There are options to wear instead of a bra if you feel uncomfortable.

Most women won’t venture outside their home wearing a bra. Those who do, probably shouldn’t. Granted, small-chested women don’t require them, but for the rest of us, this undergarment is essential.

Breasts need support. If a woman goes through life without wearing anything to support her bosom she most likely will end up with very saggy breasts, which most women do not aspire to. Women wear this undergarment not only for support but to enhance or diminish the bust size and to conform to societal expectations. 

Over the years, there has been much to do with this particular clothing item. If old enough, you remember the ruckus back in the 1960s and ’70s when females were going braless or burning their undergarments as an outcome of the free-love movement and, more importantly, women’s liberation.

This garment represents the quashing of women’s rights. In fact, it restricts and resembles the second-class treatment women. 

The majority of women stuck with this undergarment, even while espousing equal rights; however, now there are very acceptable options if you know what to wear instead of a bra.

Options

Camisoles, slips, and teddies are good replacements of traditional breast support. These undergarments are constructed of fine gauge microfiber. This makes them feel like a second skin and holds the bosom in place. Many have built-in underwires or are constructed to give your breasts support while still looking romantic, sexy, and stylish.

Shapewear

Shapewear is not only comfortable but supportive and pretty. This undergarment holds a body in and mold it to a certain shape. Its predecessors were the corset and girdle, which were extremely uncomfortable and, usually, not very pretty. Women tolerated these torture devices because they had no choice or options and because it was expected of them to wear them. Nowadays, undergarments are enormously comfortable. Three cheers for that! 

You can look good and be comfy at the same time. Whether you wear a traditional breast supporter or one of the options — a camisole, teddy, or slip — when these items are constructed of specific materials there are numerous benefits to the wearer in addition to support, comfort, and slenderizing effect. The back bulge is eliminated, the straps say in place and the side boob bulge is no longer an issue.

Different versions of shapewear include those providing firm or extra control and those issuing light or moderate control. If wearing shapewear undergarments in place of a traditional breast supporter, you should opt for firm control to hold the ‘girls’ in place.

The difference in control is based on the weight or thickness of the material, which may be a cotton blend of Lycra Spandex. When compression fabric is advantageously placed it makes a huge difference in the wearer’s silhouette.

Chose the type of shapewear your body needs. If you require a lot of help, go with denser material because it provides more compression.

Sports

Undergarments have evolved over the years, getting better, more comfortable, prettier, and functional. Women need greater breast support because they became athletic. Sports bra were worn while playing sports. In response to that need, the sports bra was born. It prevents jiggling, bouncing, and injury to the breasts. These undergarments feature thicker straps, which dispense weight more equally over the breasts. A wideband under the breasts provides support while thwarting chafing.

Try it

If you really would like to forgo the traditional breast support on occasion, shop for teddies, camisoles, and full slips providing the same support and lift that a brassiere would. You have eliminated one article of clothing, which is liberating.

Okay, you don’t have to burn the bra, but you get the gist!