Hiding bras while masculine presenting

[Leena]

I was all set to go out wearing a somewhat tight solid lavender polo shirt and I don't think I can wear that without a bra anymore. Nipples show way too much. So I tried a tank top under it. No difference. Sports bra worked in the front but was obvious in the back.

Switched to a striped somewhat looser polo shirt and it's still pretty obvious in the back though obscured by the stripes and my hair that I will wear it like this, but I will be self conscious about it.

Spring is here and I can't wear a hoodie or a sweater anymore when doing guy mode. Any suggestions?

[charley83]

I wish I could give you some a some advice. I am not looking forward to warmer weather. If anyone gives good advice let me know. I'm gonna miss my hoodies.

[Trinity]

Apr 3, 2019 0:12:55 GMT 8 Leena said:

I was all set to go out wearing a somewhat tight solid lavender polo shirt and I don't think I can wear that without a bra anymore. Nipples show way too much. So I tried a tank top under it. No difference. Sports bra worked in the front but was obvious in the back.

Switched to a striped somewhat looser polo shirt and it's still pretty obvious in the back though obscured by the stripes and my hair that I will wear it like this, but I will be self conscious about it.

Spring is here and I can't wear a hoodie or a sweater anymore when doing guy mode. Any suggestions?

I actually wear two shirts, one of them unbuttoned, gives me some extra pockets

Works great

[Ativan Prescribed]

Apr 3, 2019 0:12:55 GMT 8 Leena said:

I was all set to go out wearing a somewhat tight solid lavender polo shirt and I don't think I can wear that without a bra anymore. Nipples show way too much. So I tried a tank top under it. No difference. Sports bra worked in the front but was obvious in the back.

Switched to a striped somewhat looser polo shirt and it's still pretty obvious in the back though obscured by the stripes and my hair that I will wear it like this, but I will be self conscious about it.

Spring is here and I can't wear a hoodie or a sweater anymore when doing guy mode. Any suggestions?

Pasties... There are a bunch of different kinds, but I think the ones that hide the most are the silicone ones, but I really don't know, just taking a good guess at it.
I've heard people say they use the big square bandages, again I have no idea how well that works.
But if it is nipples that are the problem, then those might work.
I don't care that my boobs and nipples show, they aren't that big and the nipples are almost always sticking out, but man boobs are the same look except I don't have the extra weight that goes with them.
I just don't care about it, I was self conscious before to a degree, but this last couple years I just gave up on the idea that anyone notices and if they do they don't care and the ones that do are not likely to say anything, so that leaves just one asshole and I can deal with them one at a time with no problem, actually have fun making fun of them, nobody is perfect and if you look around, there are very few who attain that level at all, the fashion have to look, the real look that is normal is far from that, you can wear all the clothes and makeup if you want, do all the things the magazines tell you will guarantee a life above the rest and things will of course all be without a problem, but that just isn't so, normal isn't what you are supposed to look like, accordingly, but it is pretty diverse and the only people who really care about the fashionable looks are the people wrapped up in it and bow down to the industry that depends on them bowing down to it.
Long sentence, I could break that down, but I managed to read it back without pausing for more air, so there it is, one long breathe of a sentence, gasping at the very end of it...

[Leena]

I mostly keep guy mode for work purposes. I work in IT and business casual is the general "uniform", dress shirts might be even more problematic at this point. Maybe I should just not care, I know this is an issue DFAB people here have much worse than me, I'm at least not dysphoric about my boobs, other than maybe them not being bigger.

That lavender polo shirt probably isn't going to be worn again, except maybe under a sweater. I really like that particular shade, seems so Spring, it caught my eye in the closet for that reason.

Most jobs I actually got I wore a business suit at the interview, though at some places I've been laughed at for wearing that. Even though I hate wearing a suit, there's probably enough layers to still pull it off...what I'll wear after hired will likely have to be in the range of business casual and also doable in Southern California in the Spring/Summer.

[Leena]

Apr 3, 2019 2:40:16 GMT 8 Trinity said:

I actually wear two shirts, one of them unbuttoned, gives me some extra pockets

Works great

Tried a variation of this today, padded bra with women's V neck T-shirt over it, and an oversized men's V neck T-shirt on top. No real visible bra lines. Boobs only slightly visible, but I don't want to hide them really, just don't want visible bra lines(or nipples) when I'm doing more guy mode. Wasn't exactly doing that today though...

[Leena]

Got ma'amed doing this today, wasn't even wearing makeup! Did have lightly tinted nail polish on and was buying emery boards because I accidentally cut my thumbnail trying to cut the packaging on something earlier. Yes, I will have a nice day.

This padded bra has a bit more padding, but the top shirt was just an ordinary men's striped T.

[charley83]

I am really not wanting it to get warmer. I have found a sports bra that sits in a decent spot and the straps are hidden even if I wear a mens tank. It flattens the chest a little which is a miracle with as big as I am.

If they ever invent a way to do boob transplants I will gladly donate to at least 2 people. Y'all can duke it out over who gets them but I can probably give 2 people b/c cups. Lol seriously I hate to remove them when I know so many people that would love to have them.

[peanut]

I assume that sports bras didn't work because they come with a clasp at the back? Or was this elastic?



I personally don't wear bras anymore. I opt for sportsbras or crop-tops if I'm not wearing a binder (and I don't wear a binder most days). The binder I find is obvious under certain shirts, as in you can see the base of hem of it protruding a little, but I don't notice that so bad with crop tops. If you can't find any you can always try some DIY by cutting off the bottom just below your chest/breasts and stitch it up a little... It's liberating in the summer and still hides nipples.



I wear things like

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only shorter.



Or

Also bralets, some designs might be a little more descrete and don't have clasps or harsh straps and are pure elastic but would come with an added bonus of being feminine underneath all that masc presentation.

Truthfully though, like I have to when dealing with a binder, I have to pick shirts that hide it by being aware of the neckline or the thinness of the fabric or how tight fitting it is.

[Leena]

The problem I had was mostly the outline. There are also problems with it showing at the top of the collar, and if the top button is open. I guess these things happen for other people too.

Thanks for the ideas.