Of all the places that a man can wear a bra, the workplace is one of the most beneficial as far as brassière discipline is concerned, yet unfortunately, one of the most challenging from a psychological perspective. A bra offers a constant reminder of why it is being worn, making sure that a man does not forget his wife no matter what demands or distractions his work might present in her absence. At the same time, both man and wife may be concerned about the possible consequences of him failing to keep such an unmanly garment concealed in the presence of people whom he may have to see every day. Provided a few simple precautions are taken, a bra is just as easy to hide at work as in more anonymous situations, but the greater sense of risk can prove deterring.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is marked in many countries by charities seeking to increase awareness about this disease, raise funding for research into prevention and treatment, and help support those affected. During this month, people are encouraged to wear pink ribbons, if not other pink clothing, and may undertake fundraising events such as sponsored walks or bake sales. Sadly, like too many other areas of charitable endeavour, not all of the money donated will go where it is needed, with some organisations cynically exploiting people's generosity for commercial ends. Nevertheless, Breast Cancer Awareness Month serves a valuable purpose in drawing attention to one of the most common cancers in women, which affects millions worldwide. Breast cancer can also occur in men, albeit not with the same rate of incidence.
Separately, October is also a relatively easy time of the year for a man to wear a bra without it being seen, regardless of where he may be. In the Northern Hemisphere, the heat of summer has passed, whereas in the Southern Hemisphere, it has yet to arrive, with the cooler weather allowing for the wearing of additional layers without having to compromise between concealment and comfort - at least, in so far as wearing a bra can ever be comfortable for a man! Combined with the right choice of bra, an extra T-shirt may be all it takes to stop anything untoward being apparent through a man's regular workwear. That means that submissive husbands who, as a practical concession, are not required by their wives to wear a bra as a woman does all year round, may start what will be a brassièred winter at the start of October, or alternatively, come to the end of a six-month stint in bras that began in April.
For men new to the embrace of band, cups and straps in the workplace, the fact that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month also presents an ideal time to start, because of how the possibility of taking part in a sponsored challenge offers a plausible explanation for the presence of a bra beneath a shirt in the unlikely event that it is spotted. Rather than having to make a shameful admission about submitting to his wife, a brassièred husband can simply say that he is raising money for a good cause - an endeavour sufficiently laudable that he might even invite anyone who asks about it to contribute. That's not to say that he should draw attention to what he is wearing, of course. Ideally, and most likely, his bra will go completely unnoticed by his colleagues, demonstrating that it is indeed possible for him to wear such an imposing garment to work without anyone other than him and his wife knowing about it. The confidence gained from having done so once makes it easier for him to do so again, whether for further days in October, or at other times of the year.
Although the primary purpose of wear a bra to work week is to develop your husband's brassière discipline, this approach is not without benefit to breast cancer charities. To avoid any accusation of exploiting a good cause, it is only right that a man undertaking such a challenge should express his appreciation by making a monetary contribution, even if he is the only person to sponsor him for his submission. Indeed, to add verisimilitude to any claims he might make about only wearing a bra for charity, your husband might have a sponsorship form to hand in case his intimate attire is questioned, perhaps partially filled in with the names of your friends. The women in question need not necessarily know that, although it can be fun to invite their endorsement should you be open about this aspect of your relationship. Instead, the sums indicated can be donated by your husband on their behalf, which he may regard as a small price to pay for not sharing the details of his submission. Nor is there any reason to inform the charity precisely what your husband has done to raise money for them, because they will welcome his contribution regardless, thanks to how it funds important research, education and support.
To summarise, wear a bra to work week involves having your husband wearing a bra to work on the pretext of raising money for breast cancer, but really to help ease him into doing so for other reasons. He benefits from not having to worry as much as he might if he didn't have such a convenient explanation to fall back on, you benefit from being able to extend his brassière discipline with less difficulty, and a good cause benefits as a bonus. In all probability, your husband's colleagues remain none the wiser, and the resulting experience can be built upon until he's wearing a bra to work every day, if that's what you want.
when is wear a bra to work week?
