I've only been wearing a bra regularly for a few months after years of wishing. i don't do forms and really don't even care for padded bras on me, so I never have more than just a bit of lace or thin, stretch fabric between my breasts and my top. My nipples are prominent and the headlights shine anytime I'm in a tshirt or similar shirt or top.
The thing that recently came out of the blue was on a day when it was inconvenient to wear a bra. At first it was disappointing but then the thought came that "I guess I'll just have to freeboob it today". Somehow that reframing of the "problem" has made it actually pleasurable to feel my shirt against my bare chest when the need arises to go braless.
I've got itty-bitty man-boobs which have become breasts in my mind. Not women's breasts, my breasts. Bras make my breasts feel special. Now, the opportunity to freeboob gives an equal feeling of specialness. I like having the option to decide.
One thing that I guess I'll clarify up front is that "special" does not equate to sexual.
Does that strike a chord with anyone?