Hiding Breast Growth

[Guest chibitofu]

Hi hi everyone, well I've been on hormones for around 3 months, and have had some breast growth. It's not a lot, but it's starting to become noticeable. Anyway, at work I wear a specific uniform top, that isn't that tight, but isn't really loose fitting either. I'm kind of on the slender side (just barely though ), and so I think it's a bit more noticeable. Because when I wear t-shirts, it' looks like I'm always super cold. So I wanted to know what's the best way to hide my breast growth at work. I thought about just using cloth bandages or something, but I was worried that it might hurt the growing process. I also thought that maybe i should just try to find a training bra my size, though I'm not sure if they come in adult sizes. So yeah, if anyone can give me some advice, I'd really appreciate it

[Guest ricka]

Hi Sugar! Well, I long ago gave up on attempts to hide my c-cup female

breasts and even though I have to wear men's attire for work I've not found

it a problem being a "guy with breasts" at my job even though I often find

people do stare at my breasts. I'm just not self-conscious about them. But as far as ideas you might try a sports bra or wear a top that is a size bigger so would be more loose

fitting.

hugs, Miss Ricka

[Guest Evan_J]

a sports bra or wear a top that is a size bigger

Ricka probably has given you the best answer, since pretty much everything else stands to break down your breast tissue and leave you "deminished" from whatever you might have been. Seems like an awful lot of trouble to have gone through and an awful lot of money spent (between therapy and hormones) to "undo" what is was you were seeking to do in the first place.

[Guest Donna Jean]

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Evan says it!

When I started I wore a sports bra or camisole under my shirts...twofold...

One, It keeps a shirt from rubbing on tender nipples...

Two, It keeps the little breasts down enough to not be noticeable,...

Again, a looser shirt helps, too...

DO NOT BIND!

Huggs

Donna Jean

[Guest JackieP]

I understand your trying to hide yours , but also think that is detrimental to achieving a nice defined shape to your breasts. Early on in my development , Dr. advised me to find a bra that was snug fitting around chest but not around the breast mounds where you want growth - also underwired to define shape - develop a line on the underside of breasts. It's also important to wear bra properly - bend over and position breast properly in cup to achieve proper shape.

I know this is not the advice your looking for, but as someone else said - If your going thru the process of changing, why impede their development ! Also as D.J. said - Do Not Bind !

Good Luck ,

Jackie

[Guest NatalieRene]

With a c cup there is not much you can do. Binding is out of the question. Don't do it. I personally wear layers or a loose shirt with a sports bra. Even then you can't really hide the bust so much as mask it. I find that stripes also help break up the bust line and help mask it a little.

[Guest chibitofu]

Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses. I'll probably try and wear slightly larger clothes. I already double layer, so that helps a bit. I think I also want to try and get a sports bra also. Anyone have any tips on buying one? Or is it the same as normal bras? Anyways, thanks again for everyones advice, and once I'm out at work (which will hopefully be soon), I'll probably be asking how to show them off, heh

[Guest Lady.Violette]

From my perspective (a person that has had man boobs all his(her) life). I tell ya. Black clothing works best. ;p Loose clothing really doesnt affect the look much, but color does.

[Guest Valerie]

Chibitofu;

Hunny, I found several nice light weight sports bra's at Walmart. They are in various colors, packs of three for about $9.00. You can find them by your brand size as well. (i.e. 36, 38, 40 etc). They have little compression and are very supportive, if wearing loose shirts they are not very easy to see from the back. I have several in white, grey, black and pink. At work I wear collared shirts so the various colors come in handy.

/HUGS

Valerie

[Guest sarah f]

I wear a bra to work everyday. I layer that with a undershirt and a polo on top of that. You can't tell that I am wearing a bra and I am not impeding growth by pressing them down. Good Luck hiding your newly found friends.

