IRIS i loved this, tysm for making vids like this, i wish i'd had creators like you when i was younger! i'm really new to minimizing my chest but have had big boobs since i started developing lol (i'm a 36F), so i've learned a lot. lots of advice below (sorry for the essay!) first, for people with larger band and cup sizes, it's really helped to be realistic. there's no possible way i can minimize the chest the same way others can (which i think can apply to everyone - our bodies are all different). you're always going to be able to see my boobs at this size (perhaps they could be minimized more with a binder, i haven't tried one!), so i try not to get too upset about flattening 100% and find other ways to feel gender euphoria. something not mentioned in the regular bras section are minimizer bras. these have been around foreverrrr and are really popular with larger chested cis women, and tbh they've changed my life. i wear one from vanity fair, but it reduces my side profiles a ton (by about 1-2 cup sizes, enough for me who's been used to having large boobs to go omg) because it compresses while also separating boobs out to the side (rather than pushed up as seen with other wired bras). for larger-chested people (at least in my experience), bralettes (or bras that don't have underwire that AREN'T compression bras like sports bras) tend to make the chest look larger. this is because larger boobs weigh more and therefore sag more (and create more of that weight at the bottom that iris mentioned). i own shapermint bralettes which i love because they're so comfy, but after the first or second wear, their initial compression stretches out and the natural shape of boobs sort of takes over lol. the minimizer bra is surprisingly more comfy because it provides critical support (with the very thin, flexible underwire) but also keeps the boobs more "up" in a good way (sort of what Iris was saying when adjusting the shoulder straps). i also minimize with clothing, though oversized clothing alone won't hide my size of chest. surprisingly, sometimes it feels more minimizing to wear a tighter tank-top with a baggy button-up or jacket. hugely recommend high-neck, broader sleeved tank-tops. from the side you'll still see boobs! but the combo of tight and loose helps feel more masculine to me while retaining some of my other shape. big jackets/things that emphasize shoulders can reduce the impact of the chest too. structured clothing items as iris said are my go-to. not chest-related clothing, but emphasizing the lower half of your silhouette can help. baggy pants and larger shoes can de-emphasize the chest. adding lines to the lower half of the body (with a pants chain for example, or if your pants have funky seams/pockets/zippers) can also help. posture is kind of a problem with big boobs because i already have chronic back issues and larger chested people can be predisposed to these so as a person with chronic pain plssss be careful slouching. for me i'd rather my chest be more visible than cause chronic issues in the future. so instead of thinking about slouching i think about how i carry myself. how i stand/how i distribute my weight, how i walk etc matters more for me. finally i also like to accessorize/think about gender euphoria outside of my chest. rings and dark nail polish make me feel amazing. my haircut also makes 99% of the difference (kind of like a longer version of iris' hair hahaha, also idk why but darker hair feels nice for me). even shopping in the men's section helps, even if the men's clothing still shows my chest. hope that helps the larger-chested folks!
@irisolympia
9 ай бұрын
THANK YOU!!! this comment is amazing and enlightening thank you so much for taking the time to write it out ❤️
@Ray-pk2my
9 ай бұрын
@@irisolympia waitttt I’m crying that you saw this, your content means sm to me! 🥹💕 ty for all you do!
@ArynChris
9 ай бұрын
THAT is what a minimizer does?! I've seen those on the rack, but never considered one, because I was told that the only difference was "less support." Good heavens... Thank you!
@Ray-pk2my
9 ай бұрын
@@ArynChris YES I wish I’d gotten one sooner! To me it’s a really low-key way to compress the chest, super underrated for people who can’t get access to other options!
@Danny_the_Platypus
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for this
@doodleyournoodles675
9 ай бұрын
"Feeling gender good" that's one of the most relatable lines ever. I'm going to use that now.
@Weirdo10121
7 ай бұрын
Me too
@Not_e-
5 ай бұрын
i literally already do lol
@Rufusdragons
3 ай бұрын
I read this exactly as they said it-
@Cingiturvin
21 күн бұрын
I'm feeling no gender✨
@leveta8789
9 ай бұрын
I thought I was the only one who felt uncomfortable with the words breasts or boobs. It feels like a curse😭
@irisolympia
9 ай бұрын
fr like help
@RooRiders-r6r
5 ай бұрын
Fr😭
@Rivers_Goofy_Edits
5 ай бұрын
NO FRRR
@anactiveuser8354
4 ай бұрын
right, same with the guys genitalia 😭 I don't know why but the accurate words for the private parts is just icky to me
@elderberry851
4 ай бұрын
So tru tho!! Same for periods for me, I hate that word or menstrual cycle, it just makes me so uncomfortable and dysphoric. My therapist suggested "shark week" as a substitute and I love that, it's basically the only term I use for it now lol
@jessicafoley1435
5 ай бұрын
Me not intending to hide my chest: this is highly interesting 🤔
@Spawn-of-Hades
5 ай бұрын
Fr 😭🙏
@zaytaz9331
5 ай бұрын
Same lol
@mrswag2866
5 ай бұрын
Me, a cis dude : I wonder how I can hide my chest
@katethevampire
5 ай бұрын
Same haha. I'm just trying to learn to understand my friends more
@IKickBabiesIntoTheHighway
5 ай бұрын
Fr 😅
@Kayden._.TheTherian
7 ай бұрын
I just straight up asked my mom can you buy me a binder for my birthday but lied about it being for cosplaying unless I’m cosplaying myself Edit:I didn’t except it to get this much likes Edit: dude why does this have 5.3k likes I’ve never got this much likes on a comment before thanks
@DragonsHaveAutismToo
5 ай бұрын
Good luck
@itsmebitch08
5 ай бұрын
I GOT MY BINDER THE SAME WAY LOL
@Will_Is_Coming
5 ай бұрын
DUDE IM GETTING MINE THE SAME WAY 😭
@DEL.V3
5 ай бұрын
I’m gonna try for halloween, ‘becoming my brother’ as a joke
@sugoish9461
5 ай бұрын
Oh my god, epic big brain move right there respect !
