Quote from: Shantel on March 30, 2013, 02:43:59 PM
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 was never really "anxious" about my chest, always wanted a set of "girls"...within 6 months I had a bit more than nips, and decided to just let 'em grow, presenting as they came out (I'm ft, btw).

This would give people-and myself- time to get used to things, and reduce potential anxiety (if you'd asked me to wear a set of forms at 6 months, I'd have refused because of anxiety)...now I have B cups, and even though I catch a few people sneakin' peeks, it doesn't bother me.

Good posture helps bring the girls out, too. Slouching tends to reduce/conceal them.

I go everywhere, btw. Auto parts stores, churches, sporting good stores...even the tool section at Sears.

Why do people want to hide their breasts if they are in transition?

The O.P. has left the site to focus on family.  She was an older transitioner, married, and had a very significant case of gynecomastia.

The process was particularly difficult for her.  I will remember her for her exceedingly sweet heart.

Why do you want to hide them in the first place? why go on HRT if you don't want breasts or you want to hide them? why transition? why mess around with HRT if you are not serious or you want to live on the fence?

Quote from: Naturally Blonde on November 05, 2013, 04:41:25 PM
Why do you want to hide them in the first place? why go on HRT if you don't want breasts or you want to hide them? why transition? why mess around with HRT if you are not serious or you want to live on the fence?

It may be a personal reason such as the decision of a stealth transition vs an open transition, also if your still part time it can be very awkward having a B cup chest.
I suffer from a minor case of gynecomastia and had almost a full B cup before hormones and when living as a guy it's really hard when your pecks look like boobage.

I wish mine were hard to hide! Then I'd be able to pass for being a butch it athletic chick lol

Naturally Blonde : In my case, it was just a situation with timing; I work in education, and wanted to transition over the summer and be ready for the kids to come back in the fall. I was perfectly ready to both have breasts and admit to them... just not YET. I figured it wasn't unreasonable to expect to be able to hide them for the first three or four months on hormones.

(As it turned out, I was a C cup by May, and gave up and did the whole public coming out thing earlier than planned.)

Not that anyone owes someone else a justification for what they've chosen for themselves, but I've also been happily transitioned for years now. I had no intention of "living on the fence" (but that's a valid choice too!).

Quote from: Naturally Blonde on November 05, 2013, 04:41:25 PM
Why do you want to hide them in the first place? why go on HRT if you don't want breasts or you want to hide them? why transition? why mess around with HRT if you are not serious or you want to live on the fence?

Having an agreement to not involve the grandparents on the transition? Job opportunities? There is always a major reason that will force you to take out the old clothes again.



Speaking of which. Could you hide a C cup breast implant?

Quote from: Apple Sprout on November 05, 2013, 05:49:35 PM

Having an agreement to not involve the grandparents on the transition? Job opportunities? There is always a major reason that will force you to take out the old clothes again.



Speaking of which. Could you hide a C cup breast implant?

If your pockets are big enough....are you planning a heist at the plastic surgeon's office?

Quote from: <3 on November 05, 2013, 05:53:03 PM
If your pockets are big enough....are you planning a heist at the plastic surgeon's office?

Nope, but just keeping my arse covered in case I develop really ugly breasts. Saved money for years at the cost of having to live with my parents.

Quote from: Apple Sprout on November 05, 2013, 05:56:07 PM

Nope, but just keeping my arse covered in case I develop really ugly breasts. Saved money for years at the cost of having to live with my parents.

Right with you there. A and B cups for sure. Cs are pretty much a reduce under a binder and hope that you can wear a concealing garment.

I am wearing a shear bra presently. I guess I am about a 36 A and growing. My Mom and sister are DD and D so my therapist said to expect a C or perhaps a D. There is a lot at stake at home and work but more with my identity. So as my breasts grow I will wear a bra that fits well. I will come out at work when I am ready and can look decent ( hair, body and cloths) and present a professional outing presentation.

I like my boobies!

The beach this summer, panic already. My hair (pits, chest and legs) was fine but now re grows super slow and is really fine. May 28 will be my 1 year birthday and the beach will be traumatic. It was tough to take off my shirt before but now I will not be able. I love the beach.

Quote from: Naturally Blonde on November 05, 2013, 04:41:25 PM
Why do you want to hide them in the first place? why go on HRT if you don't want breasts or you want to hide them? why transition? why mess around with HRT if you are not serious or you want to live on the fence?

