/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

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>>7045483
1/2 what am I saying.
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>>7045485

Just throwing this out there. (cause it's what I did)

http://www.thebreastformstore.com/sleep-travel-foam-breastforms.aspx
These things, though seemingly expensive, with a five dollar sport bra I found on eBay will cost something similiar.
Bras are stupid expensive. And the foam breasts should look better anyway.

I've jokingly crossplayed once as Homura, but i want to do a more serious crossplay of Rikka at AX next year. What are some good tips? I've never put on make-up or anything nor do I have experience with it, but I'd be willing to put some on. Pls help me on becoming a beautiful schizophrenic Japanese girl, /cgl/.

>>7045483
>>7045484
This tutorial always kinda pissed me off. Why? Because the final picture doesn't show end product of the tutorial. We can't tell her chest is flattened and moved at all.

Is it safe to wear a binder if you have severe asthma? I've read that wearing it long term can cause breathing problems etc. I'm kind of afraid to wear one.

>>7045479
I got the one from underworks that binds the chest area but is relaxed around the middle. I have major love handles so it scrunches up a bit, but it never rolls up. You should try that one.

Requesting FTM makeup tutorials. I am SO bad at them.

Binding is so, so hard for me as well, I have an F-cup....

>>7046391
This might be embarrassing, but...consult your doctor. The last thing you want is getting a horrible attack in the middle of a con.

>>7046382
4 u

>>7046388
Well it shows it in the first picture, the final picture I guess is just showing off her cosplay. Here you go
http://abessinier.deviantart.com/art/Dante-Cosplay-Battleready-165628242
http://abessinier.deviantart.com/art/Dante-Cosplay-Watching-194761979
http://abessinier.deviantart.com/art/Details-of-a-Devilhunter-164345115
http://abessinier.deviantart.com/art/Gettin-ready-to-rock-164611122
http://abessinier.deviantart.com/art/Hey-sexy-Lady-163924642

>>7046424
What I like about this one is that it teaches you how it's not just the makeup, it's how you hold your face. Also there's a contouring thing here >>7045489

>>7046424
Here's another one, but I hear people get mad about this one

Has anyone tried this one? You'd definitely have to shift around your breast tissue to be even, rather than just pulling the lace tight willy-nilly.

>>7046382
Good luck on Rikka! She's adorable.
Would you be willing to post your Homura cosplay? Or is it the kind of joke as in you had facial hair and sneakers type of joke?

Which reminds me!
>REQUEST
Lady shoes big enough for big guy feet and
Guy shoes for tiny girl feet

I get that looking for drag queen shoes for the guys is a good idea, same with buying women's shoes directed at women with large feet, but anyone have any experience with it? Reviews?

I see girls just kind of wear shoes/boots they already have, which have an obvious feminine shape to them. Good places for masculine shoes?

>>7046482
I find it funny that they used a picture of Kousaka for the original post since he's touted as being a complete natural at crossplay without even having to wear makeup. There's another character in the series that crossdresses, Hato, who has to wear makeup, plucks/waxes to get rid of body hair and does all this other stuff to pass.

>>7046453
>>7046482
Ahh yes, thank you both so much. This is unfortunately the best picture I have. Yes, I know I'll look like a male no matter what, but these tips are really great. I was hoping to get Rikkas roller shoes, but I have no idea where you can get those in a size 11.

>>7046467
I don't think a tutorial is really that helpful when they look the same before makeup. She already looks like a male. I really see no difference at the end.

>>7046518
You look like you have a narrow enough chin to look pretty feminine. Have hope! :)
>Seattle
You coming to Sakuracon?

Any tips on open shirt binding for those with a D-cup? I've got some athletic tape, but I'm honestly not sure how successful this is going to be. My boobs are pretty squishy but they're full

Looking at getting into cross playing and this thread happened to appear. In terms of overall proportions how would I fair? I'm 6'0 121lbs, size 8 feet and tiny hands, 30" chest, 27" core and 31" waist. Any opinions are appreciated.

