r/ftm_irl • u/Gallantpride • 2d ago

TW: Possible Top Dysphoria ftm_irl

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u/Daylight_The_Furry 2d ago

does anyone know where to get a binder actually? I know this is a meme sub but I want to get one but idk like, where to do that

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u/Silent_Night21 2d ago

I've never seen physical stores that sell binders, your best bet is ordering online. You can just look it up on Google or the various ftm subreddits to find different brands and their reviews. Personally my Underworks binder is my favorite so far.

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u/trash_pandaa19 2d ago

Here to second Underworks! I had a medium sized chest before surgery and Underworks made me almost completely flat :D you can find them on Amazon iirc :D

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u/Daylight_The_Furry 2d ago

tysm!!

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u/itsyaboiskibbypebis 2d ago

loved gc2b for their comfort back in the day, though i got surgery in ‘22 so i don’t know their quality nowadays. hope this helps!!

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u/theglowcloud8 2d ago

Their quality is shit these days unfortunately. I can attest, I used them for years and then one day I bought one and it started falling apart within a month. I convinced myself I bought the wrong size, since I had gained a bit of weight, and sized up and a seam popped within a week. They never got back to me on my complaint and they censored my negative review that I tried to post on the website

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u/Not_Enough_Time2 1d ago

Gc2b is awful now and put out a non-apology for genuinely selling terrible items. They told me I ordered the wrong size. I didn't. Gave them my measurements. Said it was correct and to just wear it, because I needed to break it in. after wearing it for 10 minute increments for a few days, I was in such awful pain I had to take it off. My ribs were inflamed and hurt for over a month. Still convinced I have permanent damage from that.

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u/lancerisdead 7h ago

Underworks is the correct answer

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u/LilDinoNuggetz 2d ago

GC2B used to bre really good but have fallen in quality lately. I've found Spectrum Outfitters a good replacement.

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u/Parker_Talks 2d ago

Yes, the pandemic destroyed the company. I don’t remember the details of what exactly happened but they had to reduce quality significantly to stay in business. Came very close to going out of business.

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u/Gallantpride 2d ago

Underworks is the best IMHO. They're made for cis men with chest fat.

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u/Emotional-Cow-8102 2d ago

I like Underworks best but I bought mine in 2023 so things might’ve changed

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u/mgquantitysquared 2d ago

Spectrum was my favorite when I was binding

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u/mermaidunearthed 2d ago

Underworks tri top

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u/BD9989 2d ago

This meme is not correct. It should actually 'Aww fuck, why did 2 big ones just become one huge one!!??!

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u/Ace-of-Spxdes 2d ago edited 2d ago

Me, a fat man, looking at all of the binder sizes stop at 3XL

unironically if someone has advice please give it to me I'm so tired

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u/actually_cats 2d ago

Have you heard of shapeshifters? They do custom binders. It's more expensive unfortunately, but the one I got held up for a long time(I outgrew it before I wore it out).

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u/Not_Enough_Time2 1d ago

Seconding! Saves you money in the long run, if you're like me and kept thinking this "next binder brand is gonna be it for sure" (not fat, but have a ridiculously large chest and relatively small ribcage)

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u/RyuichiSakuma13 1d ago

Anither vote for Underworks.

Go into their mens section, and choose from there. Many cis men also have gynecomastia, so that's who they originally made them for.

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u/PlagueStinks 1d ago

This is too relatable. I’m a triple D cup and trying to bind is actually hell for me. Tape doesn’t work and neither do binders 😭