gc2b half binder (XS, White)

I have 3 gc2b binders. First, the reason I'm leaving 4 stars is because these binders are very good. They tend to be comfortable compared to most binders. I've worn them for 10 hours without feeling any lasting pain (generally--more on that in a second). The bottom hem of the binder is actually a little flared out so it doesn't squeeze so tightly around your ribs. However, this flare does show a little bit sometimes through a tight t shirt. They generally come with a v neck (but not always??), are reasonably priced, and last for a while. Both the gray and white binders work well under light-colored types without being too visible. They seem to last long - I've had one of mine for over a year and I've worn it pretty vigorously and it's been fine.The reason I'm not leaving 5 stars, though, is because the quality is a bit inconsistent, as is the size. Mine are all XS because I'm a small person, but the white one is so tight that I wore it for 6 hours and I'm still feeling pain after taking it off 2 hours ago, whereas with my other ones I could wear them for 10 hours with no pain or harmful side effects. I might put it through the dryer intentionally to loosen it up (these binders will get looser if you put them through the dryer - you can wash them fine, just make sure to hang dry. If you put them in the dryer by accident and they get too loose, try washing in cold water and leaving to hang dry?). Also, the white binder did NOT have a v neck, which was very frustrating, and I can't find any images on their website of the binder they sent me! Summer is coming up and I bought the white one so I could wear t-shirts and tank tops without the binder underneath being so obvious, but now I have to worry about the crew neck showing at the collar of the shirt. The black and white binders seem to be pretty sturdy, but the gray one started losing threads immediately when I put it on (heard a "pop" noise the first time I wore it). It still works fine I think, but it has hanging threads I have to clip off constantly.In sum, these binders are definitely worth your money (and they're generally regarded as some of the best ones you can get), but just be aware that the quality (and style?) can be a bit inconsistent. Before these binders, I was suffering from a lot of heart burn and back pain from the other binders I wore, but these ones have mostly cut that out (you will probably still experience some tightness in the upper back and in the chest if you wear them too long). With the 2 that are less tight, I can actually forget I'm wearing them until I've been wearing them for along time.

Very difficult to wrestle in and out of until you find a trick that works for you-I'd research several methods or at least have an accepting friend on hand before you dive in. Getting stuck in it several times took off a star for me.Sturdily built-I haven't noticed any seam rips, which in my experience is very common in binders of all price ranges.Looks just like the picture-I imagine if you unbuttoned a shirt to a certain point it would look like an undershirt. For comfort and ease of removal's sake I wear mine inside out, which is naturally not as attractive.Compresses my absurdly proportioned chest (28 FF in American size) very well, aside from the "armpit flab" that most any binder will create. Unnoticeable under a T shirt.All in all, it's the best binder on the market for the price I've ever seen-and this is coming from a once-loyal devotee of underworks. I'll likely be buying another one just like it when this one wears out.

The binder should be hand washed or it will come apart. The stitching comes apart very easily. These are one of the best binders but poor quality, at the rate I was purchasing them they were basically a one time use before they fell apart. I realized I couldn't invest anymore money into binders and jumped right into top surgery, which was the best thing I could have ever done.

This is the only binder I would EVER recommend to another person. It slips on like a shirt- a tight shirt, yeah, but it's not something you have to wrestle with, and once it's on, it's as comfortable as a regular old sports bra. You can actually BREATHE in this thing! I'm 5'3 and 197 pounds, and I took a 3x at 42 inches. If you're between sizes, definitely go for the bigger one!! It'll bind just as well and I swear, it's the most comfortable binder you'll ever own.

I really liked this. I ordered an XS because of my smaller bust size, and it fit pretty well. The first time especially, I had a super hard time getting it on, so I recommend following another reviewer's advise of rolling it on and off. (I was wearing makeup when I first got it and tried to put it on.. it's tinted now oops...) Anywho, it fit well but if you have larger shoulders/arms I would suggest ordering a size up, the arm holes fit a little too snug for comfort. :) Also it came a day early so that was good.