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I got myself a sleeveless hoodie which is decent enough to hide things
Or if small enough you could try tape although can be trial and error. I’ve had some success however only managed to reduce it rather than flatten completely
Ooh, I wish I could wear hoodies in warm weather! I have zero tolerance for warm weather (like, anything over 70F and I start taking off layers). Tape is a good thought, but I think I'm too big and floppy for it to work, tbph. I also usually have trouble keeping anything strapless from bouncing, sliding down, or both.
... but if I did try tape, possibly with tape "straps," what kind of tape? I know kinesio tape is supposed to have very firm hold, but I've never tried to use it.
Ahh I 100% feel you, I hate having to choose between being cool and being comfortable!
As for the tape, floppy may work in your favour haha I think tape tends to work with less dense chests.
I’m in the UK so here we can’t easily get transtape but I used to buy sport tape or rock tape in the largest width (7.5cm or 10cm maybe) which was about £20. however now I buy it from Shein which is only £11 but the quality is lower. If you’re in the US you can use transtape and get whichever width is suitable for you, usually the widest is best for large chests! Alternatively any breast tape will work as these are all just KT (kinesiology tape) just rebranded.
I managed with the shein tape whilst being in and out of the swimming pool and this lasted 3/4 days before needing t replace it.
My method is start lying down, on each side - two pieces pulling each to the side (towards the armpit) and a long piece starting underneath and going over my shoulders to hold the weight, as I tended to feel it pulling without this piece. I haven’t heard anyone else use this method so if it doesn’t sound safe someone please let me know! I can draw a diagram for you later if it helps! You can also look at YouTube videos for tutorials for larger chests that may help, and unfortunately will take trial and error! It took me a whole roll to figure out a way that works for me.
The most important thing is leaving an ‘anchor’ about 1 inch which isn’t stretched at the start and end of each strip.
Also please be careful when taking it off, you can use any oil from the supermarket to help remove the adhesive and I don’t get blisters or sores unless I over tighten it initially
Thanks for the info! I can't say I've ever thought about chest density; what I mean by "floppy" is that the tissue seems to grow outwards and down rather than generating bulk, which makes it hard to flatten them without also lifting. But I also don't actually have to decrease my circumference to look presentable, so I might try tape. I think 10 cm is going to work better for me than 7.5, I am positive I'd get rollover with 7.5, lol. My go-to for taking adhesive off my skin is isopropyl alcohol, but oil would probably be better for my skin.