Shirt or no Shirt?

Go_Deskercise
Go_Deskercise Posts: 1,630 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Stupid question alert: Is it OK for me to run (in my neighborhood) in shorts and a sports bra? My husband says no, but maybe he just doesn't want people to "see" me lol. BUT it's freakin' hot. Today it is in the 90's and wearing clothes just sucks lol... If your husband/partner didn't want you to run in just a sports bra, would you put a shirt on?
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  • bloodyhonest
    bloodyhonest Posts: 196 Member
    wear a tank over it
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  • sfbaumgarten
    sfbaumgarten Posts: 912 Member
    If your husband/partner didn't want you to run in just a sports bra, would you put a shirt on?

    Yes.
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    Divorce him, wear what you want. It's your workout, not his.
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    Wear what you're comfortable in. If you have a controlling husband that's a whole 'nother issue. But it's hot out and hopefully you're not married to a Taliban member.

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  • DMarkSwan
    DMarkSwan Posts: 56 Member
    Sports bra seems perfectly reasonable to me. You should respect your husband's feelings enough to hear him out, but then he should respect your decision.
  • shoeloveramber
    shoeloveramber Posts: 291 Member
    I would throw on a thin loose tank over it.
  • MarshallLuke
    MarshallLuke Posts: 177 Member
    You have to be comfortable when you run. Your run is for you. So if you overheat in regular running clothes, go sports bra.
    However, if you run in a sports bra, there's a chance you will get some stares. People staring at me when I am running (if I'm not in a race) throws off my whole cadence because I don't know what they are thinking. But it might not bother you.
    Ultimately, it breaks down to how do you feel most comfortable running.
  • srslybritt
    srslybritt Posts: 1,618 Member
    Wear what you're comfortable in. Tell him if he wants to run in a sweatsuit to have at it.
  • sheenarama
    sheenarama Posts: 733 Member
    Wear what you want. I know the shirtless guys at my track motivate me to run a little quicker to keep up.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    meh- as long as it isn't white- for some reason white target pull over tank/sports bras just look ridiculous. But I'm all about shirtless running.

    Otherwise have at it.

    I'm a bellydancer- I work professional- if my bf has an issue with me running tank top-less than I am REALLY hosed when it comes to work LOL.

    Personally I do not- currently- from my home run shirtless- it is outside Trenton- and not in an unsafe neighborhood- but it's near enough stuff and some of the not upper echelon's of peoples that I prefer to NOT draw extra attention to myself. If I run on the track- or off in a park- I have no problem doing it in just a sports bra.

    also- if you take off your shirt- you might wind up more burnt/more tired because of the sun baking your skin.
  • MelsAuntie
    MelsAuntie Posts: 2,833 Member
    Stupid question alert: Is it OK for me to run (in my neighborhood) in shorts and a sports bra? My husband says no, but maybe he just doesn't want people to "see" me lol. BUT it's freakin' hot. Today it is in the 90's and wearing clothes just sucks lol... If your husband/partner didn't want you to run in just a sports bra, would you put a shirt on?



    I'd put a tank over it, because I would hate to get stared at. Doesn't matter what hubby / partner wants you to do, it's not his or her decision, it's yours.
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    If your husband/partner didn't want you to run in just a sports bra, would you put a shirt on?

    Yes.

    I would respect his wishes and put a shirt on too.

    Whether it's appropriate for your neighborhood though depends largely on where you live. My neighborhood would not have any problem with it as a whole, but in the one I grew up in (think Bible Belt), it would be scandalous.
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    Personally, I would never be in a relationship with someone that told me what to wear, or wanted me to tell them. I get stared down all the time, who cares I say.

    Since your hubby says "no" to such things, I would gather this wouldn't be the first time. If you both enjoy controlling each other or just are submissive then keep on keeping on.
  • navygrrl
    navygrrl Posts: 517 Member
    Maybe try a shirt that has more wicking capabilities to keep you cool? I've found it's not the clothes but how they hold onto the sweat and moisture that makes the heat unbearable.
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    If your husband/partner didn't want you to run in just a sports bra, would you put a shirt on?

    Yes.

    I would respect his wishes and put a shirt on too.

    Whether it's appropriate for your neighborhood though depends largely on where you live. My neighborhood would not have any problem with it as a whole, but in the one I grew up in (think Bible Belt), it would be scandalous.

