why do women wear bras?

Lady Elain

I've always wondered why, and I came up with a theory! bras cause breast cancer!

its because they are made out of PVC and other toxic materials.

Young girls begin wearing them early, and the toxins seep into their developing breast tissue, causing maliginant tumors later in life.

that is why breast cancer is the number 1# killer of women in the western world.

someone shed some light on the subject pfhor me?
but we guys like them to flop, so it must be some form of Femi-nazi rebellion to wear bras...hmmm, makes you wonder...

Answer
It's not about "what guys like" it's about being comfortable and being supported. Trust me, it wouldn't be pleasant to watch or feel, going about activities without a bra. Would you like to run with extra bits of flesh flopping, it's uncomfortable. Also most tops show through in some way or another either with a nipple situation or if a top is silky or something. We generally need the support, that's why women have been wearing them for decades.

Stop complaining about what you don't know. Bra's are made out of just as safe materials as any other type of clothing, next you're going to be telling us that underpants cause testicular cancer. Not happening. Do you not think they test these things? It's the 21st century for gods sake and you've just made up a theory with no proof or reason whatsoever. Breast cancer isn't the number one killer or women in the western world (get your facts right) and if bra's were causing it a hell of a lot women would get it. What toxic materials could a cotton bra be made out of?

Should women wear bras all the time?

Eva

Except to bed. I have some friends who choose not to wear bras sometimes and I tell them they're going to have saggy boobs if they keep that up. Is this true? Does gravity eventually bring the ladies way down unless you wear a supportive bra everyday?

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Studies show
Women who wore their bras 24 hours per day had a 3 out of 4 chance of developing breast cancer
Women who wore bras more than 12 hour per day but not to bed had a 1 out of 7
Women who wore their bras less than 12 hours per day had a 1 out of 152 risk.
Women who wore bras rarely or never had a 1 out of 168 chance of getting breast cancer

I'm just saying i prefer not wear a bra unless I'm going somewhere. i find them uncomfortable. I don't know of any studies that not wearing bras sag you breast, i think it just age. and even if it does sag your breast, i rather have saggy boobs than none at all (breast cancer)

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Question for women about bras?

randomest

Ok so I can't talk to my mom about it so ill ask people on the Internet. Great idea isn't it?
Ok but my question is what size bra should I wear one of my boobs is a DD and the other is a D. Should I wear a DD bra or a D? If I wear a DD my bra looks weird on my left boob(which is smaller).
1 i have no problem with the different size boobs
2 the problem is that my boobs feel weird in a size D cause my boob tries to escape my bra

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Hey, apologies for not being a woman but two pieces of advice:

1) Go to a store and experiment - not all bras with the same size label actually fit the same way, so you may well find that some specific examples of either size work well for you.

2) If the difference in the size of your breasts is significant, buy a bra which fits the larger breast and then use a 'chicken fillet' (the little gel things - not an actual piece of chicken!) to fill out the smaller breast. That way you'll achieve a balanced look and fit.

Final word - it is COMPLETELY normal to have one breast larger than the other, the majority of women do, and it's not unusual for the difference to be significant. So don't feel there's anything wrong or unattractive about you - you're fine, it just makes bra shopping a bit annoying, that's all! :)

Why do women wear bras?

Taz

Why do women need to wear bras? I know they're for support etc etc but even women with very small bust wear bras? I have a very big chest and bras are such a pain, i was just wondering whether the really do 'work'
Thanks :)

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To begin there's not an exact law that women should or should not wear bras in the first place. They are mainly for support like you said, and often women with large bust's can get back pain if they do not wear a decent bra. Also young girls in puberty may get a bust that may sag if they don't wear a bra as it will help during their development. A lot of women with a smaller bust also wear padded and push up bras to make their bust look bigger!

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Why do women wear bras?

Taz

Why do women need to wear bras? I know they're for support etc etc but even women with very small bust wear bras? I have a very big chest and bras are such a pain, i was just wondering whether the really do 'work'
Thanks :)

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To begin there's not an exact law that women should or should not wear bras in the first place. They are mainly for support like you said, and often women with large bust's can get back pain if they do not wear a decent bra. Also young girls in puberty may get a bust that may sag if they don't wear a bra as it will help during their development. A lot of women with a smaller bust also wear padded and push up bras to make their bust look bigger!

Women: Bra Problems?

Cookie Mon

I have a problem with my bra: I wear a 36B (the size that the store told me I was), but it seems that my boobs are spilling over the cup just a little, but when I lay down it seems like I have nothing in my bra! I have tried a size up, but it was too big. Also, the straps seem too long and sometimes fall down when I am laying down or bend forward. Sorry for going into so much detail but I have had these problems for awhile and it is really getting annoying. Any suggestions?

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I would suggest going to a store where you can get custom fitted, like Dillards or Victoria's Secrets. They will be able to tell you why you're having so much trouble. I think it's Dillards that has an annual or semi-annual "bra festival" where women come to learn about different types of bras and get fitted.

Also, I don't know what type of bra you are wearing, but that may have to do with it. Try adjusting the straps and wearing a soft-cup bra (no wires).

Here are some sites to help you.

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Women with bra sizes DD or better?

KidDynomit

With a lack of curvy women in the media, many women may see their large breasts as undesirable. With so much talk about breast reduction, I often wonder: Are there any large breasted women who see themselves as the voluptuous godesses that they are?