Although a man can wear a bra to work as a sponsored challenge at any time, the week starting on the first Monday in October is suggested. This not only has the benefit of being near the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, when other fundraising events are more likely to be taking place, but also allows the duration of the challenge to be extended further into October should you wish. Moreover, your husband can take comfort in the thought that he is not the only man wearing a bra to work that week, as many others will be doing so too.
does he have to wear a bra for the whole week?
Even a day wearing a bra at work is enough to boost a man's confidence about doing so, helping to dispel any fears he may have. While a few hours in a bra will surely feel much longer to a man not familiar with wearing one to work, it is nevertheless suggested that you have your husband spend the whole of wear a bra to work week brassièred. No matter how nerve-racking he finds the first day, the second day will be easier and the third still more so, such that by the time Friday comes to an end, he won't think that wearing a bra is so bad.
how should wear a bra to work week be referred to?
wear a bra to work week has been referred to as such here, because its objective is to have submissive men wear bras in the workplace in particular. As far as other people are concerned, however, in so far as they need to know anything about it at all, it is better to suggest that your husband is simply wearing a bra for a week, “like a woman would”, for charity. The fact that he must do so at work may be presented as an unfortunate consequence of this, something that might have been avoided had your husband arranged his annual leave better, rather than the point of the exercise. This also provides an explanation for him not announcing what he is wearing to his colleagues, with his bra part of a personal challenge that has only encroached upon his working hours by necessity.
what charity should he and anyone who sponsors him donate to?
It is suggested that you research the various options yourself, choosing one or more organisations whose work you feel will have a meaningful impact on people's lives. You might consider whether you would prefer the money to go towards funding research, providing support or raising awareness, and how much of any donation will be spent on such aims rather than being swallowed by administration - details that any reputable charity should happily provide. As well as larger, better known national or international charities, you might also consider smaller organisations that can make a real difference locally. If you are aware of other events taking place for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, you might piggyback on those, having your husband contribute to them without indicating how he has raised his donation. Alternatively, you might have him investigate relevant charities as part of his week in a bra, an exercise that will deepen his understanding of their work.
what sort of bra should he wear for wear a bra to work week?
All other things being equal, a pink bra would be most in keeping with the “wear pink” invitation of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but colour is not the only factor that should be taken into account when choosing a bra for your husband to wear to work. To maximise discreetness, bras with strap adjusters positioned at the front rather than the back are best - look for ballet back styles with continuous rear straps, or alternatively, convertible garments. To further reduce the back profile, you might also consider front-fastening bras or pull-on sports bras. Regardless, the bra's band should not be unduly tight, nor should its cups be excessively bulky. Finding something suitable in your husband's size may restrict him to basic colours, but wearing a white or beige bra will be no less effective, either for his discipline or for its apparent purpose - indeed, you can tell him, and he might tell others, that he is wearing the sort of bra that a woman would wear to work, rather than anything fancy.
how can he keep his bra hidden?
Depending on where your husband works, his choice of outer clothing may be more or less constrained, even if he is only expected to wear the unspoken uniform of an office worker. Nevertheless, most outfits are amenable to the addition of a loose, thick, dark-coloured T-shirt underneath, and this, along with the correct choice of bra discussed above and a modicum of care about not fiddling with the straps or band, is generally enough to keep a bra completely concealed, especially when most people do not consider the possibility that a man may be wearing one, and thus are likely to miss subtle suggestions of its presence. Chapter four of brassièred: a complete guide to brassière discipline discusses how a man can keep a bra hidden in more detail.
what should he say if someone spots his bra?
