https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boob-movement Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:43:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boob-movement/page/3#post-1883763 Mon, 29 Jan 2018 01:41:30 +0000 Cee 1883763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for the compliment, Angie </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boob-movement/page/3#post-1883408 Sat, 27 Jan 2018 15:52:47 +0000 dakotacheryl 1883408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gaylene wrote my post for me LOL...</p> <p>Would prefer to NEVER wear a molded or foam lined cup. I really like the Wacoal Racer Back bra because the straps sit on top of the muscles on my shoulders and not by the edges where there's less "meat"...also the straps can't fall off...unfortunately, the straps are closer in toward my neck, and most of my tops have a neckline that is too wide for these straps...sigh</p> <p>I don't mind if other women go braless...but I find it terribly uncomfortable. I do change into a lightweight racer back sport bra at home and wear these to bed also. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boob-movement/page/3#post-1883310 Sat, 27 Jan 2018 13:15:15 +0000 viva 1883310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to say that I can't even relate to the idea of boob movement. I am very small (34 barely A). Still, the girls are not as firm as they once were, and they feel best in a bra, but my favorite bra is a very low support bra that basically just hugs them. A little lace. It's really enough. (Gramercy bralette from True &amp; Co.).</p> <p>Outside in the world, I am fairly traditional. I really don't love to see a lot of skin (or nipplage) on display except at the beach. But when I was in grad school and really firm, I used to love wearing muscle shirts braless. It felt very badass and I actually loved the look. So there you go. The full circle evolution.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boob-movement/page/3#post-1883309 Sat, 27 Jan 2018 13:14:42 +0000 Staysfit 1883309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m glad someone brought up the “headlight” issue. I have experimented with various ways to address the headlight effect. Bandaids did not work for me. I purchased some reusable silicone nipple covers which seem to do the trick and they were not uncomfortable at all. In fact, they stay in place without any adhesive, and I didn’t even notice them. I recommend them to anyone interested in addressing this problem. </p> <p>My philosophy about bras falls in line with Gaylene, however, the reality of my life at present means I am working in a public school special education setting. It’s the wrong place to draw attention to my chest. We have enough difficulty getting our students to make appropriate clothing and underwear choices. Therefore, I wear my molded bras to work, and save the lace for evenings and weekends. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boob-movement/page/3#post-1883293 Sat, 27 Jan 2018 12:08:27 +0000 Inge 1883293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Binkie - Yes! Belgian bra brands are really good in general, and Prima Donna makes fantastic bras for larger boobs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boob-movement/page/3#post-1883278 Sat, 27 Jan 2018 11:28:50 +0000 Mac 1883278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't wear molded bras and stay far away from foam because I feel they make my large breasts look larger and not in a good, perky way. I find movement uncomfortable and prefer 3-part cup bras, which seem to give me a nice shape and excellent support. I do sometimes get Headlights and they can make me feel self-conscious but not enough to wear a bras with any kind of padding.&nbsp; *shrug* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boob-movement/page/3#post-1883195 Sat, 27 Jan 2018 02:57:43 +0000 Dee 1883195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This was a really interesting read! I've got small breasts that don't really move/drag downward with movement so bras aren't that important to me. I wear them mostly because I've always associated them with being "an adult" or "professional" but I'm slowly getting away from that mentality.</p> <p>I've got a few t-shirt underwire bras because I feel like clothes hang better over them, and a few soft, non-underwire bras that I wear on weekends, etc. I never wear bras for lounging or sleep and sometimes not under thick sweaters in the winter, especially if I'm already wearing a camisole underneath for added warmth. </p> <p>I feel kind of bad saying this (sorry Angie!) but I find the texture of lace uncomfortable and a little off-putting. Maybe I'm over sensitive but I'm always aware of the garment when wearing it, so I've gotten rid of most of my lacy underthings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boob-movement/page/3#post-1883185 Sat, 27 Jan 2018 01:39:36 +0000 Linda 1883185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I dislike the feeling of shimmying, myself.&nbsp; I'm not large, and sometimes will opt -- mostly in a very hot, humid spell -- to go minimal about underpinnings.&nbsp; But like <b>Angie,</b> I feel somehow more sexy than I'd like if my breasts sway! lol&nbsp; (I think I notice this, and maybe they do it more, since I have gotten older.