Being a girl comes with some pretty great perks… high heels, lipstick, lingerie, and let’s not forget – BRAS!
Bras offer endless options for expressing your femininity. And that’s where things can get tricky! With so many sizes and styles to choose from, it’s easy to go wrong.
Do you know what to do and what NOT to do when it comes to bras for crossdressers and MTF trans women? Here are 6 do’s and don’ts of wearing a bra!
1. DO Wear The Right Size
Did you know that there’s an 80% chance you’re wearing the wrong size bra? A bra that doesn’t fit right is uncomfortable and unflattering – and who needs that?
Bra sizing is complicated, so I suggest getting professionally fitted if at all possible. (Many shops are happy to provide this service to their transgender and crossdresser clientele.)
If you prefer to do it yourself, check out my previous article on how to find your MTF bra size.
2. DON’T Let Back Bulge Ruin Your Look
One of the dreaded side effects of wearing a bra is back bulge. This is especially common if you carry extra weight in your upper body. Here are 3 tips for minimizing back bulge:
- Wear a larger band size. A band that’s too tight will cause bulging, so go up a size. For example, from a size 42 to a size 44 band.
- Look for a bra with extra stretch. Bras made with smooth, stretchy fabrics don’t dig in as much as stiffer bras.
- Try a longline bra. Longline bras have a wider band that extends down the torso to help eliminate back bulge.
3. DO Choose The Right Style
While choosing the right bra size is important, so too is the style. The options are nearly endless! Some of the style details to consider include:
- Padded vs. unpadded
- Underwire vs. wireless
- Cut of the bra cups (low cut, full cut, balconette, etc.)
- Front clasp vs. back clasp
- Straps (strapless, racerback, convertible, etc.)
- Fabric (cotton, satin, lace, etc.)
- Color
Which style is best depends on what you’ll be wearing, as well as your natural breast shape and body type.
For a breakdown of suitable styles, see my article on the Top 7 Bra Styles Every Crossdresser and MTF Transgender Woman Should Own.
4. DON’T Be Boring
While you should definitely own some basic bras, why stop there?
Bras offer endless options for expressing your style, so have fun and experiment with different colors, fabrics, and trimmings! (Just be careful what you wear them with as frilly details can show through clothes.)
5. DON’T Ruin Your Bra In The Wash
Bras are delicate objects, so they need to be properly cared for. You shouldn’t simply toss your bra in the wash with the rest of your clothes. Here are some tips to ensure that your bra stays in good shape for as long as possible:
- Hand wash your bra if possible. This is the best way to extend the life of your bra.
- Use a bra wash bag. This keeps the hooks from snagging and prevents your bra from getting tangled in the washing machine.
- Air dry your bra. Bras should never be put in the dryer, so hang them to dry instead.
6. DO Replace Your Bra When It’s Time
You take care of your bra, it should last a good while. However, keep in mind that bras do have a limited life span. (Expect an average of 6-12 months if you wear it regularly.)
Here are signs that your bra needs to be replaced:
- The bra straps are stretched out.
- The bra no longer fits as well as it used to.
- The bra has lost its shape.
- The bra feels uncomfortable.
Bras! We just can’t get enough
Now that we’ve got the dos and don’ts worked out, the only thing left to do is enjoy your beautiful bra… And maybe go out and buy some new ones!
Since a girl can never have too many bras, I’d love to know…
How many bras do you own? Are you a basic one-bra kinda gal? Or do you have a bra to match your every mood?
Take my poll and tell me about your favorite bra below!
Love,
Lucille
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Omg bras are so so wonderful to wear to me it’s one of the most important things every girl should wear I started to wear bras around 15 after I came out to my mother that I wanted to be a girl she embraced me and gave me a big hug and said omg yes you can be my daughter I never felt that I was a boy always felt femmine so after a while mother started to buy me girl clothes and took me to a private lingerie store and I had a wonderful brA fitting the woman who helped me was so so wonderful and treated me as if I was already a woman after about 2 months later mother said it’s time to get you breast forms how happy I was and when they arrived I was so so happy I had tears of joy that weekend she came into my bedroom and said we’re going shopping today so get a bra and panties together get showered and let me do your makeup no one knows how much I loved it so so much so yes bras and matching panties are wonderful very essential part of our wardrobe and yes very important we take care of our bras and panties and update our life every six. Months it’s worth every penny of it also love all the style and colors very very feminine yea have a beautiful day besafe becareful love to all ambermaria
What a beautiful experience! Thank you for sharing. When I was 11 my mom dressed me up as a girl for Halloween, and I’ve never forgotten the feelings it stirred up inside. That was in 1961, much too early for society to accept the trans-femme that I am now, but I’m so glad it happened, because it lit a flame inside me that could not be extinguished.
Finding the right size and style is hard when your a smaller band with bigger cups size. Especially as my breadts are still filling in. Less coverage styles like balcony/balconet don’t fit me any more unless I go up a cup size. Which is hard to find that fits me right. And now more fuller coverage bras are fitting me in my cup size. I’m a much fuller 32H/small 32I now depending on the style of bra.
Finding the right bra size can be a pain.Was lucky and found out 40d is perfect for me.So many pretty options.Wearing a new one!!!
Hmmmmm,,, I’ve been wearing a bra for over 30 years. I know all the hype and such but it really does come done to ,,,,, If you really need to wear a bra you KNOW!!!!!!
I still prefer other options.
Took a long time to find my perfect bra but I finally did. Fallsweet add 2 cups bra. I now own 5 in different colors. They lift my natural 34A breast’s to a C cup. They have a 4 clasp wide band for comfort and are adorn in fine lace. You can find these on the Amazon app. 35 years of uncomfortable bras until now. Will never buy anything else.
Cheers ladies,
Kristen
I use bra for my breasts and it feels just great. I love the feeling. It almost make me a woman at once no matter everything else is missing.
And of course I have false breasts and different bras for those as I hope to pass.
Sounds complicated? I don’t feel so. Outing is extra – at home I can wear my size.