The best Men's Activewear: Reddit reviews

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We need brossieres in this world!

There are options that have different names for the same function though. Men's compression shirt, it's a manly sports bra option. Some are even made specifically for moobs

I wear People's Socks. They're $35 on Amazon now but they're frequently are lower than that. Even so $35 means a little over $8 a pair and that's a steal for these socks honestly. I work as a trail worker in a National Park and hike anywhere from 5-15 miles a day ever summer for the past 4 years and some of my earliest pairs of these socks are STILL going strong. They're comfy, they breath and they're durable. I like them way better than Darn Tuff and they're way cheaper. I think I even found out about then on this sub so there's that too!

Here’s the link fam it’s a basic Gildan hoodie but I think it’s dope as fuck. Go crazy they got a bunch of colors I’m planning on buying for hoodie season.

Soffe has a lot of really good, quality silkies. They're honestly the cheapest I can find while still maintaining some durability. Amazon link

I buy the brand people socks on amazon. 4 pair packs for like $28. I’ve been progressively replacing them when they wear out, and I love them. I wear them year round as well. Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009Y9QCCS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_r9RSAbZF9512W

If anyone is interested. I use these that I found on Amazon. They work great. I only buy them in white as they tend to be a bit cooler than other colors and also match with any outfit that I'm wearing. https://www.amazon.com/Protection-Cooling-Arm-Sleeves-Activities/dp/B073TW7CR1/ref=pd_bap_rp_2/141-5968752-5556816?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B073TW7CR1&pd_rd_r=2679b68e-c102-4cab-a408-86d22f86398e&pd_rd_w=VcvhP&pd_rd_wg=M94Fz&pf_rd_p=3dad8606-079a-4e44-a2b6-9e295e1b470c&pf_rd_r=R3624DPQV1KXYKFN25AP&psc=1&refRID=R3624DPQV1KXYKFN25AP

i wear one of these and it works. been on HRT for 4 years (34B), still not out at the office

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D0TBQZK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

not sure if its available in your area but i'm sure there are similar items

They make compression vests for such conditions. Those don't look very useful for men who are into crossdressing.

I'm currently wearing a pair! https://www.amazon.com/BALEAF-Running-Athletic-Shorts-Zipper/dp/B073P38ZCH/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=bayleaf+shorts&qid=1594939286&sr=8-3

To be fair, it doesn't look that big to me due to my frame (thanks to being 6 ft tall lol) . It measures 38D only because of my weird ribcage - my underbust is 37 inches and my bust at the widest is slightly over 42 inches. I tried just wearing a thick tank top but my nipples are so pointy that anyone can see them through three-four layers of clothing. This is the only thing that has worked so far but they are so painful to wear for hours - https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01D0TBR04/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 . Also, I am currently cutting my body fat (losing weight to get back in shape), somehow they seem to be making me look more busty instead.

Amazon has a few options if you search esteem apparel. You may find what you are looking for.

Esteem Apparel Original Men's Chest Compression Shirt to Hide Gynecomastia Moobs Shapewear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D0TBR04/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8X42PCJZF7CBNZA63C4F

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kayhoma-Extra-Cotton-Stripe-Stockings/dp/B07ZDFB1G1/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?crid=3DE6AKRJZUTAI&keywords=extra+long+thigh+high+socks&qid=1668119335&sprefix=extra+long+thig%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-6

When he is training in a short sleeve shirt, my son will just slip on some compression sleeves like these. That way he gets protection but it is cooler than an undershirt.

I don't think covering up tattoos is necessary (unless he's worried about the tats themselves), but if he insists on doing something I've been using UV Sun Sleeves and have been very happy with them. Based on the tan-lines I've been getting at my wrist the sun protection works and if there is any sort of breeze the "cooling" really does feel nice.

Check out Baleaf on amazon, they meet most of your requirements I think. I have many pairs and really like them. Both the liner and no liner options are good. These cost right around 20-25 so its also a good deal.

My legs aren't that big the picture might not be representing them correctly but here's the link, https://www.amazon.com/Kayhoma-Extra-Cotton-Stripe-Stockings/dp/B07ZDFB1G1/ref=mp_s_a_1_14?crid=1OAB0JUEGUZ1C&keywords=kayoma+thigh+highs&qid=1655745183&sprefix=kayoma%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-14, have fun.

I bought them as more of a sunscreen (sun is very intense at this altitude!) but I'm sure they'd provide some warmth as well.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TW7CR1?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1&psc=1

They are very stretchy and comfortable!

I buy these and cut them at the waist so they are more like half binders. They are ALL mesh and very breathable, yet effective. It's kind of like a binder with just the binding layer and no additional liner. I personally prefer this.

Caveat: I have a very small chest, so I don't know how effective this would be for someone with a larger chest.

