“I'm a masc-presenting person. My body is slim with an average chest. I got a size S, and it fits well.
Pros:
The smooth outer material does not cling to shirt.
The straps are wide apart, so they don't show under your shirt collar like a racerback can.
The band rests lower than other sports bras, which makes less of a "shelf" for the chest, instead pressing the chest against the body for support.
Better compression than other sports bras.
Easier to breathe in than a binder and is less warm, too.
Cons:
The inner material and stitching are rough to my skin.
Wearing it inside-out to avoid the roughness is no good because the outside material is too smooth to hold chest in place.
I usually have problems with this type of band, where the edges warp and stretch in a short amount of time, and this is no exception.
The band rests lower on the body than other sports bras, which feels distracting if you are not used to it.
Not nearly as much compression as a real binder. If you want a binder, this is not that.
Over all, I feel better wearing this than my other sports bras, but I still need to wear a proper binder often.”
“This is a bit more snug than my other compression top in the same size, but it leaves room for the pressure to ease as I use and wash it. Really comfy to wear, though, and makes me feel happier in my body”
“I wish that it would bind a little tighter but all in all it’s a good option. I really enjoy it on hot days when my regular binder feels too hot to use.”
“So good! For me it really is between a binder and a sports bra, which I love. I only wish the back was a racerback, which would be more comfortable and allow for better freedom of movement. I like how far it comes up in the front, which is more than a sports bra does. And I can breathe easier in this than in a binder. It's a great in-between option. I wear a medium in TomboyX tops, and this was no exception: I measured myself according to the guide for the compression top to be sure, and ordered a medium; it fit well.”
“I followed the fit guide and got the recommended size based on my measurements(XL) but it was too loose, and i thought it was at least comfortable but the band kinda of rubbed my skin raw underneath my breasts so i had to stop wearing it. :/ also it is already stretched out a lot and some of the band also started fraying a little.”
