Half cup bras: why don't we see them more often?

Hey ladies, quick fashion question for you: why is it that you don't wear half cup bras more often? I mean bras that still support your breasts from below, but leave your nipples uncovered. I think that's INCREDIBLY hot and would even look great under form fitting tops because your breasts would still be held up but your get a bit of a sense of the nipple too. Not to mention, being able to get a peak when you have on a loose fitting top. Even if you were wearing a sweater, I'd still imagine it'd feel sexy to know you're nipples are uncovered, and of course when you took your shirt off when you're with a guy you'd get a GREAT reaction. Is it because they're uncomfortable? Not available in enough stores? Not advertised enough?
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Sorry, I should've been clearer in my question. I didn't mean would you wear this for every day use, and the purpose ISN'T to walk around town flashing and turning random guys on. The idea is would this be something you'd wear to:
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1) feel sexy--like how matching bras and panties make you feel sexy even if NO ONE ELSE sees them, and 2) for special occasions/dates/nights out with a guy you like or your boyfriend or husband to add some excitement.
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OK. Sounds like the biggest issue is that leaving the nipple uncovered would cause a lot of discomfort with friction against fabric. Also sounds like quite a few would occasionally like this to spice things up. Hope to see some soon! LOL!
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Perhaps the better solution is full support bras with see through cups or that are see through on the top half. I guess these are more common, but you still don't see them terribly often. Is that type of material more expensive, less comfortable or less washer safe?
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  • Ha, the problem is, is despite what you might think, women don't all have the same shape when it comes to boobs. and therefore, not every style suits every girl, if I wore a half cup, and I am not bragging but I have a large rack. every time I jumped, walked, they would pop out. So I stopped wearing them, they do give a good look to the cleavage, but only when it suits, it wouldn't look good to look like you have four breasts...

    Lets face it, you wouldn't wear a pair of jeans if it didn't flatter your body shape would ya?

    • No definitely not. Clothes absolutely need to flatter the body. So this would probably have to be custom which means way too expensive. Thanks! And yay for large rack! ;)

  • Because, I do not want men seeing my nipples unless it's my boyfriend. Wouldn't I look trashy? Isn't that only for one man to see not all? And how would other women feel? If their boyfriend saw my nipples easily through my shirt..or if I bent over and their boyfriend could see my nipples? I do not know...just kind of based on respect and self respect. I don't want that kind of attention. Maybe on an occasion for my boyfriend at his house, without anyone there...

    • Not exactly what I meant. Sorry I wasn't clear. The idea wasn't to be trashy to attract random guys. It's would it make you feel sexy or would you like it for a special date or occasion to excite your guy.

    • oh okay..in that case, yes I would. For him :-p it's a good idea though..I may try that now..haha thanks :-)

    • You're welcome! I hope you have a great time with it. I'm sure your guy will LOVE it! It's funny because I think it's a simple thing that a lot of people would get a lot of pleasure from but it isn't done that much. If you have any good tips on simple things guys could do to please girls let me know (doesn't have to be about sex either).

  • I have big nipples.

    • EEEEEWWWWW! Gross! ;)

    • hahah well that's why I don't wear em!

    • I was just kidding! Though, if your nipples are big enough, I suppose you could could peak out above the tops of a lot of standard low-cut bras!

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  • For better of for worse, female nipples are widely regarded as indecent in a public situation. Too distracting and sensual for everyday exposure.

    For me personally, I wouldn't be bothered if women walked around buck naked. But it's usually too cold for that unless you live near the Equator.

  • lack of support id guess.. I can't imagine them being very comfortable.

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  • I didn't know that kind of thing existed either. I've never seen it before in my life :S

    But I even avoid bras that are just a thin layer of fabric. I can get "sensitive" and the idea of that kind of thing being noticed is embarrassing for me. So I guess it's just cause I'm modest.

    Not to say I wouldn't ever wear it for the bedroom, but yeah, the general idea is that something like that for me is a bit much! Everyone is different though.

  • Well, any kind of bra that is a lower cup is not going to give adequate support and the girls will be popping out. Not exactly what you want when you are working, especially at a professional job or even at school.

    • Isn't there a way to design something that supports from below and maybe the outside and leaves the top and center open? It just seems like there must be a way to make this work, no?

