a lot of "spillage" into the arm pit area that's noticable through clothes?  I took my measurements like they said I the average between my two measurements was 43.5, so should I get a large or am I supposed to go with medium?  Would a medium even fit me (I wear XL shirts)?  Would a tri-top be better for a bigger guy?
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Adio

Hey Devin.  I'm about 5'3" and at my heaviest I weighed 215 lbs (I now weigh 170-175lbs).  I was a D cup last time I knew.  I've only ever worn the 997 and get good results from it.  The only spillage I have is the fat from the area right underneath my underarms, not my actual breast tissue.  For me, it's not noticeable through clothes.  I can't remember what my measurements were, but I think they were about a 42 or so.  I wear a large and can't even fit into a medium.  My t-shirt size varies between L and XL.
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no_id

#70
Hey all, well I promised to do a bit of a review once I got my binder from T-Kingdom.
After quite some pondering and chitchatting I got Model 801 (size M).

Sizes: cup size 70D, t-kingdom: 170 cm (I'm 172cm) / 5 ft 7 inches - 132.2~143.3lb / 60~65Kg (I weight 61) - 31-33 inch (78.7-84cm) (my chest size is 83cm).

That makes me skinny/average with a small waist and large breasts.

Delivery & Service: I ordered by the way of express mail on the 26th of Februari. My binder arrived on the 3rd of March (2nd of March at the airport of the destination country). So really no complaints there. The binder was packed in a thick, cardboard envelop with a lot of tape around it. Nicely protected, no damage.
First impression: 'That's supposed to bind?...' No really, the fabric is extremely light, much alike a bathing suit top without any hard edges. The zipper is well secured with a bit of space at the top and bottom, the label is small and unnoticable.

Now I decided to take some pictures to show the binding effect. Not really the best timing since I'm about to get my period so I could probably K.O. someone if I smacked a breast against their head. (Oh well...)


Tight shirt with a pretty good sportsbra that does bind a bit. Still breasts are obvious.


Same shirt, only this time with the binder. It shapes the chest quite nicely (imho). The breasts are still somewhat apparent but less. Personally I'm satisfied with the binding effect due to my cup size. Also, I expect an enhanced effect after my period when the bombshells are gone.


Binder with a regular, more tight than wide T.

Notes The binding area definitely falls in the breast department. I notice it's a bit loose for me around the ribcage area beneath the breasts, but I have an irregular size there (smaller: 70 istead of the common 75 for my cup size). I might get that adjusted at a tailor, but I'll see. Otherwise; the fabric doesn't cut in anywhere. There's enough space beneath the armpits. The straps feel fine to me; no cutting in and not too loose. So yes, it feels very comfortable.

If anyone has any questions feel free to launch them. Cheers.  8)
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Osiris

Looks great no_id. It definitely does a great job of shaping your chest.
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dtt47

Question: Does anyone here get random sharp pain in one or two distinct spots after binding for a while? Sometimes even a sports bra is enough to do that to me and it is tremendously annoying.
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Elijah3291

Quote from: dtt47 on March 03, 2010, 07:03:15 PM
Question: Does anyone here get random sharp pain in one or two distinct spots after binding for a while? Sometimes even a sports bra is enough to do that to me and it is tremendously annoying.

FREAKY.. ok I had been wearing my double compression binder sence 10:30 this morning.. its 9:44 now.. and I JUST got a weird sharp pain, so i took it off (which I HATE having it off)
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no_id

Quote from: Osiris on March 03, 2010, 01:06:22 PM
Looks great no_id. It definitely does a great job of shaping your chest.

Thanks Os. ;)
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Nygeel

Alright, I have 3 different binders, and a very large chest (36 F). Although I absolutely hate showing my chest I know it will probably help somebody. Here are pictures of just about the same angle wearing the same shirt (pulled tighter a bit) in the same lighting.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/Halfway_to_Nowhere/997.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/Halfway_to_Nowhere/nothing.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/Halfway_to_Nowhere/sportsbra.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/Halfway_to_Nowhere/tkingdom.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/Halfway_to_Nowhere/tritop.jpg

So there you have it...a "big guy" wearing a 997, nothing, a crappy sports bra, a t-kingdom binder, and the underworks tri-top. I like the 997 the most.
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noxdraconis

I concur, Nygeel.  The 997 definately does the best job for you in those pics.


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Wolf Man

Nygeel: Honestly, I don't know what nox is seeing.

IMHO, the tritop does the absolute best. The T-Kingdom binder is right behind it, showing just a slight bit more feminine chest. So when you have to switch around for washing, keep between the two.
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no_id

Quote from: Wolf Man on March 04, 2010, 08:59:16 AM
Nygeel: Honestly, I don't know what nox is seeing.

IMHO, the tritop does the absolute best. The T-Kingdom binder is right behind it, showing just a slight bit more feminine chest. So when you have to switch around for washing, keep between the two.

I agree with WM here. Last two look the best to me.
Tara: The one time in my life I thought I was happy, I was a f**kin zombie.

True Blood S3E2
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Nygeel

I prefer the 997 because it binds my hips (which are larger). It's the most comfortable (besides the T kingdom). It's moderate binding and moderate comfort. The tri top binds my chest more but feels really weird because my chest almost pokes out of the bottom (sag like whoa). The tri top also makes it really hard to breathe.

The T kingdom one I have to bind my chest differently from the down and out way. My chest is mostly coming out of the armpit holes.
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