Esteem Apparel Original Men's Chest Compression Shirt to Hide Gynecomastia Moobs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D0TBR04/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_9G3YW2Q4306J1KN5J8BN

Most of the ones marketed as thigh highs are not (unless you are in middle school). Like, they are at best, "over knee" even for (cis) adult women.

The best I found are these (which cost an arm and a leg) Kayhoma Extra Long Cotton Stripe Thigh High Socks Over the Knee High Socks https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZDFB1G1/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_CHRY78KBWHH3BANP1MNS?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Took me a second to realize the picture showed they were actually knee highs, I hate when that happens.

For me, these ones were actually thigh highs (but also expensive) Kayhoma Extra Long Cotton Stripe Thigh High Socks Over the Knee High Socks https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZDFB1G1/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_CHRY78KBWHH3BANP1MNS?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

A compression tank like this would probably help

I was given one after my surgery and I just bought another yesterday and it’s quite nice. It’s this Esteem Apparel Original Men's Chest Compression Shirt to Hide Gynecomastia https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D0TBQZK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9T3XG160PJ7FS51DFAB4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Amazon

This compression vest made it possible for me to wear a t shirt in the summer. It will take a bit to get used to, but it is a small price to pay to be able to step outside in the summer without wearing heavy clothing.

Thanks, well if you gained fat elsewhere then it's possible the extra chest fat is just regular fat and can be burned back off. You'll still have the lump and whatever fat you had previously though.

I bought an actual gynecomastia vest, I think it was this one. I would also typically wear a thin undershirt underneath the compression shirt because it'd get really sticky/sweaty if I didn't. Found it far more comfortable that way. These shirts from Uniqlo are the ones I used.

If surgery isn't an option, I highly recommend a compression vest like this, a thin shirt to wear underneath it (I found if I wore the compression vest as the base layer, it would get way too sticky and sweaty throughout the day), like this and then a dark-coloured polo (with at least three buttons, and one size larger than usual) over top. Tuck it into your shorts/jeans for a cleaner look.

The vest helps keeps everything tight, the undershirt helps keep you comfortable, and the polo has buttons which sort of "levels" out your chest (instead of having that deeper gap in the middle).

I did this for about three years before getting surgery (just last week). While it's slightly uncomfortable to wear every day, I found myself to be much more comfortable in my own skin and had much less anxiety throughout the day.

I highly recommend saving up for these items if surgery is too expensive. Losing weight/gaining muscle might also help a bit.

All I’ve really found are these but I’m looking for something more like this

Those aren't silkies, those are just the running shorts they gave you.

These are silkies

Very mild case and losing weight can't hurt.

If you want a flat chest than buy one of these https://www.amazon.com/Esteem-Apparel-Original-Compression-Gynecomastia/dp/B01D0TBQZK/ref=sr\_1\_5?crid=12DATWDPO3SK6&keywords=gynecomastia%2Bcompression%2Bshirts&qid=1650337781&sprefix=gyn%2Caps%2C57&sr=8-5&th=1&psc=1

I would recommend something like these sleeves on Amazon. These are used by cyclist to protect their arms from the sun and they are great because you can just take them off once you’re done using them and you don’t have to carry around an entire shirt. They are also very cool in and are good in hot locations supposedly.

UV Sun Protection Arm Sleeves for Men & Women - UPF 50 Sports Compression Cooling Sleeve - Skin Cancer Foundation Recommended https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TW7CR1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CJWAF9YJTW5M3QE9QX39

Here's what I did, it's changed my life for the better over the last couple of years.

Step 1: Buy a compression vest specifically for gynecomastia. This is the one that I bought. If you can, maybe don't order from Amazon. I'm in Canada and was kind of forced to, but I think you can order that in the States directly from the manufacturer.

Step 2: Buy a thin t-shirt to wear underneath this. I wore just the compression vest as the primary layer after my skin for a while, but it would get so sweaty and sticky in the summer, it was incredibly uncomfortable. This is the t-shirt I bought.

Step 3: Wear polo shirts or henley shirts on top of these two layers, something with buttons down the middle. I find this kind of offsets the gap you get with gyno and makes it far less obvious. Darker-coloured polos or something with a pattern is good. Graphics tees as well, I guess. Even in the summer, I find with that Uniqlo shirt and vest it doesn't get unbearably hot (and where I live, it gets very hot and humid).

I've had gyno for around 8 years and I only started doing this about 2 years ago, and I feel so much better when going out in public. You can definitely see the lines from the compression vest through my shirt, but it just looks like I'm wearing a wife-beater underneath (as long as I wear something over-top of it that isn't thin).

I will typically buy oversized shirts that I can tuck in, so there's no chance of seeing the compression vest underneath (this is why polo shirts are a good option as they look much better tucked in than say a t-shirt will).

I'm finally getting surgery in a few months, but this strategy has served me quite well.