Let's talk about bras

So, let's talk about bras. First off, I like to go without a bra when I'm at home and not planning on going anywhere. However, that said, I don't like my nipples to be obvious, so I do wear a bra when workers are around or wear a sweater or robe on top of my shirt to cover my braless state.

I don't like underwire bras. They are uncomfortable, As are a lot of other bras. So, I stick to more old ladies' bras, like the standard Playtex. But I don't like white bras, so I get beige. I wish these bras had more colors.

What do you have to say about bras?

Bras are optional. It is about what each woman is comfortable with.

I have D cups and only wear expensive brand name sports bras. No underwire here unless I need a strapless bra, but by the end of the night I am so done with that.

I find a style I like and tend to collect every color they release for variety. Purple, pink, blue, black, white, grey, plain, stripped, etc.

Proper fit, support and comfort is key.

God point when you find one you like get a few so you can rotate and coordinate

Unless I am dressing up for a very special occasion (extremely rare) I wear hemp/organic cotton bras. I have them custom made (48$) from an etsy shop. They are available in many colors, which makes them cute to wear under shirts (especially summer shirts).


I have always hated regular bras. I don't believe they're healthy, either, if they're polyester as most are. There are some studies that link polyester underwire bras to breast cancer. My sister had breast cancer and eventually died from it, so I don't want to tempt fate.

Always wished I was an A and could wear the prettier cheaper bras or just go without. At my size there's not lots of choices. I hate under wires and would like them to invent jock straps with under wire for fairness! that said I often go bra less at home alone.

I don't like bras. For me they are very uncomfortable and it's a myth that they actually prevent sagging...the research is there. I realize that some women get physical support from a bra if they have larger breasts and it can be more comfortable for them...less movement etc. Though with regard to breasts sagging with age and time, they will eventually sag whether we wear a bra or not....gravity takes over after while....older women are very clear about that. Some research actually suggests that sagging can happen faster or be more pronounced with continual use of a bra in younger years because the breast tissue becomes dependent on the bra to hold it up.

I never wear one at home. Sometimes I go out without one provided I'm comfortable in the top I have on. I always wear a bra at work....not for comfort but because it's expected and I'd be judged as unprofessional if I didn't.

Personally, I wish the bra had never been enforced by some cultures as something women are expected to wear. I was raised to wear one all the time so even though I am much more physically comfortable without one, I still feel compelled to wear one in certain settings due to societal bias against women going braless.

That said, I have friends who say they feel more physically comfortable wearing a bra all the time so I always say each to their own.

If anyone knows of a great bra brand, please let me know. I cannot wear sports bras...I think maybe they work better with larger breasts. I am a B cup and any time I tried sports bras they crushed me and I immediately needed to take them off. So, any tips on a regular bra with an underwire (I tried without...I didn't like how it looked) that is actually softer, smoother, and somehow more comfortable would be great. In the past, I've worn Victoria's Secret bras (not the big padded ones....I don't wear padded bras). VS bras seemed to be the best of a bad bunch that I tried...on my budget anyway. Though at this point I'd be willing to fork out some extra dough for a more comfy bra for work.

I have very large breasts and my back tends to hurt without the support of a bra, so I wear one all the time, even at night. I sleep in a T-shirt, bra, and panties. I actually prefer underwire to sports bras. I find it offers more support and looks better too. I'm not sure why people say underwire is uncomfortable. I have never found that to be the case except if it pokes through the cloth, at which time I just replace the bra.

That said, if I had very small breasts, I probably wouldn't wear a bra at all.

I get bra extenders because they are always tight and I feel like it cuts circulation/ smooth breathing.

What are bra extenders Ennie? I feel the same way about circulation and breathing....it's a tight band of fabric across the chest....

I find if I don't wear a bra in hot weather or if I get too hot and sweat a lot without one, I'm prone to a fungal infection under each boob. Not a fun thing to have.

Maybe underwire bras work better for women with bigger breasts. That makes sense to me---more support.

Hi SilverTrees, bra extender makes the bra extend horizontally, so it's not so tight that it's cutting your circulation around your lungs.

I buy them Online:

https://www.amazon.com/Bra-Extenders/s?k=Bra+Extenders

A fun fashion statement to me is that I have a few black , burgundy , pink, and aqua bras with which I will purposely allow the strap to show if my top slides down to show my shoulder, that is those roomy tops will sometimes slide down to the level of the armpit. Woo-hoo, big rebellion on my part! I wouldn’t do this with a white or beige bra becoz that looks like I am just sloppy letting my bra show. I am 42D so I like underwires.

I almost never wear a bra.

I like the pretty lacy bras, I can’t wear them though (very sensitive skin)

And extremely sensitive nipples.

I’m sure y’all wanted to know that (sarcasm)

When I was thin I wore a size 36 band and was in between an A and a B cup. I could never find a bra that fit right. Then someone gave me a lightly used bra that had underwire and was sheer and even though I didn't like the way it looked it fit perfectly. Years and many pounds later I found 2 size 46C underwire bras in a plus size store. I didn't like the style but I bought them because they too actually fit. Some more pounds later I now wear a size 50C bra. It doesn't fit great but it's very comfortable. I've had to buy them online because I can't find a bra in that size even at plus size stores. And now unfortunately the online sites have quit carrying this style of bra in my size. I would like to find a true 50 band bra in-between a B and a C cup with no underwire and no thick band underneath the front.

Interesting thread because I never considered the difference in having large or small breasts.

My issue about bras has always been sexuality at work: as a woman you either have to feel super-confident enough to brandish your sexuality or to keep it off the agenda. The comment about underwired jock straps made me giggle. I go bra-less often but didn't like my nipples showing at work or in other situations where I feel sexually vulnerable.

It is a sexuality issue for me. Leading on from that, I wonder how relaxed you women feel about sun-bathing topless. It's normal in several places that I've lived, and makes me feel good to see other women doing this. The whole thing about "covering up our bits"...

Braless no more! Custom bras are taking over the marketplace
I loved this article. It was from yesterday.

I wear sports bra and is very nice and comfortable ..

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Originally Posted by SilverTrees What are bra extenders Ennie? I feel the same way about circulation and breathing....it's a tight band of fabric across the chest....

They are pretty cool. You can get them in different numbers of hooks. I am a 36/38 and even those bras are snug but the higher band sizes are loose.

I'm one of those rare women with a small band size, large cup size. . . wait. . . we're not actually that rare, but if you try shopping for a bra when you're one of us, you'll certainly feel like it! And don't even get me started on the size differences from brand to brand which make one brand's E cup fit me when another's G-GG won't even come close to being passable!

Anyway, while Googling bra-related queries, I came across a website called Bra database | Bratabase & OMG, it's been such a helpful resource for me, you should all have a look at it! It has a size comparison tool from brand to brand, which is great for online shopping, & you can enter your measurements, current bras, how they fit, etc. & it'll develop recommendations for you personally, by utilising the data of all of us members who have contributed across the world. A fantastic effort, overall, by a very smart woman - highly recommended.