>>7046998
You'd have to work on padding/emphasizing your chest and hips.

BTW thanks for making me feel like a fatty, I was the same weight as you only a few weeks ago except I'm 8 inches shorter.

>>7047010
Dude that person is Jewish concentration camp thin! Don't feel bad.

>>7047173
I was mostly kidding, I don't really feel bad.

>>7046985
>>7046985
I'm in the same boat. I'm ordering the velcro binder from lesloveboat and I have another binder to wear under it. I've heard it really flattens you out if you use two binders (that's what the site says) they also have amazing customer service.
Will post results when I get the binder.

>>7047185
Don't use two binders holy shit

Do you want to break your ribs? Sports bra + binder.

>>7046453
This is mostly good advice, but that last tip about the woman's deodorant always makes me cringe. Apart from smell, deodorant is pretty much the same between sexes.

I would recommend everyone at cons - man, woman, anything in between - use a non-scented anti-perspirant, the kind you can get in more medically-inclined places. It's so much better for getting rid of confunk than masking it with a chemical scent.

>>7048113
For me deo is more about getting into character. If I cosplay a very feminine girl I will do that simply because smell is to me one of the best reminders, so if I have a bit of a feminine scent on me it will remind me to get into character.

>>7047185
How good does lesloveboat stand against underworks?

Does anyone have experience binding with denser breasts? I feel like I have a harder time than with it than other people's explanations of binding imply. I'm a pretty solid C cup, but I can't flatten in the way other people can.

>>7048143
If you can smell your own deodorant/perfume, you're wearing way too much and everyone around you hates you for being such a smelly motherfucker

>>7048616

I'd rather smell someone's deodorant/perfume than funk at a con.

>>7048596
I'm the exact same, cupsize and all. My boobs are a lot harder but perkier than my sisters are but we have the same size? (Not twins)

>>7048616
Nah I just have a sensitive sense of smell. If I am wearing just enough to scent it then you probably won't.
And in either case most probably would agree with >>7048867.

>>7048596
Binding isn't just about flattening though. When wearing a binder make sure to push your breasts out and to the side. I have found that this helps a lot, giving a more realistic look and generally being more comfortable.

>>7049292
tough boob anon here.
Yeah, I know about that. Shit still doesn't seem to work all that well.
Oh well... maybe I'm just shit out of luck or need 30 binders on at once.

>>7047740
I have the 20.00 one from underworks, it its like wearing...a sports bra. I got it thinking "oh that'll work perfectly" when it lets me at about a/b cup.
I was reading on lesloveboat that wearing two of their binders (a velcro one and...one pullover I think?) makes you really flat, so thats why I was suggesting it. Wearing two binders isnt unheard of though, is it?

>>7046391
Yeah, what the other anon said. I feel for you in how embarrassing it is, but it really is better safe than sorry. You don't want to end up in the hospital.

It might be worth googling around for trans-friendly doctors in your area - both for more open-mindedness, and for better knowledge of binding.

>>7048616
>If you can smell your own deodorant/perfume and you've put it on more than half an hour ago
Fixed.

A thing done by horrible smelly people worthy of contempt is assume that because they stop smelling their deodorant/body spray/perfume after a while, then it's worn off and they need to apply more, and more, and more, until flies near them drop out of the sky and small children run away from them in tears. Truth is, the nose gets 'tired' over time and blocks out smells.

All this said (and speaking as a person allergic to spray deodorants) I would rather smell all the Lynx in the world than stand behind your average foul convention hydrophobe. Jesus CHRIST, why are there so many smelly nerds? It's not even a problem that requires deodorant to fix, only BASIC FUCKING WASHING. When I am elected Queen of Conventions, I am making everyone sign an agreement that they will shower each morning before they come in, and that anyone smelling like a leprotic turd in a corpse factory will be thrown out.

