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Help! Need a bra or bra liner for extra sensitive skin

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AntiHop · 30/01/2025 13:05

I currently can't wear a bra due to a skin condition making the area under and around my boobs really sensitive. I've got big boobs which means I can't leave the house!

Any suggestions please?

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CornishPorsche · 30/01/2025 13:08

Of course you can leave the house. It's not illegal nor inappropriate.

It may not be what you're used to, but just do what you have to do!

Your skin is a more important.

AntiHop · 30/01/2025 13:15

I can't turn up to work without a bra on.

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ForgottenPasswordNewAccount · 30/01/2025 13:18

Off course you can go to work with no bra, me and size DD's do it all time

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SuperLoudPoppingAction · 30/01/2025 13:19

What are you sensitive to, in particular? Is it synthetic fabric? Is it rubbing?
Although I agree there's nothing wrong with not wearing a bra.
What I find comfortable might not work for you, so you might need to share more detail.

3luckystars · 30/01/2025 13:20

but you can wear fabric

just not wires and lacy bras or is it the rubbing off your skin that’s the problem?

could you wear a cotton sports bra type thing?

Whoopsss · 30/01/2025 13:22

I wear sports bras from m and s some are scratchy and some are soft. Sloggi zero feel is good, gives a little bit of support. Sometimes i wear 2 sports bras for support. Im 38GG. Tissue or panty liners under the breasts and body powder or glide non chafing ointments also help with rubbing.
Going without a bra as much in lockdown made my breasts sag more and hurt my back so i dont recommend braless plus it just looks slobby when you are bigger lets be real.. but if you do then wear waist coat or do a loose jumper on top.l and those lycra vests under.

3luckystars · 30/01/2025 13:22

I couldn’t not wear a bra either btw! No way.

Onlycoffee · 30/01/2025 13:22

I'd try searching for "organic cotton bra for sensitive skin" or something like that, include words like eczema, sensitivities, undyed etc

CMOTDibbler · 30/01/2025 13:28

Have a look at the tops from Manners London. They magically support boobs without being constrictive or sweaty/ irritating

Keepingongoing · 30/01/2025 13:51

Have a look at the Royce Impact Free sports bra. It’s 100% cotton and has a really wide underband which spreads the pressure on the under- bust area. Unwired, and it goes up to large cup sizes. I wear this a lot due to extremely sensitive skin (I size up in the band as it feels too tight in my usual size).

This company are also good - expensive (American, and made to order) but might be worth it if you’re desperate?

decentexposures.com

They advertise custom fit and sensitive skin solutions.

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