Have you tried to get a bra that shows your cleavage and breasts close together?
Was it a half cup bra? Was it a plunge bra? Was it a push up bra? How did it work out for you?
Did you have enough breast to show what you wanted with this bra?
The breasts are a tad more separated apparently on most MTF women so this look is likely a bit harder to do as compared with CIS women with the same breast volume.
Chrissy
Haven't tried one, not enough breast to push together. I can push up some, with inserts in my normal bra, with ok results. My breasts do seem to be spaced about right based on the number of BA "before and after" pictures I've looked at.
Cleavage? Just a dream for me, I'm afraid! There ain't no bra that is going to do that for me. I'll settle for cute and perky.
Quote from: KathyLauren on September 14, 2024, 11:26:24 AMCleavage? Just a dream for me, I'm afraid! There ain't no bra that is going to do that for me. I'll settle for cute and perky.
@KathyLauren Dear Kathy: ....
"Cute and Perky" is good !!!!
For some, HRT can produce good results for breast enlargement, and for others, not so much.
As we say here on the Forum, HRT can produce results, but YMMV ... your mileage may vary.
Aside from surgical intervention, the final results can end up being in our genes passed
down from our immediate ancestors.HUGS, Danielle [Northern Star Girl]
Not a dramatic result, but I like a front hook Glamorise bra with a multiple hook and eyes closure. I hook the top 3 hooks a notch tighter than the band. This pulls the breasts together and actually shows some cleavage. Helps if once hooked you can keep arms to the front and don't reach too high.
A trick my wife showed be many moons ago is to lean forward when hooking a front hook bra to pull the girls together.
If nothing else, have fun trying!
Coral
Leaning forward huh? I will try that if I ever get a front closing bra.
@coral Dear Coral:Yes, your wife is correct regarding leaning forward....
...and I have always stated, when one finally get their bra on,
cup and scoop each breast up and toward the center.
Thank you for sharing and posting your thoughts.HUGS, DanielleQuote from: coral on September 14, 2024, 12:17:35 PMNot a dramatic result, but I like a front hook Glamorise bra with a multiple hook and eyes closure. I hook the top 3 hooks a notch tighter than the band. This pulls the breasts together and actually shows some cleavage. Helps if once hooked you can keep arms to the front and don't reach too high.
A trick my wife showed be many moons ago is to lean forward when hooking a front hook bra to pull the girls together.
If nothing else, have fun trying!
Coral
I will be trying one more bra to see its end result for cleavage.
Quote from: Northern Star Girl on September 14, 2024, 12:13:55 PMthe final results can end up being in our genes passed down from our immediate ancestors
Indeed! When I was starting out, I was advised that I could expect one size smaller than my closest female relatives. My mother was small, and when I looked out a photo of my paternal grandmother, she was pretty flat-chested, too. So, with "small" genes on both sides, I knew I was out of luck. I am a 38A, only because the charts don't include a 38AA!
Still, they are cute, so I'll take 'em.
Cute is good.
Perky is good too.
Quote from: KathyLauren on September 14, 2024, 05:52:43 PMWhen I was starting out, I was advised that I could expect one size smaller than my closest female relatives.
I was told this too. My mother, her sisters, and her mother were all huge. My dad's sisters, and his mother, are also huge. My cousin is huge. I thought, "This is going to be something to see."
Except that genetics likes to play a game called skip a generation and start over. My great-great-grandfather was short and stocky. My great-grandfather was tall and thin. My grandfather was short and stocky. My father is tall and thin. So I should be short and stocky, but I am tall and thin. My son is short and stocky, my daughter is tall and thin. All the tall ones missed out on the huge boobs, but what we got ain't half bad. ;D
Quote from: KathyLauren on September 14, 2024, 05:52:43 PMStill, they are cute, so I'll take 'em.
BA is off the table for me now, but I was looking into it at one time. I remember when looking at "before and after" pictures and coming across a number of girls with "cute and perky" before pictures and thinking "Why are you messing with those? They (you) look Great"
Paulie.
Well, I am pleased to say that I did it. It is a tad bit tight but the results were what I wanted to see, my cleavage and breasts close together. Likely will only wear this is few occasions though, I think I will go with my everyday perky. But this was fun. This will also take care of my boob size envy days, as this plunge push-up bra is padded.
By the way, I kept the same band size but went down a cup size to A to find a bra that showed off parts of the tops and inner sides of my breasts. This is also an underwire bra.
Chrissy
Stepping down a cup size likely worked because a smaller cup allows for less room for your breast. Then because this is a push-up bra, there is padding. That further reduces space for your breasts. So it has to go somewhere, and up and inwards it went.
Your results may vary.