Whenever I shave my legs, I get these nasty fuckers. Wat do?

>>7050187
Start having sex, virgin loser.

>>7050187
Never use dull razors. Wash your legs before shaving to lessen the chance of the razor catching on something.

>>7050189

>>7050187
those are from the razor. Your suppose to get a new razor every 6-10 uses as the blades get dull and do that. Use lots of soap. if you're super desperate use bikizone.

>>7050212
>>7050190
I'm using an electric body razor.

>>7050187
Are you using shaving cream? Find out if your razor can handle it, but it'll really help with making a smoother, neater, less painful shave.

Also: Sugar scrubs. I can't remember if you do it before, after, or before AND after you shave, but it makes your legs so soft and smooth and ladylike. Try it out. I don't have any recipes on hand, but google it, stir together some gunk, and slather that shit on.

I'd suggest finding a recipe that doesn't have lemons in it, since if you're shaving for the first time, you'll likely have some cuts on your legs. And that shit hurts.

>>7046465
>>7046467
They still look like girls.

>>7046388

Since first pic showed the final results anyways, I thought there was no need to show it again. I was kinda in a phase where (godawful) design mattered more to me than 'usability' back then

>>7046465
How horrifying

im not saying, dont buy binders ever, im saying those small sites that have binders for like 10 bucks are aimed at trans people and NOT ONLY are their supplies generally not that high but sites providing binders at that low of a cost dont turn much profit and are pretty frequently sponsored by trans organizations that are trying to help trans people bind safely so it feels really fucking inappropriate to me for cis girls who want to cosplay boys to take advantage of that

>>7052884
they're not taking advantage. they're still contributing money to the company and that helps them keep going, ya kno.

>>7050187
Soak your legs in warm water first, use a nice layer of shaving cream.
Shave in long slow strokes, rinse razor and continue.

>>7046382

Same here about the joke cosplay. I ended up being a magical girl myself along with a buddy. Because I lift heavy weights and shit, my cheap, tight-fitting costume made me look like a manly,stocky dude in a dress. I'm not keen on the idea of becoming a trap, but I do entertain the idea of a buff dude in a dress.

Are there any dealers that sell quality maid costumes suited to build men?

>>7052884
please go back to tumblr with your stupid logic.

>>7050212
6-10 uses? jesus fucking christ are you made of money?
I assume maybe you mean the disposable ones...? Because the non-disposables are like $10/razor or more and I shave my legs every single day...

>>7052951
>I shave my legs every single day
If you're the anon with the bumpy legs after shaving, then this might be a reason why you get those bumps.
Ya should let your skin rest.

If you're not, I take it your skin has no reaction from the constant shaving?

>>7052951

What razor do you use? Curious.

>>7052884
So you're saying that
a.) cosplayers can't buy cheap binders
b.) cosplayers can't buy safe binders
c.) cosplayers shouldn't attempt to make themselves accurately look like guys because they're not uncomfortable about their junk

I already saw this shit on Tumblr before and it still blows my mind how many people support an idea like that, including yourself

>>7052884
....eBay has binders for $10 with free shipping and they're the same shit other places sell. Even if trans people don't buy the binders from those organizations, they're still contributing money to purchase more. It's not like the organizations shut down as soon as they run out.

>>7052955
I'm not that anon.
I get some red spots but nothing crazy.

My legs get really itchy stubble (like noticeably stubbly, my friends are always shocked by how stubbly I get in just a few hours) every single day. If I don't shave it's really uncomfortable to sleep with. I shave every time I go out, at least.

>>7052958
Some Venus razor. I forget which one... I think it's the one with 5 or 6 blades.

>>7052884

0/10 for not understanding that profits taken from bought goods are used to make more goods.

Back to Tumblr with you.

