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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Recently purchased a Black Pocket Bra off Amazon they holds the Breast forms in….well pockets., keeps the Silicone Breasts in place when moving around….especially when Dancing. I plan to buy one in Beige next.
Pocket Bras are sometimes called Mastectomy Bras
I decided to go on hormones after trying herbals…..herbals for me just weren’t working much……….I have been on hormones for about 15+ years now. I am now 38 B-36 C.
I have been using Lucille’s
Sublime Breast and Curves
lotions several twice a day,
and my beautiful breasts have
grown from a 48 B to a 50 B
bra size.
Her products work successfully
on me, and worth every Penney
I paid for my Gorgeous bras.
I love to wear many different styles
and colors of pretty feminine bras
and are mostly nylon and spandex,
but my favs to wear are
shiny satin bras, with my matching
color Vanity Fair silky nylon full brief style panties to my waist.
I feel so feminine and womanly
wearing these type of pretty silky
bras and panties.
Have you tried wearing satin bras
under a full nylon lace trim slip too?
The feeling of wearing all of
this silky lingerie together is just so ultimately feminine awesome.
You are soo right,i like lacy bras.They feel so awesome under my silky feminime blouses .By the way i wear 46 B.and i have my own titties.(No breast-form)
This is me in a dress up mode.
Sexy n hot!!
Sweet
Thank you for your time. More things are happening. Did I tell you I have had my name legally changed to Katie Lynn Lyndsey. My female husband’s maiden name. Need to tell other changes.
looks great, i can’t wait for same size
I have been using organic fenugreek oil to massage my breasts every day, along with feminizing herbs and foods and the results are amazing. I now wear a 42c bra and dress en femme full time. Having breasts this large I must dress as a woman or I look silly. My favorite bra to wear is the Glamorise Magic Lift Bra, which I am wearing here. My image consultant wants to see me go on HRT. She says my breasts will grow to a size D or DD. I am so tempted to do it.
Yes, Bri, if you are already dressing full time, you should go all the way with body sculpting supplements. I am a natural C without any treatments and I do love the looks I get when in male mode! So I am a show-off, but I love the attention.
Love,
Jin
Dressing full time is easy now. You don’t have to wear skirts and dresses all the time, although I do wear them to my women’s organizations meetings and women’s studies classes where I am comfortable. I have found very nice, comfortable stretch blue jeans and pants at my local Lane Bryant. I have several pair of full padded panties from Classic Curves (Espy is wonderful!) Underneath the pants I wear my padded panties, and, combined with my developing breasts my body looks totally feminine and curvy. In the winter months I wear my Blow Fish booties which look really cute. This way you are dressed totally en femme, you look and feel sexy, yet you don’t draw too much attention to yourself.
you look great love you bra so femine cathyxx
“Brianna”…Hi, Sweetie…”I LOVE YOUR BRA and PANTIES”…You look fantastic…So Sexy…As you know, I am on my 6th month of “InstantBust” Capsules…I am now also taking “Estro-Logic”…I am hoping my Breasts will really “Increase in Size”…”Happy New Year”…”I Love You” !!! Love, Paula
Thanks so much for the compliment Cathy. I love wearing feminine, lacy bras. I wore this bra with a waist cincher, which makes my breasts really perky, last week under a tight, form-fitting turtleneck sweater. I was at True Salon getting a facial and hair styled and colored and I got a few glances at my breasts.
I have many bra’s. Some unlined and some lined. Some lace, some plain and some almost see through. Flirty and sexy for fun times while not so flirty for regular day wear. I shop mostly at Victoria’s Secret as they help make sure I always have the correct fit. They do all the measuring you need to get you into the prefect bra. No one looks good in an improper fitting bra.