Do you every get use to wearing a bra?

[insideontheoutside]

I just have to say that bras suck. Every time I've ever worn one it's felt constricting in some fashion. I don't care how "comfortable" a manufacturer claims it is either. 

[juliekins]

I think that I can speak for my partner, Julie and I.

We never like to wear one around the house. Too uncomfortable! I'm a C cup, and they're still riding high, so what's the point?

I'll only wear one when I run, or when I go out. When I'm out, I like the look of a fuller bust line for my clothes, and I like to hide the nipples. Otherwise, I get lots of glances from the guys, and disapproving looks from the other women!

If I ever grow much larger, or go back to a doctor for a D cup, then perhaps I might reconsider my "live free or die" motto towards bras.

[Nicky]

Nipples are great, I like pointing out to my friends "man it is cold in here" lol.

[aubrey]

When my boobs first started being visible my sis was like "put a bra on girl!!!" and from that day on I did lol. Bras are kind of cozy and comforting for me, when they fit perfectly....but at the end of the day it's like aaaahh to take it off, but I'm not huge so maybe it would be a different story if i was.

[kyril]

I hate wearing them. Of course, when I wasn't binding, I hated not wearing them. I hate having the anatomy that makes wearing them a question in the first place.

That being said: The right bra should be more comfortable than being braless, because it should protect against pulling, jiggling, and nipple chafing while not constricting your breathing.  If it's the shoulder straps, try wider straps. If the underwire is digging in and you're not a solid C cup or bigger, go wireless. Try a sports bra with a racerback or a camisole with built-in cups if the strap-around-the-ribcage isn't working for you. In general camisoles (with shelf bra or built-in cups) are going to be your most comfortable option provided you don't need serious support.

And skip all the fancy, lacy styles in favour of seamless satins, soft synthetics and cotton stretch knits. The uneven fabrics like lace, especially lace trim, can rub, dig in and chafe.

[Cruelladeville]

For those on the shy side...

The numerical size element comes from measuring around your body torso under directly under the breast tissue and around your back...

A small frame gives you 32 inches a large one would be over 38....

The size of the cup comes from the amount of rounded soft tissue on top.... this can be anything from AA to EE... A's would be ½ to 1 inch more...with C to D's with 3-4 inches more...

In reality I'm a 37 inch frame...so tend to wear 38B but on the tightest fitting setting or else they'd be loose...

But I can wear some 36's too.... all bras' allow for some tweaks with back and strap fastening...

Here's a calc to show you how...

http://www.85b.org/bra_calc.php

[Debra]

Well in my opinion, sports bras aren't the most comfortable.

With the bras I wear, I forget I'm wearing one most of the day and only take it off before bed.

[milktea]

yup definitely braoff once i step into my house! and definitely cumbersome to put it back on (which means stripping off your tshirt first) when going out for a sec like taking out the trash.

unless i'm not spending time alone of course.

[Samantha_Peterson]

Hm...it's annoying when I'm at home but I feel sort of naked when I go out with friends and stuff

[Steph]

I've been wearing bras for 10+ years and I can honestly say that after a hectic day of work it's a relief to let the girls free.  I'll often ride my motorcycle braless wearing only a tank top.  Some days it's just nice to be free

Steph

[Fata Morgana]

I have found sports bras to be most comfortable for everyday use. But when I feel the need to show off my girls to my boyfriend I wear push ups. 

Wearing bras really does become such an ordinary part of your life that you forget about having them on completely.
Of course, if they feel comfortable and don't cause any discomfort.

[Jillieann Rose]

Got first today.
On the way home from work today in the car I pop the girls out as
I often do (with a lose top know one notices).
But  surprise, surprise, the girls complained about the rough cotton material the top was made of.
So back in they went and they will stay there until I go to bed.
I'm with you Steph and Milktea it is a relief to get the girls out.
But I got to remember they need soft material. Nothing rough while they are growing.
I usually wear sports bras or a shelf camisole.
Jillieann

[Tammy Hope]

as always, for me, finances get in the way. i wince at the idea of paying more than $10 for a bra at Wal mart, thus custom fitting is a non-starter for me right now. Every one i have came from the thrift store or the clearance rack or a yard sale.

Then the problem becomes, it's pretty hard to find a 40/42 or so band size in such places... and when you do they are almost ineviatbly DD cups and i don't want to present the image of being obsessed with having massive tits.

so my collection of those which are at least 40 without being bigger than a C is, as you might guess, pretty thin and I can't be too choosy.

All that means it's pretty much guaranteed that they are not ever completely comfortable, but among my favorites i do enjoy wearing them - i like the little mental reinforcement of seeing a hint of the bra down my neckline or feeling the strap that creeps off my shoulder and needs adjusting...to me very feminine moments.

The only two things that have really annoyed me is the wired bra that is made for a narrower chest which means the outer point of the wire tends to dig into my flesh....and the heat. On hot days i sweat like a sow under the bra.

Which, i guess all girls do to the extent they sweat at all.

[lilacwoman]

[quote author=kyril

And skip all the fancy, lacy styles in favour of seamless satins, soft synthetics and cotton stretch knits. The uneven fabrics like lace, especially lace trim, can rub, dig in and chafe.
[/quote]

that's man talk...
bras are fun and confirmation of increasing femininity so I go for lacy, pretty colours

[Sinnyo]

And skip all the fancy, lacy styles in favour of seamless satins, soft synthetics and cotton stretch knits. The uneven fabrics like lace, especially lace trim, can rub, dig in and chafe.

that's man talk...
bras are fun and confirmation of increasing femininity so I go for lacy, pretty colours

.. no, it isn't - I much prefer the look and feel of a smooth t-shirt bra over a pinching and rough lace piece. It's comfortable, presents a clear line and even has a little more bounce. Granted, it's not as sexy in a boudoir setting, but I don't dress for street burlesque.

[Fencesitter]

And skip all the fancy, lacy styles in favour of seamless satins, soft synthetics and cotton stretch knits. The uneven fabrics like lace, especially lace trim, can rub, dig in and chafe.

Oh yeah. I've had urticaria (hives) since age 16 and whatever is not completely smooth on my skin causes an itchy skin rash (reason why I don't wear binders either). Also try to get rid of the label on the bra (and keep in mind how the bra needs to be washed). First, it's not beautiful anyway, and second, it can itch like hell.

[pheonix]

that's man talk...
bras are fun and confirmation of increasing femininity so I go for lacy, pretty colours


.. no, it isn't - I much prefer the look and feel of a smooth t-shirt bra over a pinching and rough lace piece. It's comfortable, presents a clear line and even has a little more bounce. Granted, it's not as sexy in a boudoir setting, but I don't dress for street burlesque.

Of all the cis-women I've dated and cis-friends I have, not a single one would wear lacy bras on anything but an exceptional basis.  Personally, I need support, so a decent, practical bra during the day and when I am home and relaxing a wireless cotton bra does the trick. 

[Fencesitter]

Of all the cis-women I've dated and cis-friends I have, not a single one would wear lacy bras on anything but an exceptional basis. 

Oh, my cis ex-girlfriend was like that so yes, there are some cis-girls who wear that kind of things on a regular basis.

[pheonix]

Oh, my cis ex-girlfriend was like that so yes, there are some cis-girls who wear that kind of things on a regular basis.

agreed I said of the ones I know.

My point was to challenge lilac's "confirmation of femininity" statement.   If cis-women don't need to get confrimation from their bras, neither should we.

[Tammy Hope]

call me weak but...as long as all my parts ain't right, I need all the confirmation I can get!