>>7053101
>>7056207
Okay but you're both missing the point that small organizations/companies that provide cheap binders specifically for trans* people are likely doing it at some cost. So benefitting from that non-or-not-for-much profit is shitty.

eBay sellers with cheap binders? Safe binders from larger companies? Knock yourself out. The point specifically being made was not to benefit from charity, basically. No one ever said cross players can't crossplay or buy cheap binders. Jesus.

There are also cosplayers on tumblr who reblog binder giveaways for trans people. Like, that's really shitty.

>>7056241
I don't see why trans people can't just buy binders from the corporations that make them? It's not like they're outrageously expensive and the homegrown operations are a transman's only hope for an affordable binder.

>>7056166
I've been shaving for a decade and Venus razors still irritate my skin every time. The blue BiC ones seem to give me the smoothest shaves.

>>7056241
Can we get an example of one of these mythical sites, anon? As far as I know, everyone gets them off of lesloveboat, underworks, overseas ebay shops, or TaoBao and those are all for-profit.

I've never heard of anyone selling binders at a loss.

>>7056261
Honestly? I haven't seen them either. I was just responding to the fact that two people completely misunderstood ranty anon's point.

>>7056264
The problem I'm seeing is that ranty anon made a whole list of assumptions about binder stores that don't seem to exist, and in doing so implied that half of this topic is willingly taking advantage of charity.

>those small sites that have binders for like 10 bucks
Are typically overseas sweatshops

> are aimed at trans people
are aimed at whoever'll pay for them

> their supplies generally not that high
How do you even know that?

>are pretty frequently sponsored by trans organizations
Unless people are buying binders directly from an org, I don't think that's how this works.

> it feels really fucking inappropriate to me for cis girls who want to cosplay boys to take advantage of that
That's pretty tumblr right there

>>7056274
Fair, and a good dissection of their argument. I just jumped in because "not wanting cis people to take advantage of trans resources" does not necessitate "cis people can fuck right off with the binding thing."

And it is a thing, unfortunately, that cis cosplayers reblog trans people's binder giveaways and then whine that they have the right to. They're for trans people, mostly teens, who can't use a credit card online or literally can't afford a binder, and you've got cosplay girls going "but I want to accurately portray a character and I can't affooooord it." Which is why, again, I just sort of jumped right in there.

>>7056258
How long do they last, generally?

If they're those cheap 2-blade disposable ones that pack will last me like 2 weeks :c

>>7056295
>cis cosplayers reblog trans people's binder giveaways and then whine that they have the right to. They're for trans people, mostly teens, who can't use a credit card online or literally can't afford a binder...

Not anon you're replying to but it would've been helpful if you had explained exactly this in previous statements. Ranty anon too since I'm sure there may have been actual examples to flesh out their original argument that they excluded and thereby just sounded ranty and illogical. More detail on the internet = less chance of misinterpretation.

I think most people here hate the stupid shit that happens on tumblr like you described. No one, except the occasional asshole, is going to say spoiled "cis girls have a right" to take away resources directed to trans men w/out credit cards or can't afford it.

This post is copypasted from a tumblr post >>7052884
that came up after a review for the binder shown at right went viral. I'll be honest -- I did buy one. I have a 34F and binding them well is incredibly difficult without causing undue pain. I don't really feel like I "stole" that binder from some poor transman, I just now ordered it and they've sold nearly 1,700 units. It's not like when that listing runs out there will be NO MORE BINDERS EVER AGAIN, and they're not the only cheap seller. Someone on tumblr tried to argue that lots of people buying them will drive the price up, except that's not actually how supply/demand works.

Mostly, it's just social justice sallies trying to make everything offensive.

I feel like the social justice warriors are implying that there aren't trans people who cosplay or try to crossplay as the opposite of their gender

>>7058029
>obvious troll but I'm going to respond anyways
See "cisgender girls" in just about everything discussed.

>>7056733
Oh oh I bought one as well. It's a for-profit overseas workshop, they're not funded or subsidized by any organization, and profits will only ensure they keep higher stock in the future.

