Shirt or no Shirt?

Wear it girl!! Show off those abs and get a tan while keeping cool!!

I really, really do not understand what is so scandalous about a sports bra, or exposed midriff for that matter.

I wouldn't say it's scandalous, but it will get you looked at, and some people are okay with that, and others, like me, really don't want to be stared at by strangers. I was out walking once on a local country dirt road in shorts and a tank top and two guys in a panel van slowed waaaay down and stared at me... woods both sides, no houses nearby. I did not like that at all. Never went walking that way again.

That's fair enough, and a matter of personal comfort and confidence. I just don't see why people are so upset about seeing other people dressed as such.

Put on a shirt. If my husband felt strongly enough to mention it, it bothers him. I would take his feelings into account. He would do the same for me. It's not about being controlling. It's about taking your spouses sensibilities into account. I'm rather surprised at the vehemence by some people over a simple request.

ETA: when I ventured into the topic I was expecting a question about bench shirts

Wow. I was reading this thread despairing for society when I finally came across your post. Nice, polite, and considerate. Thank you.

When you are in a relationship you're supposed to care what the other thinks. No wonder why the divorce rate is so high. It's not just about you guys. Especially if you're married you're supposed to be a union, a couple. :flowerforyou:

EDIT: Oh and OP... I grew up in FL. Lived there for 17 years. It is hot yes, but wearing clothing will actually be cooler than having bare skin. It shades your skin. I suggest buying some shirts made from appropriate wicking material. Running around in a sports bra will most likely make you cook more. And the sun damage too...

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.

Great response. I agree.

Why do you feel that you need to work out in just a bra?

So she gets looks from guys (and some gals I suppose).

...and lets not forget.........the woman is telling the man what and what not to wear more often than vice versa so what comes around, goes around

Is a sports bra or even a bikini appropriate to wear as you run through your neighborhood? It's more than just the hubby we are talking here. Do you have a Homeowner Association that frowns upon barely clothed ladies or men running through the neighborhood? Do you have a hyper conservative mother in the neighborhood that will cause trouble cause you exposed your body to their young 8 year old boy as you jogged by their house? Just something more to think about. Carry on as you feel comfortable. :-)

This is the most ridiculous thing I've read all day. WTF? Heeding to what nosey neighbors might say or complain about is not a solution to any problem. In fact, it perpetuates the problem. Second - unless a decision made directly impacts their everyday life, you (i.e. people at large) should not give a flying f*** about what others think about the decisions you make -- especially if its regarding something positive you're doing with your life, like exercising on a regular basis.

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.

:huh: Careful there, your prejudice is showing.

OP, I would be concerned in a sketchy neighbourhood, but I would be ok running in a sports bra provided it was giving me good coverage and my belly weren't as flubby as it is right now. I prefer a tank over and high waisted yoga capris to compress the loose skin so it doesnt hurt, and also to hide it.

I really, really do not understand what is so scandalous about a sports bra, or exposed midriff for that matter.

I wouldn't say it's scandalous, but it will get you looked at, and some people are okay with that, and others, like me, really don't want to be stared at by strangers. I was out walking once on a local country dirt road in shorts and a tank top and two guys in a panel van slowed waaaay down and stared at me... woods both sides, no houses nearby. I did not like that at all. Never went walking that way again.

Don't get out of your house then. Ever.

Don't be ridiculous. The fact is, I did NOT feel safe, and that lonely stretch of dirt road was not a safe place.

I was referencing that part:

''... really don't want to be stared at by strangers''

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.

:huh: Careful there, your prejudice is showing.

OP, I would be concerned in a sketchy neighbourhood, but I would be ok running in a sports bra provided it was giving me good coverage and my belly weren't as flubby as it is right now. I prefer a tank over and high waisted yoga capris to compress the loose skin so it doesnt hurt, and also to hide it.

Showing? Heck I'm waving the flag here lol