I tuck with tight panties underneath swimsuits with skirt bottoms. For the boobage, you want to wear swimsuits that don't make an issue of your lack in the top department (I feel your pain). I like non-underwire tops that tie around the neck.
Don't worry, everyone will be gawking at your legs anyway

Quote from: lady amarant on April 07, 2008, 07:56:27 AM

Quote from: Berliegh on April 07, 2008, 05:41:00 AM
That's very ->-bleeped-<-......and not very workable at all. Imagine you are on a hot sun soaked beach you need to wear something that keeps you cool but looks good. The last thing I would want is all that clobber inderneath. I'd feel like a fake and that is definitely not somthing I would want to work with..

Perhaps Berleigh, but the practical reality is that, pre-SRS, passing is a problem, and when you are going for lessons to learn a new skill with a whole bunch of strangers, the last thing you need is to be outed. We may not be TV's, but that doesn't mean we can't poach good ideas when we need them.

~Simone

You could say the same post SRS if the individual doesn't have the right bodyshape...

Quote from: Berliegh on April 07, 2008, 08:56:11 AM
You could say the same post SRS if the individual doesn't have the right bodyshape...

Perhaps, but with shape, there is always going to be some ambiguity - swimmers have broad shoulders. Models have narrow, boyish hips, etc. But "the bulge" - there's really no explaining that one away.

~Simone.

Quote from: Berliegh on April 07, 2008, 05:41:00 AM
That's very ->-bleeped-<-......

So? The way I see it, ->-bleeped-<-s and I have the same goal in term of outward appearance. Not to derail my own thread, but I've never really understood why some transsexuals look down their noses at ->-bleeped-<-s, it gets me every time. I'd give a lot to be a ->-bleeped-<- instead of a transsexual, it would make my life so much easier. Hell, if you think about it, it's possible that some of the people who try and fail at transition maybe were ->-bleeped-<-s all along but convinced themselves they were transsexuals because being a ->-bleeped-<- has such a stigma. If you look at it that way, that sort of thinking could be responsible for ruining lives. Derail done.

Quote from: LynnER on April 07, 2008, 01:51:20 AM
Ive used those "natural bras" or what ever they're called by the store you buy them at...

There basically a sticky silicon bra/ half breast form... <they require you to have something to begin with>

They adhere fairly well, are easily removable, and they hold well in water so long as the adhesive isn't too old 

They have a form of them at walmart, for like 25 bucks... and so long as your top dosnt droop too low you'll be fine.

Hope that helps

I've been thinking along the same lines, I do have something to begin with, just not enough to go without some sort of padding. As for tucking, I'm going to have to take that one as it goes, once I get a suit I'll know how much of a problem it is and deal accordingly. The panty-hose idea sounds pretty clever to me.

Quote from: AlwaysLauren on April 07, 2008, 09:42:54 PM

Quote from: Berliegh on April 07, 2008, 05:41:00 AM
That's very ->-bleeped-<-......

So? The way I see it, ->-bleeped-<-s and I have the same goal in term of outward appearance. Not to derail my own thread, but I've never really understood why some transsexuals look down their noses at ->-bleeped-<-s, it gets me every time. I'd give a lot to be a ->-bleeped-<- instead of a transsexual, it would make my life so much easier. Hell, if you think about it, it's possible that some of the people who try and fail at transition maybe were ->-bleeped-<-s all along but convinced themselves they were transsexuals because being a ->-bleeped-<- has such a stigma. If you look at it that way, that sort of thinking could be responsible for ruining lives. Derail done.

Some ->-bleeped-<-s blow the whatsit out of some transsexuals physically and visually and look stunningly genetic and far better than some pre op transsexuals. Maybe ->-bleeped-<- was the wrong terminology for me to use but what I meant was I would prefer to not use artificial padding under a swimsuit in the height of summer under close scrutiny....just my personal choice...

Another thing you can use to boost boobage is swimsuit breast forms. They are clear and more resistant to the elements than regular forms. Of course, wear the underwire when wearing the forms

I think I did okay in a two piece... what do you peoples think??



I wish I could lose a few pounds. 

Note: this is with two Add-a-Cup size forms inserted into the swimsuit panels on top of my AAA size chest.

Daisy

I applaud you for being able to to wear a bikini... I don't think I'll
ever have the balls (pun intended) to try

I don't even feel comfortable at home with that much skin showing.

Amanda

Hi Amanda hon, I use to go to this beach that was named Balm Beach it was a very large beach like the one in Daisybelle picture. The difference was it had hundreds of people moving about or lying in the sun on beach towels. I wore a one piece bathing suit, no problem, the hair and sun glasses I believe was my best asset. I would lay on the beach and sun myself like I belonged there just as much as anyone else. This was the summer before I came out as Cindy.