People assume way too much, is my observation.

>>7058029
>>7058155
I'm a FTM who occasionally crossplays as female characters for jokes. There must be more of us.

Once you've transitioned and your body is how you thought it should be, it no longer matters which gender clothing you wear or if you're dressing as your original gender as a joke, because all that matters is that if someone were to rip off your clothes you'd look like the gender opposite of what you were born. It's the fact that you could "prove" you are the "correct" gender if you want, or that in everyday life it'd be obvious which gender you were, it's not about "crossplay = wishing to be that gender" or feeling any need to go back to the gender you transitioned from.

Not sure if I'm making sense there. I just wanted to clear that up.

It's okay for cosplayers (or anyone) to buy binders for whatever use. But it's not okay for cosplayers to apply to charities that give free binders to trans men in need of them. I think that's where the confusion comes from.

>>7053101
>cant buy cheap binders

I bought a cheap binder. shit sucked ass. like everything else, I think with binders you get basically get what you pay for

>>7058806
>I'm a FTM who occasionally crossplays as female characters for jokes...

As a joke? Really? Real transgender folk whom I've spoken to would NEVER crossplay after their transition because they want to stay their gender and never have to go back. Go back to tumblr and stop transtrending.

>>7058850
Yeah, except that post that someone copied from tumblr was talking explicitly about buying cheap binders from anywhere, not applying for a free one. Apparently you're only allowed to buy from ftm.underworks if you want to crossplay.

>>7058806
I get what you mean as well. It's pretty basic that a person transitions because they desire to be the gender that they believe they're supposed to be. But that doesn't mean in the future they won't find characters in media that are the opposite gender they might like or want to dress up as at some point.

>>7058949
Because you know literally every transgender person ever, right?

>>7058949
In theory, a transman should be able to crossplay a female character. I'm cisgendered female, and when I crossplay as a male character, that doesn't mean I want to be male.
The problem comes in, and why a lot of trans* folk avoid crossplaying, is that people make assumptions based off of trans* folk crossplaying. There's the possibility of looking like a fake, just like you say.
We could argue that trans* people should not crossplay in order to avoid the misunderstanding, but it's a lot harder to argue that simply by crossplaying they are 'revoking' their identity gender.

Now if they never presented as their identity gender in day to day life? That's a different argument. It can go along with crossplay, eg "They never present as male in everyday life and always cosplay females!", but not "They present as male in everyday life but sometimes cosplay females!"

>>7058949
Yeah, I do it as a joke. Yeah, really.

A man who was born a man can crossplay as a joke. So can a man who was born a woman. There's no difference to me. If you haven't finished transitioning and/or are not passing as male to begin with, that's another story. But in that case you wouldn't want to crossplay for the life of you.

>>7052941
This might sound silly, but have you tried looking into sissy wear? There'll be a lot of cheap stuff, but I'm sure there's a market for quality costumes, since fetishers do love their expensive gear. Oh, those wallet breaking leather shops, I want to buy everything...

>>7058949
>transtrending
Wow you're an asshole. Congrats.

I know plenty of trans people who cosplay and crossplay. Guess what? People who crossplay aren't temporarily "becoming" that gender. Guys who crossplay are still guys. Gender presentation has nothing to do with actual gender, you confused fuck. Stop policing trans people when you obviously have no idea how gender works.

>>7056241
Fuck off back to tumblr.

>>7059305
... did you not read the civil conclusion to that discussion? Some people on this board, jesus christ.

>>7059320
>jesus christ
Please stop appropriating Jesus, thanks

>>7059288
Exactly. People have a hard time understanding that not everything is linked/related. In a way, I think it's like how some people think a person crossplaying is gay or lesbian automatically. That's not how it works though.

