Bra: there are those who say no and no longer wear it
Fashion wants it in the foreground, but there are many women who choose to get rid of it in the name of comfort
There are those who always wear a bra, even to sleep, but there are also women who have completely abandoned it, in the name of freedom, comfort and independence from any constraint. Among these there are not only very young girls with slender silhouettes, but people of all ages and all builds. Of course, those with soft curves probably prefer not to give up the security of good support for their shapes, but there are also many curvy women who have said no to the bondage of underwire and laces. And science is also on their side.
NO BRA DAY - A world day is dedicated to the liberation from the bra, which is celebrated on October 13 every year since 2011. However, it is not a feminist-inspired recurrence, perhaps with a lot of garments burning in the square, but a moment of awareness against breast cancer, given that the month of October is dedicated to the prevention of this disease, which is now affected by about one in eight women.
FALSE MYTHS - Around the bra, a women's undergarment par excellence, patented in 1914 by Caresse Crosby, hoaxes and die-hard false myths resist. For example, many women wear bra even at night in the belief that it helps combat the effects of gravity. In reality, this habit not only does not bring any benefit, but even has the opposite effect: the fact of always maintaining a support around the ligaments that make up the structure of the breast could help to weaken them and therefore favor their relaxation, making the breasts more sagging. Furthermore, when you sleep, it is good to free yourself from any constriction, including that of underwear, to promote blood circulation and freedom of movement.
THE REASONS FOR NO - As we have seen, the continuous use of the bra does not counteract the effect of gravity: on the contrary, at a young age, the fact of not wearing it favors the natural development of the muscles and the production of collagen, favoring the natural support that will then last longer over the years. This is confirmed by a study conducted on three hundred and thirty women between eighteen and thirty-five years of age, by Jean-Denis Rouillon, a researcher at the French University of Besançon. According to the survey, which lasted a good fifteen years, women who stopped wearing the bra showed some changes in the height of their nipples, which were seven millimeters higher. The bra, in practice, could hinder circulation and reduce the volume of the breast, although the same scholars warn that caution is needed in interpreting these results and that further investigations are needed before reaching firm conclusions. In principle, however, it can be said that the bra is useful almost exclusively for not having to worry about the fact that the breast moves during the normal activities of the day, that it does not become too evident or visible under the clothes, for example with very low-cut T-shirts. or adherents. If all this is not a problem, whatever size you wear, you can easily do without it, freeing yourself from the hassle of underwire, straps and bands that tighten.
abandoning the bra can also take on the meaning of making a clean sweep of a series of stereotypes related to the female world, such as the need to embody a candle model of beauty and seduction. And to say that a century ago, when the first bra was invented, this garment was considered a revolutionary tool for liberation from the constriction of the corset: today, however, feminism has made it a negative symbol and invites to abandon it!
REASONS FOR YES - If we have psychologically "bulky" breasts and if the fact of not feeling constant support makes us feel insecure and embarrassed, we do well not to part with them. However, we remind you that the function of this garment is only aesthetic and practical, except in some particular situations: it may be appropriate to wear a bra when doing sports, but it must be a garment designed for this purpose, because an adequate underwear softens stresses and makes movement easier. Yes to bra even during the breastfeeding period, a time when the breasts increase in volume and weight, or after surgery, according to the specialist's instructions. In all other situations we can choose the solution that makes us feel most at ease. If anything, we learn to choose the right bra for the shape of our curves and above all to identify the correct size.
THE PERFECT BRA - If we decide to wear a bra, it is essential to choose it appropriately, paying attention to the size (which defines the circumference of the chest), but also to the shape and size of the cup, marked by a letter (A, B, C, D, E) each of which corresponds more or less to a size from the smallest (A) to the largest (E). The bra must always be tried on before purchase, checking in the mirror that the rear band (the one that is on the back and on which all the support action depends) is perfectly horizontal in its entire circumference, without lifting upwards in the where the straps are attached. The straps must not mark the shoulder (too thin or too short), but they also must not fall to the side (too wide or too long).
