Is it socially acceptable to not wear a bra in public?

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AssemblyPoint · 13/07/2025 19:45

Is this genuinely unacceptable?… I know some people wear bras because they have to. But I don’t have to as they’re frickin tiny.

I hate wearing one, and often wear a bralet/crop top type one. But in work I wear a normal padded one as I don’t want my nips poking through…. But is this an unnecessary thought process?

Is it okay to not wear a padded bra in the work place, and is it okay to not wear a bra at all in public?

I obvs have a top on!

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KimberleyClark · 14/07/2025 09:35

At 64 my (not small) boobs are not droopy, I lift weights and use the chest press at the gym to tone the muscles that hold them up. But I wear bralettes or soft cup bras because otherwise they wobble like recently set jellies when I walk around. I do go braless around the house in this weather.

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AssemblyPoint · 14/07/2025 19:26

Someonelookedatmypostinghistorysoichanged · 14/07/2025 07:14

Yabu to ask such a dumb question,

Kindly no one gives a fuck what you do.

And whatever shape or size your body, a bra is optional. To suggest “you” don’t have to due to size is frankly ridiculous.

this thread says otherwise.

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RampantIvy · 14/07/2025 20:33

To suggest “you” don’t have to due to size is frankly ridiculous.

Some women find it more comfortable to wear one due to size, so for them it isn't ridiculous.

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AssemblyPoint · 15/07/2025 07:17

Bentoforthehorde · 14/07/2025 01:14

This is a fascinating read.
I always thought one of the joys of smaller boobs was not having to wear a bra all the time. Lots of celebrities don't?
I've always had bigger boobs. Since having kids if I don't wear a bra they seem to sort of wander around of their own accord, so I couldn't go out braless. I wear padded bra's so I don't have to check if my nipples are pointing in the same direction.

I am obviously not a professional or in a client facing position though, so not up to date on office nipple etiquette.
Bra is the first thing to come off when I get home though so I am biased and wish society accepted free range boobs.

It not that I require to wear one, I feel like I have to for social constraints

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birdling · 15/07/2025 07:59

ThatGreatMember · 13/07/2025 20:00

Eeeewwwwww

Was that a reaction to the OP, or just a random noise?

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