Chrissy
I only get cleavage when taping the boobs together under the areolas and then using a push-up bra to fill in the bottom areas that have been pulled inside by the tape.
Quote from: Iztaccihuatl on September 15, 2024, 12:24:34 PMI only get cleavage when taping the boobs together under the areolas and then using a push-up bra to fill in the bottom areas that have been pulled inside by the tape.
I do that too, then I have to add Spackle and Bondo to make it look right. ;D
Quote from: Lori Dee on September 15, 2024, 01:43:21 PMI do that too, then I have to add Spackle and Bondo to make it look right. ;D
Omgosh!
Tape, Spackle, Bondo!
Guerrilla tape, Super Glue, vise for squeezing may be other alternatives.
Quote from: Lori Dee on September 15, 2024, 01:43:21 PMI do that too, then I have to add Spackle and Bondo to make it look right. ;D
You're cracking me up!
Quote from: Iztaccihuatl on September 15, 2024, 07:19:13 PMYou're cracking me up!
Cracks probably should have Spackle applied.
Me on the other hand was wanting to see a crease, and I did. The crease remarkably snapped back all by itself when removed from its vise.
Today I will be at work with my usual perky self. I will try to be cheerful too.
Have a splendid day!
Chrissy
When it comes down to it, perhaps this effort to show cleavage was silly.
It has been interesting but all along I just want to be the real me.
But, maybe an occasional use would be good for that particular day.
Chrissy
We all need the occasional Affirmation Day where we spend a little extra time on makeup, hair, nails, outfits, and booblilage. It's nice to have all the needed accessories available when we want to go all out.
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on September 15, 2024, 06:01:47 AMWell, I am pleased to say that I did it. It is a tad bit tight but the results were what I wanted to see, my cleavage and breasts close together. Likely will only wear this is few occasions though, I think I will go with my everyday perky. But this was fun. This will also take care of my boob size envy days, as this plunge push-up bra is padded.
By the way, I kept the same band size but went down a cup size to A to find a bra that showed off parts of the tops and inner sides of my breasts. This is also an underwire bra.
Chrissy
I must have a boob size envy issue that is continuing. Today I wore this bra mentioned above, but not under a revealing top. I added an extender that I received Monday evening, although it did not need to be extended to the maximum length of the extender. This did result in the bra not being as tight.
I got through the day but this bra is not as comfortable as my others, even another push up bra. It was not tight with the extender, it just was not as comfortable. Hard to explain. If I want to appear bigger I think I will wear my other push-up bra next time.
Also this bra I think is defective. It may be returned. Unsure though if I should as I wore it, and not just to try it on. So I will not.
Chrissy
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on September 17, 2024, 06:13:47 PMAlso this bra I think is defective. It may be returned. Unsure though if I should as I wore it, and not just to try it on, that would not be right to do.
You could hand wash it and donate it to a women's shelter or other charity.
Quote from: Lori Dee on September 17, 2024, 06:16:09 PMYou could hand wash it and donate it to a women's shelter or other charity.
It is most odd, the top of one of the cups is bending outwards a tad. That makes this bra NOT good for wearing under a t shirt. Okay for layering, maybe. It is not a lot of curling outwards, it is very annoying however. Ironing does not help.
Chrissy
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on September 17, 2024, 06:20:14 PMIt is most odd, the top of one of the cups is bending outwards a tad. That makes this bra NOT good for wearing under a t shirt. Okay for layering, maybe. It is not a lot of curling outwards, it is very annoying however. Ironing does not help.
Chrissy
I had one do that. If you have a ball or something to use as a form. Dampen it and put it over the ball and fold that part under so it is poking in instead of out. Let it dry. It fixed mine.
The problem was the "padding" was foam and the outside was stretched tighter than the inside, pulling the top edge outward. By folding that part back in and holding it there while it dries, it kind of evens out. It took me awhile to figure it out, but eventually, it worked.
Worth a try if you otherwise like it.
Quote from: Lori Dee on September 17, 2024, 06:24:32 PMI had one do that. If you have a ball or something to use as a form. Dampen it and put it over the ball and fold that part under so it is poking in instead of out. Let it dry. It fixed mine.
The problem was the "padding" was foam and the outside was stretched tighter than the inside, pulling the top edge outward. By folding that part back in and holding it there while it dries, it kind of evens out. It took me awhile to figure it out, but eventually, it worked.
Worth a try if you otherwise like it.
I may just do that. Would a softball do?
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on September 17, 2024, 06:26:20 PMI may just do that. Would a softball do?
something about the size of the cup. You are just trying to maintain the curve of that top edge while it is folded under.
Quote from: Lori Dee on September 17, 2024, 06:29:50 PMsomething about the size of the cup. You are just trying to maintain the curve of that top edge while it is folded under.
