Um, are bras considered clothing now??

[MushyMushy]

I hate that! I can remember when you did everything in your power to hide your bra straps.

BUT, I have to say I'd rather see the straps than for someone to go totally braless. I know a middle aged woman with 4 kids who has been going without one and it's definitely not the best idea she's ever had in her life.

 

[Sleepy]

The sad thing to me is that its because this is what they are exposed to by music videos, tv and movie stars. They think this is an appropriate way to dress and apparently there are no parents saying "no, this is not the way you will dress". Too many mom's that seem to think "its cute".

Maybe those moms dressed like Madonna back in the mid 80's because of the same reasons. MTV was big, we had tv, and we had movie stars who set the fashions.

 

[BeenHereB4]

Bras were considered "clothing" 10yrs ago. You are a little late to the game.

I must've been too young back then to notice or be bothered by it. How long ago was the "Sue Ellen" Seinfeld episode?

 

[BeenHereB4]

I hate that! I can remember when you did everything in your power to hide your bra straps.

BUT, I have to say I'd rather see the straps than for someone to go totally braless. I know a middle aged woman with 4 kids who has been going without one and it's definitely not the best idea she's ever had in her life.

I promise I'm not lucky enough for anyone to notice if I go braless.

It's true though, that's not much better. I know VS does lots of tops that have that shelf bra in them too.

Should I start now on the butt crack/whale tail low rise pants? Funny, I find that less annoying actually (gross, but less annoying).

 

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

Two things that don't bother me:

one, just straps showing a little - definately better than no bra! I make DD11 wear the bras with the clear straps for the most part.

two, in dance class having the back of the bras show - you do what you gotta do!

 

[luvsJack]

Maybe those moms dressed like Madonna back in the mid 80's because of the same reasons. MTV was big, we had tv, and we had movie stars who set the fashions.

Maybe so. I didn't mean that its only "todays" stars or vidoes that have that kind of influence. It's always been that way, actually. I dressed like some of my own favorite stars; but not at 10 (like my dd-and some of the clothes that are available in her size ) or at 14 if it was inappropriate. Besides, if wasn't cute for a young girl when Madonna did it and its not cute for a young girl now just because Brittany (or whoever) does it.


ETA: Ok, that's weird. I wasn't quoting myself. I was quoting and conversing with Sleepy. LOL: looks like I am talking to myself (not saying I dont' do that sometimes!)

 

[Disney Doll]

I think I would rather see bras than all the cleavage on display here. YUCK! You would think Hugh Hefner was coming in search of new girlfriends.

There has been a lot of cleavage around lately....I thought it was just me becoming old-fashioned, but, my goodness! The girls are out of everyone's garages!

 

[welovedisneyx4]

I hate bra straps showing as well. I think it is soooo tacky and will not let DD wear stuff like that. I have gone through my entire life keeping mine from showing and my DD isn't going to show hers!!

I wore short skirts and kind of dressed like Madonna back in the day, but I didn't take it to the extreme and look like some hussy out on the town!! LOL!

My DD likes to wear sports bras and doesn't seem to mind them showing. Well her mama does!!!

 

[Handbag Lady]

I am blessed in the front, so to speak.

They don't make strapless bras in my size nor do they make razorback bras in my size.

So what do I do? I don't buy clothes that would require those type of undergarments.

It is totally unfair and I would love to wear a nice summer dress, but I can't.



And this means I don't want to see other people's incorrect or absent bra usage, too.

 

[WriteDisney]

Sue-Ellen Mishky started this trend, years ago. She got tired of being called "The bra-less Wonder" so decided to wear her bra as a top. The first time she wore it as a top, walking down the street in NYC, it caused quite a stir, and even a car accident, if I remember correctly....

 

[Imzadi]

I agree But the braless alternative isn't any better.

Hello they make STRAPLESS BRAS! I have not been won over by the "decorative straps" yet.

Yeah, I'm not a fan of even decorative straps showing.

I like this new neckline on a top:

but you can definitely see straps under the circular neckline, above the underarms. Ruins the whole effect to me to see the straps. Same with racerback tops.

I bought a new Calvin Klein strapless bra with detachable straps. It has boning along the sides. I absolutley love it because it's the first bra that really keeps the gals up, since gravity has been making it's effect on them. They aren't big, but now I understand what Stacy & Clinton, on What Not to Wear, mean when they say get a good supportive bra. And that one that is supportive, is NOT dependent on the straps to keep the girls up. I ended up going back and bought several more, on sale, to wear as my regular bra with the straps.

Sue-Ellen Mishky started this trend, years ago. She got tired of being called "The bra-less Wonder" so decided to wear her bra as a top. The first time she wore it as a top, walking down the street in NYC, it caused quite a stir, and even a car accident, if I remember correctly....

Maybe those moms dressed like Madonna back in the mid 80's because of the same reasons. MTV was big, we had tv, and we had movie stars who set the fashions.

It's not just Sue Ellen and Madonna - who did start it all. Sarah Jessica Parker was dressing with her bra clearly used as clothing in Sex & The City. I see old reruns & I think, "Carrie, men disrespect you after sleeping with you, because you dress like a ho. I don't care if that has a designer label and cost $$$$ and is considered "fashion" , you still dressed like a ho. When you advertise the goods to men like that, what do you expect?"

 

[Va-bear]

At the movies on Sunday, a girl of about 14 struts in with a green bra and a white tank top on. The tank top is pulled down so the actual cups of the bra are sticking out above her top!!

I HATE that style and it _IS_ a style now!!! I walked by Forever 21 the other night with my two young sons and the mannequinns were dressed like that!!! I felt embarressed just looking at the dummies - and felt so sad that this is actually being MARKETED to young girls.

 

[Va-bear]

REALLY cute top, BTW!!

I my new Calvin Klein bra - though, it's not strapless - gotta look for one. And you are right, this sort of shirt is tricky in that area. I have one and pull it off w/ a skimpy bra I have - but for us on the A-list, that can work, depending on the cut of the bra.

 

[themousetrap]

Well, it's a hell of a lot better than watching people walk around with their pants around their knees.

 

[bgirldeb]

Sue-Ellen Mishky started this trend, years ago. She got tired of being called "The bra-less Wonder" so decided to wear her bra as a top. The first time she wore it as a top, walking down the street in NYC, it caused quite a stir, and even a car accident, if I remember correctly....

LOL I was thinking the exact same thing!

 

[BeenHereB4]

Well, it's a hell of a lot better than watching people walk around with their pants around their knees.

Ugh, HATE that too. It's like everyone wants their undies to be outties! Ick!

 

[corndog]

This thread is worthless without pics.

/obligatory

 

[luvmy3]

Sue-Ellen Mishky started this trend, years ago. She got tired of being called "The bra-less Wonder" so decided to wear her bra as a top. The first time she wore it as a top, walking down the street in NYC, it caused quite a stir, and even a car accident, if I remember correctly....

See what happens when you try to be nice and give your friend a really nice bra as a gift, she likes it as a shirt instead

 

[luvmy3]

This thread is worthless without pics.

/obligatory

I don't know, in some of these situations you really gotta be careful what you wish for

 

[monkeyknuckler]

I don't see whats wrong with a bra showing, I don't know why it doesn't bother me. Oh yeah, thats right. I'm a guy!