This is the GC2b half binder. This binder is advertised to specifically cater to the transgender and
This is the GC2b half binder. This binder is advertised to specifically cater to the transgender and genderqueer consumer. They also have a full binder, but I always go with half binders due to my gigantic hips so I will not be reviewing or purchasing that at this time. This is only sold online as far as I know. Please note that the last photo was taken off of their website.This binder is $33 and comes in a variety of colors. I chose grey because it doesn’t show a lot of dirt, but it isn’t dark enough to show through my white shirts.Features:Colors: black, white, grey, red, and navy blue Nylon/spandex/cotton blend Double panel front; stretchy/flexible on the back with a white, slightly rougher material on the inside of the double panel Low-cut enough to where I can wear it with v-necks (not deep v-necks though) Normal t-shirt collarThe nice thing about this is the collar being so low. I always have trouble with v-necks because the scoops on the collars tend to be too high. This was a very easy binder to get into and out of. I will say I am not crazy about the white inside part of the front panel. It’s mildly scratchy, but it’s not noticeable when I’m wearing it; just when I am taking it off or putting it on. It doesn’t chafe my nipples, which is nice because I normally have to wear as shirt under my underworks binder (review coming soon).COMMENTS FROM A GENDERQUEER:This is simple and has a lot of compression, without the discomfort. As stated previously, I always tend to get half binders because my hips push the full binders up and they roll. I like this out of the four other binder brands I have tried. The materials are top-notch.I don’t get the weird under-the-chest gap with this one, which means it rubs less.Here is a summary.Sizing: I bought a medium and it fits perfectly. I wear an XS or S in shirts and a M in binders I have to pull over my head because my shoulders are wide. That being said, they tell you to measure before you buy, despite your shirt or other brand binder sizes because you have to pay for shipping back and forth. Style/Aesthetics: I like how it looks under shirts. The compression is good and I can’t see any lines, even in tighter shirts, so it’s like it isn’t even there.Quality: The blend is nice and feels sturdy, especially the double panel compression on the front, but I’ve only been wearing it a couple of days, so I will update this post a month or so from now. UPDATE: it’s starting to unravel and definitely doesn’t last as long as an underworks. It lasts about the same amount of time as the lesloveboat binders. I will say that it is probably because I only rotate between two binders- I recommend people rotate between 3-4 but I understand if that is too costly for some people.Price: The price is fair. I’ve bought binders up to $80 and they haven’t felt this good. I may buy 2-3 more so I can rotate my binders. About the same (maybe a few dollars more) as an Underworks and way cheaper than a Lesloveboat binder. Company Review: I bought this based on the reviews and I wasn’t disappointed. The original post I saw that that raved about this was on Reddit. -- source link
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