Think of a bra. Think of the last one you saw, whether it was in your own dresser drawer, on someone else or in the media. What did it look like? What did it offer in terms of feel and appearance? Inspired by a conversation with my friend Allison, I took up this seemingly anachronistic feminist topic by abstaining from bra use for a week. In doing so, I confirmed my suspicion that for the most part, bras are a socially prescribed accessory rather than something women actually need.