[Guest Amber Jean]

I've been wearing a sports bra for 6 months now. In the beginning it hid things well and helped my chest line blend in. As of now, I'm showing. Even though only a few people at work know I'm trans, I refuse tohide myself anymore. I didn't know how much I was showing till I met with some friends last week that I hadn't seen in 6 months. When I told them I was trans, one of them said, "well I guess that explains why you have boobs". I asked if it was THAT obvious, and she was like, "that was the first thing I noticed, but didn't want to say anything". I've heard this before, but those that see you every day will not notice the changes right away as they are so small. Those that are not seeing you as the changes are happening wipp peg you right away. I would be less worried at work as they will probably not even notice for awhile, even though you are showing. Good luck....

~A

[Guest Rem]

Hi hi everyone, well I've been on hormones for around 3 months, and have had some breast growth. It's not a lot, but it's starting to become noticeable. Anyway, at work I wear a specific uniform top, that isn't that tight, but isn't really loose fitting either. I'm kind of on the slender side (just barely though ), and so I think it's a bit more noticeable. Because when I wear t-shirts, it' looks like I'm always super cold. So I wanted to know what's the best way to hide my breast growth at work. I thought about just using cloth bandages or something, but I was worried that it might hurt the growing process. I also thought that maybe i should just try to find a training bra my size, though I'm not sure if they come in adult sizes. So yeah, if anyone can give me some advice, I'd really appreciate it

Um. I've been on hormones three years and I'm still able too; not by choice though (34A).

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Anyway. Don't use cloth bandages or anything like that. Not only will it hurt the growing process, but it'll make your boobs look really messed-up. Instead, wear a snug sports bra with a wife beater under it, then you're normal shirt over that.

Cheers.

[Guest Elizabeth K]

Wear a tight undershirt to flatten everything. Wear men's shirts - the loose ones - especially with a pattern in them. Avoid golf or pull-over shirts.

Lizzy

[Guest Soran Vs]

A sport bra would probably do the trick. But like DJ said, do NOT bind your chest.

Wearing a size larger shirt may also work, but have you thought of accessorizing?

I'm not sure how strict your work dress code is, but wearing an interesting scarf, or a unique belt, or even a stylish hat will draw the attention from your chest and will minimize your breast development. sometimes instead of hiding, its best to throw something else in the mix.

Hope this helps.

[Guest RachaelAnn]

I'm naturally a full A cup, whether as male or female, I have boobs, and I haven't even started hormones. At first before I realized I was trans, I was embarassed to be seen with a shirt off. I actually have a bigger chest than some of the girls I have dated. But now I just wear a t-shirt and regular bra. If I'm needing to dress better I wear my bra, an undershirt, and a dress shirt that is at least 1-2 sizes too big. The extra baggage of the shirt hides things really well. Just don't wear a white shirt. White is translucent and you can see a bra right thru it, regardless of the color or style of the bra. And as mentioned vertical stripes can help hide your breasts. Hope this helps. Good luck.

Rachael

[Guest Elizabeth K]

My therapist had an interesting slant on this. She said poeple don't look at a man's chest like they do at a woman's. She also said a significant number of men naturally have a lot of development and in our society it gets ignored.

Lizzy

[Guest Sabine1]

FWIW. This has been an issue for me before I even contemplated transition as I have gynecomastia (oh the irony. ) I have just under A's before hormones. I did get stared at and I was/am very uncomfortable. I also tried the T-shirt under the polo. It worked most of the time, but was just so hot in the summer. So I just gave up and wore what I wanted. I do have sports bras and they do help in front, but it is clear I am wearing a bra from the back, so that's not the best solution for work. I think the layering does helps with that in most situations.

I would also suggest the thinnest material (I like some of the Nike thin ones) and a larger size if you can. You may have to shop on line for the larger sizes, but I think they are out there. I notice them at Under Armour and I know champion has them as I seem them in their catalog. Mist of my GG friends feel Champion's are great, and they are inexpensive. Also, I know that my nieces used them as training bras when they started to develop.

[Guest Sabine1]

I forgot to add:

There are also shelf bra sports tops I use and just tight sports tops and they help under a shirt as well. They are like tank tops, with support material, but no "bra squeezes". They are often for tennis and running, but are full length. I use them when cycling as well.

[Guest AiAmAngel]

I understand your trying to hide yours , but also think that is detrimental to achieving a nice defined shape to your breasts.

