To not bother wearing a bra?

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I personally find them uncomfortable. I don’t like how they dig in at the back and the straps annoy me.

Obviously not having a go at people who prefer to wear one, but is it ‘wrong’ to go without?

I don't wear them. I wear vest tops instead. Bonus, they're £4 each!

Had a double mastectomy and no reconstruction post breast cancer, no bra always, it’s amazing!

Isn't this a decision that can be made by you alone?

New poster wants us to bump gums about merits or otherwise of lingerie wearing choices?
HAHAHAHA.

I only wear them at work or formal functions because I'm a bit 'nipply' without, otherwise I don't bother or wear 'bralette' style. I have a small chest though so added support is not needed

Unless you’re planning on only wearing a sheer top then of course there’s nothing wrong with it, you shouldn’t make yourself feel uncomfortable! However, especially if you’re quite busty and/or do a lot of exercise then you would probs benefit long term from some support (before gravity takes its toll). Maybe look into non-wired bras, vest-tops with a bra shelf, sports bras, sleep bras etc. as an alternative? Unless you don’t want to at which point crack on and feel free!!

I haven’t worn a bra for years. Don’t know what size I am.

I have thought I'd go for no reconstruction, Rodent01, if I ever had 2xmasectomy. How long have you lived boobless, how do things like tank tops still look reasonable? I don't like idea of being conspicuous for lack of breast.

Friend had both breasts chopped & said she got stared at A LOT by some women. She felt it was well-groomed women who were trying to understand the competition who stared the most.

If your fitted right it shouldn’t feel uncomfortable. This being said, if you don’t want to wear one don’t!

I haven't worn a bra in donkey's years, I'm not big boobed anyway.

I choose tight fitting vests to keep them in place under my tops, I work with 4/5 year olds and bend down a lot. On holiday I wear nipple covers as I hate nipples being on show.

I read that as 45 year olds

If I could get away without wearing a bra then I absolutely would not wear one! Unfortunately at a 34H I don't have that luxury.

Not at all! I barely wear one at all anymore

It’s been 3 1/2 years and if anybody has a problem with how I look, who the fuck do they think they are to have any opinions?!

Been at current workplace 2 years and people were surprised when they found out after a year or so - I think it’s obvious but apparently not.

I’m a size 8 and small anyhow, but it did look a bit weird when I was 9 months pregnant but no huge norks to go with huge bump!!

I didn’t want any more medics / surgery than I had to, so it was a no brained. Could wear bra and inserts but I don’t bother!!!!

That was back to @lljk, not a random rant!!

I agree with Shatners, why on earth would anyone need the opinions of randomers on what undergarments they should wear.

Have we all the ability to make a decision with crowd approval?

Oh, and to answer your actual question @lljkk, vest tops are ok, I wear a lot of patterns, I just can’t bring myself to mind what anybody else might think of my flatness!

YANBU. It’s entirely up ta you.
I always wear one. I once saw a woman on a bus - probably mid 50s with probably AAA cups. They were really really really saggy.

Do what you like, it's entirely your decsion. I couldn't go without a bra because I'm size 40GG and would just have permanently bruised kneecaps if my boobs weren't hoisted out of the way.

Thanks Rodent. Hopefully not a decision I'll have to face, but good to know it can work out well.

At moment... I love my bras. Brain doesn't engage without one on.

Rodent01 I wouldn’t mind at all to be like you, ‘boobless’ as PP called it, and I certainly wouldn’t care what other people thought. I was a ‘late-bloomer’ and was flat chested most of my teens and I LOVED IT. I was so disappointed when I was 21 & pregnant grew breasts - had to wear a bra.

I also understand your reluctance to undergo more surgeries.

@IIjkk I can’t relate to you at all. Not one bit. “Competition”?? lol For what?

I once saw a woman on a bus - probably mid 50s with probably AAA cups. They were really really really saggy.
Why were you staring at a woman's breasts and trying to guess her age and cup size?

I wear one during the day because I feel undressed without. I have small boobs but prefer them to be supported and not to show nipple through tops. I thought breast tissue needs support so it doesn't stretch and sag?

All my bras are non-wired, soft, lightly padded ones or sports bra/crop tops. They give a nice silhouette under tops.

Yanbu. I am generously proportioned and I cba to wear a bra either. I'm sure people would rather not see it, but I put my all day every day comfort before the 2 seconds of someone else's mild disgust before they look elsewhere! I'm not here for decoration.

@lljkk, please don't ever again use the expression 'both breasts chopped' when referring to a double mastectomy.