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Breast Concealment
Hi everyone, this is my first post so I hope it doesn’t go over old territory. ……… I classify myself as being Transgender but am not willing to ‘go the whole hog’ and live full time, although that may change in the future.
Anyway, I just want to present as men most of the time……. any advice on breast concealment would be appreciated.
Thanks
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well i consider my self transgender to, i am on hormones and still live as a male so my slow growth is probly why i have little problem, but loose tops and jackets hide for the most part what i have, guess it is a matter of how much you have.
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Loose tops are the only real solution that I could advise here too. The trouble is though that the real dependence to whether or not they work is how much growth you actually have. Even with a loose top you will still see some shape if your beasts grow big enough. Another point here is that you possibly might not be able to wear loose/oversize tops all of the time either, something that you will have to consider also. There might be undergarments out there that could help flatten things out a bit but I would think that they would end up rather uncomfortable on a day in/day out basis. Before the question gets raised also, no-one can tell you how much growth you will end up with, a point that has been discussed elsewhere in this forum.
Peta A.
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As Peta has indicated, this is a bit of a “how long is a ball of string” question where the only answer is “it depends”.
At the risk of generalisation, one factor is the type of build you have at the moment. If you are a person who is carrying a lot of “male” fat tissue around the chest then any growth, implants, forms are going to be in addition to the natural “man boobs”. There are frequent claims from well built girls who are a size 18+ that they have A cup/B cup breasts…achieved I expect by just redistribution of existing fat layers. (Many people conveniently overlook that the volume of a 18B cup is much larger than a 14B… but that is a story well covered in another thread). Augmented man boobs are always going to be relatively easy to hide – after all people see what they expect to see.
On the other hand if you don’t carry much body fat then, if there is any growth, the shape will be distinctly that of teenage girl boobs – the adjective perky is frequently used. In this situation camouflage can be a lot harder, girl boobs don’t look the same as man boobs and will appear unusual at the gym, beach or doctors. Perky breasts also show under even loose clothing because the nipples are the point of contact.
Because the outcomes are so variable, my advice would be to only go down this path if you are comfortable being read by others. Body shape is not something that can be kept a secret.
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It is an interesting experience, having boobs!
But in the thirteen months since I had the op,and there has been only one reaction….and that from someone who also has to cope with the disappointment that I choose to have nothing more to do with him. Generally there has been no direct comment. And having shed some weight, they are more apparent.
It is a different matter with her to whom I was married; she was initially angtogonistic, but is now accepting but not really approving.
The message is that they will be noticed, but most people are ho-hum. After all it is personal issue.Some resistance might be from prospective or current employers ; especially if your job brings you into contact with kids or it is a very conservative environment.
My advice is expect some reaction; but dont flaunt them , dont go too out of the way to hide them either; and be proud….
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Thanks for the advice, mostly what I already thought, but good to have people think the same things in already do. The weight loss issue making them stand out more seems to be a good point though. Rather have them stand out more and be slim I reckon.
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You want breasts but you want to conceal them? I don’t understand. Why exactly do you want breasts?
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Quote:You want breasts but you want to conceal them? I don’t understand. Why exactly do you want breasts?
I think the original post answers that quite clearly.
“I classify myself as being Transgender but am not willing to ‘go the whole hog’ and live full time, although that may change in the future.
Anyway, I just want to present as men most of the time.”
Tatiana I believe wants to hide her breasts at those times when she is presenting as a male.Personally I see no inconsistency in someone wanting to physically position themselves somewhere along the gender spectrum but also wishing to maintain the ability to pass as a binary male when necessary or desired.
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My question was why do you want breasts when you’ll just hide them?
I don’t feel that his words truly quenched my understanding.
you have a desire to play with them behinds closed doors? But then hide them while in public? I’m just curious to your exact reasons and how you presented this to your psychiatrist, and if comfortable his/her response.
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I need to voice some likemindedness with Muffin.
I have no difficulty accepting we all need to find our own comfort space, but. If you “want to be a man most of the time” then you seriously need to ask yourself why you want breasts, especially if you’re looking for a means to conceal them “most of the time”. (I see you’re a very new member of TR so maybe you still need to learn about alternatives)
I was a late bloomer. From age 15 to 32 I lived with my arms folded across my chest – my ex even complained I slept that way. Good things come to those who wait
I was routinely accused of being anorexic, until I hit 50. And then I found myself in titty heaven. A modest weight gain over several years and I grew out of 2 cup sizes. Bliss
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To answer some of this I know for a fact that you can conceal up to a B with loose clothing….it’s been done before. I suspect anything above this would be an issue. Implants don’t ‘squish’ as easy as the ‘grow your own’ hormone induced breasts so a purely implanted C would be difficult to hide. You should get medical advice on the advisability or not of strapping ‘above B’ implanted breasts. Our F to M brothers do that regularly but I suspect that there may be issues with implants.
Good luch babe!
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In reply to a couple of posts about, ‘why have them if you want to hide them most of the time?’. It is not so I can play with them behind closed doors ( which I found to be an unnecessarily obnoxious thing to say). It is because I am not currently living full time as a female for personal reasons that I do not find the need to disclose at this time. So rather than create stress from strolling around with my chest out looking for confrontation I intend to conceal them when not presenting as female.
Apart from finding a mental state that let’s me be at peace with being in the wrong body, until I can correct the situation through science, getting implants is something real I can do without turning my life upside down at the moment. I do not intend to take hormones so that leaves surgery for head, chest and downstairs (if I have the balls to go through that :wink:). I do not think it is anyone elses business which order I proceed in.
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Quote:I have edited this thread and its sister that I created from the same original post by Tatiana…viewtopic.php?p=15817#15817 . I have attempted to move posts so they better reflect to two separate topics of a) having implants and b) concealing breasts -
I was following this post through TR Digest emails and I thought it was a fairly reasonable question that the OP was asking and seeking advice on. I too would like to see what opinions other TR members have regarding this subject. Then I see this;
Quote:play with them behind closed doors ( which I found to be an unnecessarily obnoxious thing to say).….etc. (edited out…see note below)…
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Quote:Jessica. The posting you refer to was ruled unacceptable in the forums – and you will find an extract of it in the sin bin. This is where I leave records of what is regarded as inappropriate in these forums.
Tatiana has responded to the offensive posting, Muffin has been put on notice. And I think there is no further action necessary. If this is not the case please communicate off-forum directly with me and we can discuss.
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In girl mode I wear a 18D bra.
In male mode I let them hang loose under a Loose t shirt on hot days but I can’t do excercise. For that I really need support. I don’t care what people think. No strangers have comented so far
If you want minimise the look I use a sports bra to subdue the bumps and get support. My SO does massage and she commented on regular males wearing sports bras
A little input
Jeorjette -
Jeorgette is quite correct there. I went for quite some time growing mine before actually going full time. I hid them ok and didn’t wear a bra. You definitely can’t run, not without putting an arm across to restrain them. Something to ponder
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Other girls have way more experience than me on this topic.
I’m in a TG group that has two young F/M’s and they bind their breasts. But its uncofortable they tell me and hot and sweaty in warmer climes. Bit like wearing 5 inch heels all night and then getting home, the relief!!
I think loose fitting tops would be the answer as several have already said.
On why anyone wants breasts and or wants to conceal them. That is most definitely their own business. The question was merely how to conceal them. Mine have begun to grow and I havent transitioned. But thats my business and I’m happy with my decision even pre-transition. I want to be as much of a woman as I can be right now.
So I say you go girl!! Grow or augment but do enjoy them and enjoy being your wonderful unique self!
Best wishes
Roisin x.
