Thread: Fluff - Underwire bra - vs. not

Yep, I'm with Gloria. I like underwire bras, Warner's especially. The cups are so smooth and you'd never know if I'm a bit chilly

I keep seeing ads for the Miracle Bra. No wire, and pretty inexpensive. They look great too, but I wonder if they look that good on in real life.

I'm only a C cup but I prefer underwire. Good luck!

I hate underwire. It feels horrible. I have found a couple of nice bras that work and are pretty supportive. I have both styles and like them equally.

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Originally Posted by Jessica80

I have not found one that I really love in a large size that doesn't have underwire. It might be a personal thing but I find that the underwire keeps my shape and without it I get saggy and makes me look heavier.

Same thing. I have a really hard time finding a J anyway....but one without an underwire? haha. and actually I like them, i need the shaping and to keep 'the girls' up and at 'em.

If they are popping out, I wonder if you are washing them by hand or on delicate? If you are harsh with them in the wash the wires could snap or come out... (the reason tom is not allowed to touch my laundry!!lol)

Originally Posted by smsturner

If they are popping out, I wonder if you are washing them by hand or on delicate? If you are harsh with them in the wash the wires could snap or come out... (the reason tom is not allowed to touch my laundry!!lol)

I only hand wash under-wire bras. Maybe I have bad luck with them or something, but I normally have them pop out before they have ever been washed at all. Super frustrating to pay $20 for something and have it brake in less than a week. I would be open to an under-wire bra if I found a good quality one that was not going to brake in less than a month and was still somewhat comfortable.

I've had good luck with Fashion Bug's balconette underwire, lightly padded bras. They put the girls more-or-less where they should be, and pretty comfortably. I am starting to have the wire works its way loose - not out yet - but sort of starting to poke a bit, but I think I've had them for almost a year and a half. They give nice support and nice shaping.

Originally Posted by AlyssaEimers

I only hand wash under-wire bras. Maybe I have bad luck with them or something, but I normally have them pop out before they have ever been washed at all. Super frustrating to pay $20 for something and have it brake in less than a week. I would be open to an under-wire bra if I found a good quality one that was not going to brake in less than a month and was still somewhat comfortable.

The cheapest I can buy run about 50 bucks, because that size is only made by a couple companies. Maybe that's the difference, the more expensive are also higher quality? Maybe get a more expensive brand?

Originally Posted by smsturner

The cheapest I can buy run about 50 bucks, because that size is only made by a couple companies. Maybe that's the difference, the more expensive are also higher quality? Maybe get a more expensive brand?

I would be open to a more expensive bra if I had really good recommendations. I don't want to spend $50 on something if I don't know for sure it is going to work. Now that I have lost a little weight I am down to a size D which should be a little easier to find.

Have you been professionally fitted, Bonita? That worked wonders for me. I found a Bali bra that fit and I just keep ordering it and ordering it.

Also, bras really differ from company to company so the Universal Bra Size chart is so very helpful! Universal Cup Sizes - HerRoom

Originally Posted by blather

Have you been professionally fitted, Bonita? That worked wonders for me. I found a Bali bra that fit and I just keep ordering it and ordering it.

Also, bras really differ from company to company so the Universal Bra Size chart is so very helpful! Universal Cup Sizes - HerRoom

I so have to do that one day. Are you nekkid from the waist up with someone's face right in your cleave or what? In all my naked freedom at home and my ability to change in a locker room carefree I am a bit skeeved by the bra fitting thing.