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Guest StrandedOutThere

So...anyone have experience with binding large monsters? No matter what I dress like, I don't pass. Losing a little weight is going to help in that department. Unfortunately, I tend to carry extra weight in the hips and posterior. Not cool. Anyway, the monsters are an even worse problem because people take one look at them and know instantly. These things are DD's. I hate them and my lifelong dream is to be rid of them. Right now I am using a really tight sports bra to suppress them, but it doesn't do much. I'd get a binder, but I just don't believe that these things will flatten out much more than they are. Ugh...I hate them for so many reasons. :banghead:

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Guest Seth

I got some pretty big ones myself, and ACE bandages work better than the binder I used to have, but they hurt and fall down.

My binder, I cut in half. It made me too hot all the time, and it did nothing.

No matter what, you won't have a completely flat chest until surgery (if you decide to get surgery) so just find a really, REALLY good binder.

Hope I was helpful.

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Guest JayJaye

Mine are not DDs but large Cs and I can relate to the things not being flat enough. What I would try if mine were larger would be a good frog bra covered by an underworks binder. I also found that the longer binders, while they don't compress as well as a good compression bra, can create a fabric line from your chest to your abs, assuming you have a gut and not nice flat abs. Kind of a fabric bridge that helps hide my chest. I know if I lose some weight I'm only a B so I plan to do that before top surgery.

The frog bra will compress, and the longer binder may help creat the illusion of continuity from your chest to your stomach.

Jay

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Guest StrandedOutThere
Mine are not DDs but large Cs and I can relate to the things not being flat enough. What I would try if mine were larger would be a good frog bra covered by an underworks binder. I also found that the longer binders, while they don't compress as well as a good compression bra, can create a fabric line from your chest to your abs, assuming you have a gut and not nice flat abs. Kind of a fabric bridge that helps hide my chest. I know if I lose some weight I'm only a B so I plan to do that before top surgery.

The frog bra will compress, and the longer binder may help creat the illusion of continuity from your chest to your stomach.

Jay

Thanks for the tips! I do have a little gut (shrinking all the time), so the binder trick would probably work for me. Sweet!

Ah yes...I've got the frog bra. It does greatly reduce. I was hoping it would do the trick, but no luck. A binder will not be fun in the hot Florida summer. :(

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Guest Mani

I have DD's and bind pretty successfully (I have some pics in the gallery). I use the double front compression vest from Underworks. It takes some practice and patience to get into at first but for me it's worth it. I also wear a tshirt with an open button up shirt over it. Hope that helps some!

~Mani

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Guest Jackson

Mani,

I also have the double front compression vest that works well for my DD's; however, I find that after a hot summer day of sweating, I start to itch. Is there something that I can use to prevent everything from shifting and squishing together in the front? I'm a Civil War reenactor and wear multiple layers of clothing including a wool jacket in the summer. I've had heat exhaustion multiple times. Has anyone else had any experience with stuff shifting or similar problems? Thank you kindly.

Jackson

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Guest Mani
Mani,

I also have the double front compression vest that works well for my DD's; however, I find that after a hot summer day of sweating, I start to itch. Is there something that I can use to prevent everything from shifting and squishing together in the front? I'm a Civil War reenactor and wear multiple layers of clothing including a wool jacket in the summer. I've had heat exhaustion multiple times. Has anyone else had any experience with stuff shifting or similar problems? Thank you kindly.

Jackson

It shifts for me, the only thing I can really do about it is go to the bathroom and put everything back into place. :unsure:

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Guest Chris_421

I'm about a D I thiiiiiiink. I used a single tri-top from underworks....this pic is the best i have of my chest, and the sweater isn't that baggy.

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Guest raydub

ive got a frog bra, but i want/need something more.. stable i guess the word is. you guys sound pretty happy with the underworks gear.. i think i'll give em a try the next time ive got $40 to spare. hrm..the big debate.. a new binder or stp gear...? :huh:

Ray

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Guest Sergei

I'm a D, and I tried binding for a while, but just found it way too uncomfortable, and the results weren't even that great! I jst wear baggy shirts, and avoid t-shirts, and anything that sits on the chest. I just got a job this week though, and they expect me to wear a t-shirt :( I'm worried about not passing, which I couldn't bear, because it's been so long since I havn't. I might bind again. Although I'm already struggling with the heat this summer, and the place I work is so hot anyway. I can't wait for surgery!

