Help a GG understand Breast Forms PLEASE!!!

[MandyGG]

I would LOVE to surprise Audrey with a pair of forms, and hopefully have them when she returns next Friday, but we don't have hundreds of dollars to blow. I kinda sorta deleted the email that I found, where she ordered a pair a few years ago, during one of my fits. Ooops. (Again, I am so sorry Audrey!) She acts like they are not a big deal, and she swears she doesn't need them, but I know that forms are must haves with you girls! I think she is just worried about spending our money on them. Silly girl.


Could someone teach me about the numbering system and how it works?
What I am looking for?
Where is the best place to buy that is inexpensive?

Like I said, we don't have a lot of money to spend, so I need something that would make her happy without a huge price tag.

[Kerigirl2009]

I purchased two sets from TrueKare online and I only paid about $70 a pair plus I ordered nipples for them also. I love them!!!!
I am 6'1" and I ordered ASY-7 (they are like a C cup on me) and ASY-9 (a nice D cup)
They have a good sizing chart that seams pretty accurate

They delivered in great time with the express shipping too!!!
Oh and I have had mine for I think nearly two years (still holding up) but I am thinking about a new set too.
Good Luck :)

[Renee W]

Four places come to mind for buying for forms over the internet:

EBay
http://www.truekare.com/
http://www.thebreastformstore.com/
http://www.janetscloset.com/

The last 3 all have good info on how to choose forms. The numbering is based on the size bra that you need to fill, so if you know her bra size, you should be able to use the charts on the sites to determine the size number.

[cyndigurl45]

Before my natural breast grew I used the nubra (http://www.nubra.com/NuBra.htm), the original ones and a miriacle bra (http://mobile.victoriassecret.com/mt/www.victoriassecret.com/ss/Satellite?ProductID=1265789011707&c=Page&cid=1332988399401&pagename=vsdWrapper&search=true&un_jtt_v_lv4=) the end results were astounding and the cost was very minimal

[Kate Simmons]

Honesty Mandy, I never used the expensive ones. Too much bulk for one thing and way too much money. For something "functional" (so to speak :battingeyelashes:), I just always used the cheap ones for no more than $19.99. You can PM me to find the companies as I don't want anyone to think I am favoring one over the other. Not a "biggie" in more ways than one. I just wanted something that would naturally bounce when dancing, etc. and that I didn't have to go into hock for. Good luck Hon.:)

[kimdl93]

I have the True Kare ASY 6, (ASY stands for asymmetrical, I think). The size is ample for me (6'2" and 220), but everyone has different ideas about proportions. Mine cost around $85 for the pair. Someday, if you want to go upscale, I've heard and read very good things about Ameona Contact forms - they have a silicon adhesive and a dimple pattern that allows them to "vent" a bit. But they are a good deal more expensive - perhaps $550/pair. I'm saving up for mine!

[Kathi Lake]

Mandy, many here love the TrueKare ones, which aren't too expensive. Me? I went with something a little nicer. Why? Well, as you know, breasts are one of the most recognizable secondary sex characteristics. It's something I definitely wanted to get 'right' (and left, so to speak). :)

I went to a mastectomy store and was measured. They attached different sized forms to me and took pictures in a tight sweater. We chose the size that was the most natural-looking on me (FYI - me with a pair of D's - not a pretty sight! I looked like a toothpick that swallowed some cantaloupes).

Again, your mileage will vary, but a good pair is a wonderful thing!

:)

Kathi

[ThisIsBob]

I can't speak for the others mentioned here, but I'm 5'11"/145lbs and have a pair from Janet's Closet (http://janetscloset.com/breast_forms.htm) that I definitely like. I wear the "Size 5 Wide Low" forms - AKA 34C. They cost me about $50 on an eBay auction after shipping. While I do have a fairly slim frame (my chest measures between 34-35"), I didn't account for my shoulders, which are much wider than most women would be at my height/build, so I'm considering saving up for a slight size upgrade to one of these three:

"Size 5 Wide High" (34D)
"Size 6 Wide Low" (36C)
"Size 6 Wide High" (36D)

In my personal opinion, the "narrow" forms are just too "stripper-fake". I think the wide-profile breasts just look more natural than something that could put an eye out :)

[MandyGG]

I went to a mastectomy store and was measured. They attached different sized forms to me and took pictures in a tight sweater. We chose the size that was the most natural-looking on me

I will have to take him with me to have this done! Should I hold off and just do this instead of buying a pair for now?


