Cheap And Simple Hip Binding?

[Guest Kriegman]

Hello!

I'm shaped like a thermometer; my chest is very small and I'm rail thin, but my mother's side of the family granted me these huuuge hips. Normally, I'm okay with them; I don't bind or alter my natural appearance aside from the boyish haircut. However, in my Sculpture class, we are to make a garment that acts as a social commentary and then perform in said garment, and for my concept, I need to fit believably into a male gender role. I've begun doing exercises to alter my voice (if even just a little), and basically, practicing walking, talking and acting male. But, I still have the issue of my hips.

So, my question for you guys is, do you have any advice on how to cheaply bind wide hips? ACE bandages work okay, but I guess I'm not wrapping them right, because when I walk around half of the bandages will ride up towards my waist, and half will ride down and it'll create this weird hip bubble on my sides. Any wrapping tips, or even ways to create homemade hip binders? Any help is very very much appreciated.

[Guest Kaitlyn88]

I don't even think that is possible, any binding would probably do little and you would have problems walking. When I have to hide my hips The only way I know how is to wear a long loose shirt and baggy pants.

[Guest Pól]

I've heard that spandex compression shorts help. I haven't tried them personally (Lewis, MrAwesome, is your man for that I think), but I've heard good things. Apparently you can get them cheaply at Walmart.

[Guest Neuro]

AUGH. I AM GLAD TO KNOW I AM NOT THE ONLY GUY WHO IS SHAPED LIKE A PEAR. /sobsob.... not fun.

I don't know if there is a such thing (aside from compression shorts) but exercising to build up your upper body can help balance it out. /easier said than done

[Guest NatalieRene]

Wear something that will take attention away from your hips. I would try pants with vertical lines and go for a color like black. The color and the pattern have slimming effects and will make your hips seem a little wider. Then wear a plain white collared shirt with it and it will make your upper body seem bigger. If your pants have white stripes your outfit will be quite nice. You might even try some suspenders for visual effect.

[Guest JD_Divine]

Bicycle shorts over ace bandages... Only thing I can figure.

~JD

[Guest praisedbeherhooves]

Hello!

I'm shaped like a thermometer; my chest is very small and I'm rail thin, but my mother's side of the family granted me these huuuge hips. Normally, I'm okay with them; I don't bind or alter my natural appearance aside from the boyish haircut. However, in my Sculpture class, we are to make a garment that acts as a social commentary and then perform in said garment, and for my concept, I need to fit believably into a male gender role. I've begun doing exercises to alter my voice (if even just a little), and basically, practicing walking, talking and acting male. But, I still have the issue of my hips.

So, my question for you guys is, do you have any advice on how to cheaply bind wide hips? ACE bandages work okay, but I guess I'm not wrapping them right, because when I walk around half of the bandages will ride up towards my waist, and half will ride down and it'll create this weird hip bubble on my sides. Any wrapping tips, or even ways to create homemade hip binders? Any help is very very much appreciated.

Try out compression shorts.