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To object to feeling obliged to wear a bra?

54 replies

poppynic · 20/06/2007 13:57

Admittedly I'm on the small side in that department (about a 12B). I stopped wearing a bra as much as possible a couple of years ago because I was having a lot of breast pain and it seemed to help to have no restriction. I haven't worn one at all since I got pregnant and grew out of my bras and am now breast feeding - baby nearly 5 months, so much easier not to have to bother with clasps and hooks etc. It was fine during winter but now it's summer I'm feeling a bit embarrassed - but at the same time I'm really beginning to object to the idea that we should all be hitched up and pulled in and trying to pretend that boobs look nothing like they really do - or am I turning into a raving leftie hippie-type?

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handlemecarefully · 20/06/2007 14:03

It's up to you I guess but I'm not sure I'd want your pectoral muscles!

mother2b · 20/06/2007 14:02

get a sports bra if embaressed? i personally couldnt not wear a bra, i hate it when people can see my nipples, you can get vest tops which have a bit of support in for summer?

i think that its a free world and do whatever you feel comfortable doing!

alicet · 20/06/2007 14:01

Where do you get the idea from that we should all be hitched up and pulled in? I would never think twice if I even noticed someone wasn't wearing a bra!

Sounds like the issue is more your embarrassment at not wearing one than anyones issue with it - or am I a raving leftie hippie-type too if it doesn't bother me?!!!?

I wear a bra for comfort rather than anything else and would want to when breast feeding in case of leaks. But thats just me!

missgriss · 20/06/2007 14:01

I always wear a bra. I could always tuck my boobs into my waistband I suppose, but a bra looks nicer on me

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