Q. Bra Free: I wear a size 32DD bra and I have been considering going braless. When I see women with smaller breasts out and about without a bra, I feel jealous of their freedom from all of the trappings of undergarments. It doesn’t help that I’m allergic to elastic and I constantly have itchy hives from wearing a bra (I also get hives from socks or pants with elastic). Is it really so horrible for a large-busted woman to go braless in public?
A: As I recall, the late Bea Arthur, who had a similar physiognomy to yours, once said that a personal trainer suggested she try jumping rope. She told him this wouldn’t work because she would end up with two black eyes. Going braless will not give you the sense of abandonment you crave, but will likely result in your feeling hemmed it by the looks you get from strangers. You need to go to a specialty bra shop. The saleswomen there will have helped many people like you, and they will be able to get you a elastic-free bra that will keep you in place—which ultimately will make you feel more free.
Q. Re: Bra Free: I am allergic to elastic too. Please let the letter writer know there is a company called Decent Exposures that my dermatologist recommended. They are great, and make undergarments without elastic (latex free) that are very comfortable, even for big busted women. I hardly notice my bra now that I’m not itching all day!
Spouse has a latex allergy, and has been very happy with Decent Exposures. Everything they make is custom-made, and the woman who owns and runs the place has consistently been very helpful.
I'm happy to see them getting this publicity.
Ed
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I am a 36D and wouldn't go bra less. I was once like this woman, I thought it would be fun and freeing. So I tried it, and I hated it. I was uncomfortable and self conscious. I think the key is finding a bra you're comfortable in.
I go braless pretty much always, but I don't hardly fill out a b cup, so not a far comparison. I think she should try it before going to an expensive store, but I doubt it will comfortably suit her.
I cant go without a bra in public. No way. I wouldn't be comfortable without one.
And there are options to the elastic. There are cotton bras.
I know I wont have to worry about it for much longer. But I do worry about the tracks I will leave.
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I've never minded bras as much as some women do. They just don't bother me, but I try to buy nice ones.
An uncomfortable bra is just like buying uncomfortable pants. The solution is not to go without pants, get a different kind, lol.
Hmmm...you just lost me!
flan
LOL! No pants!
It would suck not being able to be comfortable in a bra. That would be super annoying.
I agree. Going without pants may not be the best idea.
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