A man getting fitted for a bra?

I am thinking about going and getting professionaly fitted far a bra. I am just wondering what other guys experiences was like.

Several years ago, after comments from some people (males and females) I've met intimately that I would look in lingerie, I eventually plucked up the courage to get a bra and panties. Next problem - what size / style? After doing a bit of searching and looking at company websites, I discovered that M&S (in UK) offer a bra fitting service & had a contact form. I messaged them explaining I am a male with breast development and would they be willing to provide a fitting for me to determine the correct size. Had a very nice reply that they would and their staff would not be offended or "look at / treat me differently". I booked an appointment at what I hoped would be a quieter time. I found the area where they were doing the fittings, already feeling embarrassed / self conscious walking through the department. As I explained i had a booked fitting, a very kind assistant was called & immediately reassured me there was nothing to be embarrassed or to be self-conscious.

She took me into the fitting area and we initially discussed why I was looking for a bra - I slightly incorrectly said I was unsure of gender and wanted to try dressing more feminine; but hadn't sought any medical advice. We then discussed what type of bra I was interested in; with her suggesting I probably wouldn't want a wired one. She then asked me to remove my shirt so she could measure me. Again this was very professional with her instructing me where to position the tape on my breast / chest. Once she had the measurements she went and collected some suitable sized bras that could be to my liking. She then guided me on putting them on, guiding me how to "fit" my breast tissue into the cup properly before checking the fit. Overall I probably tried between 6 and 10 different styles / sizes and at no point felt embarrassed over what i was doing. Once I had chosen one that fitted nicely and I likes the look & feel of she took the others back while I redressed. She then reappeared and asked if I was interested in matching knickers. I said I was so she showed me where they were and reassured me there was nothing to be embarrassed about as I could easily be looking for underwear for a partner & no-on would know they were actually for me. When I had selected some appropriate garments (full panties and bikini style) I then had to go pay for them. Not sure if she saw me approaching & sensed my awkwardness, but she told the cashier she would serve me.

All in all, it was a very caring & positive experience, and while throughout it all I felt very self-conscious and when picking the underwear felt that everyone was looking at me, I know that was me & I was treated in a very kind, understanding and non-judgemental manner. Hope this helps you with your decision to go for a fitting.

And that, my friends, is what excellent customer service is all about.

I worked for Marks and Spencer in UK a million years ago. Great company to work for and they definitely had great customer service, not to mention a great selection of affordable underwear. A wonderful source of gifts for various lady friends at the time. 😃

My experience sounds much like that of @MCurious. I had already been dressing completely in women’s clothing, and had been diagnosed as TG.

I am a “plus sized” person wearing a size 22 in dresses and such. I was in a local Lane Bryant store shopping/browsing, light conversation with the sales girl when I finally just asked about getting a proper bra fitting. I expected that she might tell me that I needed an appointment, but instead, she said she could do it now. She opened one of the dressing rooms and had me step in and remove my shirt. She took a few measurements and asked if I wore breast forms in my bras and what cup size did I want. She brought a few different style bras in a 46C, underwire, plunge, full cup, balconette, all in various colors, some with lace trim. After trying the on, I selected three of the bras.

I hope that you find your experience as lovely and enjoys we have.

I’m a 77 y.o. male and have worn bras for years. My breast enlargement was the result of taking prescription hormone drugs for prostate cancer several years ago. On top of that, I lost over 100 pounds and was left with lots of loose, saggy skin in my thighs, abdomen, buttocks, etc., so girdles are also now part of my daily under attire along with the bras. I usually wear pull over sports bras which, through experimentation, have found size 42-D fits me most comfortably.

You can see pictures of me wearing my bras and girdles in my Zity album entitled MY PERSONAL PICTURES. I think you will see how these undergarments are necessary in my case and how they help my overall appearance when dressed. Your comments are appreciated!

Sorry to intrude. Um ? Is it a kink or a need for support? If it is a need for support, I suggest a sports bra. I wear them . They give excellent support and are stretchy. No need to worry over cup sizes or fitting. They are available in the Womens sports wear department in stores. If it is a kink thing, that's cool. Enjoy the experience. @TM48 covers it comprehensively for support needs.

The product below is a sports support for men's breasts. The cut may be better suited for a man's comfort than the women's variety.

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When I started wearing bras, sport bras was the way to go. It's very easy to get at most department stores.

Those of you who'd like a pretty or practical bra but for whatever reason cannot or prefer not to do a personalized fitting, don't forget that online lingerie retailers have chats with real humans who know their product and their full customer base--all of you. Distance and shyness are no longer factors thanks to the internet.

I like both BareNecessities.com and HerRoom.com.

If you have the nerve, go get fitted for a bra. That said, you might want to consider your intentions for wearing a bra. For me, they have several purposes. My favorite is a silky/nylon material that rubs on my nipples that require a good fit so that the material is always rubbing them. Most times the bra needs to hold my A size boobs, however, when I push all the extra skin and what little fat into the bra, it is now borderline B cup, I think the B cup looks much better when nothing is hanging out. As a man, we don't have a woman's figure so if you want to enhance the figure then a much larger cup size would help. Consider how you would fill out a D or DD cup, (many options). But, my favorite is a shelf bra, choosing the right size is critical so that it pushes up everything and keeps my nipples exposed for ....., and, when I wear a silk blouse my nipples ore constantly getting rubbed with the silky material.

Have I ever been fitted, no, however I have tried on lingerie, esp. at one in particular. She would hand me a roll of paper towel to clean up. I believe I wrote about it here in this dungeon we call Zity.

I would love to have a professional bra fitting but have no idea what store would be that accepting

I have been professionally measured and fitted for a bra at Victoria's Secret. I literally walked in and when the sales lady asked if I needed any help, I quietly and specifically asked if I could be fitted for a bra.

She calmly led me to a discreet dressing room, I lifted my shirt and she measured me as she would any woman. She asked if I had any particular styles I liked, told me my size, and suggested bras the met my desires. She didn't treat me like a weirdo, freak, creep, or laugh or giggle. She treated me with respect and dignity. They must get sufficient training to deal with people like me, and other men with this desire.

I bought 2...