Ok, I promised someone and I deliver, though rather late. Anyway, here is a comparison of no binder (undershirt only), gc2 compression shirt, and LB binder (Air M long pullover). One thing kind of looks like puckers on the left side of the photo for LB binder. This is more how I am standing.
BTW, for any purposes of comparison, I used to wear a 36C bra. I am 5'1" and 120 lbs.
First is no binder, second compression shirt, third is LB. Hey note the cool t-shirt, just realized from the photo it says something.
[Imgur](http://i.imgur.com/ZDsU2Z4 (http://i.imgur.com/ZDsU2Z4))
http://imgur.com/fYF8yXW (http://imgur.com/fYF8yXW)
http://imgur.com/jibrtXh (http://imgur.com/jibrtXh)
--Jay
Would you mind giving a side view of the Air M? I also wanted to know if it rolls up a lot.
Thank you in advance
It's hard because I have a very simple phone that doesn't do photos, but I'll try. It actually is good on the side. It DOES ride up. I stuff into my pants and that's that, no problem.
--Jay
Ok, it wasn't hard, just how you hold the iPad. Here are side views. In order:
undershirt only, gc2 compression, and LB Air M pullover. I think the latter does a good job, though it is an extra large. Honestly so darn worried about getting too small. I am not extra large but oh well. Btw, this is an odd position, chesticles are down half way into the picture.
http://imgur.com/qJl8BEG (http://imgur.com/qJl8BEG)
http://imgur.com/mWh2eT6 (http://imgur.com/mWh2eT6)
http://imgur.com/GBJkHJr (http://imgur.com/GBJkHJr)
BTW, someone know how to put this up here directly. The link works ok but it is kind of indirect.
I can do this on photobucket, but don't know if they are ok with penis images, like I did the other day.
BTW, REALLY like the LB Air M pullover. They are so pricey but I would like two more so I could wear these all the time.
--Jay
I'm jealous as to how flat you get! I get down to about a C when I bind [at least in terms of how much I stick out].
But, the side shots are awesome for comparison sakes. You might eventually want to get pictures in a white shirt to better contrast since the design can be misleading, at least in the pictures where you're showing chest facing the camera.
Still, these are pretty awesome. :)
Quote from: Aaron Gabriel on February 15, 2013, 04:30:29 PM
I'm jealous as to how flat you get! I get down to about a C when I bind [at least in terms of how much I stick out].
But, the side shots are awesome for comparison sakes. You might eventually want to get pictures in a white shirt to better contrast since the design can be misleading, at least in the pictures where you're showing chest facing the camera.
Still, these are pretty awesome. :)
Good advice might try this another time re: white shirt. One reason I used that shirt is that it is the tightest shirt I own. Might be misleading, but I think they actually are pretty accurate relative to how well they bind. With the gc2, you can kind of see some fullness or whatever and the LB gets me flat.
--Jay
Quote from: aleon515 on February 15, 2013, 05:05:00 PM
Good advice might try this another time re: white shirt. One reason I used that shirt is that it is the tightest shirt I own. Might be misleading, but I think they actually are pretty accurate relative to how well they bind. With the gc2, you can kind of see some fullness or whatever and the LB gets me flat.
--Jay
I like the LB a lot. I just wish it came in my size. =/
Cool, thanks for the comparison! I just got the LB super strength short velcro one. It flattens WAY more than the Underworks pullover I'd been using, but is still quite comfortable (I'm a 34C). But I was curious about the LB pullover ones...
Quote from: ford on February 15, 2013, 05:41:19 PM
Cool, thanks for the comparison! I just got the LB super strength short velcro one. It flattens WAY more than the Underworks pullover I'd been using, but is still quite comfortable (I'm a 34C). But I was curious about the LB pullover ones...
I don't care much for the velcro. It rubs against my skin and I am very tactilely sensitive. It's better if I wear an undershirt but defeats the purpose of being cooler. There is a pullover short, but it has elastic on the bottom, I hear. Also I think I like the whole idea of being like an undershirt which I wear anyway. So I like the long pullover. The price is $$$. Trying to decide if I can afford to buy 2 more.
Honestly Aaron, I'd be worried about size. I actually ordered a medium and really couldn't wear so I donated to the trans center. I got a large and even that one... They just really actually fit western people I think unless you are on the smaller side.
If someone would figure out how to make them in real sizes...
--Jay
I prefer the pullover style too, I think. I just haven't found one that flattens enough plus I can get it on and off without some serious gymnastics.
The problem with the velcro for me is that I feel like it it causes a sort of twist to the whole thing. Since you attach it on just one side, it's asymmetrical and then I get sort of a slightly offset 'pec' look. I dunno, it's weird. Not noticable I'm sure (especially under all the layers I wear on a daily basis).
I don't find the Air M hard to get off and on, except if I put it on backwards by accident. The Mansculpture is a lot harder. I don't have any underworks (might have an old one I picked up at the trans center-- yes it's hard too).
--Jay