How essential are forms in regards to your dressing?

[Charlotte-Jones]

Hi everyone! This is my first thread! After a few days posting, I think I am finally confortable enough to make active thread posts myself!
So assuming you are reading this, Yay!

So as the title asks, how important are breastforms to your dressing? How much of an impact do they have and how integral it is to the process?

I ask this because i only recently got my first wig a few days ago prior to introducing myself, which were both things i didn't even know if I would ever do, at least not at this point in time.

I had essentially told myself that a wig wasn't necesary and that i could go on without one, but the more i completed the rest of my look and my wardrobe fem expanded, the more it felt like it was just blatantly missing.

After having aquired one, I can definitely say it makes a big difference. At least for me.
I even had myself a little bit of a photoshoot!

Because of this, the idea of forms has resurfaced for me again. While i can make due with socks, I can't help but wonder if i am really missing out.

But enough about me. What are your feelings on the matter?

[Piora]

They never used to be - and I was evidently happy without them - but I recently bought my first set of forms, and they make a huge difference, that I really didn't think would happen. I got a pocket bra at the same time since the forms are 40Ds. They are a bit on the heavy side, and aren't adhesive at all. They really do an amazing job of increasing how feminine I feel when wearing them. They even jiggle like real boobs do when I walk. I'm just sorry I waited this long to get a set of those.

[Aunt Kelly]

They are, to me, as essential as they would be for any woman who wants to look "normal" and can't, for whatever reason.

[Jamie Christopher]

Forms for me are what differentiate me from a man; my shape... men don't have breasts, and it just goes from there... No mistaking that...

Jamie

[dana digs sweaters]

Hi Charlotte, what type of female image are you trying to create for yourself?
One for private use where you would NEVER go out in the world? One for pics to post on the Net?
A wig obviously completes the picture.
I couldn't wait to buy breast forms because I did not want to rely on socks that I used growing up.
Seeing Jodee forms in JCPenny's catalog spurred me on growing up.
Perfectly symmetrical all the time and the weight of them in the bra I was wearing made them seem even more fantastic!
Definitely gave a bounce in my step as I walked in heels the first time with them

[Rayleen]

In the start, had stocking fill with rice , Water balloon,bra stuffed with soft material. As you move along, you will see what you want and need.

It depends if you can afford a pair , you best to wait and bye a good pair, silicone. It will last better.

Rayleen

[Tracy Irving]

Not essential, but important, for sure. They tend to help clothing fit properly against the body. When out in public they are a big help with presenting as a woman.

[Pat]

It sounds flippant, but the answer is that they are not essential until you decide that they are. It's a pretty common story on this site that people did without them for a long time, then tried them out, loved the result and can no longer dress without them. Pay attention to your feelings and decide if they're important to you (yet.) Don't get them because someone else thinks you should, but don't put off getting them if you feel they're the next thing you care about. One thing that seems a constant is that this is a step-wise endeavor -- you fix the thing that's bothering you most at present and when that's fixed, the next-most important thing rises to the top.

[biancabellelover]

I have B cup breasts, and wearing a padded sports bra brings them up to a D (like in my pic). I’ve recently started adding extra padding, because I LOVE big boobs.

What I have been wearing a lot lately are hip and bum pads, as I find that my hip and waist curves are just as important to my feeling feminine as my bust.

Michelle.

[sarah_hillcrest]

For me dressing has been like many things I've gotten into during my life. You don't realize you need something until you use it. For instance, I rode thousands of miles on my bike between the ages of 13-18 and I didn't buy my first pair of cycling shorts until I was 19. Now I never ride without my shorts and I own about 8 pair, some costing well over 100 dollars.

When I started dressing I was turned off by the activity becasue MIAD gives me no pleasure. I began to experiment, makeup first, wig, then bra with socks, then I made my own balloons willed with gel polymer which worked OK as forms until one day blew one up. I bought some inexpensive silcon forms from ebay and while I know they aren't perfect, they work great and won't explode in your bra!

