Let's be real for a minute. I hate wearing bras. You might too. That's normal, and I think we should talk about it.
So, real quick, here are eight reasons not to wear a bra.
1. It's More Comfortable
Just think about it. Saying goodbye to those pesky wires that always poke you in all the wrong places. No more chafing when you get sweaty (who are you kidding? You know it happens). And, oh my gosh, no more hooks poking into your back or straps cutting into your shoulders. Doesn't sound too bad, right?
2. Science Says It Could Be Healthier
So if reason number one didn't quite sell you, check this out. Apparently real bras (you know the ones I'm talking about, the ones with the padding and the wires that cost $50 at Victoria's Secret) are actually not the healthiest option for those sweet little fruits on your chest. They actually can cause your babies to sag in the long run. You're better off wearing a bralette, a sports bra, or nothing at all!
3. Your Clothing Options Open Up
I mean, obviously there are really no rules to what you can or cannot wear with or without a bra, but you know there are those cool dresses with the open backs or the American Apparel crop tops that look rad without a bra (that's how almost all of them are advertised anyway). They can pull it off, and so can you, babe!
4. It's a Hell of a Lot Cheaper
Like I mentioned before, the average bra (the sexy ones that most people want to wear at least) is usually about $40 to $50. I could get a month's worth of groceries at Trader Joe's for that, 10 (or more) cups of Starbucks, or 90 rolls of toilet paper... Point is, you can do a lot with that kind of money, and we just aren't giving our boobies the credit they deserve.
5. It Can Improve Body Image
When I was 14, I was too self-conscious to even sleep without a bra on (I mean it would be a sports bra, but still). But five years later, I'm chilling a lot of the time without anything at all (is there a term for going commando on the top half?) and I'm loving the way it looks. So, it'll probably feel weird at first, and you may feel self-conscious like I did, but you'll learn to love that soft aesthetic they add to your image.
6. You Might Get Perky
The more time you spend freeboobing (thanks, Urban Dictionary), the more likely those nips of yours are going to perk up. Bras can cause your boobs to sag because they don't let all that tissue that your momma gave you do its job. So give your body some time to work with natural forces of gravity, and your babies will elevate (literally).
7. It Looks Good as Hell
We've all seen Rihanna and Miley rock it, alongside countless others of our lady idols. When they do it, we're like "Yo, how are they so hot?", but the thing is, you're hot too! You just gotta own it, because that's what makes going au naturel the sexiest thing around.
8. Why Not?
Now, we're asking the real questions. Life is for living, so try a new thing once in a while, even if it's as simple as just wearing a t-shirt with nothing underneath. No one has to know but you, and if you like it, you can totally do it again!
I'll wrap up here, but I just want to say that there's no pressure to change your boob-related habits, but I thought I'd pass on the discoveries I've made in the ethereal realm that is breast care. You do you; that's always the best look!
