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Bra-less at my BBQ?

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BioSuisse · 21/09/2014 09:59

Last night DH and i hosted a BBQ for newish friends whom we had never hosted before. DH invited a female colleague whom i had never met before. She turned up with her boyfriend but not her bra. She was wearing a thickish cotton white top. You could see the outline of her boobs and nipples if you looked.

After the party i mentioned it to DH. He claimed to not have noticed.

MN jury?

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SanityClause · 21/09/2014 10:38

If he did lie about looking at her bosom, it's obviously a social or "white" lie.

He will have realised that mentioning he had looked at another woman's wabs might be upsetting for you, and did not want to cause you that upset.

Why are you concerned about her nipples being a bit noticeable?

Idontseeanysontarans · 21/09/2014 10:38

Could I just ask, is your DH her boss? Didn't quite get that bit. Are you worried about how she acts or dressed at work while around male colleagues?

Myhusbandishardwork · 21/09/2014 10:38

I agree with you op

I dont think it was appropriate for her to turn up like that.

I dont go round looking at womens tits but i would certaintly notice if someone wasnt wearing a bra, its very obvious.

I wouldnt be wanting to see swinging boobs with poking out nipples no matter what top they were wearing.

treaclesoda · 21/09/2014 10:38

Was your guest Charlie Dimmock ?

BioSuisse · 21/09/2014 10:39

specialsubject i have a life, thank you very much. No need to be so rude. I asked a question, everyone thinks i am wrong, i said thanks and end of thread. And no i wasn't staring at her chest.

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PumpkinBones · 21/09/2014 10:40

You could see the outline of her boobs and nipples if you looked

Don't look then Grin

motherinferior · 21/09/2014 10:40

I used to go around braless, for years, because I found them so uncomfortable. I have fairly enormous knockers. It didn't actually occur to me that other people might be scrutinising to see if they could get a good gawp at my nipples through a 'thickish top'.

OP, I really think that you need to come to terms with your sexuality a bit. This is like those threads where posters whip themselves into a hopeful frenzy that women drying their crotches in swimming-pool changing rooms are giving them the come-on.

BioSuisse · 21/09/2014 10:40

Yes DH is her boss, she is new to the company, DH brought her in from Moscow.

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treaclesoda · 21/09/2014 10:41

Actually, to be serious. I would probably find it strange. But I don't think I'd say it's inappropriate, as bra wearing is not obligatory. But yes, a bit out of the ordinary.

treaclesoda · 21/09/2014 10:42

Actually, strange isn't really the word either, that's a bit harsh of me. I'd probably admire her for not caring about it, and I'd definitely be jealous!

Methe · 21/09/2014 10:42

Ha at your husband not noticing. Fat chance!

Fanfeckintastic · 21/09/2014 10:43

Why would you have your husband's staff over for a bbq which is regarded as a casual, friendly affair when you clearly didn't see it that way?
We get it, it was her bosses house! Why invite her then.

furcoatbigknickers · 21/09/2014 10:43

Btw I'm an E cup so not small of nork, you gotta let the puppies breath sometimes.

BioSuisse · 21/09/2014 10:43

My sexuality? motherinferior I have no problem with my sexuality. I am in the wrong and have said so. Back the fuck off. And yes it was fucking obvious she had no bra on you didn't need to stare and i never stared. I am not a pervert

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Secretblackandmidnighthag · 21/09/2014 10:44

Lucky her not having to wear one. I used to be like that. Now if I don't wear a bra my tits actually clap.

PacificDogwood · 21/09/2014 10:44

Being not-British myself, I find the whole worry about breast/nipples being visible a bit strange: all women have them, they come in all sizes and colours, sometimes you see them, sometimes you don't - so what? I am genuinely puzzled.

For years I have eschewed padded bras (I have large breasts, am uncomfortable without bras and need proper scaffolding) and yes, sometimes (when cold) my nipples were visible. It's not that I don't care, but I just don't care enough that people may have notices. Their problem, no mine IMO.

marne2 · 21/09/2014 10:44

Is she not British? If so it's probably totally normal for her not to wear a bra, British people seem to be a bit funny about these things, don't like any nipple on show but in some countries it's totally normal and no one would bat a eye lid.

I'm sure your dh did notice ( I know mine would ). I am not wearing a bra today and am wearing a white top but it's more for dh's pleasure and I wouldn't normally go out like it.

Methe · 21/09/2014 10:44

This is like those threads where posters whip themselves into a hopeful frenzy that women drying their crotches in swimming-pool changing rooms are giving them the come-on

Omg is that A Thing?

BioSuisse · 21/09/2014 10:45

I invited her as she has just moved her from Moscow and doesn't know many people. I thought it would be nice to get to know her and help her make friends here.

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Ilovexmastime · 21/09/2014 10:46

I really don't see what business it is of yours what underwear she was or wasn't wearing. As for 'inappropriate', well, as others have said, what does that even mean? She wasn't at work, she can wear what she wants in her spare time.

minmooch · 21/09/2014 10:46

If it were me and my DH (if I had one) we would have had a laugh and a good gossip about it after they left. It wouldn't have bothered me - each to their own etc. if she had turned up with no clothes on I might have been a bit Hmm but how someone else wears their clothes is none of my business. I think you might benefit from seeing the funny side of both last night and this thread.

motherinferior · 21/09/2014 10:47

Not quite so overt, Methe, but there are quite frequent threads about changing rooms where posters go on rather a lot about visible labia.

I don't get the nipple embargo either. Mine can be quite prominent despite a bra, especially a seamless one. So what?

Lordnoobson · 21/09/2014 10:48

Lol at Sam fox.
It's odd

motherinferior · 21/09/2014 10:49

They go on about how revolting it is and I reckon it's patently obvious they're just being optimistic.

Lordnoobson · 21/09/2014 10:49

You're showing your age mi. nipples are out. Unless they're out. Then they're in.

(I don't like any tit or bra showing through plain clothes tbh. Not chic )

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