gender neutral clothing question

[HeldUp]

My Spring physical the doctor wanted to check my back for potential skin abnormalities because "that's where men, I'm sorry I didn't..." "that's OK, I identify man is fine" "that's a trouble area most men don't check". The only tell tales were my chest and the pink bra straps I didn't get tucked all the way under my sweatshirt and jeans.

[oldguy]

Interesting.  I don't have any chest or strap marks after taking my bra off.  

[HeldUp]

Interesting.  I don't have any chest or strap marks after taking my bra off. 

Maybe you need a tighter band? Are you getting the support you think you should?

It could just be a perfect fit and/or hyper-elastic skin that just pops back into place maybe? I don't get them for long, but for a few minutes my skin tattle tells on me.

[Brdy64]

I most definitely get strap marks as well. Not so much in the upper straps, but around the band and more so under the breasts where the underwire sits. 🤔

[Johndoe1]

I won't wear the red turtleneck out unless I'm wearing the Polartec vest shown in the photo.  My breasts will still fill the front of the shirt I wear but the two pockets hide the details, as does the vest.  I haven't decided what I'll wear this morning as I head to the bank, library and while shopping.  Perhaps it will be the red turtleneck I'm wearing at the moment.  The underwire frame runs beneath both breasts while the seamless, unlined cups shape and hold them.  I didn't chose this journey I've been on for so long, but with support of men here I'm finally able to accept what nature has given me.  Now its a big turn on...   Amazing!

Vests or jackets are good clothing choices and one many larger chested women use to deter unwanted looks. I too use that look when I would rather not show off the girls but still dress well. I have found that very few women intend to display their chests all the time but would rather be modest when it comes to their chests knowing all too well, they are a beacon of attention. And they do know. That is why they fuss so much over them.

[aboywithgirls]

A quote from John-

" I have found that very few women intend to display their chests all the time but would rather be modest when it comes to their chests knowing all too well, they are a beacon of attention. And they do know. That is why the fuss so much over them."

John, you are so right. For work, I try to dress to look professional. It's clothing that fits. I don't want people to think that I am anything, but a woman. I have a figure with lumps and bumps. I'm not hiding that fact. However, I also will not wear a dress, a top or a skirt that's intended for a date night. The same goes for any of my bras or panties.

I already deal with enough men (and women) who objectify my chest who think that either "brushing up against" or hugging uncomfortably close for too long. There are some things that I have to put up with as a woman. I try not to send out any open invitations.

♥️Sophie♥️

[Johndoe1]

Thank you, dear, dear Sophie! I have experienced many of those attentions (some not so nice as well) women experience with larger chests that I too have come to fuss over my chest in similar ways for many of the same reasons. Looking in the mirror not once but 3 or 4 times to be sure my chest is presenting as I want it to. Yes, a very feminine tradition. Breasts are breasts no matter who's chest they are on.

[Brdy64]

Torrid has some nice tank tops with 'wider' shoulder straps (hides the bra straps). 

You really can't tell they are women's at all, but conceal the bra much better than men's tanks. 

If you catch them on sale you can get 40-50% off sometimes. 😉

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[gotgyne]

In my opinion most clothing is gender neutral, except female lingerie. For example look here:
https://www.c-and-a.com/de/de/shop/stoffhose-mid-waist-straight-fit-2194315/1

This outfit is worn by a woman, but it could be worn by a man also.

As I already wrote, I buy my short jeans shorts at the clockwork department of this company. They have clothing for fat teenagers. I don't get them in the men's department.

[Justagirl💃]

Although I wear skirts every weekend, I am required to dress androgynous during the week attending the day-centre. Likewise, I find everything I need off the Torrid woman's rack. 

Women's trousers are cut differently and fit the wider hips whilst the blouses are designed with extra space for the breast tissue. 

Of course styles range from flowery and colourful to bland, so finding androgynous women's clothing is easy enough.

Leggings are something I use a lot because they are very comfortable. Match them with a rock band T-shirt and you have a nice outfit that looks androgynous enough and fits. 

The Harper tops from Torrid also are very neutral in appearance as well, with many plaids to chose from.

While you are there, ask for a fitting and the girls will get you set up with a nice high quality bra to take home, and maybe matching panties? (Just saying)

[Johndoe1]

In my opinion most clothing is gender neutral, except female lingerie. For example look here:
https://www.c-and-a.com/de/de/shop/stoffhose-mid-waist-straight-fit-2194315/1

This outfit is worn by a woman, but it could be worn by a man also.

As I already wrote, I buy my short jeans shorts at the clockwork department of this company. They have clothing for fat teenagers. I don't get them in the men's department.

The blazer and pants are very androgynous. The top is the only thing that might give it away. Very sharp looking. I like it. 

[Gino]

It's good to see older threads revived. 

I've been physically on the smaller side (at 5'3") of what's considered normal for males and several articles of female clothing have always fit better, that or they are available in sizes that fit me.

Shoe styles like sneakers and loafers in female size 8 1/2 - 9 medium width fit me perfectly while just finding a men's shoe size in 6 1/2 to 7 is an all day chore if I could find any at all. 

So, I've leaned more and more to the androgynous look for years and found that women's jeans not only fit better, getting them off the rack with an inseam that I do not have to have adjusted shorter is a blessing also. The added benefit is when the inseam in uncut women's jeans look correct.