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I've had this binder, my first, for about three weeks now, and I must say - it is absolutely awesome. Not perfect, but awesome.
Negative points first: It does take a bit of stretching to get on properly, since I really don't bend in enough places to play with the velcro all that well. Because the velcro is on the left side, it doesn't bind my right side as well as the left, and while I don't think anyone else can notice it takes a few more minutes of adjustment to get everything mostly sorted out. That is likely going to occur with any side-fastening system, however. Finally, it does often feel like it has rolled up, though it hasn't - there's just a bit too much weight at the bottom for it to go unnoticed.
And the awesome: it actually gives me a male-appearing chest. I work in retail right now, and the first time I wore it to work, a customer actually called me bro :D So made my day. I have earned a couple of unnecessarily long looks from coworkers, but the place is notably welcoming, and even honoured the trans awareness day thing back in May. It is also quite breathable, and while I do get a little warm when I have to work outside, it's no worse than wearing a tank underneath - but what benefits does a tank offer? :P
Shipping was great, although once it made it across the ocean I had to switch over to Canada Post to track it (yes, I obsessed. I even pulled up a flight tracker to watch it fly to Japan). Good packaging, though not entirely discrete as it did have the company label - but if someone knew the company, well, they aren't much of a conservative prude!
Overall, considering price and effect and comfort, I give this binder a 5/5. For reference purposes, I am 5'4", approximately 115 lbs, and am a 34C, though on the small side of C.
Rating:  [5 of 5 Stars!] |
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