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Men staring at my breasts

242 replies

comeagaintomorrow · 12/06/2020 18:13

I'm just fed up of pretty much every man I pass on the street staring at my boobs. Angry Should I put up with this?

With the weather having been a little warmer, naturally I've wanted to wear things a little cooler. But I'm not going out with my tits spilling out! Just crop tops, etc.

Can't we expect better?!

OP posts:
PhoneLock · 12/06/2020 21:44

Floaty men don't look at cars sexually do they?

My husband can go weak at the knees at the just the sound of an engine. Aeroplane or car.

Thisbastardcomputer · 12/06/2020 21:46

I know exactly what you mean, one man at work was so bad, I'd crouch down and say I'm here Terry and then get an apology

Notverybright · 12/06/2020 21:49

comeagaintomorrow most of them weren’t friends. Some were colleagues or friends of friends or just people who thought that I needed to know their opinions about my tits.

People are weird Grin

comeagaintomorrow · 12/06/2020 21:51

@Thisbastardcomputer

Wow! I’ve never been brave enough to say anything to anyone. Well done you. But he kept ‘reverting’?

It’s not so much of an issue for me at work due to a very unflattering lab coat masking any sign of boobs!

OP posts:
namesnames · 12/06/2020 21:54

OP, I just don't understand, I am not diminishing your view in any way, I hope you realise that.

Are you pissed off that people are staring at your body wearing a skimpy vest as per the Next picture?

namesnames · 12/06/2020 21:58

Ok, cross post, just saw your lasted update.

What would you look at when you passed a man wearing the same piece of clothing during hot weather?

comeagaintomorrow · 12/06/2020 22:00

@namesnames

No offence taken. I guess I just feel that there’s nothing out of the ordinary about the clothes. It seems unreasonable that I should have to compromise what I wear in order to stop the gawking. I don’t think they look that skimpy ( apart from when they get a bit old and baggy (the tops not the boobs!)).

OP posts:
AliasGrape · 12/06/2020 22:01

This thread is like sexism bingo

We’ve had:

  • it’s your fault, what were you wearing
  • cover up if you don’t like it
  • you’re making it up
  • you must secretly like it
  • men can’t help it (has anyone used the ‘They’re more visual’ line yet?)
  • you’ll miss it when you’re old and therefore unattractive
  • it’s actually a compliment

And my personal favourite, women who DON’T like being creeped on and ogled are mirthless shrews - they from someone claiming to be a feminist!

Is this thread a parody or some kind of Life On Mars/Gene Hunt tribute?

namesnames · 12/06/2020 22:08

OK, if there isn't anything out of the ordinary, what would you look at if you passed a man wearing something similar?

Ginfordinner · 12/06/2020 22:08

Did you mean car or cat? I read it as car due to the pp but did you mean cat?

Yes, I meant a cat. I adore cats Grin

boredtotears11 · 12/06/2020 22:12

I’ve always had men stare at my legs, never bothered me.

namesnames · 12/06/2020 22:14

@AliasGrape

You're right.

What would you suggest if the poster were male, and gave examples of the clothing involved?

KellyHall · 12/06/2020 22:17

I'm a 32GG and in my teens it bothered me a lot, in my 20s it bothered me a bit, now I'm in my 30s and I don't even notice where people are looking - I've got two jobs, a toddler and a home to look after so I'm constantly doing 5 things at once!

Lemonmaid · 12/06/2020 22:19

This reminds me of my (very good looking) vet who when I stand opposite him while he sits and examines my pussy, tries very hard, but not very well, to look directly up when he talks to me Grin

Still, I suppose social distancing will put a stop to that for a while Grin

flabbyflabbyflabguts · 12/06/2020 22:22

Men will look at breast, legs, stomach, anything.
Wear what you like and try to ignore, 7 less you want to stare out every men, then they'll just thin' you're making eye contact and flirting

flabbyflabbyflabguts · 12/06/2020 22:23

Unless
Think
I've had more gin than I realised

flabbyflabbyflabguts · 12/06/2020 22:25

FWIW op men stare at me whatever I wear, so I just wear what I like

flabbyflabbyflabguts · 12/06/2020 22:29

I wear a 28G, plus I'm a size 8, so I look a bit booby in summer, but that's my body and I can't do anything about it
Just live your life OP, try not to let it get to you
How old are you? In time you'll learn to ignore it, I'm hoping to turn into an eccentric old lady and not give a fuck

AliasGrape · 12/06/2020 22:32

What would you suggest if the poster were male, and gave examples of the clothing involved?

If a man came and said that women were staring at his tits? Or some other part of his anatomy?

I mean, putting aside for a second the male gaze, power imbalance, rape culture which make it a) pretty unlikely such a post would exist and b) understandable why a lot of women feel uncomfortable being stared at by men regardless of how ‘harmless’ or ‘flattering’ others want to tell them they should see it?

I’d tell him it’s not ok that he’s being stared at and made to feel uncomfortable and I’m sorry it’s happening. If he asked the question the OP did about saying something/ confronting the starers I’d say that he was within his rights to challenge them if he felt safe to do so, but it’s understandable if he didn’t feel safe or comfortable too, and that it’s shitty that he had to be put in that position.

Why, what would you say?

speakout · 12/06/2020 22:43

Crop tops show an indecent amount of belly fat.

Ginfordinner · 12/06/2020 22:47

Are we talking about blatant staring or appreciative glances here?

DeborahAnnabelToo · 12/06/2020 22:49

Dear God, some people on this thread are on a wind up.

"Mirthless shrews" Shock

Thisiscrazy1000 · 12/06/2020 22:50

It sounds terrible but when I actually used to be in the office I made a conscious decision never to wear anything remotely low cut. I work with mainly men and I frequently see them staring at my chest when we are talking and when I wore anything lower cut it was so obvious it was untrue.

I’d say hi and eyes would dart to my chest before my face!

I know it wasn’t deliberate on their part but sadly it made me feel uncomfortable.

I’m not even attractive and am now quite overweight so it’s obviously not something that just happens to young pretty women.