Well after I did begin full time I continued to go to the beach but a way less populated one. It had nothing to do with fear of people it was just like to much human energy in one place is what bothered me the most. Surprisingly for a little person such as I, I was bold and didn't let anything stop me from being as free as anyone else moving about to where ever I wanted to go or determined to go. Never any restrictions.

Cindy

I would have no hesitation in doing it and go out in a bikini but unfortunitely I would probably look the same as the picture. I also haven't been able to grow any reasonable noticable breast size either.

Quote from: Berliegh on April 08, 2008, 05:11:59 AM
...what I meant was I would prefer to not use artificial padding under a swimsuit in the height of summer under close scrutiny....just my personal choice...

Yeah, I understand.  For me I don't like using all of that because a. it's uncomfortable and b. it's much easier not having to deal with all of that stuff.  My swimsuit itself is a little short in torso height, so it does all of the work of holding things in place.  Additionally, if things do come untucked, because it doesn't get erect anymore, it just kind of all squishes flat.

I think many TS lack self confidence (and understandably so), they think the lower area needs to be perfect, but it doesn't.  I used to be the same way and did the panties and even used tape, but now I wear tight clothes in front of other people all the time without additional aids between swimming and ballet and even changing clothes in front of other women for theatre.  Unless you have some kind of big erection, you'll do fine.

Quote from: Melissa on April 15, 2008, 01:52:06 PM

Quote from: Berliegh on April 08, 2008, 05:11:59 AM
...what I meant was I would prefer to not use artificial padding under a swimsuit in the height of summer under close scrutiny....just my personal choice...

Yeah, I understand.  For me I don't like using all of that because a. it's uncomfortable and b. it's much easier not having to deal with all of that stuff.  My swimsuit itself is a little short in torso height, so it does all of the work of holding things in place.  Additionally, if things do come untucked, because it doesn't get erect anymore, it just kind of all squishes flat.

I think many TS lack self confidence (and understandably so), they think the lower area needs to be perfect, but it doesn't.  I used to be the same way and did the panties and even used tape, but now I wear tight clothes in front of other people all the time without additional aids between swimming and ballet and even changing clothes in front of other women for theatre.  Unless you have some kind of big erection, you'll do fine.

ROFL and anyway, whoever's checking out your crotch is sick.

I can just imagine some guy talking to a TS like that.  He's standing there chatting...eyes fixated on the boobies...and suddenly you see his gaze shift a little lower and a look of horror cross his face.

Quote from: Melissa on April 15, 2008, 02:11:34 PM
I can just imagine some guy talking to a TS like that.  He's standing there chatting...eyes fixated on the boobies...and suddenly you see his gaze shift a little lower and a look of horror cross his face.

And he runs screaming from the room ... and runs smack into a wall, since he was looking behind him instead of ahead of him.

There is some justice in this world after all. 

~Simone.

Quote from: lady amarant on April 15, 2008, 03:54:41 PM

Quote from: Melissa on April 15, 2008, 02:11:34 PM
I can just imagine some guy talking to a TS like that.  He's standing there chatting...eyes fixated on the boobies...and suddenly you see his gaze shift a little lower and a look of horror cross his face.

And he runs screaming from the room ... and runs smack into a wall, since he was looking behind him instead of ahead of him.

There is some justice in this world after all. 

~Simone.

ROTFL 

I have just been on holiday and wanted to swim so I bought a one piece swimsuit. I tried on a few in a shop back home so I could see which suited me best. While on holiday I went to the pool and was not confronted or questioned at all. Lots of people swimming with families and plenty of smiles.

This was a first for me and all went well. I think it is finding one that suits your figure best and maybe its trial and error with trying them on in the shop first. I did not wear anything underneath apart from tucking myself in with some lycra knickers that seems to work for me.

hugs

Nigella

I've had to give up all worries of this, mostly I go to nude beaches.

Quote from: tekla on April 20, 2008, 11:04:00 AM
I've had to give up all worries of this, mostly I go to nude beaches.

Cool tekla,

I would scare people off, lol.

hugs

Nigella

Nah, as it turns out, all the people on nude beaches are exactly the ones you don't want to see naked, and none of the ones you really want to see naked show up.

QuoteNah, as it turns out, all the people on nude beaches are exactly the ones you don't want to see naked, and none of the ones you really want to see naked show up.

I've never been to a nude beach (nor could I ever... I don't even go nude in my house lol) but I always
assumed that this was the case. Thanks for confirming it LOL

I have to ask though... you are post-op right ? LOL

Amanda