What is the difference between a bikini top and a bra?

[humanearth]

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Why do some women hide themselves when wearing a bra, but not a bikini top? Add that to the question.

Oh, heck with it. I'll just write a new question on it.

[TheMVPofGaG]

Not much physically.
You can tell the difference appearance-wise due to material and patterns/designs used as lingerie will usually include more lace, etc.
The logic we use when we're shy in lingerie but nonchalant in a bikini makes no sense, we know.
It's more of the social aspects associated with them. A bikini, though just as revealing as underwear, is seen at the beach, a public setting, so we find it okay.

[humanearth]

Great answer

[TheMVPofGaG]

thanks ^^

[laurieluvsit]

Any woman or girl that doesn't want anyone seeing her in her bra will not usually be seen wearing a 2 piece bikini in public

[humanearth]

That's a good way to put it and makes sence

[humanearth]

Heck, I still have snow on the ground and we are getting more snow on Wednesday. So we are not done with winter yet

[humanearth]

Opps wrong person

[laurieluvsit]

@humanearth
No problem :)

[humanearth]

Well now you know we still have winter here

[ChrisMaster69]

It’s down to Context, Consent.

Material often comes into it as well, with bikinis being slightly more thicker (although padded bras are also).

Really it’s about consent and context within social expectations.

Its amazing how many still do not understand consent.

[ChrisMaster69]

Ref your update…. That’s the consent thing 🤦🤦

[artstatues]

Don't forget crop "tops". What's the difference between this and a bikini or a bra?

[Wraith_Cemetery]

Precisely!

[Wraith_Cemetery]

Barely any difference. Women just make excuses for it because they want to push the envelope for how much they can get away with in society. As time goes on, their clothing is getting smaller and smaller.

[Joker_]

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[Aiko_E_Lara]

It's not "what" they wear, it's is "when" they wear it. Bikinis are usually worn in designated areas like beaches or pools which is "when" they feel comfortable wearing it. They'd feel the same wearing panties/bras when worn in those places only you don't see it often because bikinis are meant for swimming while panties and bras aren't. Women don't wear bikinis normally as an underwear because it's not comfortable so they wear bras and panties which "when" exposed, they get uncomfortable because they're not in those bikini places.

[WhatTheHeckkkk]

Lol, different fabric.

[humanearth]

I like the photo, its so true

[KrisPW]

Because when I'm in a bikini, I'm already "ready" to be seen. If you see me in the house in my bra, then I'm likely still in the act of "getting ready" and I'm not ready to be seen.

[Sour-rose]

Well I'm sure one has said it already but...

Swimwear-I'm sexy and going for a swim.

Underwear- they hide your naughty bits and not for swimming. :)

[Jaximus-Lion]

The female friends i have never had a problem with such. We even go to bastu/sauna all nude 🤷‍♂️. I sit with my parents in law all nude in the sauna, it's the swedish way

[FunkyMonkee]

I guess they're embarrassed to have you find out their underwear has lace trim, or something.
One is more for decoration than function, the other is more for function than decoration.

[softlyautumnal]

The difference is the function. Bikini tops are designed to cover, bras are designed to cover and support.

[Likes2drive]

More see through I guess to them and not in the right setting but that’s a funny example of how silly that is

[Djaay]

The only difference is fabric made for flexability and water wear support and colorful. Bra's and panties are thin layered for maximum air flow and support , also see through when wet. Technically speaking tho... nothing is really different.

[JosyJosy]

One's for water ;)

But with a bra it's usually linked to intimacy, bedroom, bathroom. So if you see my underwear, you'll be in my room, broken in for whatever reason and I'll be like "wth gtfo"

[caitycat21]

A lot of men are socialized to see women as objects to fur fill their sexual desires so it doesn’t matter what we wear, we are still objectified, hate crimed, and assaulted

[Subarugirl]

Well besides the fact that they are two separate pieces of clothing made with different fabric and designed for different uses.. context is a big factor.
that’s like asking what the difference is between boxers and swing trunks.

[SSJBrutus]

Nothing is different between boxers and swimming trunks, other than your penis can come out the front of the boxers

[Subarugirl]

@SSJBrutus I’ve never seen the same material used for pockets and swim trunk. Neither have I seen the designed the same way

[SSJBrutus]

How it is made is irrelevant to most guys. As long as they are not falling out of the garment, the private part is hidden and therefore its swimming wear

[Subarugirl]

@SSJBrutus underwear and swim wear are different. They serve two different functions. That’s like saying that slacks and yoga pants are the same thing

[SSJBrutus]

In today's culture they are the same. Women and even some men will wear yoga pants and consider them to be the same as slacks. The fabric doesn't change what their uses are. You are now comparing things that are virtually the same but have different variable uses. 👞 vs 👢 both do exactly the same thing, but one might be better equipped for certain tasks than the other. That doesn't stop someone from stepping in a puddle with a tennis shoe

[Subarugirl]

@SSJBrutus but it does make them different tools used for different. You would call a socket wrench and a screwdriver the same thing because they are both tools used for similar purposes… while they have similarities they are not the same.

[SSJBrutus]

This is clearly just a battle of stamina at this point. And I'm a fatass so you can just win this one. Idc to argue over something so trivial

[NamerOfStars]

How embarrassed the wearer is to be seen in it. And probably a hefty chunk of change, too; bras ain't cheap.