&nbsp; Sob!)</p> <p>I hate, hate, hate, trying to deal with the balloon animal back issue, the back fat.&nbsp; I have to admit that for me, at least, this is a weight and a health issue.&nbsp; I have forbears who, in old pictures, are very, very obese.&nbsp; I've been fit and small most of my life, but am facing real challenges managing my weight of late.&nbsp; I wish sometimes that spot reducing worked!&nbsp; For sure my bra size has changed with the weight gain -- I need a much wider band than I wore before.&nbsp; I try and frame it to myself as motivation to keep working to lose the darn weight!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boob-movement/page/3#post-1883174 Sat, 27 Jan 2018 00:42:31 +0000 binkle 1883174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need one for support (36G) and to get the right fit in clothes, especially when I wore suits for work.&nbsp; Very very very worth it to go to a good lingerie shop and pay up for quality (somehow the Belgians really know what they are doing - Prima Donna is fantastic - and super-lacy styles in large sizes).&nbsp; I wear an underwire all day, except for bed.</p> <p>I was in the hospital for quite a while in 2014, and never felt that comfortable in hospital gowns - even though they mostly hide the "droop."&nbsp; I brought some lounge bras with me, and wore them when I could.</p> <p>If someone wants to go without - fine!&nbsp; But no way for me personally.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boob-movement/page/3#post-1883162 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 23:53:54 +0000 Lynn 1883162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too laughed at the title. For comfort I wear loose bralettes @ home and will occasionally go braless in a loose fitting top. &nbsp;My cup size is small enough that discomfort with movement is not an issue. But I never go outside the house without a bra. I would be way to self-conscious not wearing a bra. I prefer lightly padded underwire tee-shirt bras since I mostly wear knits.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boob-movement/page/3#post-1883143 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 23:06:49 +0000 Anonymous 1883143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Reading all this makes me think of the "maniebra" &nbsp;episode from Seinfeld. Women did burn their bras in the 60ies and were proud of their nips. &nbsp;As for me I like a nice fitting bra with lace and no foam padding. &nbsp;Around the house I just wear a tight fitting camie and it works for me. And a shout out for all those women who have more to worry about "like breast cancer" rather than a good fitting bra. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boob-movement/page/3#post-1883140 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 22:55:16 +0000 Angie 1883140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Scarlet</b>, YAY. You like pretty undies too, (we are a small Team). Good job swapping out your bras when evaluating your tops.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boob-movement/page/3#post-1883138 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 22:53:37 +0000 Angie 1883138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Shiny,</b>&nbsp;a good strategy. Oversized loungewear has it’s advantages. <div><br /></div><div><b>danusia</b>, a proper bra fitting can make a world of difference. Glad you and DD are sorted.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Toban</b>, you persevered with your bras reaped the reward. ENJOY.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Gaylene</b>, you know I bat for Team Pretty Undies with you - with no exceptions. High five.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Janet</b>, as I was saying to <b>Dianna</b>, some of my clients and friends prefer wearing sports bras because of the smoother silhouette and high comfort factor. You are not alone. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>tulle,</b>&nbsp;how a woman chooses to dress her chest is a completely personal choice, and I defend that right with you. That said, we can have our visual and emotional preferences because style is a visual and emotional thing - and of course, our preferences can differ. But we can all live in peace!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>deb,</b>&nbsp;some men do, actually.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boob-movement/page/3#post-1883137 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 22:42:03 +0000 Scarlet 1883137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really wish boobs weren't such an issue, you know? I agree with you and others that a lack of support can be downright painful for a fast moving person. I wear mainly molded cup bras to avoid "headlights". MarieJo bras fit me really well. However, I notice myself starting to appreciate a more natural shape, and Gaylene's comment resonated with me. When the opportunity presents itself, I need to replenish my bra capsule, and I plan to add a non-molded cup to see how I feel about that. Currently I only wear lace bras under woven shirts. Count me in as someone who loves beautiful underwear. Having said all that, I recently tried on all my tops in a closet clear out, and I realized I really needed to change my bra for some tops to evaluate the fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boob-movement/page/3#post-1883123 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 22:04:29 +0000 deb 1883123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wonder if men have an issue their their "headlights" also? I have never thought about it before. