15 year study finds that bras may be useless.

Thats a good point i didnt really take into account! Eventually all breast will start to sag since overtime our skins elasticity will start to wear thin and stretch more, but i do think it's kind of interesting how this may reverse some effects of sagging among young women though that could potentially last into one's late years when a bra may be more helpful to aid against further sagging.
The professor did say he was not done with his research and will be continuing the study, so hopefully the next round will adress some of the issues people are having with this study like age, average breast size, ect.

I mean it made sense that some of this holds true, since the purpose/introduction of the bra was to modify the appearance of ones breast and ultimately making it so women would appear slimmer, having nothing to do with the actual support of ones chest. less

Interesting read. I prefer to go braless when possible since I just started to be able to (stopping breastfeeding and all that). I do prefer to wear a well-fitting bra when I go out, however. I notice that there is a lot more stress on my back and shoulders in a bra... I happen to be a larger chested girl (DDD/F). less

VeganChick, I have to wonder if you might be one of those women who hasn't found the right size! It also depends on the style, of course, but a good bra in the right size should be very comfortable. (I'm a former Bra Specialist, and have helped a lot of friends find the right size!) less

I'm also skeptical about this study because I don't see any way for them to have controlled for all of the other possible factors affecting firmness and perkiness. I mean, we're talking genetics, diet, exercise, breast size, weight gain/loss, childbirth/lack thereof, smoking/non-smoking, etc. etc. ad nauseum. less

A 15 year study of 330 women ages 18 to 35, conducted by french professor Jean-Denis Rouillon, found that wearing an underwire bra may actually lead to having "saggier' breast. The study found that over time breast would gain more muscle tone to support themselves and nipples would lift; as well as stating those who have larger breast may see less back problems over time when one does not wear a bra. To quote the article on Huffington Post, "When bras are worn, the restrictive material prevents such tissue from growing, which may actually accelerate sagging, the study concluded."
However there are a few things this study has not seem to have taken into account or mention, such as breast size or if the women in the study were wearing a well fitted bra.

As someone who has a DDD chest, and often goes bra-less, i can see how some of this material dose hold up. I have only started to go with out a bra in public more often very recently, noticing my back problems have started to subside some. Although, any other benefits mentioned, i have yet to see or notice such as a natural lift in my nipples or my breast gaining any sort of muscle tone.
Still i have some issues with the study since it doesnt mention how many women (usually quoted as "70% or more") wear the wrong size bra, and that many bra companies have their own method of sizing, as well as any mention of the average breast size measured for the study.

How do you feel about this article, and are you someone who had seen benefits from wearing/not wearing a bra? less

A 15 year study of 330 women ages 18 to 35, conducted by french professor Jean-Denis Rouillon, found that wearing an underwire bra may actually lead to having "saggier' breast. The study found that over time breast would gain more muscle tone to support themselves and nipples would lift; as well as stating those who have larger breast may see less back problems over time when one does not wear a bra. To quote the article on Huffington Post, "When bras are worn, the restrictive material prevents such tissue from growing, which may actually accelerate sagging, the study concluded."
However there are a few things this study has not seem to have taken into account or mention, such as breast size or if the women in the study were wearing a well fitted bra.

As someone who has a DDD chest, and often goes bra-less, i can see how some of this material dose hold up. I have only started to go with out a bra in public more often very recently, noticing my back problems have started to subside some. Although, any other benefits mentioned, i have yet to see or notice such as a natural lift in my nipples or my breast gaining any sort of muscle tone.
Still i have some issues with the study since it doesnt mention how many women (usually quoted as "70% or more") wear the wrong size bra, and that many bra companies have their own method of sizing, as well as any mention of the average breast size measured for the study.

How do you feel about this article, and are you someone who had seen benefits from wearing/not wearing a bra? less

A 15 year study of 330 women ages 18 to 35, conducted by french professor Jean-Denis Rouillon, found that wearing an underwire bra may actually lead to having "saggier' breast. The study found that over time breast would gain more muscle tone to support themselves and nipples would lift; as well as stating those who have larger breast may see less back problems over time when one does not wear a bra. To quote the article on Huffington Post, "When bras are worn, the restrictive material prevents such tissue from growing, which may actually accelerate sagging, the study concluded."
However there are a few things this study has not seem to have taken into account or mention, such as breast size or if the women in the study were wearing a well fitted bra.

As someone who has a DDD chest, and often goes bra-less, i can see how some of this material dose hold up. I have only started to go with out a bra in public more often very recently, noticing my back problems have started to subside some. Although, any other benefits mentioned, i have yet to see or notice such as a natural lift in my nipples or my breast gaining any sort of muscle tone.
Still i have some issues with the study since it doesnt mention how many women (usually quoted as "70% or more") wear the wrong size bra, and that many bra companies have their own method of sizing, as well as any mention of the average breast size measured for the study.

How do you feel about this article, and are you someone who had seen benefits from wearing/not wearing a bra? less

I don't really think this is fair. People have a right to go braless. Keep applying this standard and we would have to say goodbye to tattoos, piercings, certain hairdos, certain clothing styles, etc. just because others "don't like seeing" them. You can't force your personal preferences onto others. less

I completely agree. It's a bit hypocritical, if you really think about it, to say that other people should do something just because it's what you prefer to see; this implies that it's also okay for others to determine what YOU should wear, say, do, or be, just because of their preferences. (In fact, you'd have an awfully hard time fitting in with everyone's preferences at once!)

VeganChick also said: I highly doubt it. I find clothes in general mostly uncomfortable unless they are very loose. There is no way something strapping around my back and pads/cups on my chest is going to be comfortable, regardless of the "fit".

In that case, I'm sure you're right that it wouldn't matter what size you wore. Sounds like you're even more sensitive than I am! Do you, by chance, have trouble finding sex toys that are gentle enough for you, as well? less

A 15 year study of 330 women ages 18 to 35, conducted by french professor Jean-Denis Rouillon, found that wearing an underwire bra may actually lead to having "saggier' breast. The study found that over time breast would gain more muscle tone to support themselves and nipples would lift; as well as stating those who have larger breast may see less back problems over time when one does not wear a bra. To quote the article on Huffington Post, "When bras are worn, the restrictive material prevents such tissue from growing, which may actually accelerate sagging, the study concluded."
However there are a few things this study has not seem to have taken into account or mention, such as breast size or if the women in the study were wearing a well fitted bra.

As someone who has a DDD chest, and often goes bra-less, i can see how some of this material dose hold up. I have only started to go with out a bra in public more often very recently, noticing my back problems have started to subside some. Although, any other benefits mentioned, i have yet to see or notice such as a natural lift in my nipples or my breast gaining any sort of muscle tone.
Still i have some issues with the study since it doesnt mention how many women (usually quoted as "70% or more") wear the wrong size bra, and that many bra companies have their own method of sizing, as well as any mention of the average breast size measured for the study.

How do you feel about this article, and are you someone who had seen benefits from wearing/not wearing a bra? less