Wearing compression garments during warmer months can feel different than in cooler weather. Fit, fabric, and styling choices can all affect how a binder looks and feels in the heat.
This article focuses on apparel-related considerations — such as sizing, materials, and outfit choices — rather than providing medical or health guidance.
1. Re-check Your Sizing
If it’s been a while since you last measured yourself, reviewing the size chart again can be helpful. Bodies and fit preferences can change over time, and warmer weather may affect how snug a compression garment feels.
If you’re between sizes or prefer a slightly looser fit in summer, you may choose to rotate between styles or sizes depending on your comfort and styling preferences.
2. Avoid Layering If You Can
Summer is the season of single-layer outfits, so your binder may be more visible than usual. Our binders are designed to be worn on their own or layered under loose tanks and tees—no need to sweat through three layers just to feel good in your skin.
We recommend pairing your binder with one of our lightweight, oversized FLAVNT tees (shoutout to the Protect Trans Folks tee or Hot Trans Boy Summer cutoff for extra softness).
3. Choosing Styles and Fabrics for Summer
When choosing a binder for warm weather, factors like fabric weight, stretch, and coverage can influence how the garment fits into your summer wardrobe.
Some people prefer lighter-weight styles, cropped lengths, or designs with more flexibility for seasonal wear. Others rotate between different tops depending on the day, outfit, or activity.
As with any piece of clothing, personal preferences vary — what feels right for one person may not feel the same for another.
Hot weather hack: Use cooling towels or carry a travel-size fan in your bag if you're out all day. And always bring a backup shirt in case you need to take your binder off.
Looking for the Perfect Summer Binder?
Our Bareskin Binder is made from soft, stretchy fabric and designed with warm-weather wear in mind. It’s available in multiple skin-tone and neutral shades and can be styled on its own or layered depending on your preference. Check it out here!
Got more binder hacks or comfort tips? Drop them in the comments or tag us @flavnt_streetwear on instagram and TikTok —because the best tips come from each other 💛