Fear of... wearing tight clothing?

I know this sounds really weird, and perhaps trivial... but to a 21 year old female, it really is not trivial. I cannot stand wearing anything tight around my body such as buttoned shirt collars (not so bad for a girl), or any form of pants with tight waists such as jeans and certain types of slacks. The biggest problem that this poses, however, is the fact that I absolutely cannot wear a bra. It is not so much fear -- as in, I don't get sweaty palms or anything of the sort. But it is not mere dislike. It's an almost irrational non-tolerance, to the point that I would not take a job if it absolutely required wearing one, would rather stay at home than go out wearing one for long periods of time, and whenever I have to go out I stick to wearing thick baggy tees and perhaps a camisole.

Many of you might say, 'just don't wear one, then!'. But I live in a very, very conservative country, in which women's dress is still used as an excuse for rape. So please, no anti-bra discussions.

I am just wondering what sort of psychological disorder this is classified under... I searched an entire phobia list but could not seem to find it.

I'd really appreciate any help on the matter -- this is quite a big issue to me.

Hi,

I have only just read your post re. not being able to wear fitted clothes. You are the first person I have heard of with the same disorder as me!! It is a nightmare isn't it. Have you found out what this disorder is called? I don't feel such a freak now I know I am not the only one with these feelings.

Hope to hear back from you.

Jan

Have you ever found a reasoning for this????? It is exactly what I have experienced since 7th grade and I will be 40 this year. It is hard to explain to people. I twitch really bad when I wear a bra. Figured I'd try a tank top, now it is to the point where I can't wear those very long either. I had my doctor put me on Paxil but I couldn't handle the side effects so i don't know if it worked.She said t's all in my head. If it is, how can I fix it!?!?

Hi. I know this Is an old post but I had to comment. I have suffered with the same issues for my whole life. When I was a child I used to stress out about wearing certain clothes and it's never improved and I'm now in my 30s. Anything restrictive makes me panic and if things feel different to what I've been wearing for the last few days it throws me. Funnily enough I own a ladies clothes shop now. I always try to look nice but I'm held back by the need to be comfy. Considering hypnotherapy. Any advice much appreciated! Thanks