There are a ton of possible combinations for any given individual who happens to be straight/gay/bi/etc., male/female/transgendered/gender-neutral/etc., who cosplays or crossplays or does whatever the fuck they want. I guess since the human brain wants to create links/relate things, one could argue that gender, sexuality, and whether they cosplay/crossplay IS related, but only for that individual because it's part of their identity. That said, it's an individual's identity, not the identity or attributes of a larger population or group.

>>7059320
What board do you think you're on though?

>commence the farting of glitter and butterflies.
Not on /cgl/

>>7052884
You just copy/pasted a tumblr post, good job on the retardation.

>>7059326
10/10, I lol'ed

>>7059341
I'm straight and girly as hell, but I've crossplayed guys in the past because I love the characters that much. I would totally do it again. A lot of times, it's really not about sexual orientation or gender identity, it's about the love of a character and/or costume design.

>>7056733
>>7058759
Anyone else bought this binder have it shipped, yet? I gotta admit the one downside to the sudden popularity is I think they're a little overtaxed for the moment, but hopefully they have as much supply as they claimed and aren't making subpar products. That would suck.

>>7046382
Why would you want to cosplay Rikka, she's an autistic piece of shit

>>7052884
>cis
there's that buzzword

>>7056733

34F FTM here

Does this work for you? Because if so, holy shit, I'll get one and finally stop getting clocked as a MTF.

>>7059288
>Gender presentation has nothing to do with actual gender

....................

what don't you get? it makes so much sense, just like how even if i present as white, i'm really actually japanese inside.

>>7061778
They're right, at least for the purposes of cosplay
Gender presentation is just what you look like as far as clothes and shit

Do binders hurt to wear? I've been thinking about getting one, but I don't see the point in spending money if I'm going to be in pain, even if it might make me look more like I feel I should.

>>7061886
It might be a little uncomfortable at first, much better/safer than using ACE bandage.

>>7061886
If it hurts, there's something wrong with it. Binders can be uncomfortable especially if you're not used to wearing them, but they should not be painful.

Also: if you find yourself between sizes going by a company's measurements for their binders, always go with the larger size.

>>7061778
Have you honestly never seen a butch lesbian or a girly gay man before? I know a straight guy who liks to wear corsets and makeup. The accoutrements of gender presentation (often considered clothing, makeup, etc) don't necessarily correlate with gender identity.

Tl;dr guys wear dresses and makeup and girls wear pants and lumberjack plaid and just do your own thing and don't judge other people, shit.

are there any european companies that sell binders? i used to buy mine from underworks when i was still in the us, but i've moved to europe about a year ago and still haven't found a good place to buy new ones without having to pay over-the-pond shipping.

>>7062719
Eurofag reporting in.
Welcome to our world, where everything is american and shipping prices are the hard truth.

You'll soon notice that everything ever used in cosplay tutorials are not available in your country.

>>7062838
You can't get duct tape in Europe?

>>7062719
The only one I know of is Danae from the Netherlands. Their prices start at €37.50. That's still more than you'd pay to import from Underworks or Asia but I think it really depends on what you specifically want and who's selling it.

I know T-Kingdom and Lesloveboat have been mentioned already The Double T and Esha are 2 other companies from Taiwan you might want to look at.

>>7062849
Depends on where you are but I have to rely on duct tape replicas unless I want to pay double the price for the real deal.

transman reporting in, and every time someone puts the asterisk after trans i feel like fucking killing myself. Fuck I hate this social justice shit so hard.

>>7062881
>>>/pol/
>>>/lgbt/

>>7062869
You could always try the homemade binder technique and buy/import the extra wide elastic, throw in hooks/eyes tape and save money that way.

Tutorial here:
http://www.deviantart.com/art/Home-Made-Binding-Tutorial-203524180

Example of the elastic: http://www.designeralleyfabrics.com/prod-1104.htm They ship internationally.

If you can't get your hands on that, there is a very ghetto way of making the above binder using the extra wide ACE bandages. Since you are cutting lengths of it and finishing the edges with hooks and eyes, it cannot continue constricting as you move throughout the day.