    • Definitely not. Whenever you have to reach down to grab something your boobs would pop out. Highly impracticable and uncomfortable. I would know since I am a woman and have had to try out many different kinds of bras.

    • Okay. Thanks! I guess I wasn't thinking about all the other movements that you make like bending down. Yeah, I could see how that would fail without adhesive.

  • Didn't know those kind of bras were available.

    But if I saw some, I probably would get them to add in some excitement ;)

  • You are either a troll or have a seriously over the top fetish for this kind of bra. They aren't functional...no one would wear them, and if you are so worried about them and just assume that there "must be someway to fix/make it work better" why don't you go and design a better one?

    Just saying.

    • Not trolling, and I wouldn't say I have a fetish for this kind of bra. More just a fan of great breasts! My interest came from seeing a couple great pairs where the areolas were coming out of the top which which looked even better than just the great cleavage they'd otherwise have. That's why I think the design COULD work. But as others have pointed out, the nipple friction could be a killer.

    • Wow...I just read my comment and it comes off as quite stand-offish. Opps. I apologize for that. I can see why it would be exciting. Lol. I don't know, I'm guessing that the bra was specifically designed for the bedroom. If that is the case than friction on the nipple isn't really going to be a problem.'' As a functional everyday bra...it is as useful as a solar powered torch.

  • It does not feel good to have your nipple scratching against your shirt. not at all. bras are uncomfortable to wear anyway. why wear one that does even cover your whole boob.

  • They're not exactly comfortable, I'd imagine. Hella chafing. They're really only "for the bedroom".

    In practical everyday use, a bra is a bra for a reason.

  • Because if we walked around in public with our nips showing we would have guys humping our legs like dogs.

    • Yes I agree this wouldn't be for everyday wear. (Should've been clearer in the question.) But wouldn't it be useful in the rotation for the right occasion?

    • LOL

    • LMAO! true!

  • 1. I find them extremely awkward.

    2. They never look under tops.

    3. I don't like the way they look.

    With that being said I will only buy bras that will give me more functionality. Bras are hella expensive to just wear for your man. If the man is buying and that is what he wants then by all means, I will buy it. But unless he is buying, I'm not wearing.

    • It's a same they don't look better under tops. It seems like there must be a way to fix that. But yeah, if it's not functional and too expensive, that's not a product many people would buy.

  • also they are kinda whorish. like only p*rn stars do that lol. I don't want guys seeing my nipples sticking out through my shirt.

  • well personally they are uncomfortable to me. and it feels weird to have my nipples out of my bra, plus when it gets cold I don't want people seeing my nipples through my shirt :P

  • I wouldn't wear it.

  • I never knew these bra's existed tbh but I would wear one as I prefer support :) not boobs flying everywhere ha ha what a lol

    • So you don't think it's possible to get enough support if the cup ends below the level of the nipple?

  • ggr why are you still on this subject

  • Because its a p*rn thing, or something to do for a special occasion

  • Because it's stupid. A bra is a bra for a reason. -.-

    • +1 for common sense

  • they simple don't provide enough support, I boobs are on the bigger side, if I wore a half cup bra I would jiggling all over the place which hurts

  • My boobs are in between size wise. But they're so perky that my nipples already pop out of my bra from time to time which I don't like hahaha. You don't wanna walk around with your headlights on, though I wouldn't mind it actually, it could offend others if your in public.

    • That's awesome! What sizes are they between? I bet your guy loves it when they pop out! Very cool that you don't mind it.

    • Hahaha they're in between big B and medium C. And yes guys love my boobs a lot hahaha.

    • Sweet! Nothing offensive at ALL about a perky pair with headlights on! Sounds like they don't even need a bra! Lol!

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  • Why would they even make that lol just make the extra effort to take off the full bra

    • Really? That's like saying why do they make thongs--just take her panties off. The idea is because it looks hot. I think the problem is that it's not comfortable enough.

    • They look hotter without either lol?

  • i don't know, I want one of these bras now. they sound like they would spice things up! :D

    • You should totally try it! I guarantee you you'll get a GREAT response from you boyfriend or date. I think something like this would make a perfect third date bra! And I'm not sure why someone would've given you a "dislike" on your comment. I like!

  • id love if girls wore half cups or even quarter cup bras more often with a nice low cut top so there be a lot of nip slips and flashing:)

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