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

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Osiris

Going on just visuals I have to agree with Wolfman and no_id. The tritop and TKingdom do the best job. The 997 still shows curves. Of course you could make any of those binders work depending on what shirt you were wearing since different styles will conceal different things.
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Arch

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For the record, I was pretty happy with the Cotton Concealer from Underworks. Someone earlier on this thread said or implied that they don't work. I would say that some binders work well for some people and not for other people. In my case, I am allergic to synthetic fabrics (less so now that I'm on T, which is interesting), so the CC was a real boon. As Miniar said, you can turn it inside out so that the 90% cotton shell is right next to your skin. The CC does not have the killer binding power of some of the other binders, but it can work for some folks, especially if you double it over or use two, one on top of the other.
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Nemo

I had found an Ebay seller in the UK selling some Underworks (and other) models. Then, after pondering my budget for a while, my thoughts drifted to a swimming costume I've had for years. It squishes my C cups down to about an A, although obviously that's not enough. So, after reading of people buying a size smaller in [enter makeshift binder here], I thought back to the swimwear idea. I've found a two piece outfit in a 32" (I'm 34") going for about £19, so will give that a shot.


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Arch

Quote from: Nemo on March 04, 2010, 03:24:37 PM
I've found a two piece outfit in a 32" (I'm 34") going for about £19, so will give that a shot.

Good luck. Sometimes success comes in strange packages.

I should point out that many people have found the Underworks sizing chart to be inaccurate, at least as far as people like us are concerned. Someone said that the chart was designed for male bodies? Anyway, I found that I consistently had to order the next smaller size to get a good fit. As always, your mileage may vary.
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noxdraconis

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 can see where the tritop ends on him under his shirt. 


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Devin87

Has anyone tried the new extreme chest concealer with the relaxed fit on the stomach?  I did a search for it and couldn't find many reviews or pics.  Right now I'm going back and forth between that, the tritop and the 997.
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WingedLightning

I need some binding tips. I'm a new ftm transgender and I haven't told my parents yet. I want to bind but I can't order binders without telling my parents. I have some smaller sports bras that I have been wearing, but I'm not satisfied with the results.
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Nemo

Hi, welcome to the forum :)

A few posts ago, I pondered the idea of a swimming costume that's a size too small. Make sure it's a high lycra/alternative content, maybe make sure it's two-piece, otherwise it could get a little awkward. I can't afford to buy mine yet, but maybe you could give that a go?


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WingedLightning

Thanks for the idea. I'll try that and see how it goes.
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Carson

Ok, so has anyone who started T had this problem?

I started T 9 weeks ago and for the last 2 weeks probably my binders have been sliding down but have been really tight on the sides of my stomach, waist, hips, and ribs. I don't really understand why it is sliding down. (I understand that my ribs are getting larger and my curves are going away) Anyone have this problem or have a solution besides pull it up over and over again?
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Devin87

How feasible is it to wear the 997 while working out?  I ordered myself a 997 yesterday and I'm hoping to be able to wear it to karate since my boobs get in the way of my blocks and stuff and there are a few moves that actually make them audibly slap together even when I'm wearing several sports bras, which is just disgusting.  Would I be able to do that?
In between the lines there's a lot of obscurity.
I'm not inclined to resign to maturity.
If it's alright, then you're all wrong.
Why bounce around to the same damn song?
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Carson

Quote from: Devin87 on March 07, 2010, 07:48:30 AM
How feasible is it to wear the 997 while working out?  I ordered myself a 997 yesterday and I'm hoping to be able to wear it to karate since my boobs get in the way of my blocks and stuff and there are a few moves that actually make them audibly slap together even when I'm wearing several sports bras, which is just disgusting.  Would I be able to do that?

I have trouble breathing while wearing mine but the more in shape I get the better it is. I would say just do cardio and give yourself time to get used to breathing with it on.
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Al James

I struggle wearing mine to the gym- mind you i struggle with going to the gym :laugh:
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Arch

Quote from: Carson on March 06, 2010, 04:42:19 PM
I started T 9 weeks ago and for the last 2 weeks probably my binders have been sliding down but have been really tight on the sides of my stomach, waist, hips, and ribs.

Whoa, sliding DOWN? No, I never had that problem. Maybe I'm unclear about what you mean. Could you clarify? What kind of binders do you use?
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Banf

Quote from: Carson on March 06, 2010, 04:42:19 PM
Ok, so has anyone who started T had this problem?

I started T 9 weeks ago and for the last 2 weeks probably my binders have been sliding down but have been really tight on the sides of my stomach, waist, hips, and ribs. I don't really understand why it is sliding down. (I understand that my ribs are getting larger and my curves are going away) Anyone have this problem or have a solution besides pull it up over and over again?
Are you using one with a specific binding area, like from T Kingdom? That slides down on me, I guess because the binder size is too big for my body, but the lumps would be too big for the next size down. If that's what it is for you, then you probably want to try an Underworks one. (:
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Carson

I'm using the Underworks 997 Double Front, the one that binds the whole way down. I am confused too lol.
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Wolf Man

If it's alright to work into working out with the 997, what about the Tri Top? Or is that just too much compression directly over my chest?
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Devin87

I got my 997 today.  It's not bad.  I still have the little boob "drop off" thing under my boobs, but like I said before, I'm a big guy and lots of big guys have moobs, so I can get away with it to an extent.  I'll have to post pictures at some point.  And it's a lot more comfortable than I was expecting.  It's not cutting in anywhere and I can breathe pretty well.  I'm not sure if I'll be wearing it to work out quite yet.  Maybe after I get used to it.
In between the lines there's a lot of obscurity.
I'm not inclined to resign to maturity.
If it's alright, then you're all wrong.
Why bounce around to the same damn song?
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Nemo

Okay, so I'm back to report on the swimsuit idea. Apologies for the quality of the pictures, but getting a shot of your chest when you can't see what you're doing is no easy task. Hopefully it won't be too hard to tell what the effects of each one are.

Yes, I have pictures! Two comparisons each; on its own, and under a loose Tshirt. Apart from the first two:



This is just to show what I have to work with. In that shot I'm wearing a sports bra, and I'd not long finished working out - because I do that at home, I'm less bothered how I look.

Anyway, onto the first swimsuit idea I had:



This is a one-piece swimsuit I bought years ago, back when I wasn't thinking of binding. High lycra content and does a.. not bad job, although I sweated buckets the first and only time I went outside in it.

Onto my current binder:



This is the top half of a two-piece swimsuit I bought on ebay - this time I did buy for binding, so I bought a size too small. I have mixed feelings about it if I'm honest - does about the same as the orange one in those pics, although I've since got a slightly better result with it. Still, it's not too bad under that shirt, so it's good for the time being at least :) Oh, and the best part? It doesn't make me sweat, and is generally more comfortable.


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zombiesarepeaceful

Just got my tri top  ;D

For 1) It took only 3 days to get here via regular shipping. Score!
For 2) It binds like a charm, I can finally wear just tshirts and since it's getting hotter here...that is a VERY GOOD thing.
For 3) If you have some sort of pecs before you get a binder...and if it's a good binder that binds really flat and strongly, it'll bring out your pecs when you have the binder on. That's what the tri top does for me.

I did start hyperventilating and got claustrophobic while trying to put it on cause I tried to do it over my head (stupid, stepping into it is the only way) and got stuck in it. But I finally got it on by stepping into it. Damn, it's tight. But I'm anal about my chest...it has to be tight enough that I'm comfortable (sometimes not literally, but comfortable with how flat it is).
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