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boob-movement/page/3#post-1883106 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 21:33:40 +0000 tulle 1883106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my goodness, going braless is disrespectful to others? I don't know where to begin.&nbsp; I steadfastly refuse to think of my dear little breasts as offensive objects, and just as resolutely defend the right of every woman to clothe--or not to clothe--her chest in whatever makes her feel comfortable, attractive, and most like herself.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boob-movement/page/3#post-1883077 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 20:07:16 +0000 Janet 1883077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oddly, sometimes I feel like my sports bras are more comfortable than some of my everyday bras. I think this is because the sports bras have wider, more substantial bands which do the heavy lifting (heh) job of support better than thinner bands, which are more common on non-sports bras. After all, the band is what is providing most of the support, not the straps. Sports bras have so much more structure, so they don't tend to shift around. I think most of my bra discomfort comes from shifting or scratchy edges. Balcony style bras are much better for me than other less structured styles.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm a little envious of women who have small enough breasts that they can even think about going braless or with a minimal bra. Don't get me wrong, I love my boobs, but I have permanent dents in my shoulders from a lifetime of bra wearing.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boob-movement/page/3#post-1883073 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 20:01:33 +0000 Gaylene 1883073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, I’m a shameless hussy of a senior who adores pretty bras and considers her bra wardrobe to be an essential aspect of her style persona. Outwardly, my wardrobe style is neutral, streamlined, and functional, but underneath I’m all about lace, ribbon, color, and matched sets. I’m fine with cleavage, glimpses of lace and ribbon, the hint of nipple under a smooth fabric, and even a bit of movement.</p> <p>The North American ideal of a smooth, rock-solid, circular, nipple-less mound has never appealed to me, so I stay away from molded foam cups, padding, and minimizer bras. My favourite bras are perfectly fitted, underwire, seamed demi-styles—mainly French—which are supportive enough to wear whIle exercising but comfortable enough to wear while lounging. I now regret I spent so many years wearing those wretched, ill-fitting, cheap, beige, foam cup things during my twenties, thirties, and forties. I thought it was normal to relegate bras to the same utilitarian status as a head of lettuce—necessary, but not very exciting and definitely not worth much of my fashion budget. It took an excellent bra fitting in a small, specialty shop in my mid-fifties help me realize how much a pretty, WELL-FITTED, well-constructed bra could elevate my style emotionally and physically. Since that fitting, I’ve never regretted putting a sizeable chunk of my fashion budget into my bras. </p> <p>I was a late bloomer, but I have no hesitation now pledging my allegiance to Team Pretty when it comes to my undies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boob-movement/page/2#post-1883071 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 19:56:23 +0000 Toban 1883071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you,&nbsp;<b>Angie</b>! That means a lot to me. I went through a period of self-consciousness and tried wearing minimizer bras (which usually spread and squished the breasts) until I noticed that I looked&nbsp;<i>smaller </i>when I was in the right band and cup size, even if the cup size was larger. It took me awhile to figure out how a bra should really fit me -- lifted and supported to clearly differentiate my ribcage separate from my chest and not widening my chest past my sides as the wrong band size does. I agree wholeheartedly with you that a good bra fitting at a place with a wide range of bra sizes is an essential part of every wardrobe refresh.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boob-movement/page/2#post-1883053 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 18:48:45 +0000 Anonymous 1883053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to hate wearing a bra until I was properly fitted a while ago (over 15 years ago). I am a 36DDD and need a bra,&nbsp; otherwise, I am uncomfortable. Also, I am amazed at the difference of how my clothes fit when I am wearing the correct size and style of bra.</p> <p>When I was a teen (many moons ago) I hated wearing bras&nbsp; - I was a 36C then at 5'8" and 115 lbs. I could get away back then without wearing a bra, but was and still&nbsp; am prudish and need to cover up. I never wore and still do not wear anything so low cut that my breasts are exposed, but I wore a bikini until my 40s.