@acetheenby1475
8 ай бұрын
For anyone who is worried about getting trans tape off, baby oil is your best friend. You can get a small bottle and use it to soak the tape thoroughly and leave it for a few minutes. Additionally, as someone with a larger chest, it's not very effective at flattening, but you can work out in it, and wear it for long periods of time, which is a huge plus for me. Hope this helps!
@RaysNewestLow
5 ай бұрын
This is actually super useful, thank you! I had been just ripping it off before lol
@spaceorc1397
3 ай бұрын
It's also great for chiropractor visits (so you're more flexible and available, for example if you need acupuncture), and getting tattooed!
@spicysalad3013
5 ай бұрын
honestly I was expecting you to stop at "I am a fashion" and I still would've accepted those credentials 😂
@irisolympia
5 ай бұрын
💅✨
@irisolympia
9 ай бұрын
I just want to say that I worked really hard on this video and I really hope that it lives up to your expectations and is helpful at least in SOME way, but if it isn’t I’m sorry I couldn’t share what you need. In my experience, my chest always looks flatter on camera than in person, so please keep this in mind when you watch other creators as well. I know we play the comparison game a lot especially with gender but I want y’all to be kind to yourselves about your bodies and what they are and aren’t like. Looking a specific way can be extremely gender affirming, but it’s not the only way that you can affirm your innermost self. Be the person that can take care of the child you once were. Find ways to be there for them.
@MathildeQI-
9 ай бұрын
Your video is so well done. Its really well organised very useful i will try all of your tip I think and that is a really good video I think a lot of people need it. Thank you for all of your great contents ! =)
@Charliedex
9 ай бұрын
I am so glad I found your video! Right now I'm feeling very dysphoric and thought a binder was the only option to deal with it. I am sure most of your tips will be helpful for me, especially considering that my chest is already not that big :)
@Erica-cd3xk
6 ай бұрын
I just found out about your channel and it's crazy how I've been struggling with gender dysphoria like a bitch for almost a year now yet it never occurred to me to seek guidance in youtube... Long story short I'm soooo glad I found your channel. Thank you so much for all the care and hard work and attention you put into this.
@elderberry851
4 ай бұрын
I love the video, it's very helpful! I like how comprehensive it was, you didn't just do things like "wear baggy shirts" and roll credits lol. I really appreciated all of the nuanced points you brought up, and I will def be considering them in the future (tho I am a trans man so I'm binding almost daily, but the other tips are very helpful for when my 8 hours are up!). On the chest thing tho, I always feel like we notice our OWN chests much more than other people do, which is why so many people comment about others' "flat" chests (even if they're not particularly flat). I've definitely had days where I'm not binding but I come out of the bathroom and my husband goes "wow you're so flat!" (his go to compliment on my appearance now cuz it makes me very euphoric lol). So even tho I definitely noticed that I wasn't binding, even someone who sees me daily cant always tell. I feel like it's a good reminder, as we often fall into the fallacy of "these people are seeing me so they MUST be noticing what I do about myself", when that's often not the case
@ArynChris
9 ай бұрын
I don't have the largest chest, but it's a bit larger. Things I've learned: 1. Maximize the cleavage to minimize the cleavage. If you have a garment that pushes them closer together-- even a smexy party shirt that you own for whatever reason-- put it on and then layer normal clothes on top of it. Tada! A monoboob is easier to disguise, plus now you have more room for your arms to move. 2. If you have a strong ratio between chest and waist, or waist and hip, lightweight open jackets (such as the classic plaid button-up shirt) are a good way to disguise that curve. They hang pretty much the same on all bodies, so people don't see what the sides of your torso are doing. Also good for obscuring arm size, shoulder size and shape, and in some cases chest curvature. Just make sure you're wearing one that's too thick to be clingy, but too lightweight to look like you're a kid in your dad's clothes. 3. Speaking of plaid! Complex visual patterns, ESPECIALLY that mix bright, dark, and medium colors, distract the human eye and obscure the shapes underneath. You'll notice a lot of complex floral patterns in plus-sized women's clothing, and a lot of complex plaids and detailed graphic designs in plus-sized men's, for this reason. Regardless of what you want to distract from, dark (especially black) clothing with a big multi-colored Thing To Look At does great. Plus, if you're still exploring your sense of identity and self-expression, having simple "base" clothing and experimenting with the distractions you wear on top can be very satisfying.
@whalium889
9 ай бұрын
Great tips!
@irisolympia
9 ай бұрын
thank you for sharing!! ❤️❤️
@WhyIsTheClosetDoorOpening
6 ай бұрын
About your first tip, I would also mention that it does work, but doing the opposite and pushing them as far away from each other as possible and also downwards helps a lot too
@evihippogrief772
5 ай бұрын
First one gives so many sensory issues thoughhh
@StarlitOblivion
5 ай бұрын
@@WhyIsTheClosetDoorOpening Adding to this comment, be careful with pushing away and down as this can be damaging for your skin! From what I understood, my top surgeon said that pressing your chest flat from the nipple into the muscle is better for your skin and less damage makes it easier for surgery. (Plus it gives a shape more in alignment with a perceived male chest) Best wishes and happy binding!
