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writes:Well I have been doing some research and I keep finding out that it has never been proven that bras help keep breast firm, or stop them from sagging. I've been thinking about this issue, and what bras mean in the bigger picture, and I just don't think I want to wear them anymore. I have smallish breasts and it doesn't really look better to wear a bra. I find them uncomfortable, expensive to buy, and just a fuss really. So my question is, what do you guys think about women going braless? I'd like to hear from men and women. The other day I mentioned this to a friend and she instantly said it was slutty. I totally disagree with her. I don't see anything wrong with it. What are your opinions...?
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reader, anonymous, writes (5 November 2009): Um yes it does, hwen you don't where a brah it allows the tissue and skin to stretch more when you are moving, and thus like elastic, they loses their spring quicker. And Regardless, I find that it looks cheap / didn't have time to find my brah this morning.
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reader, Tayfabulous  +, writes (3 November 2009):
I think it is fine to go braless but you should definitely keep your nipples covered! There is a great silicone nipple cover called DIMRS and I wear them whenever I go braless. They're inexpensive and one pair will last you a VERY long time, even if you wear them everyday. I got mine at www.ishopatscene.com/shop1.html
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reader, Beethovenfan +, writes (9 October 2009):
As a man who admires the female form, and one who has not worn underwear in years, I greatly appreciate the woman with the courage to go braless. I have dated a couple in my younger years who never wore a bra. It doesn't bother me if other guys look. And as for being slutty? C'mon you girls worry too much. I don't think it's slutty unless she's pulling them out in public;-)
I'm always going to look whether you wear a bra or not, so the prudishness is unnecessary, and I love the way the breasts look unharnessed under clothing. I actually have great respect for a woman who goes braless in public.
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reader, kissxmexagainx +, writes (6 April 2009):
 I'm a 34D [actually a 32DD but I can never find bras in my size] and I don't always wear a bra, but when I go a whole day without one, my breasts hurt so bad! also I can't run or anything without one.
but I think they're in great shape regardless of the fact that I sometimes go braless && they're pretty big, because I tried the pencil trick and it didn't stay put at all =]
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reader, SirenaBlusera +, writes (5 April 2009):
 It just looks unpolished... no matter what size you are, I've always felt weird without one. I feel almost naked.
I feel strange about going outside if not fully dressed, because something feels like it's missing. I can't even stand to walk around without earrings. The empty holes make me feel naked (I have 2 in one ear, 3 in the other). Being without proper underwear makes me feel like I'm having one of those nightmares (where you're naked in front of the entire class).
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reader, Legioness  +, writes (25 March 2009):
 Ah i've been a lazy cow the last couple of days and just been indoors in my pajamas, lol, wearing no bra, and i'm a C cup, not a particularly big one at that, I usually wear a bra ALL the time, but within those two days without a bra i've definately noticed a change in my boobs, so i've come to the conclusion that gravity certainly does have an effect on them, even in a relatively short space of time :s lol x Becky x
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reader, birdynumnums + ♥, writes (25 March 2009):
 My husband recently remarked that my breasts "have held up nicely", but that because I have worn VERY supportive bras all my life, and I am a C cup. I also agree with eyes that having the temperature read by my chest isn't pleasant when you notice that men are noticing - and then you lose their attention to everything else. AND my daughter of 23 is of the same opinion and always wears a good firm bra. If the people responding to this have mostly been pro, I can add that a life-long flat chested friend recently posted a picture with major cleavage, and she has never been a bra fan - and those babies were heading south for the winter... (just between you, me and the doorpost...). Oops, did I say that out loud?
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reader, Cerberus  + ♥, writes (25 March 2009):
 Braless or not nearly everything is considered slutty these days, except maybe tracksuit pants and a hoodie, so don't worry about that.
As most of the female posters have already stated wearing a bra does prevent future sag in bigger breasted women.
Guy's love the no bra look on firm chested women and generally smaller chests are firmer, except of course those surgically mutated, abnormally symmetrical plastic ones (can't wait to see the future results of that crazy fad in 20 years, I get a mental image of something resembling testicles hanging off "augmented" womens chests, could call them chesticles, hehe) anyway I've gone way off the point.
Depending on the top you wear you will get a lot of attention going braless.
Don't worry about the nipples poking out either, just look at Jennifer Aniston in friends I don't think she's ever had a scene where her nips weren't poking out.
Above all do what feels good and comfortable.