&nbsp;</p> <p>My DD (24) always wears a bra. She is tall and very slim in her waist and hips, broad in the shoulders and is a 32 B - however, her breasts are uneven and she is very self conscious about it so she wears heavily padded bras (Aerie) and avoids anything low cut that exposes her breasts.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am sure there are a lot of women with uneven breasts and I think the larger busted you are, the less noticeable it is.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boob-movement/page/2#post-1883042 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 18:21:14 +0000 Nebraskim 1883042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hate the feeling of boob movement. Even though I am small-breasted, I tend to wear sports bras all the time to keep them locked down. Many times shirts and blouses don't really fit me because in order to fit my shoulders and fat arms, I need a 12 or 14, but that makes them huge and "blousey" in the bust area. I have had a couple of nicer silk shirts altered but usually just solve that issue by wearing a jacket or other topper. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boob-movement/page/2#post-1883031 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 17:59:24 +0000 shiny 1883031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the term "headlights issue" so I will use that!</p> <p>Even as a flat-chested 13 year old, I had this issue, so I am highly self conscious about it. Yes, padding is necessary. Yes, a bra is required in public or at home with visitors or just to dash down to the lobby to grab the mail. I'd be HORRIFIED if I ran into anyone while braless, except my daughters and hubby. </p> <p>But I don't like to wear a bra all the time at home, so I look for loungewear that is "strategic" and can be worn braless without the headlights issue. The magical tee shirt that's just baggy enough but not too baggy. Or a drapey cardigan over a tank.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boob-movement/page/2#post-1882979 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 14:56:34 +0000 Angie 1882979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can barely keep up with this thread…And WOW. I’m almost alone in loving bras!</p> <div><b>Dianna,</b> another welcome to Team Traditionalist. We are a smaller team than I thought.</p> <p></div><div><b>Sara</b>, thanks for chiming back in. Makes sense. Oversized fits have their advantages.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Rebekahphoto</b>, I enjoyed your wise words, honesty, and had a good chuckle. You are fab.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Shevia</b>, welcome to Team Traditionalist. I laughed at your jumping test. GOOD one.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Joy,</b> glad your shingles are gone. Very painful. Onward comfort. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Janet</b>, GOOD GRIEF. That’s over the top. People can be sooo rude. You poor thing. Did that happen in Baltimore? </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Sal</b>, YES. We used to laugh at the guys in Speedos back in the ‘80s and ‘90s (unless they were on a swim team) - and now it’s sooooooo acceptable. Thanks again for your wise words and great attitude. (It’s just you and me how love shopping for lingeries so far….)</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Greyscale</b> and <b>Celia</b>, sounds like you’re sorted, and welcome to Team T. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Cee</b>, I have come to count on your comic relief. Thank you.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Toban,</b> your bras are GREAT. I’ve noticed your beautiful bust line in clothes. Good for you. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Gryffin,</b> thanks for chiming back in. It sounds like you’d have enjoyed the ‘20s when women taped their bust lines flat! You have an androgynous slant to your style, which I did not know. Matches you signature blazer look. (Travel-sized girls cracks me up. Practical for sure). </div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boob-movement/page/2#post-1882957 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 13:39:31 +0000 gryffin 1882957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - that is correct.&nbsp; I wear a blazer to work every day plus a white coat over that, although often the knot buttons come open and you can see the outfit but not so much the under layers.&nbsp; When I am home I often&nbsp;take the jacket off and on weekends I may not casually wear a topper indoors, although when I am out and about I almost always wear a blazer anyway.&nbsp; I do feel weird with too much bust definition.&nbsp; As in padding is out (I like the girls travel sized for my convenience - to borrow Mushu's quote from Mulan), but just too much separation and emphasis makes me feel uncomfortable and conspicuous.&nbsp; I am most comfortable in a bralette because it masks the headlights and smooshes&nbsp;them flat which works for me.&nbsp; I know that makes me an anomaly.&nbsp; Women are paying a fortune for more and I am happy as a clam with less..&nbsp; But I do need modesty under thin tops, so although I could totally go braless from a need point of view, I am not comfortable with that option.