Tips to feel confident about not wearing a bra – Going braless is a trend more and more women nowadays choose as a lifestyle. The reasons can be diverse; comfort, ideology, or simply because of fashion trends. Whatever your reason is, if you want to try it but don’t feel courageous enough, this post may help you.
If you’ve been thinking about not wearing a bra but couldn’t find the way to reach there, you shouldn’t worry, it is completely logical. After years and years of wearing bras, going braless is not as simple as throwing your comfort bra into the trash. NO!
Going Braless is a Personal Choice
In fact, it may feel uncomfortable at first, especially if you have large breasts, because not everyone can take this challenge in just one step and feel comfortable and confident about it. Moreover, if you don’t feel at ease with your body. There are ways to make this process easier, allowing you to feel comfortable and confident; you can take it slow or fast, you decide the pace.
Let’s get to it!
Getting comfortable and confident without a bra
As we said, to go braless you just have to stop using your comfort bra, but to feel comfortable and confident while doing so is not as easy. Here are some tips that will help you through it.
Start at home first
You can approach this process gradually. You can start by going braless at your home first, then you can try to climb another step by meeting anyone who visits you at the door, this will allow you to experience how you feel without wearing a bra in public. After feeling comfortable with those steps, you can try not wearing a bra while walking your dog in the mornings, and then go up another level by skipping your bra for the whole day or even for a night out. Without realizing you will be braless at work; however, it is important to follow the work dress code and keep your outfits within the professional guidelines according to your job.
Try a bralette
If you don’t feel confident enough to go braless right the way, you can use a bralette as a tool to get there. It will help you psychologically, making the transition smoother.
Pay attention to your posture
If you depend on the support of the bra to help you with the weight of your breasts, you should practice a good posture of your body to avoid back pains. Your back should be straight with your shoulders pulled back and down while standing up. In addition, when you are sitting down, try to do it in a chair with a backrest to support your back, make sure to keep your feet flat on
the ground.
Nipple covers can work magic
Of course, you can let your nipples show, but most women feel uncomfortable with this. Moreover, concealing the colour or shape of their nipples is one of the main reasons to wear a bra at all. If this matter troubles you, a good option is to get a skin-coloured nipple cover and your problem will be magically solved. Anyway, it is important to clarify that nipple censorship is a social dilemma
that occurs because of the constant sexualization of the female body. Nobody is horrified when a man’s nipple is shown, why should it be different with female nipples? However, this is a completely different debate.
Fashion tape is also a good option
In case you never heard of it, this is a double-sided tape that is safe to use on your skin, allowing you to stick your clothes to it, to keep them in place. Most celebrities use it, especially when they have to wear a low cut top or dress. You can purchase it in a drug store or a lingerie store. All you need to do is tape the edges of your garment to your skin and that way you will be confident your boob won´t pop out.
Important information
It is not recommended to exercise without a bra. You can stay braless most of the time, but when it comes to exercising, it is better to use a sports bra. It is better to secure your breasts so they don’t bounce generating discomfort or pain, interrupting your workout.
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Debz Louise is a plus-size blogger based in Yorkshire. Behind many nationwide campaigns such as #WeaAreTheThey & winner of Best Blogger at the UK Plus Size Awards, she talkas about life as a plus-size 40-something woman in South Yorkshire.
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