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Community Conversation => Female to male transsexual talk (FTM) => Transsexual talk => FTM Gear => Topic started by: Alun C on August 17, 2010, 03:04:20 PM

Title: Binder Help
Post by: Alun C on August 17, 2010, 03:04:20 PM
I've been looking for binders and as I have found very few -- I'm wondering how well -- or If anyone knows of any REALLY good binders. My main problem is finding one that will actually flatten large chests ... cause I'll be honest -- I'm a double D. And I HATE it.... I've ALWAYS hated my breasts... the least I want is to bind them down to atleast a B or less....

HELP!! DDD::

<3 Alun
Title: Re: Binder Help
Post by: LilDoberman on August 17, 2010, 03:30:21 PM
Maybe this will help.  I'm a 34DD.  First me in a regular underwire bra, then in a 997 underworks.
I don't have a side pic, but they're pretty flat.  If I had mega arms they'd probably pass as pecs.  I could pass the chest if I wanted to do another shirt over top. 

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Title: Re: Binder Help
Post by: Alun C on August 17, 2010, 03:40:37 PM
And how much was the Underworks 997? :DD
Title: Re: Binder Help
Post by: LilDoberman on August 17, 2010, 03:49:11 PM
It's about $30 plus 6-7ish for shipping and you can use the code under10 for 10% off.  They have a nice tri-top too, look at that one.  Take good measurements and don't round down.  Better to have a bit of moob than cracked ribs.  Plus, sizing down is going to give you underarm boobs IME.  I'm 140 lbs, 5'5 and wear a medium in the 997.  Hope that helps :)
Title: Re: Binder Help
Post by: Alun C on August 17, 2010, 04:15:59 PM
Well... I'm heavier and yet still 5'5 --- Actually XDD -- 5' 5.5"  --- But yes -- and I believe I'm a little wider. I'll measure or check my most comfortable bra and maybe shoot for an inch or two higher.

Thank you SO, SOOO~ much! This is definitely better than the $60-$80 binder from t-kingdom.

How does the 997 feel exactly?

<3 Alun
Title: Re: Binder Help
Post by: LilDoberman on August 17, 2010, 04:36:26 PM
Material wise it feels like some sort of weird outdoor tarp or chair cushion material.  I don't love the stomach compression; it makes it hard to eat and literally compresses enough that I have to wear my belt tighter.  I think I'm going to get one of the tri-tops next, I just need to decide if I want a medium or large.    If you're a little bigger than me, seriously consider a large tri-top :)
Title: Re: Binder Help
Post by: Alun C on August 17, 2010, 08:06:44 PM
Thank you so much Dea~ My mum is now willing to look at the 997 for me~ <3 THANK YOU!!! I most certainly will look, although I'm fine with slight stomach compression. *have to loose weight and diet before going on T AND to begin training for Police Academy*

<3 Alun