Originally Posted by
illabelle
Is it okay? It depends...
My husband DEFINITELY notices. He's very shy and would rather talk to a tree than a woman, so he's not going to do anything to you. But he WILL see it. While he won't stare directly, if he can stare without being noticed, he will stare. Sometimes he's disgusting and creepy, or maybe he's just normal - depends on the point of view. Either way, it's reality. Men of all types exist, and they hike. A few of them could interpret your relaxed dress as some sort of invitation. On the other hand, some of them will talk inappropriately about your body regardless of what you wear or don't wear.
Safety is important. Are you traveling alone? Are you physically able to defend yourself? Are your breasts large/prominent? Are you social, or keep to yourself?
I personally don't go bra-less very often because I can't do so comfortably, although I wish I could. Taking that thing off at the end of the day is a relief. Putting it back on in the morning is one of my least favorite things.
Freedom and all that stuff, yeah, do what you want, hike your own hike, etc. There is absolutely nothing wrong with it, but please be careful.