![]() Because this is marketed as a bra, most folks miss this one entirely. This is one of the best kept secrets of the binding world. Featuring: The binding bra!Ĭompression: 3.5-4/5* (depending on cup size) It’s worth noting that there are folks who absolutely love the tri-top, and it tends to rate highly, so as with any binder, what it really comes down to is personal preference.Įxtreme MagiCotton Sports and Binding Bra from Underworks Thought I should look as queer as possible for this photo. Overall, I wouldn’t say this is the worst binder. It’s a basic binder that is fine for shorter hours of use, but it’s not a binder I find myself wearing often, if ever. The material has very little give to it, my mobility and breathing were noticeably restricted, and no matter how many hours I spent in it, it wasn’t the kind of binder that I “forgot” I was wearing – I seemed to be aware of its annoying presence almost constantly.Įven after trying a couple different sizes to ensure I had the right one, it never felt right. This is the case with most binders, but it’s a complaint that I hear about tri-tops most often.Įven with its magical compression, I couldn’t get past how uncomfortable this binder was. It is an enormous challenge to squeeze into at first, but overtime, this binder will lose some of its shape great, because it’ll be easier to get on, but not-so-great, because it will also lose some of that impressive flattening. If your primary concern is compression, you won’t be disappointed. The compression was superb I am a very busty queer and getting things to flatten out is a real challenge. But despite its popularity and hype, I’m personally not a fan. It’s often the first one that folks will try out because it’s such a recognizable name. ![]() The tri-top is a really popular binder, priced at around 30 dollars. ![]() Tri-top Chest Binder from Underworks My smile is deceiving: This binder is a pain! I’m doing this because I know what it’s like to desperately need a binder but wonder if emptying out my wallet was really worth it.įrom least impressive to most, here are the three cheapest (but still reputable) binders I could find, and how they held up: And as a service to those of you who are broke but still wanting to bind, I thought I’d review three of the binders that I think are worth knowing about.įor the record, I’m not getting paid to review any of these binders… though if I’m being honest I totally wish I was (hit me up I’ll be waiting!). Most importantly, it had to be cheap, because, like many trans folks I know, I have very little money.įor the last year, in anticipation of my wedding, I’ve been trying out a whole assortment of binders. It also had to accommodate my larger chest and tummy. It had to be comfortable enough to wear for the entire day, offer excellent compression for all of those wedding photos, and breathe so I could bust out my best dance moves without feeling gross. Harhar.)Īs someone who is trans and has a lot of dysphoria around my chest, one of my biggest concerns for the wedding was finding the right binder. (And if you somehow missed the momentous announcement, this is a great opportunity to like our Facebook page so you’ll never miss another update like this again. So if you didn’t know, I got married last Saturday! Hooray! It was magical, and queer, and everything I had hoped it would be.
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