I can't speak for the others mentioned here, but I'm 5'11"/145lbs

I noticed in your "Walk in Her Shoes" thread that you and Audrey have the same build almost exactly. He is 6"/145. So, if I do buy some for now, I would want to go with a Size 6 Wide Low?

I am leaning towards a C cup because like Kathi said... He would do this:
(FYI - me with a pair of D's - not a pretty sight! I looked like a toothpick that swallowed some cantaloupes).

[Jilmac]

Try ebay, I've found some great inexpensive buys there on breast forms (I'm wearing them as I type). Mine fit my 38D bra and only cost $54.00 plus shipping. You can find several varieties and shapes to suit any figure (and price range), most are bid on but some are buy now. There are also sizing charts with each seller so you can come pretty close to a natural size.

[Piora]

I've never owned breast forms, but I thought that when I am ready to get a pair, I would want them to have a natural 'jiggle' the way real breasts would, and behave as close to the real thing as possible. I'm seriously looking to get them, as I am sick of stuffing socks in my bra! :heehee: I'm 6'2" and would want a C cup (my bras are Cs) Is it likely that I'll have to to pay big $$$ to get something like that?

[Kathi Lake]

I will have to take him with me to have this done! Should I hold off and just do this instead of buying a pair for now?I would hold off. Think about it - what a fun surprise field trip!! :)

Not to mention that by doing this, you would get the right size. Understand though, this route isn't cheap. You don't have to buy from them, but you would definitely get the perfect measurement and size comparison.

Kathi

[Lorileah]

I will have to take him with me to have this done! Should I hold off and just do this instead of buying a pair for now?


I think that would be a great idea. Breasts are so personal. Some want big some just want average. Personally I like average ( a C cup) on me Mine are size 7. And I don't know about going real inexpensive. These are like the most important part of the whole set up. They last forever. One thing I can suggest is if you want to surprise her, fet the foam rubber ones first and in a couple sizes just to see what looks best. I have a set that I will stick on when I want to wear a tube or cami but I love the silicone ones the best.

[reb.femme]

Hi Mandy,

For my tuppence worth (I'm a Brit), avoid Latex and go for silicone only!
I've just had a gripe in the clothing, accessories and shopping talk forum, "Smelly Breast Forms".

The smell is a touch over powering and I'm having to spend an inordinate amount of time washing, dousing with talc and scenting to try and lessen the pong.
As many of the posters there have said, go for silicone. A statement with which I fully concur.

Moan over :o

Rebecca xx

[5150 Girl]

http://www.glamourboutique.com/affordableteardropbreastforms.aspx
This site seemed fairly reasonable to me.
Most sites have a size chart (as does this one, and the affore mention The Breastform Store does) Look at the tag in one of her bras and see waht size she had.
One ohter word of caution.... Make sure you're getting a PAIR and not a SINGLE! Some post mastectamy shops sell singles...

[RADER]

I love my forms, wear them every chance I get.
I have a size 6, witch for me with a 54 bra, gives me B-C cup appearance
witch is nice for most occasions.
I also have a size 10, witch fill out a D -DD cup for those dresses that need a little more
on top to look rite.
I have triangle forms with nipples. They seem to fit and look just rite.
Now for the other side of the coin, page two as it was said;
My wife dared me, and I could not pass up the challenge, I got a pair of size 20 forms.
Yes 20's WOW, Had to go and get a size J bra. The bet was I could not wear it for a whole week,
7 Long days and nights. Well I barely did it, it was different for sure, Now I can have true
symphony for those poor GG's that are super well endowed. Half the time I felt like In was going
to fall over, and at night I had a back ache.
Rader

[Eryn]

Mandy, take care with the numbering systems because they are not consistent! It seems that every supplier has their own system.

My own experience is with Janet's Closet, and I like her #6 "C-girls wide" forms. They look very natural and fill out a 38B VS bra very well. They give me enough up there to give a strong feminine cue but not so much as to attract recruiters for Hooters. You should watch Janet's videos as she explain her sizing in great detail.

