BEST ALTERNATIVES TO BRAS FOR BREASTS

If one needs to wear bra for the job, since it's the dress-code, try wearing a camisole/vest or another alternative for bra. A good camisole made out of elastic material will give some support to your breasts so they don't 'bounce around', and you will probably be surprised how little people notice.

Also, companies that require bras probably do not have a policy that defines what a bra is. Some cropped camisoles look very much like sports bra. Some camisoles even have adjustable straps like a bra. Basically, if it looks professional, it should be OK. And, don't worry if you absolutely need to wear a bra occasionally. It's what we do on a constant basis that matters.

Fashion industry, models, and advertisements, who said breasts shouldn't sag? But only young teenage breasts have that perky upright look - by far the majority of females’ breasts have that lower and relaxed adult position. Also, the idea that breasts will sag unless we "properly support" them with bras seems to be a MYTH. There is no research to prove that the bra will prevent the breasts from sagging. The breasts sag because of the proportion of fat and tissue in your breasts, and no bra changes that.

Exercising is not doing any damage to breast tissue or to the chest wall, and actually, movement of breasts aids the lymph flow. However this is again an issue to experiment with. One can exercise without bras and with bras to know the difference. Again, if you need bras, try to choose loose ones.The monthly breast tenderness may go, in fact, it will be totally relieved by the second month. The breasts will be the firmest they have ever been in life. Even during aerobics class and it did feel a bit weird not wearing one in class for a while, but that was the most important place not to wear it! The breasts need exercise just like any other part of your body and muscles underneath can go a long way to prevent sagging if they are given a chance to work. When are we going to start to respect the body, nature, and females properly? In many parts of the world the breast is considered an important organ, not an icon of sexuality.

There are many healthy alternatives for dressing bra-free. Some females prefer the positive term "bra-free" rather than "braless" because they say females don't really need to wear bras.

· Camisoles are inexpensive, and there is a huge variety at many stores with variety of fabrics and weights, from silk to cotton. Some have straps similar to those of a bra, with adjustable clasps, so others may assume that a bra is being worn or that there is a bra under the camisole. You can find thin and/or cropped camisole for summer.
· Men's innerwear baniyans, with or without sleeves are inexpensive and comfortable can be designed for UNISEX appeal and can be available to females, as BRANIYANS too.
· Vests, similar to those of a man's 3-piece suit, over a blouse at work to hide breast outline or movement.
· Shirts with pockets over both breasts; extra fabric layer conceals the movement and look.
· New alternatives include tops with two layers in front at breast and one in back.
· Loosely fitted tops.
· Or simply wear no undergarment depending on weather, confidence, self image, and nature and design of outer garment

By Adolescence Educator