While it is natural for a man to fear that everyone can see a garment that he's unable to forget himself, if your husband takes appropriate precautions, there's no reason why anyone should have the slightest idea what he's wearing. Even if someone were to have suspicions, they may not confront him about them, whether because the suggestions of such an unlikely presence under a man's clothes are too ambiguous for them to be sure, or because it would be unprofessional to remark about a colleague's underwear. However, if your husband is asked about what he is wearing, he can simply tell the truth, perhaps offering the following:
I'm doing a challenge in aid of charity, because it's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It's a bit embarrassing, so I didn't want to tell everyone at work. My wife suggested it, and it's for a good cause, so I couldn't say no. She and her friends are sponsoring me. Would you like to do so as well?
Note how there's no mention of brassière discipline, although a woman familiar with the idea might read between the lines when a man speaks about his wife suggesting he do something a bit embarrassing. Indeed, there's no explicit mention of him wearing a bra, nor for how long, with the emphasis instead being placed on the charitable aspects of the endeavour and whether the enquirer would like to do something themselves to support a good cause. You might have your husband rehearse how he would answer possible questions until he can do so convincingly, perhaps putting yourself in the place of his colleagues as you pretend he's being pressed by an amused secretary or a concerned boss. Such preparation may not be needed, but you can still have a lot of fun with it!
how should he prepare for wear a bra to work week?
Before your husband takes part in wear a bra to work week, he should have experience of wearing a bra in public in less challenging situations, such as while shopping. The knowledge that he can conceal a bra from strangers will make the prospect of keeping one hidden from his colleagues less daunting. You should also make sure that the bra he will be wearing to work will not show through his clothes, and that he understands what he must avoid doing in order not to inadvertently draw attention to its presence. To test his ability, and to ease him into the week, you might have him wear a bra for each of the two preceding days, such that donning one on Monday morning as he gets ready for work comes as a natural continuation of having worn one over the weekend. Of course, more time in a bra should warrant more in the way of a donation!
what if he already wears a bra to work?
If your husband already wears a bra to work, then he can continue doing so through wear a bra to work week. Rather than having him wear what he normally wears, you might mark the week by insisting on more challenging or less comfortable intimate attire for its duration, or take the opportunity to extend his discipline in other ways. Doing so will help avoid him becoming blasé about his bras, reminding him what it was like when he first started wearing them. Regardless, do have him make a donation to charity, as well as supporting other events taking place in Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
can wear a bra to work week be combined with Locktober?
In addition to being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October is also Locktober, a month in which some practitioners of male chastity commit to a prolonged period of sexual abstinence. Taking part in Locktober does not preclude participation in wear a bra to work week - indeed, a bra is an ideal accompaniment to a male chastity device or chastity belt, and vice versa, with the combination making it impossible for a man to forget his submission no matter where he may be. As discussed in taming the caged beast, extended denial encourages a man to please the woman who has control of his climaxes, such that a husband who is initially reluctant about wearing a bra to work will become keener the longer he remains locked. If your husband doesn't want to take part in wear a bra to work week at the start of October, you might reschedule it towards the end, unless he'd rather stay chaste into November.
can I take part even if I don't have anyone to make me wear a bra?
Some men are attracted to the idea of wearing a bra, but are not fortunate enough to have anyone who requires it of them. If you are a crossdresser or sissy who lacks anyone to take charge of what you wear, you can still take part in wear a bra to work week, committing yourself to wearing the most womanly of garments for five full days in aid of charity. You will find that doing so is more challenging than you might think, yet at the same time, it will give you a profound appreciation of what women must do every day. Wearing a bra for hours because you are obliged to is very different to wearing one for a few minutes' fun! It should go without saying that you shouldn't seek to involve your colleagues, it being no more appropriate for you to draw attention to your intimate attire than it would be for any of them. If you wish to announce what you are doing, you might do so on one of the forums for like-minded men, publicly committing yourself to help you stay the course. Be sure that you are capable of keeping a bra perfectly concealed before starting to wear one to work, and don't forget to make a generous donation to charity in exchange for the experience. Why not encourage other sissies to sponsor you, even if only anonymously, or else to take part in wear a bra to work week themselves?