Lohkee wrote:
Some studies suggest that bras are actually **bad** for women.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/1 … 62114.html

I dunno. I like a nice looking bra. Then again, I also like a nice looking pair of boobies without a bra. Sigh. Why does life have to be so damned difficult?

Yeah I've heard that before.  Doesn't explain what to do about nipples showing through your shirt or boobies flopping all over the place, lol.

Belle 98 wrote:

Yeah I've heard that before.  Doesn't explain what to do about nipples showing through your shirt or boobies flopping all over the place.

These are bad things, why?

Calli Pygian wrote:
Yes, this drives me freaking crazy!  As if it wasn't hard enough already to find things that fit our particular body types, look good, and are within budget, now half the stuff that I think is really cute is either see-through or is impossible to wear with a bra.  This trend and fake/teeny pockets are two of my biggest clothing pet peeves.

And Lohkee, most of us have heard that bras are bad for us, and those of us with large breasts *really* do not enjoy buying or wearing them.  Unfortunately, I really don't like feeling completely exposed when I'm not wearing a bra, because a) my nipples will show if I'm even a little bit cold--which I almost always am, and b) the girls will bounce like it's nobody's business, which is incredibly awkward and obvious when around people, not to mention the fact that if they bounce hard enough, it really hurts.

Well, I'm not going to argue the point for no other reason that I am not a woman. I would point out, however, that women's fashions are designed by men or women who buy into what men think is sexy. High heels at the end of a nice pair of legs look great. They also seriously fuck up your body. I dunno. Maybe the beauty and inherent sexiness of a women comes from who she is (hard nipples, floppy boobs, and all), opposed to what she wears? Guess I'm just a dumb old man.

Lohkee wrote:
Well, I'm not going to argue the point for no other reason that I am not a woman. I would point out, however, that women's fashions are designed by men or women who buy into what men think is sexy. High heels at the end of a nice pair of legs look great. They also seriously fuck up your body. I dunno. Maybe the beauty and inherent sexiness of a women comes from who she is (hard nipples, floppy boobs, and all), opposed to what she wears? Guess I'm just a dumb old man.

I never said or implied that you are dumb, I simply explained how uncomfortable it can be to go without a bra.

I completely understand that just because something is "the norm" in fashion (or any industry) does not mean that it is good or must inherently be followed.  I choose to wear bras because the discomfort they cause me is more favorable than the discomfort I would have if I were to not wear one.  I wear makeup because I like playing with colors and I enjoy the ritual of putting it on.  I wear high heels because *I* like the way they look, and because *I* feel sexy when I wear them.

Calli Pygian wrote:
I never said or implied that you are dumb, I simply explained how uncomfortable it can be to go without a bra.

I completely understand that just because something is "the norm" in fashion (or any industry) does not mean that it is good or must inherently be followed.  I choose to wear bras because the discomfort they cause me is more favorable than the discomfort I would have if I were to not wear one.  I wear makeup because I like playing with colors and I enjoy the ritual of putting it on.  I wear high heels because *I* like the way they look, and because *I* feel sexy when I wear them.

My apologies. I did not mean to imply that you thought (or were saying) I was a dumb old man. As for the rest, I'm really not qualified to comment in any meaningful way because I am not a woman (but I do have nipples that get hard when I'm cold - and I suffer from shrinkage when skinny dipping in a cold mountain stream).

No. I take that back.

I've met some super-hot women dressed to the nines that were really ugly as hell in my life. I've also met some amazingly sexy women who wore little else than jeans and a "T" shirt.

Each to his/her own. It's all good.

Belle 98 wrote:

Doesn't explain what to do about nipples showing through your shirt

I use 1" duct tape squares.
It hurts a bit to peel off, but it works.

J Jessica wrote:
I use 1" duct tape squares.
It hurts a bit to peel off, but it works.

Covering lactiferous ducts was why duct tape was invented!

J Jessica wrote:

I use 1" duct tape squares.
It hurts a bit to peel off, but it works.

I am a mom and breast fed. Squares aren't acceptable, ha! No mom wants to be known as "the one with the droopy boobs who doesnt wear bras." And kids talk I actually run the duct tape under both as a shelf and then one across. Does the same trick as the backless ones from Victoria's Secret. "Gorilla tape" works best. Hurts a lot more, but a small price for proper support

Allen Carbon wrote:
I kinda like the look of reveal bra, prior that they are cool looking straps.

+1

I think a nice bra can be part of the look. Depends on the bra and the outfit and where you're wearing them of course.
I see the ops point when you try stuff on you want for work where it would be inappropriate. A lot of companies whose clients have traditionally been professional women are now doing this stuff.

It's another reason so many are turning to vintage or vintage inspired clothing imho. Where sexy isn't about revealing its about structure and form and tailoring.

lynne g wrote:

I am a mom and breast fed. Squares aren't acceptable, ha! No mom wants to be known as "the one with the droopy boobs who doesnt wear bras." And kids talk I actually run the duct tape under both as a shelf and then one across. Does the same trick as the backless ones from Victoria's Secret. "Gorilla tape" works best. Hurts a lot more, but a small price for proper support

I'll take note of that.

J Jessica wrote:

I use 1" duct tape squares.
It hurts a bit to peel off, but it works.

Christ. There's a thing called pasties.

Isis22 wrote:
I am allergic to adhesive so I won't wear duct tape, pasties, etc.

All adhesive?

Alabaster Crowley wrote:
And what's the problem with nipples showing anyway? If you can see THROUGH the shirt where you can see the color and all, that's one thing, but if it's just the bump, who cares?

Surprise! I'm a mammal! I have nipples.

I consider my nipples to be private unless I choose otherwise. They are not merely bumps either. My own sister commented on their size!

Even Band-aids for sensitive skin bother me. I had a rash from one for a month once and it was only on for a few hours. I had eye surgery last year and they put on regular tape over the gauze eye patch. Half of my face was red and I made them change it as soon as I woke up from the anesthesia. Apparently they can't read my chart.

Isis22 wrote:

I consider my nipples to be private unless I choose otherwise. They are not merely bumps either. My own sister commented on their size!

Even Band-aids for sensitive skin bother me. I had a rash from one for a month once and it was only on for a few hours. I had eye surgery last year and they put on regular tape over the gauze eye patch. Half of my face was red and I made them change it as soon as I woke up from the anesthesia. Apparently they can't read my chart.

Yes they are large.