Just because some techniques were thrown in that look disturbingly unhealthy to me, I wanted to share that small tutorial I made for making a binder in 10 minutes.

http://abessinier.tumblr.com/post/30047984241/tutorial-cozy-super-easy-to-make-binder-for-your

However Im not sure whether this works for larger sizes but maybe it's helpful?

>>7047185
>>7047185
Got my binder today! I'm a D cup and I got the tactical velcro binder from lesloveboat. Didn't put on a sports bra underneath but I wanted to give you guys an idea of how flat it makes you.
Best binder so far (then again, its my second one.)

>>7064982

>>7056733
>34F

How is binding that size even possible? I can't imagine that looking like anything more than extreme boobloaf. I shall need pics of you pulling this off.

>>7066006
I'm a 32J and bind for crossplay regularly. For me, binding is about knowing how to use posture, using a sports bra under the binder, and tucking my boobs to the side and down. There's a little bit of boobloaf going on, but it's not too bad. I've just accepted that I'll never get truly flat. Pic related, I'm on the left.

>>7066504
Seems fine to me and you're right, posturing is a lot of it.

To be honest, I don't understand why many girls aim to be "truly flat". It's not the only way to look more masculine. I'm a 34B and even I can't get "truly flat" with my binder because there is muscle under there. That said, if you can get flat enough to pass boobs off as nicely shaped pecs under whatever you're wearing, you're fine as many guys aren't even "truly flat" and I'm not even talking about just the bodybuilders.

I was wondering if anyone here could tell me how I could bind to make my rib cage look smaller. You see, my rib cage is bigger in the middle of my chest, so no matter how much I bind, it still looks like I have breasts

>>7066504

God, where do you buy bras? The only J cup I've ever seen has a 45+ inch band size.

>>7067522
www.simplybe.com
I search their sale bras and then search the Internet for coupon codes.

Okay, there are plenty of tuts for binding chests, but is there anything I can do about my lower half? I have a swayback, and a big butt/thighs. I'm gonna try wearing those girdles/spanx, and see if that does anything to make them less obvious, but is there anything else i can do?

>>7046429
>>7049613
I forgot I asked this question but yeah I'll probably ask my doctor thank guys.
I'm not trans but I wanted to try binding for cosplay or lolita. tfw 32G

>>7066504
>I'm a 32J

Fucking disgusting.

>>7062881
HOLY SHIT THIS.

>>7067647
you can wear a smaller size compression something, but all you can do is squish the fat. there's nothing you can do about your hips.

>>7067649
>fucking disgusting

Lol they're not even fat

>>7066504
....
can see.... not binded boobs? you're adorable btw

>>7067652
Being fat isn't the issue.

>>7066504
Do you have a picture without the binding to compare the difference please?

>>7067655
Fucking neckbeard pervert, you stupid fedora scum! GET OUT.

>>7067669
i have no idea how to respond to this.

>>7067674
It was supposed to be a joke.

>>7061768
>>7066006
The binder has not arrived yet( I get the impression the influx of purchases has taken their shipping department aback), but I will definitely report on whether it is effective when it does!

Also, to answer the question about binding: it's really hard. It's sometimes a bit upsetting because it's like, sometimes I wanna just not have boobs all over and my wraparound is really, really crappy, and it's so thick that it hardly works for stuff that isn't multilayered and loose. I'm hoping that this one works, since I heard good testimonials, and hey, ten dollars doesn't destroy my budget.

It's so, soo hard to find reasonable binding options. Underworks smalls are too small for me to get into, but their mediums are practically just a regular tank top on me. It's kinda weird, too, since my boobs feel very "dense" to me -- is that a weird way to describe them?

>>7067682
well, alright then.

>>7067649
Well, my girlfriend doesn't seem to think so.
>>7067655
Aww thanks!
>>7067659
You know, in most shirts you can't really tell that my chest is the size it is. Every time I wear something more revealing, I get the inevitable "where did THOSE come from?" So I didn't think I had a picture... And then I remembered this costume. So here ya go. Ignore the unfortunate face, it's the only picture I have of this costume.