@semi0tics_
5 ай бұрын
another thing i've heard a lot of ppl talk about (although haven't personally tried yet) is layering sports bras for more compression!! of course listen to your body, if it feels tight and uncomfortable don't force yourself to do it but it could be a nice alternative if you can't get a binder other things that make me feel/look more masc are opting for low-waisted instead of high-waisted pants and also making your eyebrows a bit darker has been SUCH a game changer for me :^)
@missiingno
4 ай бұрын
from my own past experiences i really do not recommend layering sports bras, it was really painful even when worn for short time periods and instead of flattening my chest it kinda just made it into one chunk
@liammiller8112
2 ай бұрын
nah, get a binder slightly too big, just barely too big, barely... and it works just enough to flatten your chest without too much compression on your ribs, because it's a stiff fabric so y'know it just works.
@eddieboy8619
2 ай бұрын
Changing my Eyebrows with like tinted brow gel (I have a chi chi brand one that has fibres in it which is amazing btw) is 100% a game changer it just helps with face dysphoria
@Trashsharkie
Ай бұрын
If i have dark brows i look so weird so i use a light brown gel thats barely darker than my natural brows and just chunk them up
@asher9609
6 ай бұрын
I'm watching this to help my boyfriend who can't wear a binder because when he did his chest and back hurt for weeks, this helps a lot ^^
@livelovelovefnAf132
2 ай бұрын
Aww that is a true good person folks!😢
@liammiller8112
2 ай бұрын
get a binder slightly too big, just barely too big, barely... and it works just enough to flatten your chest without too much compression on your ribs, because it's a stiff fabric so y'know it just works. make sure theirs a little wiggle room. just a little. not too much. but just enough. i have one that would probably fit tightly on my older sister, or my aunt even, (just for size comparison really) and im only slightly smaller than them, but just make sure there's a little bit of wiggle room, and it still works with no problem
@asher9609
2 ай бұрын
@@liammiller8112 we'll try that out! If that doesnt work were just gonna settle for trans tape lol
@Harold-the-plant
9 ай бұрын
I love ur channel as a pre-T guy cause its real helpful for my gender disphoria which seems to be worsening recently (no idea why :(Also love ur hair!!
@irisolympia
9 ай бұрын
thx for watching!!! 💌✨
@jacquelinelowe6324
4 ай бұрын
Saaaaaaame but I'm also closted-
@liammiller8112
2 ай бұрын
look in the mirror naked... it works better if you're really skinny... but just bask in how attractive you are and it feels better, cause it's like... damn, im hot... but it's also just getting comfortable with the way you look. it may feel a bit strange at first but that's why you keep looking.
@wren_.
Ай бұрын
me too dude
@ori_62
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the tips on how to help with chest dysphoria :). I love your channel!
@irisolympia
9 ай бұрын
thanks for watching!!!
@Kayden._.TheTherian
7 ай бұрын
You helped me with my chest dysphoria
@LeaLeaTheLemon
2 ай бұрын
I'm non-binary, but my dad doesn't support anyone who "doesn't know their gender" so he won't let me get anything like binders, this helped
@gwynnbee-c5g
5 ай бұрын
I’m NB but like masc NB and I just have to thank you for this video. Seriously I have been struggling so much with this issue, I’ve tried anything but it just doesn’t work, but hearing your methods (especially since we have similar sized chests) gave me some hope on this. I figured I was just never gonna figure it out but these suggestions seem possible to me! Thank you so much ❤
@eclipseii8439
5 ай бұрын
I’m cis, but this helped me I love dressing fem, but I’m somewhat insecure about how large my chest is. (36DDD) I know it’s not huge, but if feels like too much for me, back pain isn’t too bad either It’s always super hard to find low-cut dresses or one-pieces in general that fit my chest and my body. Either my chest is spilling out (I’m not a fan of how it feels) or the dress fits my chest perfectly but it’s too baggy on the rest of my body I just like to shrink the size a bit
@ellie9380
9 ай бұрын
hey! i also have some clothing sensory issues, especially the thing you were talking about with when the fabric is too soft!! i definitely was intimidated when i tried transtape for the first time because of the sensory stuff and it took me a while to get comfy with it, but now trans tape is one of my fav options! just wanted to throw this in here for anyone else who is worried abt transtape w sensory issues :) (I'm also a trans guy so I wear it like almost everyday, it's important to be safe and take taping breaks! But yeah I use it all the time, it's a lifesaver)
@snitches9670
3 ай бұрын
The Line with the "i like my boobs the way they are, but I also hate them sometimes" is to relatable to me. As a 27 year old female I feel this SO damn much! I don't mind them, but sometimes I really wish they would be simply "out of the way" or not so noticable. And then there are some days (okay, most of the time) where I just don't feel "female" and like to hide behind big shirts and hoodies. I simply don't like to dress as feminine as some people would want me to and I actually don't care about "showing what I've got". Actually was called a male twice. Even got my boyfriend confused when he first saw me. I should be mad about this, but it's quite the opposite and I always have to laugh about it. I kinda like the fact that I can pull off the style if I want to by simply wearing something oversized and having the hood cover my hair. Don't know if this is normal or weird but most of the time I also don't care too much about it. Missed the point of the video completely and got carried away once again. Whoops 😅 Posting this anyway because I need to learn to not let the feeling of "awkward anxiety" win and delete anything I wrote 🙈
@minusculegremlin
5 ай бұрын
putting this in a playlist so I don’t lose it 🙏
@charlesascone4773
5 ай бұрын
I’m a cis man. Not sure why this ended up in my recommended or why I clicked on it. Cool video though
@justqueenbee8798
4 ай бұрын
Same I am a cis woman but this looked cool
@SeinIshamiado
4 ай бұрын
Do you respect lgbt people that do this?😊🤔
@gengarfluid
4 ай бұрын
After 2021, GC2B's quality has taken a nosedive and hasn't been considered safe for binding anymore because of it. My pre-2021 binders from GC2B are wonderful, and i got my last one (i only have 2) very close to when they were notably worse, and the difference in quality from my 2017 number is immense. You aren't imagining the drop in quality, GC2B is just like that now.
