I use an underworks full length v-neck binder. The v-neck is way too low but I've been trying to make it work since I can't return it. I use the out and down technique and even with the v, it gets me pretty flat. But after a little while, they drift back towards center, and while still squished ok, it looks like cleavage instead of pecs. Do most guys have to adjust frequently, or is this because my binder doesn't fit?

When I still had to bind, I had this problem constantly. Don't worry about it too much if you're afraid people will notice- cis guys can be pretty varied in how their chests look to begin with, I doubt anyone would think it's weird or anything if you have a bit of a bump. Suggestion: I layered shirts pretty much constantly, like, t-shirts and button down flannels? That helped to conceal any issue I had with that as well. Buuut yeah, it might be a bit because it's a binder that doesn't fit well... I know there are a few organizations that give old binders to trans guys, maybe you could look for one of those?

Thanks. I have really noticeable hips too, so I tend to worry about my chest because I can do more about it.
If I layer a binder, plus a tshirt, plus a button down, I tend to get pretty hot. When it's cold I can get away with it. Unfortunately, where I live now, they really like to keep the heat high inside, so it can be tough. I don't really like ending up with a tshirt as the top layer. Hopefully a better fitting binder will help. Nothing that will help keep them out to the side?

I have to readjust a lot, too.  I am fairly large-chested (38 DDD), so no matter what I do they migrate.  I make sure to re-adjust every time I go to the bathroom, and I've gotten quick at doing it when no one is around!

yes to button ups!! i always wear a crew neck and then a button up. if i don't wear a button up, i wear a crew neck and a jacket of some sort- but i get warm so its hard to do that.

darker colors helps conceal your chest as well

Ok, good to know I'm not the only one/not doing something wrong. Flannel isn't so good for me, it can be a little clingy. But smooth cotton button downs are great. Sometimes too formal, but I get an advantage in being an expat right now. I always look out of place, so it's a little easier to not be dressed exactly right.

I actually adjust up and out and I've found that this helps both with flatness and drifting 

I still have to readjust fairly regularly when I wear the full length binder (also have the half-tank) just due to rolling up, so it's not too much of an inconvenience for me.

Quote from: RomeoEcho on February 06, 2015, 04:12:34 AM
Ok, good to know I'm not the only one/not doing something wrong. Flannel isn't so good for me, it can be a little clingy. But smooth cotton button downs are great. Sometimes too formal, but I get an advantage in being an expat right now. I always look out of place, so it's a little easier to not be dressed exactly right.

doesn't necessarily have to be flannel, just something that buttons. try going up a size if you have the clinging issue

All binders ive ever had do this


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