Funny thing about blog fodder -- when I'm busy, there's so much fodder in my head, it's spilling out my ears. When I actually have a little time to blog, do I have fodder? Anyway, it's spilling out my head right now. Let's see how much I can type while Bob the Builder is on tv.
Boudicca at Boudicca's Voice has been talking bras lately and recently went with VW to get herself fitted by a "specialist" at Victoria's Secret. I come from a family of very small-chested women, so it's always interesting to hear from women who actually have breasts.
It's really not a big deal for me to go without a bra; I think I wear one out of habit and just to be neater. And by neat, I mean presentable in cooler temperatures.
One of my sisters is anti-bra, and as with me, it's not a big deal. Except when she's wearing something where a protrusion might show through on a cool day. She teaches young adults and is mindful that going without may be a distraction to the young men in her classes. So she's found a work-around. Here's her solution. Yes, that's right. 2 of these and she's good to go. A lot more economical and comfortable than a bra, wouldn't you say? For her bridal shower I found her some glittery, sparkly band-aids, suitable for use with a wedding dress. You can find them for any occasion, really. Just test the stickiness on some not-as-sensitive skin before you put them to work...
Bou mentions a bra that sells for $40 at VS. Whoa. $40. I just spent less than half that on a pair of jeans. But that's another story. I think you can get a box of band-aids for under 2 bucks... Hey! What a great stocking stuffer!
You know I was shocked when they told me what I am, becasue I can go totally braless. The problem is my rib cage is so wide... that must give me a lot of my size.
But the band-aids, what a riot!!!
I'm not buying anymore $40 bras. I'm done with that.
Posted by: Bou | Sunday, December 04, 2005 at 11:22 AM
So, the phrase "bee stings" for little boobies--kind of applies when a bandaid is a bra. Oh man, I am sorry, I am laughing.
I once went a year without a bra--after Mardi Gras (and I only flashed 1 person), but it became too distracting when male friends would hug just a little too long. Now I'm a sports bra gal.
Posted by: running2ks | Sunday, December 04, 2005 at 04:13 PM
Oh, sometimes I'm so jealous of you girls who can go bra-less. There's no chance of that for me . . .I can still wear a couple of things that way i.e. halter top dresses which kinda act like a bra substitute.
Bandaids definitely wouldn't cut it unless you like the look of boobs hanging down somewhere close to the bellybutton. Ugh. Getting old is tough. Gravity is taking its toll.
Posted by: Anita | Sunday, December 04, 2005 at 07:41 PM
Michele sent me over to witness your... bandaids, if you will. Nice to visit, Marie.
As a coincidence, my girlfriend went to one of those pricey stores for a custom fitting with a few friends from work during their lunchhour on Friday. Three of them ended up buying better fitting bras, including my girlfriend who bought two new ones. It does make a difference in looks though she doesn't find that it feels that different to her.
Posted by: Utenzi | Sunday, December 04, 2005 at 07:52 PM
I read a long time ago that the more you wear a bra the less likely they will sag in old age. I read more recently that the more you wear a bra, the more likely you are to get breast cancer. I know my choice.
Posted by: Barbara | Sunday, December 04, 2005 at 10:09 PM
Bou,
Yeah, my rib cage expanded with my pregnancy too... sadly, that didn't do anything for my cup size!
R2Ks,
Nothing to be sorry for! ;-) It is funny! Hey man, if we can't laugh at ourselves, how sad would that be?!
Anita,
There are times I think it would be nice to have something more to showcase, but alas... that's not what mother nature intended for me. For the most part it's just fine by me.
Utenzi,
Nice of me to have such a lovely post up for visiting, huh?
Barbara,
Yes, I've heard that about underwires -- those are bad bad bad for small-topped women. Ouch!
Posted by: Marie | Monday, December 05, 2005 at 06:40 AM
I would love, LOVE to be able to do this, but that's never going to happen for me. LOL.
Posted by: Shish | Monday, December 05, 2005 at 01:57 PM
*grin* How amausing. Pity, I would not be able to do this... and as Shish mentioned, it's never going to happen for me!!
Posted by: Melody | Monday, December 05, 2005 at 07:11 PM
Wow... I had never heard of the increased risk of cancer from underwire bras! I wear underwires, and I'm not especially *large* chested... although I couldn't get away with no bra. Thanks for this though, I am going to switch to elastic bras instead of underwire.
Posted by: Holly | Monday, December 05, 2005 at 10:59 PM
Ok, after children and putting on 20 pounds I am now 38DD. Braless? Not happening. They sag so low I'm worried they are going to hit my knees one day. I know it takes a toll on my back and shoulders... well that and carrying 2 children that weigh 30 and 43 pounds respectively. I'm hoping when I take those 20 pounds off, it comes off those boobs. ;-)
Posted by: vw bug | Tuesday, December 06, 2005 at 04:00 PM
$40 at Victoria's Secret? Anybody who NEEDS a bra is paying $35 at WALMART. I can't even shop at VS or anyplace like that...their flimsy little contraptions won't hold up.
And I'm unaware of any studies linking wearing bras to getting cancer. I know that not wearing them causes debilitating back-aches--and that the aluminum in underarm deodorant has been linked to Alzheimers...but cancer? Wow. I guess I'll just have to risk it.
Nice to meet you!
Posted by: sadie | Thursday, December 08, 2005 at 11:40 PM