So! I been on hormones since november of 2015. I started progestorone in january. My problem is i have seen lots of fat distribution. My lesbian roommates tell me i have a kind of hourglass figure and would pass perfectly fine if i had breasts. But i have been at it over a year and have seen very little breast growth. Like they are kinds noticable if i put my hands on them but otherwise not really. How do i increase breast tissue? I have another friend who started the same time as me and is already at a C. Im not even an A yet :c. Also how do i find bras that fit. My band size is 43 inches and the lady that sized me at a local shop recommended an A pushup bra. But didnt have any in thats size. None of us no where to look. Also. On the topic of female undergarments. How do i wear a nice set of panties without a bulge.... Makes me feel kinda uncomfortable knowing its there but some people think its cute <.> but i want to be able to wear a bikini without having a bulge show :x other than the bulge i look just fine in one.

In the words of my wife, you have to work with what you have. Fact is, you may never get more boob than you have now. There are lots of cis women in the same spot. That doesn't make it any easier but its the truth. Part of womanhood seems to be a laundry list of things about ourselves we would change in an instant.

You have the "large band, small cup" situation and there are plenty of articles written about it. Just put it into the search engine. Search on your bra size and you will see there are plenty of options online. I rarely buy locally and when I began I ordered in a virtual bra store figuring out what to wear. Spent lots in return shipping but its what I had to do.

You may find bras from Europe work better as well. England has some amazing options available online and are easily shipped both ways.

Take heart in the fact that there are lots of ladies in your same size, and just as frustrated. Padded push ups can give a little boost if it helps you feel better but there are plenty of other options as well.

If your friend has a lot more weight on than you then that would be a reason why she's bigger. I had A cups until my 8th month and since then I've been filling out a B cup.

Regarding your bulge you would have to tuck and there is plenty of info on that here and on YouTube.

Regarding AvsC cup that is a vague comparison without including the band size. You should consider this chart and actual cup volume.
http://www.upliftstl.com/blog/d-is-not-a-bra-size

A 42A actually has quite a bit more volume than many ladies in the smaller bands have in B, C and even D.

As far as tucking goes i dont know if i can do it correctly. My penis when unerect barely has any length showing. Meanwhile erect is like 7.5 inches.... I cant wrap the empty scrotum around my penis as the grower not a shower thong or is there some other way

Soma and Torid are good for larger band sizes. Soma has some amazing materials. They're more comfy than any Victoria Secret bra I've tried.

Tucking, there are some good videos on the net, perhaps try a Gaff... all else fails a maxi-pad to smooth things out. Or some duct tape... it won't be comfortable, but will get the job done. You're going to need a skirted swimsuit until you undergo surgery if you're the least bit endowed. Plaid and patterned bottoms will help mask a bulge, it won't attract the eye, but it'll still be there.

I weighed 275 when I started hormones. Since then I have had noticeable growth, but I'm not exactly a D cup. Some people are just late bloomers. You never know, you may hit a growth spurt this summer and fill out. It's like planning for an earthquake. Not possible.

As for the bulge, I understand that fully. You probably won't believe this but I swear it's the truth. Erect I am 9", and very thick. I have to wear 2 panties, and constantly readjust to have any attempt at keeping it hidden. I did consider duct tape, but that would be both uncomfortable, and hurt like hell taking the tape off. And what if you suddenly had to go in the middle of the day? How would you maneuver around taking off and reapplying the tape? Not very practical in my opinion. But dresses help a lot to hide captain winky. It's a trial and error thing. Good luck.

Oh for the bulge. Just shove your balls into your abdomen and pull you penis as far back as possible then cut pantyhose into like the shape of under wear (dosnt have to be perfect) and then put that on first then put your pantys on, it will hold everything without a bulge.

I use www.barenecessities.com. They have a wide range of bra and lingerie sizes. I hope you can find a size and style that you like.

I was way overweight just a few years ago. I had man boobs at that time. I lost over 100 pounds and started HRT. My waist went from a 48 to 34. My chest went from a 50 to 40.  I do have respectable size breasts now. My breast growth had little to do with my weight and more to do with HRT and my ethnic heritage. When it comes to breast growth, you never know what you will get. Looking at your female relatives should give you some idea of what to expect.

Do not be totally disappointed with lack of breast growth. Breast implants can make a BIG difference.  (pun intended)

As for tucking, I have no advice because I never tucked. At the beach, I wore a swimsuit lower that looked like boy shorts. Right now many young ladies are doing the same thing.