About six years ago a golf ball may have been the right size. Well, that is about how big the cup had to be then.
I have a couple of older bras that curl at the top edge too. It's most noticeable after washing them. They are padded and the ones I wear the most. Sometimes I'll grab the cups at the top and bottom with my palms on the out side and my fingers on the inside. Then I'll ever so slightly stretch the outside of the cup. I can then roll the curl back and they are fine under most tops.
I do air dry them, so I may try the ball thing next time.
Quote from: Paulie on September 17, 2024, 11:31:18 PMI have a couple of older bras that curl at the top edge too. It's most noticeable after washing them. They are padded and the ones I wear the most. Sometimes I'll grab the cups at the top and bottom with my palms on the out side and my fingers on the inside. Then I'll ever so slightly stretch the outside of the cup. I can then roll the curl back and they are fine under most tops.
I do air dry them, so I may try the ball thing next time.
I did not wash this new one with the slight curl at the top. Maybe it can be used with some tops and maybe the fixing technique with the ball will work.
I went back to my usual everyday bra today.
The fanfare is over! No more fuss.
Chrissy
But the look is still nice.
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on September 14, 2024, 08:41:22 AMHave you tried to get a bra that shows your cleavage and breasts close together?
Was it a half cup bra? Was it a plunge bra? Was it a push up bra? How did it work out for you?
Did you have enough breast to show what you wanted with this bra?
The breasts are a tad more separated apparently on most MTF women so this look is likely a bit harder to do as compared with CIS women with the same breast volume.
Chrissy
Later this week I'll be trying to get some to help me get my breasts closer together, to get a more feminine look to that part of me. I just made my first bra fitting appointment with a small store in town. And my best fitting bra I'm finding is getting pretty snug and I was using a bra extender on it. However I think my breasts have grown and I figured that it was time. I'm a little nervous because it's my first time going to buy something feminine in real life, except for hair stuff/jewllery. My other stuff has come from online.
Quote from: NancyDrew1930 on February 22, 2025, 06:49:34 PMI'll be trying to get some to help me get my breasts closer together, to get a more feminine look to that part of me.
I get mine online too. Once you know your size you can shop anywhere. A front-closure push-up bra will give you the effect you are looking for. One of my favorites for looks and comfort is by Smart & Sexy which adds one cup size. Very comfortable, so I tried for the +2 cup size but it did not fit well and looks horrible.
Quote from: Lori Dee on February 22, 2025, 08:24:57 PMI get mine online too. Once you know your size you can shop anywhere. A front-closure push-up bra will give you the effect you are looking for. One of my favorites for looks and comfort is by Smart & Sexy which adds one cup size. Very comfortable, so I tried for the +2 cup size but it did not fit well and looks horrible.
I've been trying to do my own measurements, so I think a professional measurement will work best, especially since I've heard that MTF breasts tend to grow a lot past 24 months. I've seen other places online that people mention that they find that their breasts (for MTF) tend to grow more after the 2nd year, up to 10 years (similar to CIS women's breast groth), but the studies that have been done by the medical professionals tend to cut off at the 24 month mark, and don't measure anything past. So this might be my first of a few pro measurements over the next few years.
I've like to get a push-up bra as well, however, my band size seems to be in the 48-54 range, and from what I've seen online, push up bra's in those sizes are hard to get.
Quote from: NancyDrew1930 on February 23, 2025, 01:51:48 PMI've been trying to do my own measurements, so I think a professional measurement will work best, especially since I've heard that MTF breasts tend to grow a lot past 24 months. I've seen other places online that people mention that they find that their breasts (for MTF) tend to grow more after the 2nd year, up to 10 years (similar to CIS women's breast groth), but the studies that have been done by the medical professionals tend to cut off at the 24 month mark, and don't measure anything past. So this might be my first of a few pro measurements over the next few years.
I've like to get a push-up bra as well, however, my band size seems to be in the 48-54 range, and from what I've seen online, push up bra's in those sizes are hard to get.
In my experience, the breast growth timeline makes assumptions that are rarely true.
They say breast growth starts at about six months into HRT and then maximum growth is achieved around 24 months. This assumes that your hormone levels are where they need to be for your body that entire time.
Yes, I did start some breast growth at six months. It was minuscule. I had numerous issues getting my hormones into the female range, so growth was very slow. After four years of trying various dose increases, different brands, and switching from oral to patches to injections, I finally got my estradiol AND progesterone to the correct levels. Many providers do not prescribe progesterone, or only prescribe it for once a day. This is wrong.
But now, at five years on HRT with the correct hormone levels, they have started growing again. So now I am hopeful that my transition can finally begin now that they are done playing games. ;D
I named mine [L, R] Laurie and Rachel.
