You're not alone if you want to flatten your chest with a binder.There are safe and easy to use online products you can buy for this purpose.There are options if you want to make your own.Try converting a pair of tights into a chest binder.If you use the wrong material or wear a binder that's too tight, it could damage your tissue.
Step 1: Buy a pair of tights or pantyhose.
Any tights can be used for this purpose.If you're the same size at your waist as your chest, you can buy your normal size.To measure your chest, use a soft tape measure.Go around your back until you reach the front with the other end.Take the measurement where the end overlaps the rest of the tape measure by pulling it tight over your chest.This measurement can be used to find the correct size of tights.When buying tights, make sure to check the size chart on the back of the package.
Step 2: Remove the legs from the tights.
Leaving about 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) of the legs on both sides, use sharp scissors to cut across each leg.It's time to have tights that look like shorts.
Step 3: Cut into the crotch to create a hole for your head.
The crotch is in the tights.To make the tights look like shorts, smooth them out.Cut a hole in the crotch that's big enough for your head to fit through with a pair of scissors.If the hole isn't big enough for your head to fit through, use your scissors to open it up more.
Step 4: The tights should be like a small t-shirt.
Stick your head through the hole you made in the crotch and the "legs" that are left on the tights.To flatten it out, pull the waist part of the tights over your chest.It works best over a sports bra.
Step 5: A smooth chest can be achieved with sports bras without cups.
If you want to smooth out your chest, choose sports bras that are flat.If you have a larger chest, placing one on top of the other can help flatten it out.Aim for ones that fit a little tighter, but not so tight that you can't breathe.There are companies that make vest-like binders that go halfway up your torso.
Step 6: It's easy to put on a back brace around your chest.
These are usually attached with Velcro.The brace should be tightened under your arm so it doesn't show as much.It will help flatten your chest.You can find them in big box stores and drug stores.You can't breathe if it's tight.It works best under loose clothing.
Step 7: Pick up a compression shirt and wear it.
Compression shirts hug the body tightly.It flattens out when you wear it around your chest.You can wear whatever you want.These can be found in most athletic stores.If you only have compression shorts, you can turn them into a shirt by cutting a hole in the crotch that's large enough for your head.One old shirt can be turned into a binder.Cut the sleeves off, then cut the seams on both sides of the shirt.You now have two binders.To put this binder on, wrap it tightly around your chest.Tuck that piece into the binder between your breasts by tying it in the front.
Step 8: Take your binder off while you sleep.
Skin problems and other medical issues can be caused by binding 24 hours a day.To give your body a chance to rest, you need to leave it off for at least several hours a day.Wear your binder for 8 hours at a time.Breathing problems and broken ribs can be caused by tight binding.Compressing your chest can change your bones over time.There is no need to feel obligated to experiment with what makes you happy.
Step 9: If you can, skip the binder when you work out.
A sports bra is fine to exercise in, but binders like back braces and tights might be too restrictive.You will not be able to breathe as well as you should because they don't allow you to move enough.
Step 10: It's a good idea to put body powder under your binder.
If you're having trouble with your binder rubbing your skin and causing redness, a layer of body powder may be able to help.It's a good idea to add a light dusting before putting your binder on.You can wear a tight shirt under your binder.Body Glide is an anti-chafing stick that protects your skin.Anti-chafing sticks can be found at athletic stores.
Step 11: You shouldn't use tape or ace bandages to bind your skin.
These can cause serious issues if they don't move properly.It doesn't bind evenly and can hurt your skin.The bandages are designed to keep getting tighter as you wear them.That can make breathing difficult.These types of binding can lead to broken ribs.