Feeling right in my own body...
What an interesting thread with many different responses. It's clear many of us wear a bra for different reasons. I'm not going to list them. But what the OP said...
"... Is like getting a hug, all the time!"
I do understand this because I feel better when I put on a bra. Is it like a hug to me? Not exactly, but it helps me feel my femininity, feel right. Perhaps this feeling is all in my mind due to my gender issues and that I relate wearing a bra to women I knew when I grew up in the 1950-60's. That's my theory. But theory aside... I feel better when I acknowledge both my feminine side and masculine sides. I can't ignore my feminine side in this male body of mine.
Is this a fetish for me? No. For me the definitions don't really fit. This is not a strong need and I don't do this for sexual excitement. It helps me feel normal, myself. For those who don't feel this it may be hard to understand. Why would I wear a bra every day with no forms and not need to support some breasts? Feeling right in my own body is my reason. And perhaps that could feel like a hug. Some have described wearing the clothes as like a warm blanket. I certain relate to the good feeling.
Perhaps in time I'll not wear a bra. But after about 3 years of wearing one during the day, everyday, my desire has not declined. I do take it off at night and I'm happy to do so. I don't wear an under-wire bra as I found them very uncomfortable for long term use for myself. But I found a bra style that fits me and helps me feel right.