Frankly, wearing forms is one thing that I could forgo in my dressing. I realize that I need them for a proper presentation, but I've also gained an appreciation for the dislike that many GGs show for their bras. It does feels good when I put it on, but it feels great when I take it off! :)

[reenes]

i got my first pair from walmart only cost $20 something dollars its already a silicon but you need to wear it under a bra :D

[Blaire]

I will have to take him with me to have this done! Should I hold off and just do this instead of buying a pair for now?

Unless you think he'll throw a fit over the price tag, that would be like Christmas come early!

[BLUE ORCHID]

H Mandy, Go to www.janetscloset.com and watch the video

[bobbie c]

hi mandy...silicon for sure and i too went on ebay...80 dollars a pair....loved them, so bought the same but a smaller size for other occasions.....and mandy u are very special

[NathalieX66]

I have a pair of silicones, just like mom, who is a survivor of breast cancer.

[giuseppina]

Maybe blindfold him :devil: and take him to the mastectomy shop that way.

It might be a good idea to call in advance as some mastectomy shops have a strict "no males" policy.

[drushin703]

hi mandi:

Ever since I started dressing I wanted to have breasts. It is both sensory and image inabling but it also rounds out the male to female form; putting lumps where lumps
should be. The ones I currently wear are from the breast form store, 139 dollars but very nice. My delima was, since I was a dresser of color, I needed some
breast forms that matched my skin tone and the breastform store was the only store, I found, that carried the sable forms.\ My advice is to shop around.
As others have said ebay has some good forms at very resonable (if you win the bid) prices. lol, dana

[drushin703]

sorry for the mis-spell mandi, enabling is with an E, not and I...dana.

[Alberta_Pat]

I too will suggest you contact "The Breastform Store. com". They have a toll free number and are very helpful with all sorts of questions.

Whether you make your purchase there or not is your call, but the knowledge gained is "priceless".

By the way, it is wonderful that you are so willing to assist your SO in this manner. Thank you, and be proud of her!

[Rachel Morley]

Could someone teach me about the numbering system and how it works?

Hi Mandy - attached is a guide to the numbering system. It's from the Breastform Store. Hope this helps - Hugs Rachel

[ThisIsBob]

I will have to take him with me to have this done! Should I hold off and just do this instead of buying a pair for now?

I noticed in your "Walk in Her Shoes" thread that you and Audrey have the same build almost exactly. He is 6"/145. So, if I do buy some for now, I would want to go with a Size 6 Wide Low?

I am leaning towards a C cup because like Kathi said... He would do this:

Yes, I would definitely go with the 36 wide low if you're looking for C cup.

[~Joanne~]

I will have to take him with me to have this done! Should I hold off and just do this instead of buying a pair for now?

I would wait. It would be such a big experience and more personal if you did this together :)

[StarrOfDelite]

One of the posters mentioned that she went to a store and tried forms until she found the one which was most flattering, and most complemented her self-image. Best advice I've read so far in this thread.

Having said that, I cannot restrain my urge to make a few comments based on personal experience.

First, there is a difference, at least in my mind, between breast enhancers, which are gel or foam inserts which fill out a bra, and breast forms which look like amputated human breasts, complete usually with large realistically colored nipples.

I am 6'0" tall and weigh 155, and I'm in my mid-fifties. I lift weights 2-3 times a week, and have very developed pectoral muscles which pretty much fill a 38 sports bra naturally, but do not look like female breasts. My personal aim as a crossdresser is to blend and pass. I wear a pair of breast enhancers which basically fill out a 38C bra to provide me a feminine profile, and I am satisfied with the effect.

I own a pair of size 4 breast forms, purchased from one of the online vendors mentioned in this thread, and never use them. I wear a lot of jeans, shorts, and straight skirts with girly hoodies, scoop front tee shirts, jersey sweaters, etc., and if I use the forms the effect is to make me appear unbalanced. If I had been smart enough to go to a store and try things on until I got the look right, I'd now be about $55 richer.

[ThisIsBob]

One of the posters mentioned that she went to a store and tried forms until she found the one which was most flattering, and most complemented her self-image. Best advice I've read so far in this thread.

