Bras - padded vs non-padded

[CaptainSparklePants]

After browsing bravissimo's website today and liking the look of some of the non-padded, sheer bras, but not buying them as I don't do non-padded, I've been wondering, what are the pros of non-padded?

I've always worn padded bras as I have a fear of getting (ahem) nippy, and everyone seeing, but there must be a reason to wear them as lingerie shops sell them! Are they merely decorative?

Please share bra wisdom with me! I may end up going wild and buy a non-padded bra for the first time ever!!

Ps I promise I'm not some sort of bra padding perv, just don't have anyone to ask this irl and googling throws up some questionably sexist discussions on other forums

[WellTidy]

I only wear slightly padded bras. Not the moulded ones as I have never found one to fit me properly (I am a shallow boobed 30C or 30D), just slightly padded ones.

My nipples are incredibly sensitive and they become conical (not comical ) and look very very odd through clothes.

I don't find slightly padded bras hot in the slightest. <a class="break-all" href="//www.amazon.co.uk/Lepel-Fiore-Plunge-93200-White/dp/B003SX05H4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1437379494&sr=8-1&keywords=lepel%20fiore%20bra&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21" rel="nofollow noindex" target="_blank">This is the bra I wear most of the time, but I take thie padded inserts out

[MsJuniper]

I've always preferred lightly padded, I feel more secure. I have v flat nipples so it's not that (although I am self conscious about them) and I am older and an E cup so not small.

[DIYandEatCake]

Without any padding I would actually look like I don't have any boobs. Some of us need a bit of help