    Insecure guys are insecure for a reason... usually hiding stuff. Same with biblethumpers.
  • Monkey_Business
    Monkey_Business Posts: 1,800 Member
    I think that a light top (mositure wicking) would be appropreiate.


    How would you feel about him wearing something in public that you do not approve of and he went onto a website to get opinions about it?
  • Leggylass
    Leggylass Posts: 215
    If you want to go out in a bra then you go out in a bra, if he divorces you then thats his problem :wink:
  • Galatea_Stone
    Galatea_Stone Posts: 2,037 Member
    I have a few mesh shirts I wear sometimes with a sports bra. In my last neighborhood, I ran in a sports bra or bikini top and running shorts over bikini bottoms. Where I live now, my husband doesn't care, but I wear the mesh shirts.
  • JamieJam1102
    JamieJam1102 Posts: 308 Member
    I would take his explanation into account and make the decision based on whether his reasoning seems ridiculous or not. :)
  • Tiff050709
    Tiff050709 Posts: 497 Member
    Wear what you want. If I had a nice flat stomach I would run in a sports bra. I see women do it all the time and it doesn't bother me, just like when I see a man running without a shirt.
  • JGonzo82
    JGonzo82 Posts: 167 Member
    I'm kind of unclear on why what YOU wear on YOUR run is up to HIM to decide?
    F that; he needs to get over it.
    You're not moonlighting at a strip club and having random dudes using their mouths to put dollar bills in your g-string; you're going for a RUN, while wearing ATHLETIC CLOTHING.
    Maybe while you're out running he could go to the self-help section of the library and try to figure out WTF is up with being so insecure & controlling.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    If I had a tauter tummy, I would. Covers more than a bikini!
  • TrailNurse
    TrailNurse Posts: 359 Member
    Why do you feel that you need to work out in just a bra?
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    I'm kind of unclear on why what YOU wear on YOUR run is up to HIM to decide?
    F that; he needs to get over it.
    You're not moonlighting at a strip club and having random dudes using their mouths to put dollar bills in your g-string; you're going for a RUN, while wearing ATHLETIC CLOTHING.
    Maybe while you're out running he could go to the self-help section of the library and try to figure out WTF is up with being so insecure & controlling.

    Well, using my own marriage as an example, sometimes it comes down to me thinking, "Is this worth having a fight over?" If he asked me nicely to wear something over my bra, then yeah, I would do it because I love him, and I don't need to start a revolution over whether or not I can go shirtless out of the house. Not that important to me.

    Now if he had a history of being a controlling insecure freak, then my actions and words might be different.
  • yankeedownsouth
    yankeedownsouth Posts: 717 Member
    If your husband/partner didn't want you to run in just a sports bra, would you put a shirt on?

    My husband would never think to tell me what to wear, nor would I tell him what to wear. I guess though that if he had a serious problem with something, I'd do as he asked, simply because it must be something he feels very strongly about.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    Why do you feel that you need to work out in just a bra?
    She said why. It's very hot. I live in Florida. I get it.
  • BringingSherriBack
    BringingSherriBack Posts: 607 Member
    I would just throw a loose wicking tank or thin cotton tank (loose not ribbed) over the sports bra and go. But then I don't have a "runner's" body so I wouldn't be comfortable running in just shorts and a sports bra.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    Why do you feel that you need to work out in just a bra?

    why not?

    a shirt doesn't help or hinder really- I hate running with a shirt- it's annoying.

    I would hate lifting in a shirt except I don't like my skin on the bench- otherwise the less clothes the better- I work out at home in swim wear style bikini bottoms and sports bras. just way moar better.
  • Go_Deskercise
    Go_Deskercise Posts: 1,630 Member
    Thanks for all the help! While I may feel comfortable wearing a sports bra, I think I will put a Dryfit or a light tank over it. Also, I didn't mean to make my husband sound so controlling as some of you took it lol. I'm not going to get a divorce because he wants me to wear a shirt when I run and Yes I understand it is MY run. While I may find it silly he doesn't want me too, I understand and can respect his wishes. If that makes me weak to make him happy on this miniscule issue then so be it. If you see me passed out from heat exhaustion on the side of the road though... lol Thanks Everyone!

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