I've been trying to think of something to tell someone if they ever notice that I wear a binder... I'm just having issues with being more specific with the 'medical issue.'

"I need to compress my ribs."
"I have rib/chest issues."


Any suggestions?

"My sternum naturally pops out when I breathe, and my doc said that's really unhealthy, so he told me I had to wear a brace to keep it from doing that."

Is it that noticeable.......?

umm if it doesn't look enough like an undershirt then just go with the rib thing... ("I was in a car accident and I need to keep my ribs in place.") I dunno bro

Don't know exactly what it looks like, but if it looks more like a brace/wrap than a bra, you could say that you were diagnosed with mild scoliosis and that it's an orthopedic brace designed to prevent it from worsening. Unfortunately a surprising amount of people have mild scoliosis and may inquire further. Hrm. Partially herniated disc and it's a brace.

How about "preasure stocking to help an injury heal.."

"It is a kind of athletic back brace could be good."

"It keeps my hernia from popping out until I can get it operated on - I'm still on the waiting list and considered low priority"

"It is a bullet proof vest - I'm in a witness protection programme"

how about a more honest "I would rather not talk about it right now"?

Mine looks like a snug-fitting tank top so I can't imagine having to explain (not that I'm in any position for anyone to see me wearing it).  It's a sports shirt instead of a sports bra.


Jay

Rib or back injury is what everybody assumed, I just went along with it. Occasionally asked about it and I would just roll at that excuse.

->-bleeped-<-boy

Mines the tri-top so it doesnt cover my lower back or stomach.
I'd just say it was a brace of sorts though o.o
But i wear hoodys alot so no ones noticed lol

I've been wearing binders for 2 years and the only time I EVER had anyone ask about it was when I was arrested and strip-searched. Tons of fun. Nobody will notice, dude.

I would just say its a back brace or a slimming top! I have given that excuse before!

Thinkin about it i've said it's just a vest before now, and that seemed to work.
Cause some how i don't think any one'll get that close to me to actually check -touch wood- so yeah.

Quote from: Sebastien on October 29, 2008, 12:30:30 AM
I've been wearing binders for 2 years and the only time I EVER had anyone ask about it was when I was arrested and strip-searched. Tons of fun. Nobody will notice, dude.

whoa, heres hoping I don't get arrested! :3

If you want to make them squirm ("WHOA! TMI!" they scream, backing away in horror.) you could tell them the truth. No, not that much truth. Tell them you have gynocomastia.

I kind of like Nicky's bullet-proof vest suggestion, though.    I swear the Tri-top could almost pass as one. 

"It's an experimental device used to repel stupid questions.  Apparently it's out of calibration..."

"Those darn chestbursters!"

Quote from: Mister on October 31, 2008, 04:04:08 PM
"It's an experimental device used to repel stupid questions.  Apparently it's out of calibration..."

HAHAHAHA I like that one

Lmao, in high school I used walk around the locker room wearing just shorts and my binder. I see no use for excuses.

Quote from: Mister on October 31, 2008, 04:04:08 PM
"It's an experimental device used to repel stupid questions.  Apparently it's out of calibration..."

That's good! LOL.