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boob-movement/page/2#post-1882941 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 12:26:32 +0000 celia 1882941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't know that this could he such an emotional subject for people.<br /> Personally I think my boobs look really nice in a supportive, wired, lined bra. They are not very big and I am not especially prudish .<br /> I remember when they started to be visible in my teenage years and how I tried so hard to disguise them to the point of slouching ( and ,trust me, they were never remotely big ). I realised that by doing that I was loosing all waist definition and looking overall bigger than I was . Making sure that they are conveniently delineated under my clothes is just one more proportion point I address when getting dressed.<br /> At home and to sleep I will happily go without any support. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boob-movement/page/2#post-1882933 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 11:48:33 +0000 Toban 1882933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fascinating post and thread. I need a supportive full coverage bra and strongly prefer a fit that is snug, supportive and no motion. I would love to have a capsule of pretty lacy bras, but with my bra size changing every two months and the price of a great bra, I am currently limited to one every day nude bra, one sport bra, and two bralettes. I look forward to adding color, such as rich burgundy, purple, or teal. My new every day bra is from Third Love, full coverage, and I am thrilled with it. It is very basic but its fit and comfort is superb. Some versions have lace. I have used soma’s Stunning support in the past at my heaviest when I appreciated the molded cups for additional support. I would experience upper back pain if the band stretched out or was otherwise too big. </p> <p>I have also found a Freya sport bra with a clasp that can turn it into a racer back that is amazing. It is comfortable, yet so supportive that I can run in it with no bounce! It has allowed me to do high impact sports that I previously avoided due to breast movement.</p> <p>I definitely make having a supportive bra a priority and it has been expensive, but essential, to replace during my weight loss. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boob-movement/page/2#post-1882919 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 09:51:23 +0000 Cee 1882919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I fully endorse the Boob Movement... More power, my sisters !!!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boob-movement/page/2#post-1882914 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 07:59:30 +0000 Greyscale 1882914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a mid-size chest (32C-D) and for whatever reason, I experience no pain from breast movement, even when running or jumping. I assume I just don't have as many nerve endings in the relevant places. The result is that I never really bothered with bras in college. But, when I stopped wearing oversized men's t-shirts after college, I realized I like my appearance far better with a nice supportive bra. My favorites are underwire, seamed cup, no padding or lining. Non-underwire bras smoosh me into less appealing shapes. And I avoid padding because I like having a bit of natural movement and I definitely don't want a larger chest at all. I definitely understand the appeal of t-shirt bras for smoothing everything out but on me they feel stiff and fussy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boob-movement/page/2#post-1882908 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 06:04:41 +0000 Sal 1882908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A very interesting discussion! So many variables- your own body, cultural norms, climate, upbringing etc. </p> <p>As a teenager we used to laugh about boys wearing speedos, and it was definitely cool to wear board shirts. Then when I was in Europe, Israel and Australia there were lots of men in speedos. And my perspective changed. </p> <p>That's what is great about the forum to see how we are all different and to appreciate how others might be more or less conservative than ourselves/ but there is no right or wrong. Definitely what we all need more of in so many societies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boob-movement/page/2#post-1882897 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 04:42:31 +0000 Janet 1882897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had a laugh at the thread title too! </p> <p>I’m blessed with big boobs that are somehow mostly defying gravity even at my age, but I cannot tolerate that feeling of movement or jiggling. I find it really distracting and kinda uncomfortable — even just going down stairs in my pajamas can send me back to for a bralette to wear under a hoodie. </p> <p>I am a firm believer in everyone doing their own thing, but I’ll admit I find it a little uncomfortable to see a woman really obviously braless when the effect is distracting. </p> <p>I had a traumatic experience of a stranger once telling me I should wear a bra — when I was already wearing one! It was a long, long time ago, wearing a thin white tee with a very thin nude bra underneath, and the headlights were on. I swore to wear only (lightly) padded bras after that. </p>