[humanearth]

Neither is women's swim wear

[elizamichale1]

Well u can't really wear a bra out on the beach or pool or somewhere... bikinis r made for that

[elizamichale1]

Coz bikinis give pretty good looks and bras dont so we dont want u to see us in bras

[HappyGoLuckyGal12]

One if for public fun and the other is for private fun

[XXblack88]

This is why I don't wear a bikini it reminds me too much of a bra

[Wraith_Cemetery]

Because you have some sense. Girls act like that's all they can wear but it's not. I go to the beach in a rash guard and surfing shorts. The extra fabric isn't uncomfortable at all and it's made for the water. I've seen some girls do the same and they're not constantly fixing the material like the girls in skimpy bikinis do. Bikini isn't the only option, ladies.

[Slut4Joy]

bras are more padded and tend to have more support since you would be wearing them for longer period of time and bras have the clips at the back where bikini tops tend to be tie ons

[hi_it_is_me123]

The same reason why men show off their secondary sexual traits such breast hair, muscles, breast etc but complain about public breastfeeding although female breasts are also secondary sexual traits

[hi_it_is_me123]

It also scary how some of you can't respect women's consent. Just because. So it is about consent. You can't just invade her privacy just because she wore bikini

[hi_it_is_me123]

Gay men also dont fuck your little ass just because you show them your secondary sexual traits

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

Setting is the major difference. In a pool or ocean setting then no big deal.

Looking at a woman in her bra while she's in the bathroom or dressing rooom is another as those are places that are considered intimate locations.

[douride2]

One is meant to be worn under clothes. The other is for playing at the beach.

[888theGreat]

does Canada have beaches?

[humanearth]

@888theGreat yeah, their called ice roads

[888theGreat]

ice beaches , where snow cones are free

[douride2]

@888theGreat I was going fishing on Saturday. Trouble was by the time we got a hole in the ice big enough to get the boat in it was dark.

[888theGreat]

Romantic

[douride2]

@888theGreat You would think so eh. LOL

[888theGreat]

you said we , so

[douride2]

@888thegreat You didn't think I went fishing by myself did you. LOL

[888theGreat]

was the other a guy? Maybe you will get married

[douride2]

@888theGreat It was my brother.

[888theGreat]

oh , I see

[douride2]

@888theGreat Be nice now I have 5 brothers..

[humanearth]

That's okay, I have 1 billion sisters

[888theGreat]

5 brothers and one sister? No wonder you ain't married , by the time they got done with him. Your family have a Catholic background?

[douride2]

@888theGreat Nope. Mom is Baptist. They are even worse.

[888theGreat]

what number were you? baby? Or first? Or middle?

[douride2]

@888theGreat I was a late accident. I am the last of 7.

[888theGreat]

baby sister , oh yes , any guy would get crap beat out of him by the brothers. I am shocked you are not still a virgin.

[AnnonEMouse]

Bras tend to have more padding, but it's doesn't make sense to freak out over

[Mac-One]

Difference is their intended purpose. Both are designed the same.

[dreamstar72]

Not much, but weird society has to make a big deal out of it.

[tUCK_Frump]

The difference is the women's mindset. Both cover What's important but a leave little for the imagination.

[KatherineJ]

What’s the difference between men’s underwear and a Speedo?

[nompty]

One is for "fun"

[Anonymous]

Absofuckinglutely nothing. It's all in their minds.

[huzail]

the thing is same if you women wear bra or bikini.. it's about women logic. that cannot be understandable in next 5000 year.

[lucas262]

All ik is I have 8 sisters and if I saw any of them I'm anything but a burka I'd be scarred for life

[boobliker]

it's who can see her in it that makes.. most bra's cover more than bikini do

[reyesdavina]

Lol this is pretty true.

[SnakeBoop]

material.
and consent to be seen.

[SnakeBoop]

Again dude, consent to be seen in clothing that isn't deemed as intimate by media and society.

[anton_dee]

Tbh I don't know. Both are meant to cover the tiddies, innit?

[Dinosaursandanime65]

One is okay for you to look at while the other isn’t

[checkingavailability]

Ha ha ha ha.. Yes buddy.. Exactly

[888theGreat]

material mostly , one you get wet , and bras are harder to get off , just saying

[MaddyJ]

The material and how they fit is way different

[humanearth]

But why do some women hide themselves when wearing a bra, but not a bikini top.

[MaddyJ]

They are not meant to be outerwear. They are underwear

[NathanDavis]

context is the difference

[Babygirl_S]

Bikini top is more revealing and less supportive.

[Nagatoro]

Never understood this either

[virtue2332]

The snaps on the back

[Anonymous]

Bikini top use more layers of fabric to hide completly the nipple. Bra can be more revelling.

[wheresmrcunnunglis]

Simply the occasion, ha!

[Alyssa_11]

One’s socially acceptable and the other isn’t.

[exitseven]

Probably about fifty bucks.

[SinceYouAsked]

Context - pure and simple.

[Iron_Man]

A bra is more stronger and durable

[HimaniS]

I'm comfortable with both.

[summiter]

Not much really!

[Desconhecida]

Fabric.

[MrTaboo]

Acceptance.

[jimmy2]

Really not much