Consider buying a bra with removable padding

Pretty, supportive bras are widely available for transgendered and cross-dressing men. However, it can be hard to figure out sizing and correct sizes. Conventional shops may not do measurements on a transgender or cross-dress client, and many of those stores don't carry bras sturdy enough for the heavy breast forms that many wear.

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Measure around your rib cage. Start by placing the end of the measuring tape in the middle of your chest. Run the measuring tape below each breast and around your back. Write down this measurement.

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Take a measurement of the width of your breast you want your lingeries to cover. Do this by taking a measurement across your breast. Make sure the tape is touching your body exactly where you would want the widest part of the bra to touch.


3 Use a lingerie bag or mesh fabric bag when washing delicates in the washing machine. Though hand-washing lingerie is the safest route, it is not always the most efficient. Many types of lingerie, including some silks, are quite sturdy. More caution is necessary with lace and satin.

4 Connect bra hooks and eyelets together before washing them in the washing machine and avoid washing these garments with other clothes to minimize twisting and tangling. When washed on the delicate cycle, unpadded bras without underwire generally fare well. Padded bras are best washed by hand or washed in the machine on the gentle cycle. Be sure to remove them before the spin cycle.

Consider buying a bra with removable padding. These bras are functional and cost-effective for those who would like to get double duty out of their purchase. These bras usually come in smaller sizes and don't increase your breast size by more than one cup.

Put on your padded bra by clasping it in the front and then rotating the clasp to the back. The bottom of the bra should fit just below your breasts and no breast area should be showing underneath the bra. If your pads are removable, check to make sure that they are in the correct place and that both pads are even. Your breasts should sit on top of the padded area.