>>7068156
In what world is your band size 32?

>>7068165
The one in which a 32 fits better because I have a 30 inch ribcage.

>>7068165
This lady is a 32 and she is much larger than this anon.
http://www.jpertsch.com/JPER_Detail.asp?RecID=37956&x0=&Type=&cat=&Data=&Page=4&sort=Num&end=end

>>7068168
Then that's a really unflattering photo.

>>7068175
Yeah, I'm aware. Like I said, only picture I have of the costume. I just want to give bigger-breasted anons hope for crossplay.

>>7068173
Where the hell are these girls buying bras that they think they're 32 band sizes?

>>7068178
Idk, I'm a 32 but I'm smaller than both of these women.
If they've been properly fitted then that's what they are.

>>7068178
1. That's from a surgical site, not someone's self professed measurement.
2. Most girls are wearing band sizes too big for them.
3. I was once "professionally measured" and told I was a C cup. There is an eight inch difference between my bust and my frame. ...no.

>>7068197
bras are weird. some places 32s are so big on me that i can't wear them, some places i have to wear a 34. i have a 28-29 inch rib cage. so... idk.

>>7068181
what you're able to do is amazing though, like crazy amazing.

>>7068178
You do understand that height plus width is how you judge it, right?

My step mother and I are both technically the same size. I am a 34 DD (ribcage kind of thing, not fat), I wear XL shirts because of the ol jugs. I'm 5'6".

My step mother wears the same size as me. She's something like 5'1". She's overweight, whereas I'm in the correct weight range for my height.

>>7068197
I think it's because people don't tend to carry a lot of weight around their underbust area, it's not really a fat deposit kinda place.

>>7068206
Yeah, that's how I am too but 34s are always too loose. I mostly buy from figleaves.com and their 32 is the perfect fit.

>>7068217
i hate it. 32s are like, tight on me. but i have a 29inch rib cage at the most it doesn't make sense. but 34s are always too big.

i don't wat to go looking for better fitting bras because i don't wear bras often anyway, and i do plan on getting back down to a more ideal weight anyway.

>>7068222
What are you talking about? I don't care if they're considered fat or not. I'm just saying I don't think those women look at all anywhere near a 32 band size.

>>7068229
Get a 32 and let the band stretch out. If that doesn't work, get yourself a little clasp extender, that should give you a little in-between size.

>>7068229
I wish I could wear no bra. :c I'm jelly
>>7068216
I guess that's it. Most people who carry weight there probably wear those crazy large band sizes.

>>7068239
And I'm telling you that it depends on their height. They very well could be.

>>7068255
You do eventually get a roll there, but that's more in obese territory.

>>7068248
uh, i only buy good bras... so stretching them out is not a good option. i do wear the extenders.

>>7068255
32/34a no need for bras for me~ it was weird at first but not anymore.

>>7068270
trip where did you go?

>>7068270
You should try figleaves.com if you ever want to wear a bra. Since you're like the same measurements they would probably fit you well. I own stuff in the Freya brand and their own Midnight Grace collection so idk about the others.

>>7068206
Thank you! I think it's all about having a good binder + having practice.

And as far as bras fitting weirdly- everyone's torsos are shaped differently. I worked in the costume shop while in school and the shop manager would always comment on my ribcage being strange. Bodies are unique, who'd've thunk.

>>7068328
i have a massive rib cage, like really wide set, so i know that's part of it for me. annoying mang

>>7068309
i only buy bras i try on now since fuck sizing. lol but thank you!

>>7066504
>>7068156

Wow, what binder do you use?

>>7068917
I've had the same model 690 from t-kingdom.com since I started cosplaying in 2008. I always use it with a sports bra underneath. I tuck down and to the side for the best results.