Whether you are wearing an outfit with a tricky cut-out that exposes your bra, or you just hate the feeling of a confining brassiere, there are ways to dress with no bra. Being careful not to expose too much, you can get away with comfort and style all while avoiding a bra of any sort. Read on below the jump to learn the best ways to dress with no bra.
Steps
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Be confident. Dressing braless isn't for the woman who doesn't like being stared at. Your breasts will be less pert, move a lot more and nipples tend to show more than when wearing a bra. You may not be comfortable with this, but it is a completely natural and acceptable look for any reasonable people. If anyone has a problem with you dressing the way you want, it's their problem, not yours.
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Wearing a bra is like wearing a cast on your arm. The muscles and ligaments will atrophy over time, and be very weak, resulting in pain and discomfort when resuming normal activity. Actually, humans have only worn bras for the last 100 years or so. Don't be surprised if it takes some time for your breasts to be comfortable on their own.
- Women with larger breasts (D cup onward) might find the lack of support very uncomfortable, especially at first. Try walking around at home in a dress or t-shirt with no bra for half a day to see how you feel after several hours braless. You may have to build up to it.
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Select the right fabric. Not all fabrics will work well with the braless look. Some will itch or even scratch, while others might not show you off to your best. Good fabrics for braless dressing are often the synthetics, such as lycra or nylon.
- It's fairly simple to work out whether or not a favorite piece of clothing will look good braless. Try it on in front of the mirror and see how it looks. Move around, jump up and down and see if it works for you.
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Wear clothes with built-in support. Some tops and dresses come with their own form of in-built support, which negates the need for a bra. Alternatively, wear a bathing suit, tankini top or a tank top underneath the clothing for some support that isn't as tight or constricting as a bra.
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Deal with nipple show. Everyone has nipples, and there's no reason to worry about them showing through. Be comfortable and confident in your own skin.
- Dress warmly when going braless. If you're stuck out in the cold, your nipples will become prominent, which some people dislike. Throw a jacket on over the top if this concerns you.
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Use a jacket or accessories to draw attention away from your braless breasts. If you like how not wearing a bra feels but feel uncomfortable about stares, a jacket or pieces of jewelery might help to distract the eye.
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Be honest. Not every outfit looks good braless. If it doesn't work for you to go braless, don't fret––there are plenty of alternatives that are still comfortable, such as tankinis, sports bras and back-free bras.
Tips
- For backless dresses, you can find a very sheer backless bra that is adhesive if you're looking for an alternative to going totally bare. This is good for women with larger cups who want support but a natural, no-bra look. There are also cups and frontal support systems that can be used.
- Wear multiple, tight-fitting tank tops with good coverage under thick shirts. If they're tighter-fitting, the shirt will compress the nipples slightly. The full coverage is important as well, because the lower neck-lined shirts tend to be flimsier.
- Pin the dress to the back of the bra, causing the dress to rise higher. This is good for dresses with a low cut back. Or, try a bandeau bra of the same color as the dress.
Warnings
- Be aware of your employer's policy regarding attire before choosing to go braless at work.
- Going braless with certain kinds of clothing sometimes results in an appearance that could be perceived as trashy or immodest. It's not your responsibility to conform to society's perceptions of modesty, but it is something to be aware of. For example, wearing a form-fitting top or a sheer white t-shirt will definitely attract some negative attention, so always take care to maintain a certain level of modesty when opting out of a bra. Wearing a light undershirt can help a lot in most cases.
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http://www.hollywoodlife.com/2010/07/22/summer-trends-celebrity-trends-how-to-wear-backless-dress-special-bra-shopping/ – research source