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keyfile

Binding and cup sizing?

There seems to be lots of info on how to measure yourself for a binder, but I have a slightly different question. I'm a K cup (Keurig makes this extra fun to google!). I'm still waiting to hear back about my first top surgery consult and I'd like to go in with some idea of what to ask for/about.

I'd like to maintain some chest, but not what I have now. Binding this size is impossible. I'd like to find a cup size where I can present either multiple genders depending on bra or binder. Would a C cup do it? Should I go smaller? I'd like to maintain some of my current proportioning (think hourglass) while still being able to pass, so I'm probably not going to be able to take too much off.

What's the largest cup size that can be binded effectively?

Posted May 14, 2021, 3:50 PM UTC · edited

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vuilgeboost666•

I’m technically a C cup, but on the smaller side. I got a binder a few months ago and it works well, but there’s still a bit of a presence on my chest if that makes sense. Obviously baggy shirts are helpful. When wearing more form fitting things with the binder, even though my chest is “flat” I feel like it still protrudes past my collar bone a little bit. Long story short I’d say aim for at least a C if you don’t want something looking “on top of your chest” when you bind

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keyfileOP•

Thank you! I'll definitely be rocking the baggy shirts (if only because it will take a while to replace my wardrobe). I feel like C would be my best middle ground option, but I don't have a feel for what that would feel like. I guess time will tell. If I can bind even semi-convincingly, I'm in.

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Starburned•

Binding is weird, as far as the relationship between cup size and efficacy. Two people with the same cup size and same binder may have different results. I'm a D cup (sometimes DD) and binders don't do a whole lot for me. They do make it easier for me to wear button-up shirts, which isn't nothing. I think C cup is reasonable. If you want to be able to go completely flat, B might be something to consider. I think it also really depends on your build. Hopefully the surgeon will able to answer your questions better. Good luck!

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keyfileOP•

I wonder if it has to do with shape, and whether that's something the surgeon can focus on. I wish there were more info about binding in all the possible forms but there is so much "OMG B00B5" out there :(.

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Diligent_Cheerio_902•

I’m a D/DD (depending on my weight atm) and binders just sort of… move things around. It’s a different shape, less feminine, but still super obvious I’m AFAB.

I’m personally going for a fully masculine chest, for various reasons. I know I’ll still look enby as I have a very rounded, female figure after a couple of kids. But I would say C cup might actually be too big… when you bind a C it’s still going to have a lot of mass.

If you look at the gender confirmation center’s website (Dr Mosser in SF) they have some good enby specific after photos. That might help you.

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keyfileOP•

Ooooo so helpful! I love their site! Thank you. I'll probably not travel to SF as there is a place near me (https://cranects.com/) that has NB options (just not very descriptive ones).

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Starburned•

Same here. I'm planning on getting a total mastectomy, but I don't want to ever present as feminine.

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KenzieValentyne•

I posted yesterday in a couple enby subreddits about getting my first binder. It’s pretty effective for me as a 34C, you can see the comparison for me in binder vs. sports bra in the post.

I find my cup size to be perfect for me as a genderfluid person, as you sound like you may be too. My boobs are a solid handful when they’re not bound and give me a very nice hourglass figure (I also happen to have rather wide hips). Binding gets my chest very close to, but not quite flat. The appearance with a shirt on is reminiscent of someone with semi-prominent pecs, like I’ve been hitting the gym for a couple weeks. The way some fat pushes to the sides a little bit also gives the appearance of a broader, more masculine chest. The best part is that the fat is (obviously) still there, just redistributed, so the entire chest area remains equally as soft as regular boobies! I find it to be very comfortable and I bet I’d make an awesome pillow with my chest bound.

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keyfileOP•

I saw your post and really appreciate the detail! I am definitely thinking a C would be about right ❤️

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