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How to stop nipples showing through your top?

90 replies

Hikewithme · 13/09/2024 13:52

I wore a white tight sweater yesterday and all I could see when I looked in the mirror was nipples.

I always wear loose fitting or black tbh so it’s rarely an issue. But now I’ve lost weight I want to wear more fitting tops. I’ve googled it and there’s silicon cups you can place over, but just wondered if anyone used something better?

OP posts:
user98786 · 15/09/2024 21:53

For anyone saying "just let them show" well I'm from an "ethnic minority " so have to look "better" as i don't fancy being discriminated cos i look fresh from the boat

Webbymeister · 15/09/2024 21:54

It’s interesting that obviously some nipples show through more than others because I would’ve thought the slightly padded or T-shirt bra would work. I’ve been a 34F at my peak, before my reduction, and I could find them in that size.
However, it does seem that some people are perky than others. If it’s any consolation, I think most men, if you’re into men, find a massive turn on to have nipple show through so just let them show through and sod it

Creamdecaramel · 15/09/2024 22:33

GladAllOver · 15/09/2024 20:57

Sorry but that's just the way it is. We all do have nipples just like we all have arms and legs. Stop pretending nipples are anything different just to protect your own inhibitions.

😂😂

Creative response, well done, but moot. Of course we all have nipples, I never said we didn’t - I agree with you - we do absolutely all have them!

Women’s Boobs ARE sexualised in society though. That’s a fact!! That’s the difference between limbs and boobs.

Hikewithme · 15/09/2024 23:24

LoftyPeachSnake · 13/09/2024 20:07

Haha no - I'm actually in the nips out camp myself 😁 this question isn't rooted in prudishness - just that the OP hadn't really answered why a thicker cupped bra wasn't the solution here.

Because the bras I’ve tried haven’t worked? Sorry would you like me to list out everything I’ve ever worn on my tits for you - in order for you to graciously allow me to post?

OP posts:
Hikewithme · 15/09/2024 23:27

user98786 · 15/09/2024 21:53

For anyone saying "just let them show" well I'm from an "ethnic minority " so have to look "better" as i don't fancy being discriminated cos i look fresh from the boat

Huh? What the fuck …

Why has this turned into an issue around race? I’ve no idea what you mean by look “better”

Also can’t say I’ve seen any ethnic minorities rocking nips out and thought “hmm yes definitely “fresh off the boat”

OP posts:
Hikewithme · 15/09/2024 23:29

GladAllOver · 15/09/2024 20:57

Sorry but that's just the way it is. We all do have nipples just like we all have arms and legs. Stop pretending nipples are anything different just to protect your own inhibitions.

Please go to Tesco topless

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Webbymeister · 16/09/2024 06:22

user98786 · 15/09/2024 21:53

For anyone saying "just let them show" well I'm from an "ethnic minority " so have to look "better" as i don't fancy being discriminated cos i look fresh from the boat

Reported

IsThisAVespa · 16/09/2024 06:39

user98786 · 15/09/2024 21:53

For anyone saying "just let them show" well I'm from an "ethnic minority " so have to look "better" as i don't fancy being discriminated cos i look fresh from the boat

Weirdly, I do kind of get this although I think it's really bizarre to bring it up!
I'm also from an ethnic minority and I do feel like people sometimes have a lower tolerance for anything that might be considered "primitive" or "uncivilised". When you're brown and you do something people don't like, sometimes instead of thinking "ugh I wish she wouldn't do that" it feels like they're thinking "ugh I wish brown people wouldn't do that."

Anyway OP I feel your pain. I've been breastfeeding for 5 years and counting and my nipples are like thumbs stuck onto my boobs. The only bra that's hiding them is one of those "triple push up" type ones with about an inch of padding - and that's a whole other thread about breast sexualisation! I do wear slightly padded bras just to tone them down a bit but they still show 🤷🏽‍♀️

ImustLearn2Cook · 16/09/2024 06:51

Vabenejulio · 13/09/2024 15:01

All men have penises. I'd rather not have their contours in my face when I'm trying to hold a conversation.

Do men have to hide their nipples?

Don’t see how penises are a direct comparison 🧐

Riapia · 16/09/2024 07:43

In a few years your nipples will have dropped so far south they’ll not be visible through your jumper.
😉😁😁

BurbageBrook · 16/09/2024 09:37

Since having a baby mine show through multiple layers including bra, top and jumper Blush

WeekendFreedom · 16/09/2024 09:42

Hikewithme · 15/09/2024 23:24

Because the bras I’ve tried haven’t worked? Sorry would you like me to list out everything I’ve ever worn on my tits for you - in order for you to graciously allow me to post?

I’m not quite sure why you are being rude to people trying to help you. Actually it might be helpful to post the things you’ve tried so people can think of alternatives or suggest something they do that you haven’t listed

FancyBiscuitsLevel · 16/09/2024 10:05

Ok which brands of T shirt bras have you tried? M&S do a really thickly padded one, also sainsburys own brand are pretty good. Wonderbra do a smooth one for tight tops that is very padded that it would take a lot to see anything through.

have you checked you are wearing the right size bra?

essentially if you are going to be annoyed at people making suggestions you know won’t work, you might need to list which brands and styles you’ve tried that haven’t worked for you.

deltabluesandpinks · 16/09/2024 16:36

Try tee shirt bras with thicker cups (works fine for me) or the silicone nipple covers. All of which have been suggested but for some reason the OP isn't happy with that. Not sure what she expects?

user98786 · 16/09/2024 18:31

Webbymeister · 16/09/2024 06:22

Reported

😂for what? For saying why I don't like to have my nipples showing? Or for an ethnic minority to have the audacity to say something you don't expect of them? Would you rather me be quiet and submissive?

This thread is bizarre in that so many women don't understand why other women wouldn't want unwanted male attention or to be discriminated against. I've been approached so many times by men thinking I'm a maid/whore/easy lay and yes, that's partly due to my race. Having nipples out would just reinforce that idea in their heads.

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