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Hi. This might be a strange question, but I’m hoping someone has had a similar experience. My 94-year old mom has Alzheimer’s and pretty much just wears her pajamas, since she spends so much time in bed. She can no longer tolerate a bra, but now that the weather is getting warmer I noticed she’s tucking her nightshirt or pajama top under her breasts. Does anyone know of a cotton-type camisole that has “cups,” but no elastic? I’m not talking about camisoles with a shelf bra, because they have elastic and padding and I’m positive she wouldn’t tolerate that. Any thoughts?

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Camisoles are typically longer than bras and go down to at least the waist. From what you describe of your mother's behavior, it does sound as though she might prefer a soft cotton bra-type garment.
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Way2tired May 2023
Some bralettes also reach lower than a bra with soft stretchy lace . My daughter has some of those . No true elastic but has cups. She says they are very comfy . I’ve been meaning to buy one and try it myself .
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If she can't tolerated anything snug maybe try going up a size or two?
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Hanes makes cotton bralettes. There may be elastic inside the fabric along the bottom though on some styles . They sell different styles on Amazon . I also searched on Amazon for “camisole with cups “ and some choices came up . It was interesting to see the choices , I may even try one of the camisoles myself 😃. I hope you find something .
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DeniseV May 2023
Thank you. I’ll check that one.
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https://www.duluthtrading.com/womens-no-yank-wireless-built-in-bra-tank-12911.html?color=DVR&srccode=GPFIRSTLAYER&ogmap=PLA%7CNB%7CGOOG%7C%7C%7C%7C%7C%7C%7C%7C18290512058%7C&gclid=Cj0KCQjw98ujBhCgARIsAD7QeAhxwrTCV_kvimU_Y0kC5IOa6ILj8Sk-xv5qDUUZnY3xi-E7kH_U2lQaAmFLEALw_wcB
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AlvaDeer May 2023
I like the look of this one, Barb. I may try this one! In your opinion do you need to bump up size. In other words if I consider myself a medium, is it good to bump up a size?
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Playtex 4745 is a wireless, elastic free bra that has pad free cups too. It's very lightweight and adjustable. Idk if it would work for your mom, but it might.

https://www.amazon.com/Playtex-Womens-Plus-Ultimate-Support/dp/B0007YXTPW/ref=sr_1_2?hvadid=174263280133&hvdev=t&hvlocphy=9052218&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=17229862684997182542&hvtargid=kwd-36271446412&hydadcr=13625_9453111&keywords=playtex+4745&qid=1685307629&sr=8-2
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DeniseV May 2023
Yay! I found something on Etsy that may work! Search term was cotton bralette!!
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My mom wore men's sleeveless undershirts under her blouses.
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OldArkie May 2023
That's what I buy for my wife. She has lost so much weight her clothes don't fit and her bras are all too large and she falls out of them. I bought her some small size cotton tee shirts and they give some support but aren't tight or restrictive!
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Boy, if someone comes up with the good answer to having a bra sort of thing that isn't a bra sort of thing I sure will be following this thread. I honestly don't know the answer to something without elastic in it.

As far as cotton camisoles, The Vermont Store carries any number of them. No bra affect to those, though.
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DeniseV May 2023
Check out Etsy. Search term cotton bralette.
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