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I hate bras!

7 replies

Cannedheat1999 · 14/08/2024 16:55

I’m mid 40s and getting quite hot and sweaty at times. The piece of clothing I hate the most at the moment are bras. I whip it off the moment I get home and feel pretty uncomfortable all day. I’m wearing good quality underwired bras in the correct size. It’s the structure and the feel of a bra I don’t like. anyone found an alternative that they love?

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JinglingSpringbells · 14/08/2024 18:53

Would you consider non-wired?

There are some quite decent styles out now, from all the big stores and brands.

Iloveeverycat · 14/08/2024 19:38

Never worn a bra 50 now. Padded crop tops or bralettes.

LonelyFooleightyfour · 14/08/2024 21:01

It's comfortable to be braless at home. And when you need to go outside that compels you to wear a bra, opt for breathable bras like seamless bras. I find underwired bras suffocating. Yes, it supports the saggy breasts but I feel cramped wearing them.

SprigatitoYouAndIKnow · 14/08/2024 22:49

Stop wearing them. I gave up over covid lockdown and no going back now! I do use the "comfort" ones when I have to go into work, but otherwise it's sagging all the way. My kids and plants don't mind and anyone who does doesn't get to voice an opinion.

Wavescrashingonthebeach · 14/08/2024 22:53

Breastfeeding so can't deal with underwires at the minute. I often tend to use the soft stretchy bras you just pull on like a sports bra (but alot more comfy!!!). I just buy multipacks from the supermarkets. To me they're a really good compromise in terms of comfort and support, I only really like being totally bra less in bed.

Pigeonqueen · 14/08/2024 22:59

I can’t stand bras now I’m in my 40s. Been measured, right size etc etc just so uncomfortable. The only thing I can just about stand is some sort of cotton crop top thing. I wouldn’t have dreamed of going out not wearing a proper bra when I was younger but all my give a fucks are gone now. I have large boobs as well, 34GG but just hate feeling anything tight on me.

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