malinghi
10-21-2016, 07:57 PM
I saw people talking about this in another thread, and I figured it would be helpful to make a place to collect info about tops and accessories for trans mermen.
Also, let me know if you guys think it would make sense to have this thread under "Gender and Sexuality Discussions". I think the fact this thread is about clothing means it makes more sense to put it here, but if people think it will be easier to find in "Gender and Sexuality Discussions" I can move it there.
Some useful info that exdraghunt posted in the thread Trans* mers? (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?5819-Trans*-mers&p=258905&viewfull=1#post258905)
"Can you swim in a gc2b binder?Short answer: YES.
Things to consider:
- a size up from your regular fit
- listen to your body and your comfort levels
- take the binder off/cease the activity if you notice any pain or discomfort breathing
- know your limits
- do not try to put your binder on while you or the binder is wet
- take a wet binder off with care & patience
- have a dedicated swimming binder to ensure that you have a dry one available after swimming
- if you have extenuating health conditions that might affect you while binding, we strongly recommend checking in with your doctor before binding"
If you have any sewing skills, you can take binders in. I often do it as my binders stretch out over time, get some more life out 'em. I usually start by shortening the shoulder-straps, which keeps it from riding low and showing off cleavage, then taking in center back or side seams little by little as needed.
Also, let me know if you guys think it would make sense to have this thread under "Gender and Sexuality Discussions". I think the fact this thread is about clothing means it makes more sense to put it here, but if people think it will be easier to find in "Gender and Sexuality Discussions" I can move it there.
Some useful info that exdraghunt posted in the thread Trans* mers? (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?5819-Trans*-mers&p=258905&viewfull=1#post258905)
"Can you swim in a gc2b binder?Short answer: YES.
Things to consider:
- a size up from your regular fit
- listen to your body and your comfort levels
- take the binder off/cease the activity if you notice any pain or discomfort breathing
- know your limits
- do not try to put your binder on while you or the binder is wet
- take a wet binder off with care & patience
- have a dedicated swimming binder to ensure that you have a dry one available after swimming
- if you have extenuating health conditions that might affect you while binding, we strongly recommend checking in with your doctor before binding"
If you have any sewing skills, you can take binders in. I often do it as my binders stretch out over time, get some more life out 'em. I usually start by shortening the shoulder-straps, which keeps it from riding low and showing off cleavage, then taking in center back or side seams little by little as needed.