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Guest StrandedOutThere
I'm a D, and I tried binding for a while, but just found it way too uncomfortable, and the results weren't even that great! I jst wear baggy shirts, and avoid t-shirts, and anything that sits on the chest. I just got a job this week though, and they expect me to wear a t-shirt :( I'm worried about not passing, which I couldn't bear, because it's been so long since I havn't. I might bind again. Although I'm already struggling with the heat this summer, and the place I work is so hot anyway. I can't wait for surgery!

Thanks, Sergei. I wear a lot of t-shirts, so maybe I'll try branching out some. The t-shirt with a open button up look seems to work for me.

I know what you mean about binding and heat. I'm in the southeastern United States, which is just about the hottest, most humid place on earth. Just having to breathe the hot air in summer is enough...I can't imagine wearing a sports bra and a binder. Surgery would be awesome.

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Guest harvester52

I don't have that large of a chest (a C cup), but I bind using a knitted scarf and an ace bandage. It's a little hot and itchy, but is comfortable because the scarf is soft and gives. I wear it all day with no problems. If you wrap it high enough, it doesn't roll down (at least, not on me 'cause I'm fat enough that it forms a nice crease in my armpit and stays there.) I work hard, and overheat really easily and haven't found that my method of binding has caused me to overheat that much more than I already do without it. Plus, it's cheap. You might try it. Just remember to fasten everything with those heavy-duty safety pins because just tucking the corners in won't work, nor will ace bandage clips.

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Guest Ryles_D

I've got large Cs as well, and the Underworks compression breast works GREAT. I wore a sports bra (two at once, so double protection)- and they didn't stop bounce/flatten nearly as well as a stretched out Underworks binder does. ^^ It won't make you flat, but it'll definitely help.

ive got a frog bra, but i want/need something more.. stable i guess the word is. you guys sound pretty happy with the underworks gear.. i think i'll give em a try the next time ive got $40 to spare. hrm..the big debate.. a new binder or stp gear...? :huh:

Ray

I'd suggest binder. You can always try the medicine spoon thing for StP until you've got the money. ^^

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Guest raydub
I'd suggest binder. You can always try the medicine spoon thing for StP until you've got the money. ^^

ive been doing the medicine spoon thing and..maybe its the kind of medicine spoon i got.. but.. lets just say things dont work the same everytime i go. either way, i'll need both if i wanna use the men's room :P

Ray

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Guest lorddillon

I just ordered the double compression vest from Underworks - I am a large C and a pretty big guy to begin with, but I'll let you know what I think of it.

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Guest scott

i got my binder from t kingdom, it works reasonably well although my mum says it makes me look like i have something hiding under my t shirt.

I need to get a a new one though mines falling to bits, i have a e sized chest and im really small in every other way so trying to find a binder that fits properly is hard lol. but i think it works really well :D

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Guest Jack Solomon
i got my binder from t kingdom, it works reasonably well although my mum says it makes me look like i have something hiding under my t shirt.

I need to get a a new one though mines falling to bits, i have a e sized chest and im really small in every other way so trying to find a binder that fits properly is hard lol. but i think it works really well :D

T-Kingdom's where I got mine. I like their binders, they're good quality and I'll definately order again. The only issue I have with them is that their shopping cart on their website is a little difficult for the first time user. What size did you get?

Solomon

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Guest raydub

scott, solomon.. look what youve done.. now youve gone and given me something ELSE to research.

now i dont know if i should get the M1700/1500/1480 or Underworks Tri-Top.. sigh.

just when I was ready to order...

AND.. i dont know if i should get the Mango or the S.T.U.D. sheesh! what's a guy to do?!

:lol:

Ray

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Guest StrandedOutThere
scott, solomon.. look what youve done.. now youve gone and given me something ELSE to research.

now i dont know if i should get the M1700/1500/1480 or Underworks Tri-Top.. sigh.

just when I was ready to order...

AND.. i dont know if i should get the Mango or the S.T.U.D. sheesh! what's a guy to do?!

:lol:

Ray

It's time to win the lottery!!

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