@spaceorc1397
3 ай бұрын
They did just release a new line tho. Have you tried the 2.0?
@mossfrost6730
9 ай бұрын
to personally share my experience with these options I have tried both trans tape and compression tops as they seem the most practial for me. whie binders can be really compressive and you can feel alot more pressure, the compression tops I have (they're also the adjustable strap ones) in size small definitely help reduce the shape of my chest at the sides and makes me feel secured, they have a pretty seamless and nice fit. trans tape is suuuper helpful for people that wear clothing of differnt cuts/materials as its the most practical (I can wear shirts that have a longer v-neck, off the shoulder tops, and generally other clothes w kinks in them). yes, definitely round those corners when cutting the tape and I suggest when buying make sure the tape is thick (large 5"), makes it for easier application and more coverage. to remove, its easiest after a warm shower and to make sure its been after a while of wearing. ik transtape also has oil for removal but after I ran out of that I used a massage oil but I've heard baby oil works great too. again thank you for this! there were so many options in here and I loved watching it. your videos when coming to gender expression through clothing is always a lifesaver
@irisolympia
9 ай бұрын
thank you for sharing with us!! 💌✨
@yuukiiiiilover
4 ай бұрын
i want to bind so bad. like so bad. i’m trying to do my research so that when i can buy some on my own, i know what to get but until then, i just wear two sports bras (i’ve heard people say to wear one of them backwards but that makes it more hard to breathe imo) this video was a very helpful guide. those recaps are going in my enby information google doc, and i am definitely coming back to this channel! thank you so much!! from a young enby ♡
@Hazelluva
2 ай бұрын
I just wanna say tysm for mentioning young people too! It makes me feel so happy when someone mentions that!
@fireatwilliam
5 ай бұрын
I've become the master of layering on my quest to be flat. (Roll up your sleeves (same as the tucking shirt in pants reason), JACKETS AND FLANNELS!!!!!!, big busy graphics, thicc fabric, shirts under t shirt, hoodies WITH ZIPPERS AT THE FRONT!!! ESP A BIT LOOSE ONES!!! (makes your chest look like its from the hoodie if you find the right one). Also if you have a sports top that has a lot of extra at the bottom you can flip that over your chest to bind more. Dark colours leave no shadows to make chest more obvious like for example white.
@Kebbythetraveler
5 ай бұрын
The layered long sleeves under stuff really makes a difference. I love putting a flannel under a crewneck sweatshirt bc it makes it feel like more put together and the sweatshirt is gonna lie flatter over a button up than just straight on my chest. It's bot about how big my chest looks, it's about flatness!
@faun2639
6 ай бұрын
I’m so excited to watch this video!! I can’t wear a binder bc of a congenital sternum defect (I could break a rib or collapse a lung) and my sunken in chest makes my barely existent breasts look way more accentuated. Only a minute into the video, but I had to pop over to the comments first to thank you 🖤🖤🖤
@nuggetlovescats9660
8 ай бұрын
I was like “aww this may not work :(“ at first when you said people with bigger chests but then later in the video i found that we are almost the same size! Thanks a lot! ❤❤❤❤
@irisolympia
8 ай бұрын
yay!!
@izz6581
6 ай бұрын
I wear my binder a lot more than I perhaps should because i wear it to school but I can't really use any other option for school because my school uniform is basically a suit and it is really obvious to me when I try to wear a sports bra instead of a binder and it makes me uncomfortable But when I'm not around other people like if I'm just in the house I find that I can be OK wearing just a t-shirt or just a sports bra
@anonymousarmadillo9800
9 ай бұрын
PSA for anyone considering trans tape: please be very, very careful. Tbf i only tried it a few times, so my technique for applying it was by no means perfect. But i generally followed the tutorials and did what they said, and when i went to remove it i soaked it in the oil and did it very slowly. It still ended up tearing off a small strip of skin, which took about a week to heal, as well as leaving blisters. I also found that it felt very tight, itchy and uncomfortable while wearing it and didn't make me very flat. Ofc this is just my personal experience and i know trans tape works great for a lot of people, but please be careful. Bind safe everyone! 💛
@irisolympia
9 ай бұрын
ow! thank you for sharing your experience with us 💌
@theentity975
9 ай бұрын
yeah i have a couple of scars from kt tape binding too tightly, lol. worth it though 🥲
@laurenedge6392
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video! I have a heart condition so I'm worried about using a binder. Your advice in this video has give me hope and showed me that other options can be really effective, I appreciate that :D
@safirinha5582
4 ай бұрын
one thing that i've done to hide my boobas is get a very stretchy and slightly thick child sized tank top. i stretched the arms of it to make sure it wouldn't hurt my arm pits, and i wouldn've done it to the bottom of it and the neck aswell if they weren't already big enough to fit me. if you have a smaller chest, as in ribbcage size not booba size, it works super well! my boobas are medium size right now and it still works super well! doesn't compress as much as an actual binder, but works better then sports bras. it's affordable, since it's children's clothing you can get some very unique designs and colors(i have a purple one and a green one😁), and i've done exercise in them and it didn't bother me at all! you just have to make sure the fabric is stretchy enough tho, i've tried wearing one that wasn't as stretchy and it gave me friction burns because of how tight it was...so if you wanna try this, test it out, put it on before buying it. also, i believe it'd be a bit hard to put on for most people, i don't struggle with it because my shoulders are hypermoble, but someone who doesn't have that mobility would probably struggle a lot... not much different from the struggle of putting on a common binder tho😂
@Jesswithponies
Ай бұрын
I need to know where you get them from and in what age size
@Axolotl_e
9 ай бұрын
No posture is bad posture is really funny to me for some reason- ❄️✨
@CuteCube5
5 ай бұрын
Before I got a binder, I just made my own out of an old small bra and elastic bandaid. worked for me for around half a year. still have it somewhere if I'll ever need it, and I hope I won't, it was really uncomfortable to wear because it was too short. if you're the "I'm a trans man and I need for my chest to be flat always" like me and don't have any other options, might as well try this
@kalliopestrumbeck1002
3 ай бұрын
Ok I don’t know if this is going to sound weird but it made me so happy and feel so loved that you don’t shave your armpits because I don’t either and some of my friends and family have given me a hard time about it.