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reader, Danielepew  + ♥, writes (24 March 2009):
 I've heard very often that bras do help maintain breasts firm. I think this is one aspect in which perhaps you should err on the side of caution; that is to say, maybe you should wear a good bra. Whether you will do it or not, that's your business.
I'm sure many men will look at your bosom no matter whether you have a bra or not :-). If you want extra attention, however, then go without a bra. Just don't complain about men staring. This is why your friend thinks that going without a bra is "slutty". It is not, but it has consequences.
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reader, Ginalolabridga + ♥, writes (24 March 2009):
 When i was younger i often went without a bra i wasn't as big then and it felt great not to wear one some days, but as you age you rely on them more for support, when i am in the house and dont have anywhere to go that day i often will go bra less they are not so pert now but i couldn't care less their my tits and i am happy with them!
Come the summer i hardly wear one whenever i can get away with it and it is bliss!
Gina
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 March 2009): Haha! The only way I'll get a pencil to stay there is with a spell :) Thanks for all your input guys!
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reader, saltwater +, writes (24 March 2009):
 Well, from a guy's perspective, some men won't be bothered, some will certainly stare to try to figure out if you're wearing a bra or not (men have a habit of staring at breasts...), and others will think it's hot...but virtually no man will think it's bad, that's for sure!
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reader, natasia +, writes (24 March 2009):
 I think the mini-vests thing is a good idea. And be careful about that business that they 'won't sag' if you go bra-less - I'm not so sure. I certainly am not going to risk it with my daughter. She is going to have the most expensive, comfortable and ergonomically advanced bras on the market : ) ... as soon as they start to show. Because it's all very well letting everything hang out and making love in a tent etc, etc ... but there comes a moment when you look at other much more buttoned up cultures and how svelte and perfect they look at 50, and then you take a glance at our blowsy 20 year olds ... and you think, 'oh fxxk!'
Sorry for that. But ... well, I think it's lovely sometimes to be without one, but as a general rule I would go for some support, even if only very light in a vest thing, and I'd also go for some modesty. It is quite cool to be modest. Easy to be easy.
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reader, wonderingcat +, writes (24 March 2009):
 If you have small breasts (32A or 32B at the most), it makes very little difference wearing or not wearing a bra. But, like EyesWideOpen said, when you sweat, your clothes stick to your skin and people turn their heads to look at you. If you are comfortable with this, that's fine then. If not, wear a bra.
I like wearing bra when I am out, but they are the sexy lacy ones. They look as sluttish as not wearing a bra actually LOL. But yes, they are a bit expensive. But these sexy bras are meant just for that, being sexy. Plus, it's fun when they peek through your slightly open top, or the lace designs are seen through your thin silk shirt. [wink]
With small breasts, gravity is a bit kinder than to larger ones.
Another alternative to bras of course is wearing stretch lacy or knitted under-shirt (like a man's singlet). Or silk camisole. [Actually, these are a lot more expensive than bras ... so what am I talking about? lol]
Cat
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reader, Emilysanswers + ♥, writes (24 March 2009):
If you are lucky enough to have a small chest then go for it. Enjoy the fact you are able to bounce.
If you have big boobs then it is a simple fact that gravity will have an effect on them because they are heavy and your skin will stretch.
If you have small ones then the tissue is too close to the ribs to really droop.
So all you have to worry about is your nipples showing really.
Would you consider what we used to call "mini-vests?"
I used to wear them as kind of a half way bra when I was too small to have a real bra but old enough to desperately want one.
Good Luck!! xx
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reader, eyeswideopen +, writes (24 March 2009):
 Ahhhh the 60's are back!!!!! Speaking as an ex-hippie I'll share what the pundits were saying back in the day. If you can put a pencil underneath a breast and it stays there (not pointy end in first mind you) then you need to wear a bra. If it immediately falls down then you can go braless with no worries. I myself wear a bra because I don't like men being able to tell what the temperature is by looking at my chest.
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reader, desirewhitefire +, writes (24 March 2009):
 I'd put at least a tank top or an undershirt on so your nipples don't show through your clothes. But other than that, what ever floats your boat!
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reader, kaylagal +, writes (24 March 2009):
 You have small one so you don't need to wear a bra. My gf is a size b and she never wears one. I'm a 34D and need a bra everyday. If I didn't wear a bra that would definitely be slutty, it would just be too much. Yes, bras are expensive. Everytime I go bra shopping, I always wish I had small tatas coz I'ld never wear one.
If you don't wear a bra just make sure your nipples are not poking out.
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