TomboyX Compression Bra, Chest Binder Alternative, Wireless Full Coverage Medium Support Top, Athletic Sports Bra, (XS-6X)

The peculiarities of my body (currently 36FF UK size plus hypermobility & frequent rib/sternum pain) have me concluding I will not have the flatter chest I want without drastic measures. Even if I could use a traditional binder, it probably wouldn’t get me as flat as I want (or, honestly, that third arm instead that I’ve been wishing for since I was 11). I’ve been on a campaign of “this is the body I have so I will take care of it” campaign the past few years, which has actually been really good, but lately I’ve been noticing the foam of my Panache Sport bras sticking out more than I want (dysphoria galore), so I figured the TomboyX compression bra might be a nice compromise.In my experience, it IS a nice compromise.It’s taken some getting used to, ribs-wise, but I don’t feel constricted wearing it. I don’t like traditional sports bras because they’re usually terribly difficult to pull on (especially when navigating significant chestage) and the bands usually sit at a really weird place. I was pleasantly surprised to find that while this isn’t as easy for me to put on as a hook-and-eye closure bra, the firmness of the material doesn’t fight me when I put it on. It’s also longer than most sports bras I’ve worn in the past, which feels supportive in front and back. The flat elastic of the bottom band doesn’t dig or roll up, or concentrate a lot of pressure in a small area. To me, the bottom band is painless, which is a very rare experience for me.The armholes are…not my favorite? There’s not a lot of coverage for the tail of Spence (front “armpit fat” which is actually breast tissue), and I do get some pressure points from the seam. Also, the neckline seam is a bit visible under t-shirts, probably because it’s being pushed out by the compressed tissue. Sometimes I wish the neckline was a little higher, but then that might be too high, so…I mean, it’s definitely less of a problem than the necklines of my Panache Sports, so I’ll take it.I’ve been able to “swoop & scoop” so that the bra material prevents skin from sitting on skin for the most part, except for in the middle (that’s a bit of an old-timey barmaid cleavage situation, for lack of a better descriptor). I’ve managed to figure out how to apply powder before & after I put the garment on, which goes a long way in making a very schweddy situation less miserable. It’s not that the compression bra is excessively hot—in fact it’s quite light—I’m just dealing with a combination of a lot of flesh, chronic illness that affects what temp my body thinks it should be, and living in a swamp.Am I flat? Definitely not. (Bust measurement is maybe 1” less in this than a regular properly-sized underwire.) Do I have uniboob? Yes. Does this compression bra make things relatively better? Also yes. It’s not terribly expensive, it’s relatively comfortable to put on and wear, I appear flatTER, and I appreciate the color options. & something to remember when mourning not being more flat: post-serum Steve Rogers probably still has more boob.

this product is awesome! i am very new to chest binding/compression and i found this top to be incredibly comfortable while also providing a lot of support and compression. honestly more compression than i expected!! i have a gc2b binder that fits me correctly yet is uncomfortable and gaps below my chest. this top fits my body perfectly and does not gap below my chest at all, but it does provide significantly less compression. this is a really great product and i will definitely be getting another :D for reference i am 36.5 ribs 43 chest and i got a XL!

Material is soft and bra is pretty comfortable but I don't consider this a binder alternative. It doesn't really compress and the bottom band actually seems to accentuate the presence of breasts rather than smoothing out the chest. I'm only an A to a small B. It's more of a lounge bra, I wear mine for cleaning day.

It's very comfortable and breathable, and it has a much lower neckline in the back than the front so I can have the tattoos on my back visible without also having to have any cleavage. It also has close arm holes, so no ugly/uncomfortable sideboob spillage or back rolls. It's just long enough that it doesn't end up with the hem right under my bustline, which can be a problem for me that will have even proper binders accentuate that instead. The band also isn't that much tighter than the bodice either, so it doesn't dig in uncomfortably and start feeling like a regular bra. The compression is decent. It doesn't make me flat, but I also have that problem with full-on binders as well so I'm not that disappointed. It is much more comfortable than a binder and therefore probably will be much more wearable for all day or activity, etc. This is my first TomboyX product, but because of it I will be looking at more!

I am an older lady, not trans. not post-op, just tired of my boobs flopping around, and I hate wearing bras because every single one of them is so uncomfortable! I’ve been looking for something that will just flatten me out and support me without digging into my shoulders, and leaving marks on my skin. This is it! The first time I tried it on I forgot about it, and I ended up falling asleep with it on. It’s a little tight getting on but then you forget that it’s even there. It’s also somehow cool, so I’m not sweating and boiling hot when I have it on underneath heavier tops, or sweaters. Excellent quality. I will definitely buy more of these!

It is soft and comfortable but does not offer much compression even when sizing down. It is expensive too. I found a different brand on Amazon for $17 that does a much better job. I wish I could return this one but don’t have the tags or bag anymore.