@tomriddleschild6256
9 ай бұрын
Iris giving me energy to pursue Gender euphoria as always. The hair is so *chefs kiss*
@hellochildren3780
4 ай бұрын
I've been using trans tape for about a year now, and it has been a life saver. There are some things I want to say about it: 1. Do not pull it too tight. If you are getting chest soreness, take your tape off as soon as possible because that tells you you've put it on too tight. 2. Use oil to help you take it off, and if you dont (like i do), go super slow to make sure you aren't pulling your skin off. Yes, that can happen. 3. As they said in the video, ROUND THOSE EDGES. It doesn’t have to be a lot, but our bodies are round, and so we need a round edge to go on our round bodies. 4. When you first start wearing tape, dont wear it for the full number of days you can safely wear it (which is 4-5 days as long as you've put it on correctly). Make sure to only wear it 1-2 days for the first month of wearing it and slowly work your way up. You should also do this for binders too. Start with an hour and work your way up to a full school/work day, depending on what you do. 5. Make sure to do a tester strip before you fully apply your tape and make sure to put it right under your arm because that is a place that gets rubbed a lot. Obviously, if you have a bad reaction, consider another binding method. 6. Always cover your whole areola (nipple and outer ring of skin) when binding with tape. Some people use toilet paper, but I use cotton pads because toilet paper makes me incredibly itchy. Also, I find it covers me better, and I dont have to worry about accidentally missing any of my areola. 7. The do's and don't's of tape: Do swim and shower with it on if that's your vibe. Don't do intense exercise with it on. (Nothing more stressful than jogging) Do be shirtless with it on at the beach if that's your vibe. Don't pull it too tight. Do watch videos on how to apply it that are based around your cup size. (Im quite small, so I watch ones that have the same size as me.) Don't wear tape if you're having an allergic reaction or keep getting blisters because you're in a hot climate. Do sleep with it on cause you can wear it for multiple days. And lastly: Do slay in your tape if it works for you because you look so flat, my peep. Disclaimer!!! You will not look as flat with tape as you do when you bind because binding is putting a layer on top that will make everything look flat. Binding is less likely to work for you if you have a larger bust size, but it can help reduce how much you have when chilling at home. You can bind with tape and use a binder at the same time, but the binder rules still apply. (No more than 8 hours) Hope this makes sense, and I'm sorry for how long it is. Cheers, my brothers and puddles!
@Shadowdemoninsideyourwalls
5 ай бұрын
Another great option is threadless shirts. Great graphic prints and thick fabric that tends to hang down a lot. Get out there and confuse some normal people❤
@Mollykirker-zj4nc
2 ай бұрын
My friend says if I give him money he will order me a binder!!!Thanks for the tips.I will be using them until I get it
@Jaxine77997
7 ай бұрын
I watched this video immediately because my mom really took my binder away saying “your a girl”
@irisolympia
7 ай бұрын
I am so sorry that happened-sending love & light. I hope this video can help a little ❤️ you know who you are
@Jaxine77997
7 ай бұрын
@@irisolympia thx I’m bi-gender but secretly trans and no one knows lol. So every night I watch videos of how to make your voice deeper and how to look flat
@PonSealRove
2 ай бұрын
@@Jaxine77997I feel you bro 😭 transphobic parents are awful, I hope it gets better for you 🩵🤍🩷
@d0ntwearit0ut
Ай бұрын
My tip relates to fabric thickness, you guys, large embroidery and patches on the chest of shirts and jumpers are legendary
@pericatt
5 ай бұрын
The tips in this video were very helpful! I have a smaller chest, but the tissue in it is denser than normal so compression doesn't work as well, but tips from people with larger chests usually is more helpful than people more my size! The tips in this about clothing material helped the most, because there are some shirts I like and hide my chest, but I was never sure why so I didn't know what to look for in new shirts. I can't wear a binder for medical reasons (my ribs like to dislocate randomly already, and I'd rather not make it worse lol) so I usually just wear comfy sports bras and baggy shirts and hope for the best. Recently I've tried wide KT tape used like trans tape, but that's a bit pricey over time and I get friction blisters easily so it's not the easiest to do frequently.
@pericatt
5 ай бұрын
Additional things about trans tape from what I've tried: It does work better for me than the times I've tried binding. The feeling of something stuck to my skin bothers me quite a bit usually, but I found that wearing a sports bra over my chest and the tape helped with that? Like. It didn't feel like I had something sticking when there was something else over it too. I mostly got blisters in my armpit area and on my side close to my back the first time, so if you're worried about blisters definitely tape a little bit lower and shorter than the videos on yt of how to apply usually show it. When I did it just like how it was shown it ended up too long and too high and I had to take it off because of really bad blisters after a day, but when I made those little adjustments I could wear comfortably for 3 days. If you don't want to use up the tape for nipple covers, DO NOT use MULTIPLE bandaids to cover. The worst blister I got the first time was next to my nip because I had used two smaller bandaids in an x over my nip, and the tape had squished the bandaids into the skin in a way that they were rubbing against each other and the skin BAD. INSTEAD get larger, waterproof rectangle, square, or circle shaped ones that can FULLY cover ur nips.
@davidj.carroll129
Ай бұрын
iris, thank you for sharing all the pro tips you've found! I really appreciate all the details, as someone who will eventually wish to conceal their chest, without distorting or damaging said asset.
