Um, are bras considered clothing now??

[themousetrap]

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!

Okay...I just needed to hear someone else say it before I agreed...

 

[DarthKTrava]

I've seen a woman wear a top that looked like it came out of her nightie drawer!

I can't stand showing off any part of my bra nor do I want anyone else to show me theirs. It's bad enough seeing a woman one time with no bra, a man's low cut on the side sleeveless top and girlies that went to the waist!

 

[DarthKTrava]

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.

Ain't that the truth! I've seen plenty of women who are ready to "spill out" that guys wonder why they bother with the shirt....

And these kind of women would be the first to complain about men staring.... Hellooooo! Dress like a prostitute, get treated like one!

 

[turkeymama]

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.






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?"

Please share the type of bra. I had to return a really cute shirt with a neckline similar to the one you showed because I couldn't find a proper bra. The average strapless bra is WORTHLESS to me. I am petite and small, but very well-endowed up top (DD).

 

[monkeyknuckler]

In Ontario, its perfectly legal for women as well as men to go topless in public. Been that way for many years now. I've yet to see one excercise her right to do so. Its been a long wait so far.

 

[redlight]

As I get older, I worry about this less and less.

 

[Poohs Pal]

Back in my day the only time a bra was considered a piece of clothing was when you were palying strip poker and you needed that extra piece of clothing.
Not that I would know anything about strip poker

 

[LuvOrlando]

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[Eeyores Butterfly]

I have never noticed this trend, but I don't think I would be bothered by it if I did. At least they're wearing one!

 

[goofyernmost]

I know that this topic isn't really directed at men, but I thought I might chime in here. Granted, I'm old, but when I see young girls dressed like hookers, it makes me ill.

I raised two daughters and their mother and I insisted that they respect themselves and not wander around showing off everything they had. The young high school age and middle school aged girls that parade around in public with little of anything on only make themselves look cheap, crude and without any class or self worth. I feel sorry for them, but I especially would like to get to their parents and slap them silly.

What are these girls setting themselves up for...a life with no cultured, wife beating idiots? Remember this sentiment is coming from a person that came of age in the 60's. Even then in the time that marked the beginning of the sexual revolution, people had pride and self respect. The current trend is just plain sad.

 

[Imzadi]

Please share the type of bra. I had to return a really cute shirt with a neckline similar to the one you showed because I couldn't find a proper bra. The average strapless bra is WORTHLESS to me. I am petite and small, but very well-endowed up top (DD).

It's the Calvin Klein "Perfectly Fit" strapless bra.
Here's a link to see the front: http://www.barenecessities.com/product.aspx?pf_id=CalvinKleinF2660

You can see from the view below that there is "boning" up & down along each side, under the arms. I found this is what keeps a strapless bra UP.

There is also a little bit of padding in this one. That also gives the gals some support. CK has another strapless one that has no padding, yet has the underwire support.

I bought mine at a store called Daffy's, here in NYC for $17. It's similar to T.J. Maxx, so keep your eyes open at T.J. Maxx & Marshall's. It may show up there. It's $42 at Macy's.


Now, if I meet any of you DISers, no mentioning that you now know what the bra I'm wearing looks like.
It's going to be under my clothes.

 

[Becky2005]

Oh this is my battle with DD. I can't stand it when bra straps are showing, no matter what the age.

I have decided it must be because when I was growing up, we all would have been mortified if our bra straps showed. It would be the same thing to me if my underwear was hanging out -- nobody needs to see your undergarments thank you very much.

She doesn't have hers showing when she leaves the house but she can't understand what the big deal is when I see others out & about with a cami & their bra straps just hanging out. I always tell her it looks trashy but she thinks I'm just very conservative (which I am to an extent but ugh!) and since I've seen moms having their bra straps showing just as much as the teens, she *really* thinks I'm nuts.

 

[pigletgirl]

Ha, if you head to a college campus bras are always hanging out! Whether its a cup or sport bra. Mine probably hangs out more than it should.

 

[imabrat]

Alright, I'll admit my bra straps hang out at times. I always fix it though. I'll wear a cami with the bra straps showing when I'm at home, I have no one to impress there. The only time I would go out in a cami with my bra straps showing is if it's 90+ degrees outside and I'm going to be somewhere without air conditioning.

I hate the "push your bra up out of the tank top" thing. I see it mainly among guidos though.
Trying to find a racerback bra for a racerback top is very hard. If I'm wearing a racerback tank top, I'll just let the bra straps show and I don't really care. I would rather see bra straps hanging out than no bra at all.

 

[Stacerita]

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....

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.

What size? I am very "blessed" as well and I have found some great bras at Lane Bryant. Strapless and ones that have the switching straps to make it racerback or one sided. Great bras. Pricey, but well worth it. I don't wear them often, so they have lasted me forever.

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

I like this new neckline on a top:

I have a few dresses with this neck line and I have been able to wear my Lane Bryant bras under it with no problem.