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gc2b sizing?

Discussion in 'Gender Identity and Expression' started by Tardis221B, Mar 25, 2016.

  1. Tardis221B

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    So I'm looking to order a half binder from gc2b, right now I have the underworks Tritop in small. It binds okay, but I have a really small chest (34A) so it mostly just ends up hurting my back more than it flattens me. For gc2b, I'm not sure if I should order an XXS or an XS. (im in 29-30" on their measurements, with 17" shoulder breadth)

    Does anyone have experience with gc2b?
     
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    I tried the XXS and then the XS... and ended up with a small from GC2B (thank god for their return policy). I'm also a small underworks tri-top although it fits me pretty well. Definitely go for the bigger size. My shoulders are also around 17 inches and I have a small chest too... we seem to have practically all the same measurements so honestly I'd go for a small if I were you. I couldn't get the XS over my shoulders and the small compresses me really well.

    Also, bear in mind the seams on gc2b are a lot more fragile than underworks because they're stitched so as I was trying to force the XS on I ended up ripping out a load of stitches and was unable to return it.
     
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    Thanks, yeah I think I'm going to go for the XS first then order up, I'm still within the range of the XS sizing even with a sports bra, shirt, and hoodie on. I'm very slim too (5'5" (aka 1.65 m) and 110lbs (aka 50kg) )

    And thanks for the seam tip, I'll be sure not to force it if it doesnt fit
     
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    It's probably too late but I thought that I should've gotten a XS because my chest is 31", but I got a S and it worked a lot better, the first day I wore it for 10 hrs and I forgot about it. I would suggest size up.
     
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    I'm a 34 B. I got the XS and couldn't get into it without damaging it, but the S was just right. My chest measurement was right at 32, so I was on the XS-S Cusp, but my shoulders were 18 inches wide, so the one with the capability to stretch that extre few inches was necessary. Still gets me flatter than other binders.

    I think if you subtracted 2 from everything that my numbers seem similar to yours, so I'd probably recommend you measure your shoulders and see how wide of a binder you'd need to stretch over them. My Small binder can stretch at least over my shoulders and arms with all the stretching and flailing that I find myself doing trying to get in quickly. I'd put that up to 41 inches or a bit more. So, in my very very very unprofessional estimate, if your shoulders are wider than 16 inches, which I see they are, go with the XS.
     
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    If you are on right on the line between 2 sizes, most companies will recommend that you order the larger size.