@rowen3802
5 ай бұрын
im obsessedddd with your necklace omg
@Noo-My-Only-Weakness-Dying
9 ай бұрын
we have the same exact cup size! feels nice to see someone exactly like me to succeed! Gives hope :)
@irisolympia
9 ай бұрын
hehehe
@Maddox._.41424
3 ай бұрын
what i do as a minor that is not allowed to buy a binder is i take some old leggings and cut them to fit me as like a tank top and i like to use 2 but use the number that feels right for your body and ill also wear a loose bra under to help with comfort
@Olgabceot
3 ай бұрын
Tysm i'm gonna try that
@Maddox._.41424
3 ай бұрын
@@Olgabceot YW i hope it works for you too!
@kaidenlequeer
5 ай бұрын
I have tig ol' bitties (j cup) so I've accepted that surgery is the only way I'm gonna get flat T-T But I do use tight crop tops with the swim suit fabric (XS/S) that kinda help
@SketchingStuff0
26 күн бұрын
This helps so much! I dont own any binders and don't know when I'll be able to get some so now knowing other ways to hide my chest is so amazing! ❤
@heatherchandlerr
3 ай бұрын
i'm not enby or trans but i don't wear a bra due to sensory issues and have a bigger chest, so this is really helpful
@mariar.3596
5 ай бұрын
so excited to have found this video, my size has made me uncomfortable since the boobs came out and my posture has suffered from it so i hope this will help!! THANK YOU 💕
@VendytheCatYT
4 ай бұрын
Im not intending to hide my chest im mostly watching this because of storywriting and character design but maybe i will use this someday if i ever decide to get into cosplay 🤔
@lavender-rex
9 ай бұрын
WAKE UP! new iris video!! and a fun helpful one!!
@ipeeinpoolsz
4 ай бұрын
As someone who’s a size D at only 13 I needed this video because I’m very insecure about my chest mainly because I’m scared of getting sexualized especially by boys because most are creepy not all tho. (I’m also trying to find out if I’m a FTM trans person)
@PPHUCKINGPHAGXX
5 ай бұрын
alittle tip for people who do have binders but also struggle cause they have a big chest: I've noticed with my friends especially (with bigger chest size than me) that they kind of struggle with trying to be flat, just since binders don't always sit right, so to add more support (which will help with comfort of the binder aswell) you can wear a light sportsbra (choose one with specifically thin fabric, or like even just a basic one at Walmart, do not use any padding since itll defeat the point of the binder) under the binder, ofcourse don't do this frequently because it can have problems with your back and shoulders, but just for when you need that added support.
@lolaopal8884
5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for this !!! I’ve got a large chest and I have difficulty with how flat I can get with binding alone
@Frogfairy_09
2 ай бұрын
My mom doesn't let me get a binder cause she knows how dangerous it can be so im kinda sad about that, but were going shoping tomorrow to find a good sports bra instead (fucking love my mom, she's so supportive). Love your videos, they're so helpful
@Gahahaaa
4 ай бұрын
I have dd's! Something I used to love to do before I started binding is, I have this tank top with one of those, like the underlayers? Idk how best to describe it, but it was basically a little layer of fabric with some elastic at the bottom that went down to right below my breasts. And I would really like wearing that over a bralette or sports bra, just to add that much more compression and smoothing, and under whatever shirt I was wearing. Sometimes, in the heat of the summer, I'd wear it without a bra and under an open shirt. I wouldn't really recommend it for guys unless it's all you can do, but for me it felt really good
@Jesswithponies
Ай бұрын
WHAT BRAND I NEED TO KNOW
@Bookytowel
5 ай бұрын
Thanks! Closeted genderfluid person here, too big of a chicken to ask for a binder so this is really helpful on days where I feel masc :)
@Nothanxbuttyyy
5 ай бұрын
AHHHH HI!!!!!! I'm genderfluid too! I'm also closeted too! How do you deal with sadness when you feel sad that your not the gender you feel? IM so happy I found another genderfluid person ❤❤
@Topaz_Dutchie
2 ай бұрын
Damn being trans must be really hard. It’s good to see people helping eachother out tho :)
@alienadeofficial
9 ай бұрын
OH MY GOSH YOU’RE AN ANGEL TYTYTYYY you put in so much work and this is so helpful as a person with transphobic parents
@Quonk079
4 ай бұрын
I haven't had to wear binders for over 3 years now (massive W) but when I wore them I used GC2B and all my binders had threads just hanging off them which would get caught and then the stitching would come undone and there'd be holes in the fabric, particularly on the back. I also remember on the rare occasion where I'd buy two or more binders at a time, in the same size and style, that some would be much tighter than others.
@Imamotherfreakingavocado
5 ай бұрын
I am so jealous of naturally flat people, why did the universe decide that me as a nb/trans guy should be having massive honkers, absolutely not fair
@JasTheSass
5 ай бұрын
I agree with you on this. Why did I, a non-binary person, have to end up with huge flesh sacks. I’ve met way too many actual ladies who are in the itty bitty tiddy club and don’t want to be. Why must we be the ones afflicted with this back pain causing curse?
@cheescak
5 ай бұрын
hey as a lesbian i can take them i have small / avg bewbies and im pretty tall so gib 🫴🏻 (/j)
@Imamotherfreakingavocado
5 ай бұрын
@@cheescak I'll trade mine for yours gladly 🙏 /j
@cheescak
3 ай бұрын
umm unnecesary upt i got a binder 💀
@Imamotherfreakingavocado
3 ай бұрын
@@cheescak Ooh, nice
@redman8830
5 ай бұрын
I wish I’d found this video before buying a binder, not that I made a wrong choice, but just to have more information
@kittyjuneo2218
3 ай бұрын
“Minimize the boobage, and maximize the feeling good.” Well, this sounds perfect, got me staying for the whole video.
