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Offline Justagirl💃

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What is the best bra to wear to an airport and TSA scanners

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For the easiest airport screening, wear a comfortable wireless bra with minimal metal hardware—but prioritize support and comfort, especially for a long travel day. A wireless bra may reduce the chance of an alert, but it can’t guarantee you’ll avoid one: body scanners can flag clothing or other harmless items, and screening methods vary. Underwire bras are allowed, though the wire may occasionally prompt additional screening.
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Your Torrid strapless bra is fine to wear if it’s comfortable; you don’t need to buy a special TSA bra. If the scanner alerts, just follow the officer’s instructions—additional screening can happen with any bra.
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I recently went through both Heathrow and Bologna airports twice while wearing an underwired bra - no issues whatsoever 
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Offline blad

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I have not had any issues with metal detectors, but so far flagged with scanners.

I think someone here once said that even without a bra on a scanner flagged his boobs.
If the bra fits, wear it.

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I've been through the scanners a number of times wearing an underwired bras. Usually "on your way". On the few occasions my bra has been flagged, I simply say I'm wearing a bra and after quick pat down I'm again "on your way". No issue, don't worry about it.

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American TSA are very unpredictable. I have run into several with low IQs, unfortunately. I now will go through screening braless and then on the other side go to a bathroom and put my bra back on. It sucks but better to not case a scene in a busy line.
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American TSA are very unpredictable. I have run into several with low IQs, unfortunately. I now will go through screening braless and then on the other side go to a bathroom and put my bra back on. It sucks but better to not case a scene in a busy line.
As I am generally uncomfortable if braless, I found it super annoying to wait until I was through security to put my bra back on. All the luggage and line ups increases boob sweat if braless. I have learned just to leave the bra on and be comfortable. If I have to I just tell security I am wearing a bra and so far that ends the discussion.


 

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