There are alot of reasons why girls wear breast forms (sort of why they make them in the first place). It's very important if you have a mastectomy to help balance your body. And there's not much you can do when your girlfriend picks out a low cut strapless bridesmaid's dress and you don't have the boobs to fill it out. Twenty years ago the average bust was 34B, now its a 34DD. Styles are crazy! Alot of tops just won't fit right you without a chicken fillet or pushup.

Quote from: flytrap on January 18, 2017, 09:45:18 AM
There are alot of reasons why girls wear breast forms (sort of why they make them in the first place). It's very important if you have a mastectomy to help balance your body. And there's not much you can do when your girlfriend picks out a low cut strapless bridesmaid's dress and you don't have the boobs to fill it out. Twenty years ago the average bust was 34B, now its a 34DD. Styles are crazy! Alot of tops just won't fit right you without a chicken fillet or pushup.

Wow...Women with mastectomies and many Trans Women are shuddering everywhere....I'm out. This threads going to get me in trouble.

Quote from: flytrap on January 18, 2017, 09:45:18 AM
There are alot of reasons why girls wear breast forms (sort of why they make them in the first place). It's very important if you have a mastectomy to help balance your body. And there's not much you can do when your girlfriend picks out a low cut strapless bridesmaid's dress and you don't have the boobs to fill it out. Twenty years ago the average bust was 34B, now its a 34DD. Styles are crazy! Alot of tops just won't fit right you without a chicken fillet or pushup.

Oh that's true; I completely gapped mastectomies. Thank you for bringing that up.

I have.  I went to a bra store in Toronto where men are welcome.  I had never been fitted before and found the bras I had purchased before didn't fit properly.  I bought a few bras and have been wearing every day since I bought my first one there.

According to what I've been reading elsewhere, buying the wrong size bra is common, because the person has never known their correct size, which can change.

Quoteyea, I'm afraid of the reaction from the fitter

Why?  An experience fitter has probably seen it all.  As I mentioned in another note, I go to a bra shop that welcomes men, transsexuals and others.

 Do not forget the Susan B. Komen Fit For the Cure fundraiser each year. They provide free bra fittings and donate $2 to the breast cancer fund for each fitting they do.  It is advertised each year and I've seen many guys go have it done for the cause.

When I was about 18, I was a very androgenous young man with no beard, shoulder length hair and big breasts. My mother, who was delighted with my development, took me to the foundation department of a large department store. She told the clerk she wanted her "daughter" fitted in a support bra. I was stunned- she never referred to me with the female pronoun. I removed my blouse and the bra borrowed from Mother, and I sat there in a daze while the clerk measured me. 38C was the verdict and several were soon fetched. The clerk pointed out the various features and mother purchased several. She then sent the clerk out for a black lace push up bra that made me look like a DD- and the lace cups could be folded in to reveal even more. "I don't know where you will wear it dear" mother said, "but every girl ought to have one".

QuoteMy mother, who was delighted with my development, took me to the foundation department of a large department store.

You were very fortunate.  While I would have loved to have my mother buy me things, I was terrified she'd find out what I liked to wear.  In retrospect, I suspect she would have been OK with it, but at the time I certainly didn't see it.

Rhonda,
What a delightful story.  Sounds like you were pretty shocked to be approached by your mother in that way at age 18. What followed?  Did you transition following this event?

Steph

No Steph I transitioned much later. Mother and I often went out as mother and daughter and we grew very much closer. I had a sister a little older but she was completely uninterested in being a girl. Mother had me as her very own Barbie doll- and I loved it.

I assume then your mother is happy with your transition or perhaps encouraged it.

Mom is correct Rhonda,
Every girl (and most boys too) really need some sexy things in their drawer to keep the juices flowing.
And you just never know when you will want them...

Quote from: Rhonda333 on February 26, 2017, 04:30:42 PM
When I was about 18, I was a very androgenous young man with no beard, shoulder length hair and big breasts. My mother, who was delighted with my development, took me to the foundation department of a large department store. She told the clerk she wanted her "daughter" fitted in a support bra. I was stunned- she never referred to me with the female pronoun. I removed my blouse and the bra borrowed from Mother, and I sat there in a daze while the clerk measured me. 38C was the verdict and several were soon fetched. The clerk pointed out the various features and mother purchased several. She then sent the clerk out for a black lace push up bra that made me look like a DD- and the lace cups could be folded in to reveal even more. "I don't know where you will wear it dear" mother said, "but every girl ought to have one".

Well hello Rhonda!

My goodness your experiences almost sounds like a few trans fantasy books I have seen.  What a wonderfully fun and supportive response from your mom.  Yes, if only every mom was so cool.  Welcome aboard by the way.

I haven't been fitted but should've already since I have had breasts since 6th grade. Now that I'm on HRT they ache and hurt to the touch. I really like the feeling and support of a comfortable bra.

Now, because I had boobs to begin with, I'm over 50 and I'm on HRT, my doctor has scheduled me for a mammography at my next visit. Anyone had one yet? Is it as painful as they say? I'm sure a bra fitting would be more pleasurable 

yes I've had regular mammograms most of my adult life- even in male mode. Its much easier now as a woman who is expected to have breasts.

Yes I have, but unfortunately, I went to the one place I should not have gone....since I went in dressed as a male. The sales person was very friendly, but literally bent over in laughter when I told her what I was there for. She regained her composure and did my measurements. But by that time I was too embarrassed to purchase a new bra. Next time, I will go dressed in my feminine attire.

Roni

@Roni-jalyn

One thing I did before finding a bra shop was search on bra men and my city name.  That turned up a bra shop that makes a point of serving men.  In fact, if someone wants to work there, they have to be comfortable fitting men.  It's a job requirement.

James, I did not know that. Thanks for the tip. Roni

For the reference of anyone in the area, here's a link to their page on serving men.
http://secretsfromyoursister.com/blog/shopping-with-sfys-transwomen-cisgender-men-and-everyone-else/
Hopefully this link is OK here.