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What can I wear instead of a binder?
A tight sports bra or undershirt under one or two larger shirts, like a button up shirt hanging loose, (shirts with pockets on the chest are particularly good) can make your chest look dramatically smaller.
Do you wear bras with binders?
We don’t recommend wearing anything underneath your binder, especially things that compress! Sports bras in particular compress already. Although I do hear you saying that your sports bra is old and might not compress anymore, taking it off is probably best.
Do binders change breast shape?
Will wearing a breast binder eventually make the breasts smaller? – Quora. Nope, It’ll flatten them and cause them to kinda sag down and apart making them APPEAR smaller though. It is more likely to create permanent deformations of your breasts as the tissue gets squeezed together and parts will die off.
How do you hide your chest FTM?
If you want to hide your chest:
- Use an undershirt and smart layering. Hands down, most guys find layering a comfortable way to hide their chest without a chest compression shirt.
- Try a sports bra.
- Avoid wearing baggy clothing.
- Stick to darker colors and patterns.
- Think vertical.
Can wearing a binder help trans people?
Although breast compression has existed for hundreds of years, the idea of wearing a binder to help a trans person feel more comfortable in their body is a relatively new concept. Luckily, though, the internet is full of answers about what a binder even is and how to properly wear them. What Is Chest Binding?
What are the risks of wearing a chest binder?
Like anything else, wearing a chest binder does come with some risks. If not done properly, chest binding can aggravate other conditions like asthma, cause stretch marks or changes in chest tissue, bruise or crack ribs, and even cause fluid to build up in the lungs.
Is your teen wearing a binder correctly?
When wearing a binder, it’s important to take note of your body daily and make sure that the binder fits properly and isn’t causing any adverse side effects. Mote any changes that could be a sign that your teen’s binder is too tight or that they’re wearing it for too long.
Can you wear two binders at once?
Furthermore, no one should ever wear two binders or wear one that is too small just to help flatten the chest more. When wearing a binder, it’s important to take note of your body daily and make sure that the binder fits properly and isn’t causing any adverse side effects.