Quote from: kathy b on March 18, 2013, 09:58:00 AM
In time they will be in the way, and you'll see them everytime you look down.

I thought this thread was forgotten, but here's my update on exposure.   Except for a six day trip to Michigan I've been wearing a bra every day and put on any womans top in the closet when around the house, or man shirt if I'm in the front yard or off to the store.  They are larger, but JoAnn says they might top ot soon because they're reaching that final stage.   
Well, that's life.
Kathy

Don't bet on it Kathy, I've been on HRT for close to 18 years and though I've lost a load of weight over the last three years, the boobs have once again had a new growth spurt. We are not governed by the same development criteria as that of a genetic female and thus their are a lot of different factors that come into play. Sensitivity of hormone receptors is one, the propensity for fat storage in gender typical areas like tummy and love handles as opposed to breasts and bottoms is another, and gravity.

Quote from: Shantel on March 18, 2013, 10:36:17 AM
Don't bet on it Kathy, I've been on HRT for close to 18 years and though I've lost a load of weight over the last three years, the boobs have once again had a new growth spurt. We are not governed by the same development criteria as that of a genetic female and thus their are a lot of different factors that come into play. Sensitivity of hormone receptors is one, the propensity for fat storage in gender typical areas like tummy and love handles as opposed to breasts and bottoms is another, and gravity.

Well.  Here I come EEE.  lol
Honestly Shantel, I pleased to hear that and I'd be glad to see one cup more some day. 

Kathy

I wear women's Racerback tanks with a built in shelf bra.  There are several brands and I wear a size smaller than I really need.  Over the tank, I wear a normal button down shirt that is one size larger than I need.  This gives me three layers with which to to hide the girls.  I wear this to work and I wear it when I go out with my wife.  There are a couple pf brands that can be worn and hugs are not an issue.  I get the kind that doesn't have the pronounced racerback but still has some for support to keep from giggling.  I'm 40D and the cup is getting tight.  The three layers hide the nips relatively well.   

Quote from: JLT1 on March 18, 2013, 11:35:48 PM
I wear women's Racerback tanks with a built in shelf bra.  There are several brands and I wear a size smaller than I really need.  Over the tank, I wear a normal button down shirt that is one size larger than I need.  This gives me three layers with which to to hide the girls.  I wear this to work and I wear it when I go out with my wife.  There are a couple pf brands that can be worn and hugs are not an issue.  I get the kind that doesn't have the pronounced racerback but still has some for support to keep from giggling.  I'm 40D and the cup is getting tight.  The three layers hide the nips relatively well.

I don't really hide them anymore, just tastefully cover them up with a tee or top at home, and a man's shirt while I'm out-and-about.  I don't toss them out for people to gawk at, but if things look a little top-heavy that's the way it goes.  My cotton Fruit of the Loom bras can allow the nips to show once in a while if the wrong shirt is worn., and  I keep track of what I'm wearing, especially now that winter is over out west. 

Since I'm definitely not full time I figured out the hard way there's some places where nail polish, a hot pink tee (even under a man's shirt), or women's sandals just shouldn't go.   1. Auto parts stores,  2. Parties at my sister's house when members of her church are there,  and 3. Small town cafes and restaurants in Northern Michigan. ... Oops.

Take care.
Kathy.

Quote from: kathy b on March 19, 2013, 12:37:59 PM
I don't really hide them anymore...

Same here, K.  A year ago, I was 75% of the time camouflaging my shape, mainly at work, never at home.  Now, it is pretty much 0%, by necessity since I have gotten larger in the last half year and pretty much have to wear my bra 24/7 hard to hide... as this thread is named.  I am 100% public now at work, everyone knows, no secrets.

It is good now, and my partner has always encouraged me to be proud of my shape.  "Don't hide your breasts!" she always says.  She has made a lot of difference. 

Nice large breasts after only 8 months of HRT? Lots of us girls would kiss a frog for a nice large normal pair of breasts. I know I sure would.

Guess just hide as best you can & when your time comes to open up it will be easier.

Good luck.

I catch people staring at my very pokie boobs all the time when I wear a tight tshirt while in boy mode, I really don't even care that much anymore....let em look

Quote from: FrancisAnn on March 26, 2013, 07:23:45 PM
Nice large breasts after only 8 months of HRT? Lots of us girls would kiss a frog for a nice large normal pair of breasts. I know I sure would.

For me the large size is partly from a terrible history of using large doses of over the counter meds that could have killed me, and then a few years of being way overweight.  Lost a lot of pounds, but still fighting that weight.   

Kathy

When I'm out in boy mode hanging out with the guys, I'm usually wearing a soft bra and a T shirt and maybe a guy shirt opened down the front with the tails hanging out, sloppy joe style. Most of them know that their old bud is "different" but what really bugs me is when someone I haven't seen in several years shows up and gives me the open handed, male bonding guy slap across the chest. It nearly drives me to my knees.    Needless to say I'm limiting my time with the boys because of it.

Quote from: Shantel on March 30, 2013, 11:06:16 AM
When I'm out in boy mode hanging out with the guys, I'm usually wearing a soft bra and a T shirt and maybe a guy shirt opened down the front with the tails hanging out, sloppy joe style. Most of them know that their old bud is "different" but what really bugs me is when someone I haven't seen in several years shows up and gives me the open handed, male bonding guy slap across the chest. It nearly drives me to my knees.    Needless to say I'm limiting my time with the boys because of it.

LOL -  A friend played football in college and would give his friends a lighthearted forearm shiver as a greeting.  Not always good.

K

And then there is the "biker hug" greeting my riding friends like to give...A bra strap across your back could be a big "out" if your not wearing a thick coat

Quote from: Michelle G on March 30, 2013, 11:55:25 AM
And then there is the "biker hug" greeting my riding friends like to give...A bra strap across your back could be a big "out" if your not wearing a thick coat

Oh yes, and it's summer so no coats. 

K

Yep...."loose puppies" all summer

Well for me my nipples didnt develop so in terms that isnt a factor when hiding, however i made a B cup and learnt fast they are a night mare to hide. All that works for me are tight sports bras, tight shirts and then baggy jackets. So far its the best way for me but hey in summer people if your even human standing next to them in winter clothing haha.

It helps if you can convince everyone you're really just fat. I walk around wearing whatever the heck I want and nobody suspects a thing. I think. 'Cept if I went to work in a men's small or so - I think things would turn obvious at that point. :|

I'm out everywhere in skinny jeans, tight colored T shirts with bra and no additional cover, no-one gives it a second glance and frankly I don't care because I know being afraid of what other's think is kind of stupid of us all. Be who you are and let them get over it. C'mon girls let's hear about some victories at overcoming this kind of social anxiety, you can do it if I can.

I am beginning to experience this...I had to quit wearing solid-color polos to work because it was becoming a little obvious there was something going on.  A pattern helps break up the visual, or a button-up.  Didn't expect this by now but like hell I'm going to complain. 

I ended up moving up the date that I planned to go full-time work because I couldn't hide my breasts anymore. It was that or start binding, and I was afraid of what that would do to the developing tissue.

I might need to do the same thing, Jenna Marie.

JohnnieRamona : I hope you're OK with that... I didn't mind, since it only moved up the schedule by a month or so.