@irisolympia
3 ай бұрын
yay! thx for watching ❤️
@BardofShadow
3 ай бұрын
The problem with binders is that when you take them off, those lumps are still there 😢😢😢
@oajergio
2 ай бұрын
this was beautifully helpful- thank you so much! side note: you have a wonderful voice.
@cool-zd3ev
9 ай бұрын
The jewellery is so sick
@irisolympia
9 ай бұрын
thx!!
@Intoverted_icecube
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so muchhh this really helps. Im trans ftm, i honestly have a fairly flat chest but like theres enough there to make me hella uncomfortable with my chest :[ Also i just wanna say i think your a very pretty person and i like your style :D
@arbiterdream
9 ай бұрын
My size is similar to yours (I'm 34c) and I'm also jealous of smaller chested people because of the flexibility they have! I currently have a beginner binder from wonababi, which feels just like a sports bra so it only binds somewhat. I'll get a sports binder as an upgrade, but I'll only wear it when I'm desperate. I could get a zip at the front too just in case my body has had enough. I can't get compression tops unfortunately because I'm not from the US. But binders aside, your video is very helpful for the days I don't bind! I should definitely expand my fashion a little bit because I rely on flannels and shirts with the buttons on them like all the time! XD
@irisolympia
9 ай бұрын
glad my video could help!! thanks for watching & sharing ur experience!!
@cadebabade
2 ай бұрын
From person who uses(d) trans tape /kt tape. I’ve used it around a dozen times now and I’m shit at it. It is very possible to not get blisters and I have done so. But more often than not I stretch the tape or tissue wrong and I get blisters. So now I only do tape if it’s for a special occasion or outfit. Def go with actual trans tape. Aside from supporting trans and queer business it’s just built for your chest where kt tape is not. Removal tip: SLOW. With water and soap/something else to break down the binding. I have never used any oil (like coconut) to remove it but that’s bc I never got around to buying it. Without oil it will hurt but going slow and rubbing in warm soapy water will help ~significantly~. Be kind to your skin. This is not a rip the bandage off situation. This is a very sensitive chunk of skin and you will regret it if you rip it. On usage: Be safe and trust your body. Don’t fall into the trap of it hurting a bit is normal or it’s all worth it. Everytime I’ve used tape successfully it doesn’t pull in my skin. If you do get a blister treat it like a normal injury. You may remove the tape and it won’t have popped but often it will have bc it’s attracted to the adhesive. Clean it. Cover it. Don’t futz with it. Don’t wear tape again until it’s fully healed. Hope this helps anyone who is looking
@SpiderSpike4
5 ай бұрын
I'm thinking about asking my dad for a binder this week!! 🥳
@Creepergirl7794.
2 ай бұрын
As someone who hates my chest and wants it to be smaller, this is helpful af. I have a C32 size, and using a sports bra doesn't seem to flatten my chest like I want, but maybe I should try wearing it without the pads, like you suggested. I also like to wear baggy tees and sometimes spaghetti tanks, so a sports bra wouldn't work for that, but the tees and anything else most likely
@ALiteralBird
9 ай бұрын
I have found sweaty betty sports bras to be AMAZING if anyone is looking for suggestions... I always get it a size to small so that it maximizes flattening but also lets you breathe.
@irisolympia
9 ай бұрын
slayy thanks for the rec!
@ALiteralBird
9 ай бұрын
@@irisolympia You’re welcome!!!
@Aranlogy
3 ай бұрын
I'm gender fluid and this is so useful for me!!! Thank u so much, I'm really grateful
@gay_ass_lampshade32213
2 ай бұрын
"Tits, I MEAN BREASTS." - Ray Toro and the vibes that Iris is giving 😂
@Mwkus
3 ай бұрын
THANK YOU IRIS *we say in unison*
@irisolympia
3 ай бұрын
hehehe ily
@Sedah-c1w
Ай бұрын
I can’t speak much on the matter of wearing binders because I haven’t had mine for over a year yet (hasn’t even been a year since I figured myself out) but I can attest to the 8 hour rule, which has been a good marker for me and how long i should keep my binder on. Another thing is, do not wear your binder when you’re about to do strenuous activities or something along those lines. Trust me I’ve made the mistake of wearing my binder to pe class after I first got it. Also learned theatre rehearsals are not a good place to wear your binder because, in my specific instance, I was singing and dancing a bunch for our musical. I hope this advice helps anyone who needs it, even with my short experience ^_^
@RevyMorelia
4 ай бұрын
This is the first video I see of yours and first of all this is a great guide, but also, you look so great! Your hair and style are goals for me. I've had short hair for half a year now and I am kinda struggling with finding a style that I like. Anyway, I've been looking for a nude coloured flat sports bra for such a long time now 😭 I think that would be enough for me, but I kinda just never see a simple nude coloured design... Yours is exactly what I'd like! Hm, this made me wanna try again haha I'll look online. Thanks!
@AceOfStars0
5 ай бұрын
Ive personally curated my own style with a bunch of stuff i like. Its pretty baggy and has dark clothes and whenever i wear it i just feel so comfortable. I love wearing sports bras (i have a reletively small chrst) with baggy, dark shirts. Its also a good idea, not just for this but in general, to build your confidence. While I'd love a completely flat chestover any other option, sometimes i do actually feel confident even though i know theyre showing. I feel really cool and badass in a sports bra Sorry for blabbering lol
@caldoniadavis3089
Ай бұрын
This is the video I was looking for all my life. This is my first time watching one of your videos and this one made me subscribe immediately with no hesitation. This really helped be out since I don't have a binder yet. Thank you so much. I really appreciate this video.
