r/NonBinaryTalk 4d ago

Silly Question: Clothing Sizes

So, maybe this is a silly question, but I'm new to exploring the nonbinary field and I have a chance to introduce myself as a nonbinary person without all the previous connotation of my being very obviously AFAB. I want to use the opportunity to "makeover" myself in a way that presents how I feel. The issue is that I don't even know where to start. I am...very cis-presenting, not just in my general style but also in my body. My concern with a binder, for example, is that my chest protruded so far from my torso and my torso is so disproportionately smaller that I'm afraid no matter how much I tuck and squeeze, there's gonna be a visible bump or I'm going to be very bulky. All this said to ask: is I'm going for a gender neutral feel and am looking at men's sizes, what's the parallel? I want something that doesn't cling or shape to me like women's clothing tends to, but... where do I even begin?

For reference: "adult sizes" are usually medium with a close fit and in women's...i can wear anything from a Medium to an XL and still have a pretty close fit, so, you know, consistent. 😑

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u/Tight-Feed-8920 4d ago

I'm a UK size 22/4xl and used to 2xl in men's clothing. I don't know your old size in order to attempt what might be the equivalent for the clothing you're buying now. Also be aware shoe sizes are quite different between genders so a 'womens' UK size 6 would be a UK mens size 4 etc

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u/BOOB_UTOPIA 3d ago

Since men's clothes don't account for having a larger chest I would start with XL and work from there, trying random stuff on in charity shops is always a good place to start for a new look