I know this is not the advice your looking for, but as someone else said - If your going thru the process of changing, why impede their development ! Also as D.J. said - Do Not Bind !

Good Luck ,

Jackie

I agree with this essentially, lol. There may be a "need" to stay "in the closet" at your job, however this is where planning is more of the issue =/. Before even beginning hormones, breasts growth should be taken into consideration

You should have enough to live 8 months without a job . Yes, we don't live in wonderland and people really are discriminated against for being Trans or even gay/lesbian really. Job loss is a possibility and knowing "I will be okay" will take a LOAD off your mind, and that new found confidence will show when and if you decide to transition on the job.

Not that you need a lecture or anything You came for information/comfort!! Most people will NOT care at all about your chest. If you're presenting as male, most people won't look and certainly will not address it. I have "boobs" and am not overweight myself- people notice my "boobs" in shirts and yes I do get occasionally called ma'am: the point here is not many people give it a second thought. They say sorry if someone corrects them such as a parent/sibling/friend and forget ten seconds later. I'm in high school too! LOL rumor city

If someone sees your chest, so what? Most people are not aware of what a trans woman is, and certainly don't consider it a reality, just the stuff of talk shows and dramatic sitcoms. If you become uncomfortable with how you're being titled, correct that person (or not?). If you are confronted, there's no law that says you have to disclose your personal, medical information to anyone, decline to answer and walk away.

But going as far as taping down or otherwise binding your breasts is silly- even damaging to the best of my awareness. The last thing you'll want 3 years from now (when you've left that job anyways) is breasts that are deformed or diminished in growth.

On the note of hiding- if people are even possibly able to notice your breast in that shirt- they will DEFINITELY notice a bra in it:P

On top of all, be happy! Confident! And if something is troubling in your pocketbook, address it right now! (seriously, close this window and address it ).

Good Luck!

[Guest tori319]

I agree with this essentially, lol. There may be a "need" to stay "in the closet" at your job, however this is where planning is more of the issue =/. Before even beginning hormones, breasts growth should be taken into consideration

You should have enough to live 8 months without a job . Yes, we don't live in wonderland and people really are discriminated against for being Trans or even gay/lesbian really. Job loss is a possibility and knowing "I will be okay" will take a LOAD off your mind, and that new found confidence will show when and if you decide to transition on the job.

Not that you need a lecture or anything You came for information/comfort!! Most people will NOT care at all about your chest. If you're presenting as male, most people won't look and certainly will not address it. I have "boobs" and am not overweight myself- people notice my "boobs" in shirts and yes I do get occasionally called ma'am: the point here is not many people give it a second thought. They say sorry if someone corrects them such as a parent/sibling/friend and forget ten seconds later. I'm in high school too! LOL rumor city

If someone sees your chest, so what? Most people are not aware of what a trans woman is, and certainly don't consider it a reality, just the stuff of talk shows and dramatic sitcoms. If you become uncomfortable with how you're being titled, correct that person (or not?). If you are confronted, there's no law that says you have to disclose your personal, medical information to anyone, decline to answer and walk away.

But going as far as taping down or otherwise binding your breasts is silly- even damaging to the best of my awareness. The last thing you'll want 3 years from now (when you've left that job anyways) is breasts that are deformed or diminished in growth.

On the note of hiding- if people are even possibly able to notice your breast in that shirt- they will DEFINITELY notice a bra in it:P

On top of all, be happy! Confident! And if something is troubling in your pocketbook, address it right now! (seriously, close this window and address it ).

Good Luck!

Have you started hormones yet.

[sparrow]

In frankly, am still working as a man, and my breasts, caused me many problems, many friends binshed my nibbles,many called me as a gay, and some trying hugging me in behind and kiss my neck, 

Although am glad to have big breasts but be happy when jiggling during run, I feel my femininity. 

 

[Charlize]

Welcome to Laura's sparrow.  I'm glad it is your friends who are kidding you and not some being hurtful.

You might wish to post an introduction in that forum.

 

Hugs,

 

Charlize

[Guest DianeATL]

I found that Under Armor compression shirts did a pretty good job for a while.  Worn with a loose outer shirt I could see the bumps but they weren't noticeable to others who didn't know to look for them,