[NancySue]

For years, I used substitutes too, i.e. rolled up hose, rice in knee highs etc., but never feeling fulfilled. After reading several threads, I took the big step and bought triangular breast forms. Immediate elation. Now, I never dress without them. They definitely are an essential part of my wardrobe. I have two sets. Both feel fantastic...weight, bounce, etc. Like your wig experience, I believe once you have them, you’ll feel all new feelings. Do your research regarding size, so your forms fit your cup size. There are many web sites for help. Incidentally, all my bras are underwires which keep my forms more in place. Have fun.

[Brenda Freeman]

I started dabbling with various feminine wear like many, hosiery and panties and slips. When I tried and started dressing fully a wig, forms and make up became important any time I dress. I think they complete the look and feel right in a bra. For me forms are a must short of the real deal!

[TheHiddenMe]

I don't use forms. I somehow ran across Annabelle padded bras at JC Penney and they give me the shape I want.

[sarah_hillcrest]

Yes, body size is really important and can determine what you need, a padded bra could easily do it. I actually have larger boobs then a GG friend of mine who runs.

[Sallee]

Forms are definitely not essential. I knew a professional FI, drag queen who never wore them. but her look was impeccable. I use to use water balloons They leaked afew times LOL. Now I have forms and I love them i have several different sizes. I like the bounce the convenience and the look I wouldn't put them at top of the list but they definitely would be on it. A wig at least to me is more important as far as getting a good look

[Charlotte-Jones]

Thanks for all the responses everyone!

Oh, and Dana. To answer your question...im not quite sure tbeh ^^"
For the time being, I largely dress exclusively for myself and in my free time. Im pretty closeted...
Im nor sure where I wanna take my dressing in tye future but i suppose these are things i should think about.


Also, Pat you are absolutely right. Thanks for the comment, I think i really needed it. Im still figuring myself out so its nice someone is here to keep thing a bit more grounded too!

[Yukihime]

I can't do without mine any more - I effectively started my main crossdressing journey by buying the best pair I could find! There is just something about feeling their weight hanging from my chest and pushing against my arms, that just can't be replaced or fulfilled just by dressing alone. I think I would riot internally if I ever had to stuff my bra with old shirts and other things like I used to in my younger years. It would be better not to dress at all, if I couldn't use my forms.

On the flip side, I spoiled myself silly by starting with custom made forms - now I can't really accept cheaper (but easier to wear forms) other than for convenience purposes, which really hits the wallet hard.

[Kimberly Adams]

I used water balloons for the longest time and finally splurged on some really nice breast forms. If I'm getting fully dolled up they are essential. I also have a really nice corset but don't use it much.

[Ressie]

There was a member here a few years ago that pretty much insisted $400+ breast forms were necessary. To each their own huh?

[Eboni Robinson]

I had a big and natural chest since I was teenager. Having my breasts sucks in male, but en femme they feel and look amazing to me. They really cement Eboni's look.

[phili]

Zero!

I love my breasts as they are, and they do all the things on-pregnant breasts do! I alter some of my dresses to emphasize them ever so slightly, and sometimes it is just fine to have them just be equal parts of my upper body with everything else.

[valerie anne]

A second reason why I don't use forms much is that I like to promote my real nipples. I love them wobbling in the front of my bra, and I often go out wearing nipple suction pumps.

I sometimes get heavy and sore, with some fluids, and it is nice to discretely nurse myself and ease them off, slipping in an absorbent pad.

[Alyssa Lane]

Breast forms, haven’t ever thought I didn’t need them, then I bought really good ones and wear them just about 24/7 wishing there was real ones in there. Only a 34B, but I love them, usually in a sports bra from lululemon. Maybe I might get the next size up. As I have 34D and DD and they are too big.

[Rachael Leigh]

When I began to go out like many here I didn’t use them I used a variety of ways to give the right look.
Then I bought my first set then got another set and I do love them as they help give me I think a more natural look which
for me is important when out

[DMichele]

I wear a bra or bralette, both with light padding, every day (~36A), usually without breast forms or silicone enhancers. On weekends I generally wear a bra with the enhancers, which provides an appropriate 36B for my small frame.

I will occasionally wear forms, which provide ~36C, on some weekends.

Day in and day out, wearing a bra seems and feels right (i.e. congruent with my gender ID) even though I don't need one physically.