Chrissy
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 23, 2025, 06:01:35 PMI named mine [L, R] Laurie and Rachel.
Mine are not at a place where I've considered giving them names yet. When I first started sating my wife many many year ago, her's were named Suzie and Marie. I'm not sure where the names came from? I never asked. I just said "Hello" to them when I was introduced. Then I gave them both a big kiss! ;D
Paulie.
I use a strapless bra, and on top of it, a full-figure bra, which gives a natural and smooth look.
Quote from: Paulie on February 23, 2025, 10:04:29 PMMine are not at a place where I've considered giving them names yet. When I first started sating my wife many many year ago, her's were named Suzie and Marie. I'm not sure where the names came from? I never asked. I just said "Hello" to them when I was introduced. Then I gave them both a big kiss! ;D
Paulie.
That is the fun part.
So I had my measuring this morning. It sounds like I might have a rare bra size of 54b. The store I was at told me that their suppliers do not carry that size. The gave me the name of a store in a larger city near me that might have that size, and I'll be going to that city next week so I'll have to try to stop in.
Quote from: NancyDrew1930 on February 27, 2025, 12:50:00 PMSo I had my measuring this morning. It sounds like I might have a rare bra size of 54b. The store I was at told me that their suppliers do not carry that size. The gave me the name of a store in a larger city near me that might have that size, and I'll be going to that city next week so I'll have to try to stop in.
I hope you find a nice bra in your size. Is it available from an online merchant?
Chrissy
Sometimes corset makers will make custom corsets. These can have breast supports, I guess they might be called bras but they likely have a term for that corset style.
Although you are looking for a bra, you may wish to also look into corsets.
Chrissy
I'm not sure if a corset with bra would work correctly. I'm still trying to get rid of my belly, so even though the corset would work, my stomach is kind of like an apple and bigger than my breast area. So I don't think a one piece would work. Two pieces yea, one, no.
I have been looking online, and there are 54b's online and I've found some, however when I think of time, it would take the same number of days versus waiting until I visit the city next week. So I'll wait to see what's out there in person and how well they fit me in person.
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 28, 2025, 07:57:36 AMSometimes corset makers will make custom corsets. These can have breast supports, I guess they might be called bras but they likely have a term for that corset style.
Although you are looking for a bra, you may wish to also look into corsets.
Chrissy
So I got a couple of bra's online (the day I went to the city, I had to leave early because of bad weather), and, Wow! Do they ever feel good and more comfortable than what I was trying before. And they give my breasts a very nice round shape and the cups are full.
Quote from: NancyDrew1930 on March 13, 2025, 04:01:51 PMSo I got a couple of bra's online (the day I went to the city, I had to leave early because of bad weather), and, Wow! Do they ever feel good and more comfortable than what I was trying before. And they give my breasts a very nice round shape and the cups are full.
That is nice. Good to hear.
Chrissy
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 13, 2025, 09:12:42 PMThat is nice. Good to hear.
Chrissy
Yes it feels really great having a good fitting bra. I got some women's tops at the same time, and do my breasts ever stand out when I have the tops on. The T-Shirt doesn't expose them as much (which isn't surprising since T-shirt's are generally not that form fitting), but I did get polo top and it really makes my breasts look really nice in their bra.
Some days I want mine to be more prominently noticeable, unsure why, but I just do.
Maybe it is a part of puberty at an older age!
Chrissy
It was another breast size envy day of sorts. Wore my push-up bra and a more form fitting top.
Why I do that occasionally I am unsure. Must be still be in a puberty-like or developing phase of sorts!
Chrissy
@ChrissyRyan Dear Chrissy:
It is a notable and visible fact that a lot women's clothing is designed to accentuate, emphasize,
and highlight our female assets...
Regarding women's tops, they can be low cut, stretchy tight, cropped, etc... all of that will make
things up top "more noticeable" as you desire. Most obviously, many bra designs, styles and types
can certainly can assist in that quest.
HUGS, Danielle [Northern Star Girl]
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 14, 2025, 11:01:12 PMSome days I want mine to be more prominently noticeable, unsure why, but I just do.
Maybe it is a part of puberty at an older age!
Chrissy
Quote from: Northern Star Girl on March 27, 2025, 08:51:43 PM@ChrissyRyan
Dear Chrissy:
It is a notable and visible fact that a lot women's clothing is designed to accentuate, emphasize,
and highlight our female assets...
Regarding women's tops, they can be low cut, stretchy tight, cropped, etc... all of that will make
things up top "more noticeable" as you desire. Most obviously, many bra designs, styles and types
can certainly can assist in that quest.
HUGS, Danielle [Northern Star Girl]
So true.
Usually, I just want to look nice, appropriate, and modest. I simply make no big deal of trying to be "more noticeable" up there.