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What can I wear instead of a bra?

I Haven't Worn a Bra in Years—Here's What I Wear Instead Camisoles. ... Bandeau. ... Bodysuits. ... Pasties. ... Bralette. ... Braless.

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When I turned 13 (and finally started to go through puberty), all I wanted was to start wearing a bra. By the time I was 14, all I wanted was to stop wearing a bra. I had quickly learned what most of us already know—that bras are typically uncomfortable, rigid, and cut into your under-boob area. The most relieving part of my day was when I finally got home and could peel off my bra. So I soon decided to stop wearing bras altogether. That brought challenges, however, as I wasn't yet entirely comfortable with the idea of going braless. So I decided to dip my toes in the water by rotating through several bra alternatives—all of which were certainly more comfortable than my go-to underwire bra. If you, too, want to forgo bras without totally abandoning the support and shape they offer, keep scrolling to find some excellent bra alternatives that have kept my ladies (and me) happy throughout the years.

1. Camisoles

This is just as comfortable as wearing a thin shirt, but the secret is that you're wearing a shirt under a shirt, thereby keeping your breasts supported and cradled in a comfortable, stretchy, wire-free material.

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Bp. Scoop Neck Crop Camisole ($10)

Hanes Stretch Cotton Cami With Built-In Shelf Bra ($9)

Vince Satin Camisole ($147)

Intimately Ali Low-Back Seamless Bra ($30)

Gap First Layer Essentials Seamless Cami ($25)

2. Bandeau

In the late '00s, I'd wear a bandeau over my bra in some sort of peculiar fashion statement of the time (I'm pretty certain we all went through that phase in middle school). These days, however, I've dropped the bra and just wear the bandeau any time going strapless is appropriate.

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Free People Amelia Bandeau Bra ($28)

H&M 2-Pack Crop Tube Tops ($6)

Romwe Sleeveless Bandeau ($11)

Bp. Tube Top ($12)

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Susana Monaco Core Crop Tube Top ($48)

3. Bodysuits

Bodysuits are particularly fun because you can effectively get rid of any undergarments and just throw on a bodysuit instead. No bra? No undies? No problem. Plus, it can act like a shirt. That's a three-in-one deal if I've ever seen one.

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Skims Stretch Cotton Jersey T-Shirt Bodysuit ($62)

Madewell Wrap Thong Bodysuit ($49.5)

Topshop Slinky Long Sleeve Bodysuit ($26)

Bp. Double Scoop Stretch Cotton Bodysuit ($12)

Anine Bing Janelle Bodysuit ($129)

4. Pasties

My pasties have saved me from many a dangerous nip-slip situation. So I want to wear extremely deep V-cut shirts and dresses upon occasion—sue me. My pasties are always the hero of the day.

Shop:

Bristols6 Nippies Hearts Patch of Freedom ($10)

Nood No Show Nipple Covers ($24)

Hollywood Fashion Secrets Silicone Coverups ($12)

Goldfarm Nipple Covers ($10)

Nubra Pasties ($19)

5. Bralette

Okay, yes, it has the word bra in it, but the "-lette" suffix makes all the difference. Wireless, loose, and entirely comfortable, bralettes are my favorite alternative when wearing a loose T-shirt.

Shop:

True & Co. True Body Triangle Convertible Strap Bralette ($44)

Skims Sculpting Bralette ($32)

Calvin Klein Liquid Touch Bralette ($48)

Lively The Busty Bralette ($35)

Nordstrom All Day Comfort Bralette ($19)

6. Braless

After dipping your toe in the water with the other bra alternatives listed above, you may decide to take the plunge and get rid of your bras altogether. It's comfortable and relieving on this side—come on over.

L'Agence Felicia Knit Dress ($350)

No bra necessary here!

This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

Up next, French-Girl Secrets for Buying Lingerie

This article originally appeared on Who What Wear

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