I’m with Fretful, Lucretia, and the others. The only time I bother with a bra of any type is if the shirt is really thin. And that is only for conventions sake.
I’m with Suze and Sue Duhnym. I want bras that don’t have enough hardware to stock a Home Depot in them. I’d like to not HAVE to find a minimzer bra so I can wear a blouse. I’d like to be able to get a bra in ANY color besides white. Oh, and a little lace would be nice, too. grumble
I think it’s horribly uncomfortable not to wear a bra. I need the support and I actually feel cooler with a bra on then without one. Besides at my size, without the support I would eventually sag…something awful! (That probably cured the arousal syndrome…just picture some old lady with breasts down to her waist…ugh!)
learae
Lucretia said
Bras sure are uncomfortable! But it feels better to have that uncomfortable thing holding up my breasts than if I went without. Sometimes (depending on my hormonal cycle), my breasts HURT from the weight when I take off my bra at night.
Imagine this: You have two grapefruit-sized (okay, mine aren’t quite THAT bit, or quite that round anymore) water balloons scotch-taped to your chest. If you don’t wear a bra, these water balloons get in your way, bounce around, pull at your skin, tug at your shoulders, etc. It’s not just the size, but the added weight (yeah, try holding up two water balloons where the breasts would go – that’s how much your bra is supporting).
I have a few athletic jog bras – once I get them on, they are there to stay! The bras flatten everything down and hold everything in place so I can go exercise. It makes me think how nice it must be to not have big water balloons in front of me.
Ok, now I am aroused. Mostly because I was sitting next to her while Baglady experimentally tested whether grapefruit were the most apt analogy.
Um…do you think you all could turn your backs for a moment and give us a moment alone?
pugluvr, I wish I had the answer to that myself. My ‘headlights’ seem to have a mind of their own lately. And, when your teenage son notices, it can make it rather embarrassing for both of you. :o
Falcon, I am definitely with you and the others! I went shopping just last week for some new ones, went to 3 stores in the mall, no luck. I finally gave up til I have more time to shop around. 
I mean, what’s up with that? I just want a bra that fits for pete’s sake!! Preferably without all of that hardware that would set off the detectors too! Geeesh! Don’t get me started…
Ok…um…that went right over my head. Why does driving a Jeep mean you wear a bra?
My nipples sooo rarely get hard. It has to be DAMN cold, and even then it’s usually only when they are wet, like if I’m getting out of the shower. They are also extremey UNsensitive. If I close my eyes and you touch my nipple, I won’t even feel it unless you push hard. During foreplay, in the past, I’ve actually had to peek down to see if the guy was doing anything to my breast so I could react appropriately.
But to get back to the whole bra wearing thing… I’m not even sure I own one. I’m a C cup, if that makes any difference.
Opal, Jeeps are known for their bouncy ride.
I go braless whenever possible. I usually wear one only when I’m out in public and it’s obvious I am sans bra. And I NEVER wear underwires - I put them in the same category as corsets and girdles.
BTW, there is a great collection of all cotton bras out there. Jockey makes a line that I love, and there’s another line “Almost Nothing” or something like that, that is almost as comfortable as going braless. Of course, C cups and over and you’re outta luck. There are some advantages to being small chested. 
Don’t know if the rumor about restrictive bras and breast cancer has any merit, but I’m not taking my chances.
they’re not women they are breasted americans:)
I love those little cotton bras - they provide enough nipple coverage so that you don’t feel like you should be getting tipped, yet let your skin breathe. I have noticed that they run extremely small. I ususally wear the Calvin Klein bras and I need a medium, and I’m about as flat-chested as they come.
In the summer, I wear grey t-shirts so I can go braless. I can’t stand to wear anything tight when the weather is hot.
About three years ago I stopped wearing bras because I was sick and tired of the four-hook things that looked like something my grandmother would wear and felt like a straight jacket. Yes, people commented on it (Im about a 40F, and at that size, it’s hard not to notice if someone’s braless. No, Im not overweight, I honestly am just big-boned). My response: “When someone makes a bra in my size that’s more comfortable than going braless, I’ll happily wear it.”
Here in Europe Ive discovered a line of lingerie called Prima Donna (I think it’s Dutch) that makes sexy, comfortable lingerie in large sizes! BLack lace with blue trim, brown satin with cream embroidery…Im in heaven! But theyre pretty expensive, and besides, now Im used to going braless, so I only wear them when Im going out or on a job interview or something. Hopefully I can mail-order them when I move back to the States.
My goodness, I am feeling the pain. I wear a 36D, which is not that big, but I can never find cute bras. My mom went bra shopping and every one she returned with was huge and lacy and had 4 hooks. Yuck!! I never go braless, especially since I exercise a lot. Even wearing a heavy duty sports bra, my boobs get tossed around so much when I am running that I have to take tylenol that night. Eeck. And I wear a size medium (a women’s 8-10) and none of the stretchy blouses or little tanks fit over the gals. I hate having these boobies.
Did I mention the family parties in which all 8 of my aunts say, “look at dem boobies! Look at dem! Where’d ya find dem boobies, sarah?” in front of ALL the male relatives? I am 19! Give my boobies a break!!
As far as sexy bras for big boobs, I recommend Victoria’s Secret. They have a beautiful full-figure line with lots of lacy, pretty matching sets - most with only one or two hooks! They are kind of expensive though - like $40 - $50 for a nice set. And I still felt rage when I got my catalogue with the new cute triangle underwire bras that only go up to 36C. Arghhhhh!!!
Good luck, big-boobied ladies!
Sarah
just laughs hysterically
Well, that depends what you consider “full-figured,” doesn’t it? I don’t believe VS makes anything over a single-D. I was last a single-D when I was 11 
Lane Bryant, of all places, now has a line of low-front underwire cotton bras that go up to 44DD, for them as is interested. The Lane Bryant “Real Women” line of underwear is actually great stuff; well-made and lasts forever. I wish they had the cotton bras in in 46DDD, though.
Catrandom
If I could find ONE strapless bra that A.) fit and B.) Actually STAYED up, I’d be quite happy. I love those halter tops that tie around the neck, but would be literally scared to wear one without a strapless bra. Victoria’s Secret only makes them in A and B. Bastards.
So what do all of you think of women who wear bras with see-through blouses? Women who do that seem to be missing the point of the see-through.
I only ever go braless when at home and wearing a tight enough shirt to keep things in place.
I’m really not a fan of having them bounce around. In fact, when going down the stairs in only a housecoat, I cup them with my hands to keep them from getting away on me.
All in all, I like bras. I think they’re pretty and am usually able to find ones which are comfortable. Or at least that I THINK are comfortable before this thread brainwashes me into concentrating on that little wire digging it’s way in and pushing it’s way up.
i wear a 38d and i hate shopping in department store for bras. either they look more like grandma’s bras, or they aren’t in my size there. Thank god for victoria’s secret ebing in the nearby mall. so what if i have to pay $60 for a bra and a matching pair of panties [thong preferred], but it’s worth having some support and not appearing to be “weird” to my fellow classmates.
I wish I could go braless. I’d be mighty happy not to. But I just don’t like the pull of gravity. My problem is that I’m a small person with a D chest. It’s rare that I can find a bra that fits. Next time I do, I’m gonna buy 20 of 'em. Uh, that’s probably more than I want to reveal, but it really is a big gripe.
I think that it’s time to engineer a better bra. If anyone out there has the aptitude, go on ahead. Guys, just think of the “research” parameters!
I just wanted to throw my two cents in.
Lace is itchy. Why the heck would you WANT lace?