We've covered this before Naturally Blonde:

Quote from: luna nyan on September 10, 2012, 07:51:55 AM
*points to Androgyne and HRT thread.*  Not everyone here fits in the binary.

There are some of us who want to be on low dose HRT to keep ourselves sane and are not in a position to transition.  The psych effects of HRT are mainly what those in that position are after, and some of the physical developments are less than desired and hence the desire to hide those changes.

And further more in that regards, my puppies haven't gotten much larger.  I have to admit it can be a fine line on balancing the meds and wanted/unwanted effects, but you'd be silly not going into this without considering the ramifications before starting.

A few years back I saw someone, dressed as a male, who not only had a huge beard but also a gigantic rack (with no obvious attempt to bind or conceal)... at the time I presumed trans guy, but having read this thread maybe it was someone who liked to sit right in the middle, sample the best of both worlds.

Quote from: Apple Sprout on November 05, 2013, 05:49:35 PM

Having an agreement to not involve the grandparents on the transition? Job opportunities? There is always a major reason that will force you to take out the old clothes again.



Speaking of which. Could you hide a C cup breast implant?

I wish I had a C cup, please don't make me envious of you!

I also understand there are pressures on some to conform and are not able to be themselves. But I'm not not clear why some want to take HRT develop breasts and then complain that they can't hide them?

Quote from: Naturally Blonde on November 06, 2013, 04:37:41 AM
I wish I had a C cup, please don't make me envious of you!

I also understand there are pressures on some to conform and are not able to be themselves. But I'm not not clear why some want to take HRT develop breasts and then complain that they can't hide them?

Well, some people are still on the closet (my case!) and want to transition only after telling to their close parents, on the right moment, but the breast factor is what really dictates when you are going to tell your family, because it will get really obvious something is happening with your body.

I wish I could tell my mom only when I was ready, perhaps after one year or so on HRT and when I as feeling she was ready (the most important), but for some girls the breast can rapidly develop and they are forced to tell.

My family is not very open and I live with them. Recently we had some serious family problems and the last thing I want my mom to know right now is that her son is actually her daughter...but if my boobs become really visible, I will have to come out and tell her. It is never an easy thing to do and most people wish to delay it the maximum they can.

So, developing boobs is not a bad thing, it is great the problem is that it forces you to take a difficult step and tell everyone, your parents, your boss, your friends...

Quote from: Natalia on November 06, 2013, 05:26:01 AM
Well, some people are still on the closet (my case!) and want to transition only after telling to their close parents, on the right moment, but the breast factor is what really dictates when you are going to tell your family, because it will get really obvious something is happening with your body.

Things are very different in the U.K as it's much harder to get on HRT without full GD diagnosis and at least a year of attending a gender clinic. People often have to tell their parents or relatives prior to going on HRT that they are about to transition.

I'm one of the lucky ones I guess. I think it must be genetic, but as I begin transition I'm already  a full c cup. I love it. I still look male in my face. When I go out I always wear my bra. I just love the fit. It's fun because I catch guys looking at my chest all the time. I use to try to hide them , but its more fun having all different age guys look at me. I love being looked at. I'm hoping for d's with the hormones. I love having breasts. I love sharing my life with people like me. I'm so happy I found this place.

Quote from: evecrook on November 06, 2013, 04:59:36 PM
I'm one of the lucky ones I guess. I think it must be genetic, but as I begin transition I'm already  a full c cup. I love it. I still look male in my face. When I go out I always wear my bra. I just love the fit. It's fun because I catch guys looking at my chest all the time. I use to try to hide them , but its more fun having all different age guys look at me. I love being looked at. I'm hoping for d's with the hormones. I love having breasts. I love sharing my life with people like me. I'm so happy I found this place.

It is amazing to be here I am also a newcomer and quite happy! I was starting to think I was crazy with my ideas, with no one to talk to, but this forum gives you the strenght to keep fighting! Here you can meet new people that share so much with you! It is great to be a part of this big family! You are very welcome here, we are all sisters!

Quote from: Naturally Blonde on November 05, 2013, 04:41:25 PM
Why do you want to hide them in the first place? why go on HRT if you don't want breasts or you want to hide them? why transition? why mess around with HRT if you are not serious or you want to live on the fence?

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