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Every woman in my family is curvy, myself included. I'm not ashamed of my size. But I will admit that finding good bras that are also pretty can be a challenge. I'm a DDD, and I find that all of the women who are a C or lower get to wear all the pretty bras. I have to spend a lot of money on supportive bras that also look nice. Big girls gotta look sexy too!!

how is womans bra size decided?

xgzsss

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From Wikipedia-

A bra size consists of two measurements: the "band size", given by a number, which is the circumference around the body excluding the breasts, and "cup size", given by a letter, which is related to the volume of the breasts themselves. The size of women's breasts is often expressed in terms of bra size.

Bras are commonly available in cup sizes A-DD, and one generally has to go to a specialist lingerie store to find larger cup size bras. The sizing of larger cup sizes can be confusing, since some manufacturers use multiple letters (such as AAA or FF) instead of proceeding in the logical alphabetical order. A common cup size system amongst European manufacturers, in order of increasing size, is AAA-AA-A-B-C-D-DD-E-F-FF-G-GG-H-J. It is important to note that actual size of bra cups vary with band size, and it is standard practice amongst manufacturers for the same actual size of cup to be used for a range of bra sizes - for example a 32C bra actually has the same size of cups as a 34B (and 30D).

Any system for bust size measurement is not without its problems, and the only real way to determine one's bra size is by trial and error. However, there are several methods which may be used to provide an approximate size by measuring alone. Bra sizing systems differ widely between countries, and also between companies, aside from the complication that most other countries use the metric measurement system, rather than the Imperial system used in the UK and US.

Band size is usually determined by measuring body circumference under the breasts and then adding a specified amount to account for the fact that the ribcage is generally wider at the height of the breasts than at the height one measures at. An alternative method to determine band size involves measuring under the arms and across the top of the breasts. In the United States, various manufacturers and boutiques recommend adding different numbers to the measured circumference to determine band size, generally from 4 to 6 inches. A further complication is that some manufacturers say that when the under the bust measurement is 35 in (89 cm) or more, only 3 in (76 mm) should be added to determine the band size.

The cup size is dependent on the difference between the band size and a measurement of the chest circumference over the fullest part of the breasts. A common, though not universal, method suggested by many manufacturers is that a difference of 1 inch (25 mm) requires an A cup size; 2 inches (50 mm), a B cup and so on.

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how is womans bra size decided?

xgzsss

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From Wikipedia-

A bra size consists of two measurements: the "band size", given by a number, which is the circumference around the body excluding the breasts, and "cup size", given by a letter, which is related to the volume of the breasts themselves. The size of women's breasts is often expressed in terms of bra size.

Bras are commonly available in cup sizes A-DD, and one generally has to go to a specialist lingerie store to find larger cup size bras. The sizing of larger cup sizes can be confusing, since some manufacturers use multiple letters (such as AAA or FF) instead of proceeding in the logical alphabetical order. A common cup size system amongst European manufacturers, in order of increasing size, is AAA-AA-A-B-C-D-DD-E-F-FF-G-GG-H-J. It is important to note that actual size of bra cups vary with band size, and it is standard practice amongst manufacturers for the same actual size of cup to be used for a range of bra sizes - for example a 32C bra actually has the same size of cups as a 34B (and 30D).

Any system for bust size measurement is not without its problems, and the only real way to determine one's bra size is by trial and error. However, there are several methods which may be used to provide an approximate size by measuring alone. Bra sizing systems differ widely between countries, and also between companies, aside from the complication that most other countries use the metric measurement system, rather than the Imperial system used in the UK and US.

Band size is usually determined by measuring body circumference under the breasts and then adding a specified amount to account for the fact that the ribcage is generally wider at the height of the breasts than at the height one measures at. An alternative method to determine band size involves measuring under the arms and across the top of the breasts. In the United States, various manufacturers and boutiques recommend adding different numbers to the measured circumference to determine band size, generally from 4 to 6 inches. A further complication is that some manufacturers say that when the under the bust measurement is 35 in (89 cm) or more, only 3 in (76 mm) should be added to determine the band size.

The cup size is dependent on the difference between the band size and a measurement of the chest circumference over the fullest part of the breasts. A common, though not universal, method suggested by many manufacturers is that a difference of 1 inch (25 mm) requires an A cup size; 2 inches (50 mm), a B cup and so on.

Women Question about Bras?

Mom22

Anyone know of any really good push up bras that are either strapless or has invisible straps? Preferably one that I can just go to a store and buy. I really don't have time to order one. Thank you!

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Hi,

Good Question: Strapless Bras for the Top Heavy
Category: Shopping Fashion Shopping Advice Women's Fashion Underwear Bras Good Question


From the message boards: I love to wear spaghetti strap shirts, etc., but all the strapless bras I have tried so far do not hold up a 38C. Any suggestions for me? I am getting really frustrated!

There are two keys to a good strapless bra for fuller figures: 1) A wide âanchorâ strip that runs horizontally under the bust, and 2) Boning, flexible plastic strips that run vertically along the cups. Both of which help keep the bra in place and are featured in the Goddess Strapless Lace Satin Underwire Bra which supports sizes up to 48FF. And silicon lining, such as in the Wacoal strapless, adds extra support. This bra will not budge until you take it off! A simple bandeau-type bra may be all you need for casual days in summer tanks or tube tops. But under cocktail dresses, a strapless Goddess Lace Longline Underwire Bra doesnât show and keeps everything nice and smooth from the bust down to the waist. Think of it as a bra with extra tummy control sewn on the bottom.

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