Having said that, I cannot restrain my urge to make a few comments based on personal experience.

First, there is a difference, at least in my mind, between breast enhancers, which are gel or foam inserts which fill out a bra, and breast forms which look like amputated human breasts, complete usually with large realistically colored nipples.

I am 6'0" tall and weigh 155, and I'm in my mid-fifties. I lift weights 2-3 times a week, and have very developed pectoral muscles which pretty much fill a 38 sports bra naturally, but do not look like female breasts. My personal aim as a crossdresser is to blend and pass. I wear a pair of breast enhancers which basically fill out a 38C bra to provide me a feminine profile, and I am satisfied with the effect.

I own a pair of size 4 breast forms, purchased from one of the online vendors mentioned in this thread, and never use them. I wear a lot of jeans, shorts, and straight skirts with girly hoodies, scoop front tee shirts, jersey sweaters, etc., and if I use the forms the effect is to make me appear unbalanced. If I had been smart enough to go to a store and try things on until I got the look right, I'd now be about $55 richer.

Trying them on somewhere before buying would definitely be ideal. The reason the forms (as opposed to enhancers) look decent on me is because I have essentially no pectoral muscles. Even when I was in shape back in my USAF days, I could barely manage the 30 push-ups required to graduate basic training!

[Anna Lorree]

I bought my forms from The Breast Form Store (http://www.thebreastformstore.com/), and tend to wear mastectomy bras, so that I don't have to use adhesive. I have skin conditions, you see. I tend to wear this style (http://www.mastectomyshop.com/products/Classique-766-Sensual%2C-Romantic-Underwire-Mastectomy-Bra.html) of bra.

Anna

[linda allen]

I don't own any except "homemade" water filled forms so I can't call myself an expert, but if you look at women, many have some breast tissue extending to the side, under their arm pits. That's that "hourglass figure".

Keeping that in mind, I would be going for the asymetrical forms, especially if you have some age on you and/or broad shoulders.

[katie_barns]

Some great advice here. Also check out PALs Breast forms online. Nice but very cheap.

[MandyGG]

I have a pair of silicones, just like mom, who is a survivor of breast cancer.

My mom is one too! Aren't these women amazing! Gives you a completely different outlook on life, doesn't it!?!


Maybe blindfold him :devil: and take him to the mastectomy shop that way.

Leaning more and more towards this!

It might be a good idea to call in advance as some mastectomy shops have a strict "no males" policy.

I will absolutely call first, I do not want to drive really far, just to get kicked out! Thank you for that advice!


I would wait. It would be such a big experience and more personal if you did this together :)

I think so too!


Trying them on somewhere before buying would definitely be ideal. The reason the forms (as opposed to enhancers) look decent on me is because I have essentially no pectoral muscles. Even when I was in shape back in my USAF days, I could barely manage the 30 push-ups required to graduate basic training!

Seriously, I have to say AGAIN that you and my husband are twins. Only difference, is that he was NAVY! LOL!


I bought my forms from The Breast Form Store (http://www.thebreastformstore.com/), and tend to wear mastectomy bras, so that I don't have to use adhesive. I have skin conditions, you see. I tend to wear this style (http://www.mastectomyshop.com/products/Classique-766-Sensual%2C-Romantic-Underwire-Mastectomy-Bra.html) of bra.

I will have to look into those mastectomy bras! So they are flush against the body with a pocket for the form?

[Kate T]

Mandy

Lots of good advice so far. I got my first (and only) pair of breast forms late last year. Here is a link to the thread I posted on them (mods, link goes off-site to another CD forum, don't know if that is OK??)

http://www.seahorsesoc.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1008

I like them but they are a very individual thing. I don't know, I think if my wife had "surprised" me with a pair I would be REALLY excited and thankful but what if I didn't feel that comfortable in them, maybe they are a bit big or a bit small, but then I'd still sort of feel "obliged" to wear them? Maybe? I don't know.

I know my wifes bra and cup size but I'm still pretty much only 50/50 success on buying her bra's or lingerie. Thats OK, she usually just takes the stuff back and gets something else nice.

I would be over the moon if I came back and you said that you had booked an appointment / got a gift voucher to get them (I don't know, does the breast form store do gift vouchers?). I wouldn't have to have them there and then.

