What’s in your bra?

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This post is inspired by too many people and blogs to cite. Too too many to give adequate link-love.

From SHAPE Magazine to my fave Coco there have been an abundance of “whats in your gym bag?” or “whats in your purse?” posts.

And, seeing as Im the consummate misfit, each time I spy one I think:

I dont own a gym bag. I never carry a purse.  I stuff everything in my bra.

And, seeing as Im the consummate misfit, *thats* the post Ive longed to write.

When you see me like this:

Fitbloggin fashion show=hotel room key

Fitbloggin fashion show = hotel room key

Or this:

fashion show rehearsal=key, hard candy, money

fashion show rehearsal = key & money

Or spy me sweaty:

gum, keys, debit card.

gum, keys, debit card.

Theres always a lot more there than meets the proverbial eye.

A lot more which I tend to either use right away (gum for coffee-breath, cash for food, key for key-stuff) or completely forget until I disrobe hours and hours later when I finally shower mere moments after exercising.

mid-fashion show. where is my key?!

mid-fashion show. mid ‘where is my key?!’ panic.

Today’s post was prompted by the cascade o’crap which launched forth yesterday when I de-bra’ed.

  • paper money.
  • change.
  • a pistachio I couldnt pry open.
  • gum.
  • a gum wrapper.
  • a random red skull bead.
yep. bra-detritus.

yep. bra-detritus.

As I watched the pistachio bounce across the floor I wondered, again, if Im the only woman who consistently has whole tree nuts fall when she disrobes.

And a post was born.

Merely so I can ask you:

  • Over-share with me.  Normalize for me. What’s in YOUR bra?

 

 

PSA: On the remotest chance there is any validity in the cell phone/breast cancer connection I urge you to never, ever tuck your phone in your bra.

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  3. Not so much these days but when the kids were both 2 and under, there were days I could disrobe and find money, Cheerios, a burp rag (tucked in under the top strap), a small toy, and a grocery list. Oh and I had lost the grocery list at the store and couldn’t find it anywhere that day…..should have checked my bra. 😉

  4. Oh, no! Now everyone will see how much chocolate I keep in my purse! Don’t tell the Army, but many women took advantage of their sports bras to smuggle their phones into the Army Ten Miler. I even have one with a built-in zipper pocket. That pistachio cracked me up!

  10. Wow–you pack a lot in there, sister! I honestly never put anything in mine–just find it uncomfortable. Why, I’m not sure, b/c it’s not like it’s crowded in there!

    Funny post!

  11. No boobies for sure! 😉 I never put anything in mine… WOW! Never even thought o due to be uncomfortable…. Hmmmmmm, a new way to have some interesting looking boobs! 😉

  13. This is hysterical.
    I can honestly say that my boobs are the only things that are ever in my bra.
    My purse is tiny and all that fits in my wallet…I only use a purse so I can carry my wallet cross body.
    My pockets hold all of the other crap that I collect throughout the day. 😉

  14. When I was a teenager my grandmother told me she had a present for me! She then proceeded to reach into her bra between her ample breasts and pull out $1000 in small bills!!

    It was a very strange experience, lol!

  15. I do sometimes tuck my phone in there when I need to put it somewhere and I don’t have a pocket. But, that’s usually not in public.

    I’d put stuff in my sock before I used my bra. And, I carry a purse. Which I try to keep small, but recently started carrying a bigger one that’s mostly empty. I’m still not sure why.

  16. I remember when I was young I was out shopping with my Godmother. I had found a shirt I loved and asked her if I could get it. In front of the store clerk and probably some boy I was trying to catch the eye of, she pulls a $20 out of her bra!!! I was so mortified that I have vowed never to keep things in my bra!!! Lol!! However on occasion I have stashed a key in there on a run! I just make sure I take it out discretely!

    • OOH I DO NOT KNOW!!! Maybe it is because my tatas arent voluminous and the pads hold it in place?! I shall pay attention today 🙂

  19. This post just makes me happy!!!
    I’ve never put anything in my bra – no real reason other than I really never thought about it – maybe I will try the key next time I’m at a hotel!!!

  21. This CRACKS ME UP! How awesome! I on the other hand have never stuffed anything in my bra … I think it’s b/c I don’t want germs from money in my bra and don’t want bumpy ares from othe things .. but I never really thought about it before now 😛

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  27. This made my whole darn day! My grandma (a GG) used to carry EVERYTHING in her cleavage. For years I grew up not liking the taste of gum unless it was Wrigley’s doublemint and it was all warm and soft… just like the kind out of Grammy’s bra;) For me, I am so small busted that I can’t carry anything in my cleave without it looking like I’ve sprouted a third nipple or a strange tumor. Thank you for the smile and the happy memories today! My fave is your red skull bead!!

  29. Amazing! Guys really have not idea that girls use their sports bra for storage. I just thought it was for support ya know. I would never think of storing anything in my underwear. That is the only comparable place I could think of for a guy. Very enlightening post and comment section for that matter.

  30. Only my iPod when I run, and that only if I’ve forgotten my holder and don’t have any pockets in jacket/shorts/pants. It’s just too sweaty and…um…boobish to put other stuff in there 🙂

  31. Occasionally, a hotel key, when i am in the exercise room of a hotel.

    Like you, i don’t carry a purse; i keep my wallet and my keys in my pocket like the Good Lord intended!

  32. Ha! I love this. When B was younger I kept a plethora of things in my shirt/bra/under my bra strap. Bottles, Toys, Burp Cloths, Diapers, Pacifiers. My snacks, water bottles. Omg this is ridiculous lol.

  35. I can’t say I’ve ever stuck things in my regular everyday bras but I’ve been known to stick my keys, phone and GU in my sports bra while running or working out. Learned the hard way that on really humid days, you are more likely to chafe in very unfriendly places. Ouch!

  39. While throwing the tennis ball for Kala yesterday afternoon, I totally had my keys stuffed into my bra! Sometimes when I run, I’ll put my iPhone in there. Not pretty when I’m done, but it stays in place. 😉

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  41. In my bra (in the part between the padding and the outside of the bra – which I totally call a pocket and will show to ANYONE… Case in point fancy restaurant last Friday night with husbands realtor friend) I always carry my phone. When I run on the strap is the mini caribeaner that holds my keys… I sound like a sleigh with all the jingling I do

  42. Never even considered using this space before… brilliant! I especially like the idea of the ‘pocket’ in between the padding and the bra as mentioned above. Perfect place for a key while running. Why have I never thought of this before?!!

  43. my albuterol inhaler when I run-
    and my lulu top has a place just big enough for that or an iPod.

  44. Hilarious! The weirdest things that come falling out when I disrobe is either just sand or pebbles for the beach or a trail. Maybe some bit of trail mix or crackers…. 😉

  45. LMFAO Carla! I hate bras with a hot passion and would burn mine if only I didn’t have those jiggly thangs causing all kinds of discomfort and accidents and such. I vote for more POCKETS in women’s clothing… is that so much to ask?? 🙂

  48. I’ve always been, dare I say, a bit jealous of women who can stash items in their bra. Unfortunately for me there’s just no room. In fact, I recently was approached to review/promote a bra that has a pocket for storing items but passed on the opportunity. While it was an excellent concept it just wouldn’t work for me =(

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