@SparksArtandCosplay
5 ай бұрын
For me the way that I improve my gender euphoria is by wearing masculine clothing. I wear men’s work shirts that are button up and specifically have them intentionally kind of too big for me. I also wear men’s slacks. (I do need to retailer my slacks though so that they actually stay on my waist without a belt and have a more flattering shape. Personally one of those non-binary people who wants to be be more masculine and style and chest shape, but I’m perfectly fine with my hips and my butt)
@olliescattimes8928
5 ай бұрын
my friend wanted a binder but cant get one right now so this video is really cool, im gonna show my friend, thank you
@alexlotl_02
Ай бұрын
As a person who wears a binder almost daily I immediately take it off when I’m at home and I try to set at least one day to not wear a binder
@guuerachina4721
5 ай бұрын
My best friend buy me a binder and it hasn’t arrive and this video is so helpful thanks, now I just need a video of how to hide a binder from your parents 😹 (crying)
@emilielestrange42
5 ай бұрын
I don't have a binder myself, but if you want to hide it from your parents I've heard that you can wash them in the shower, even just using body wash or soap would be better than nothing. You can squeeze out the water by rolling it up in a towel and standing on it, then leave it to dry somewhere in your room or something. I hope this helps and I wish you the best!
@acessofspades
3 ай бұрын
Hide it at the back of a dresser, if your dresser has drawers that come off you can carefully hide it behind the bottom drawer in a plastic bag so it doesn’t get musty. A closet could also work, but only if the only thing stored in it is clothes- less chance of someone coming across it when they’re looking for something. And then DO YOUR OWN LAUNDRY, including the sheets. Seriously, a friend of mine (super conservative christian family) started doing his own laundry when he got his first binder and he said his mom almost NEVER went in his room after that, and he was able to sneak in a bunch of stuff from Hot Topic that she never would have allowed, lol. It also had the added effect of making him more responsible and trustworthy in her eyes, meaning she was less likely to go through his stuff anyway. Hope this helps!
@froggo130
4 ай бұрын
This was super helpful i'm not trans or anything but having my tata's bouncing around is just so annoying so thank you!
@Nighttime_sky
3 ай бұрын
Im genderfluid and i rarely say that im female or dress like a female (and really dont want to be because i dont like how most girls act) and i have been trying everything so this helps a lot!
@nadlhaaa
4 ай бұрын
funnily enough from my experience, I'm kinda having bad posture from constantly hunching over to hide my chest during my teenage years. now when I'm adult I'm kinda flat chest (maybe due to genetic) and still having bad posture eventho I'm no longer want to hide my chest
@aspergianstoryteller6204
Ай бұрын
I recently bought a t-shirt that's designed to be boxy and oversized, hides my shape better than just wearing extra-large.
@schmailo
9 ай бұрын
Looking forward 🥰
@irisolympia
9 ай бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@0_-Error-_6
3 ай бұрын
Currently closeted and trying to find a way to bind while watching this, I'm trying wearing a bra,then a vest then whatever i wear on top and i think it's working
@us3r003
5 ай бұрын
I really really wanna stop wearing pads w my bras. I use sports bras and particularly a tight nylon one that kinda imitates a binder (i've never worn a binder so idk how it feels lol but it really helps me tone down the size of my chest). I put pads on them cause i hate hate hate the nipples showing and sticking out! I've been having problems w that as long as i remember,and i've had some bad experiences with weird comments when i was younger despite being a *kid* (i still didn't use bras at the time) so!! If anyone has any advice on that! I'd appreciate it very much TuT
@izz6581
6 ай бұрын
One thing I really like in terms of shape hiding clothes is that I got a "mens" denim jacket a size bigger than I could have and because it is denim it holds its shape really well so I can wear it and not have to worry about what I'm wearing underneath it
@Kittyinshadows
4 ай бұрын
So ive got a chronic health stuff where I can't wear compression clothes or bras, and im allergic to adhesive so idk abt trans tape lol. But I've found undershirts, like the mens ones you buy 5 for 5$, underneath all my clothes are helpful. So for your lighter clothes it might be worth a try to do a tighter tank/undershirt instead of the turtleneck
@shea1603
5 ай бұрын
thankyou! the biggest problem for me is that i live in a very hot country so i can only wear thick fabrics in winter, so I have a hard time flattening my chest in summer, though I do wear oversized tshirts
@XShiro_X
2 ай бұрын
I wanna thank you so much! I’m still under eighteen/a minor and trans male so seeing this video really helped! You gained yourself a new subscriber! Your content’s amazing.
@IHaveFeelingsAndiDontLikeThem
4 ай бұрын
I don’t know why, but I hate wearing ‘feminine’ things. My mom will try to make me wear dresses (she stopped now thank goodness), and I also hate wearing jewelry, or doing my hair. I look good, but I just…don’t like it? It’s not me. And I don’t feel comfortable in it. And that includes my ‘chest’. I’ve always wanted it gone, so thank you. Also I’m not trans I swear
@tylerrslays
9 ай бұрын
i usually bind, but when i can’t (don’t bind 24/7 people) i use a compressive sports bra backwards and it works so well. I also use a compression top sometimes, but i don’t like how tight it is on my stomach as well, it makes me sweat too much
@Youarehellagayhaha
4 ай бұрын
Im genderfluid and as of lately my body has hated me because I do have a feminine body and I don’t want to at the moment- I want a masculine body. My sibling bough me a binder at one point and my parents found out I was wearing it and made me take it off infront of them- and umm… I never got it back so the body dysphoria has been hitting realllllllyy hard- but I have a really huge black hoodie which I know helps and I have a few T-shirts but I don’t have anything else tat could help- so I’m really thankful for this
@Gabby-kh3rn
3 ай бұрын
Thank you, i wrote notes down for when I have money to buy my own stuff (my mom makes me buy my stuff if she doesn’t like it)
@quinoah_x3
Ай бұрын
Do I have a binder? Yes will I still watch this? Yes
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