[Melissa_B]

I have bought about 10 pairs of forms, both before and after the advent of the Internet. The great part about the Internet is that forms can be purchased really cheaply. As everyone here has stated, there is no standard sizing. If I had to do it all over again, I would pick out a cheap set of forms from one of the many excellent merchants others have mentioned, then contact them to get their recommendation for what size to order, giving them the desired bra size. Don't buy any bras yet, though. When the forms arrive, buy bras with return priveleges until you find bras that the support the forms perfectly. Again, this is the cheapest way to do things these days.

In the early days,, I was afraid to buy from local mastectomy boutiques. I bought them out of town while on business trips. I would call all the local suppliers I could find in the Yellow Pages and ask them if they accepted crossdressers as customers and what brands they carried. Even then, about 75% of the places indicated they catered to crossdressers. The big advantage here is that an expert will pick out a size, style, and accompanying bra that will look good. In your neck of the woods, I think these places are listed in the Yellow Pages under Prosthetic Breasts, Mastectectomy something-or-other, and in display ads for lingerie shops. I did note a tendency to try to close a sale using product they had in the shop, even if it did not fit 100%. In such a case I would offer to pay to have them order the exact size or style that met my expectations. You see, I experimented with adhesive forms, expensive forms claimed to be very natural, or once after a small lottery ticket win, the biggest size offered by the manufacturers one shop did business with.

My experience is that you need a cheap set of forms to determine what size/type/price range forms you will ultimately use for the long haul. Prices at boutiques are naturally going to be higher since it includes the charges for fitting, local stocking, etc.

[Amber Chen]

Some great advice here. Also check out PALs Breast forms online. Nice but very cheap.

Katie, could you please post the URL of where the PALs can be found?

[MandyGG]

UPDATE!!:

OK! So, he is out of town again.... and guess what! I found the old email from January 2005 that I had thought that I had deleted in a fit of rage in 2010! YAY!!! Well, not yay for the rage, but yay for me being smart enough to keep it back then!

Of course, I bleeped out some of the information.....DUH.

Anywho, should I surprise him with the exact same ones that he has had before?!?!?

Here it is!!!!:


Thank you for your order!
You will be receiving a personal order confirmation and shipping status
e-mail within the next two business days. If you have not had a
personal confirmation within this time, please contact us.

Order number : TBFSCOM-14***
EMail : *******@yahoo.com

Friday January 14 2005 @11:15 PM

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[Kathi Lake]

Mandy, I wear size 4's (in Amoena forms, but I'm sure it's comparable), and those forms should be wonderful. I think your spouse will really be tickled!

:)

Kathi

[Kaz]

OK... he used the Breastform Store - they are good. These things are as personal to us as the real thing I guess. I have tried a few different sizes over the years and have settled on the first I bought which are 'just me'. Sadly I can't remember the size but they fill a 36 DD and look pretty natural on my frame - 5' 6" but a bit heavily built up top.

I appreciate and am quite frankly amazed at your willingness to do this. If it were me... I would prefer you to help me choose the right forms rather than surprise me with some I may not get on with? Being a more integral part of the feminisation process will build a better relationship.

[MandyGG]

Kaz,

Are you pretty much saying that he may have ordered these, but he might not have liked them after he got them? I guess the problem here is that I don't know if these were the pair he threw away in 2010, or not! This could have been 3 form orders before the "Big Purge" and he ended up loving a completely different shape and size by that point. Oh poop! Now I am confused again and questioning myself!

How could I sneakily ask him without giving it away?

[Melissa_59]

I picked mine up at The BreastForm Store. I bought the Silver Seal Triangular, paid about $140 for them several years ago and they are still in good shape. I consider that a bargain, because I don't want to replace them all the time (the old "you get what you pay for" idea). They're attachable, and when I'm going full bore I do attach them and they're great. I was at a party a few years ago and a female friend of mine took me aside and grabbed me there, I was a little shocked but her comment was "Wow, those feel real, what the h*ll are they?" I blushed until I was beet red but I told her and she was impressed.

Anyway - I'm happy with mine. I'm 5'10" (now, due to some injuries) and these are a nice C to D cup on me. And as I mentioned, I bought them several years ago and they're still in great shape.

Melissa