I hate the sudden craziness to put underwires in everything. I'm small enough to not need one, stop putting them in there.
Damn bra industry.
Damn bra industry.
attention girls: embrace your inner...
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I don't know who thought of them, especially when you see them in A cups or even AA cup bras. 
I'm glad I'm of the small and average variety, I don't need to get any super special and expensive bras.
TBonz said:
Yeah, that makes no sense. I don't think they're even necessary (if wanted) unless one is a D cup or larger.
Which rules me out!
Unfortunately I'm wearing one now. I did find a Chantelle bra in my size without the underwire but it's in the laundry. I'll either have to buy another one or do my laundry...
Looks like it's the bra fitter to the rescue! 
Underwire is really best for shaping, not support. The exception is that once you get to large sizes (40D and over) the underwire does give some additional support and relieves strain on the shoulders.
If you don't want underwire but still need support, look for no-wire bras that feature what the manufacturers call a "sling" or a "cradle." The bra should have a band with reinforced stitching and elastic beneath the cups. The sling is basically mesh inserts in the center front and the sides of the cup. When the mesh inserts are connected with the elastic under the cup, it creates a support structure that cradles the bust.
My favorite no-wire bra has the sling, plus the straps are wider at the top and they have extra reinforcement where the straps meet the cup and back band. It gives plenty of lift and support. The only thing I don't get out of it is shape. My favorite wire bra has the sling, wide built-up straps and a padded underwire.
If you wear smaller than 38C, you should be able to find no-wire bras without too much trouble. From about 38D to 42DD, you won't find as much selection, but the ones in those sizes should have wide straps, slings, and at least three hooks. I'm a 42D-DD (yes, I fluctuate between cup sizes
) and I've got one that I'm happy with.
Underwire is really best for shaping, not support. The exception is that once you get to large sizes (40D and over) the underwire does give some additional support and relieves strain on the shoulders.
If you don't want underwire but still need support, look for no-wire bras that feature what the manufacturers call a "sling" or a "cradle." The bra should have a band with reinforced stitching and elastic beneath the cups. The sling is basically mesh inserts in the center front and the sides of the cup. When the mesh inserts are connected with the elastic under the cup, it creates a support structure that cradles the bust.
My favorite no-wire bra has the sling, plus the straps are wider at the top and they have extra reinforcement where the straps meet the cup and back band. It gives plenty of lift and support. The only thing I don't get out of it is shape. My favorite wire bra has the sling, wide built-up straps and a padded underwire.
If you wear smaller than 38C, you should be able to find no-wire bras without too much trouble. From about 38D to 42DD, you won't find as much selection, but the ones in those sizes should have wide straps, slings, and at least three hooks. I'm a 42D-DD (yes, I fluctuate between cup sizes
) and I've got one that I'm happy with.
I like underwires. Ones without wires don't fit as snugly as I'd like (except for sports bras). I'm always having to adjust because I feel like it isn't on right. Wired bras fit nice and tightly though so I don't have to adjust or think about it.
Exactly. The center front of the bra is a support joint and if it sits nice and snug up against the skin, you're getting the maximum support out of the bra. With a no-wire style, the center front is going to be sitting above the skin, not right up next to it.
But everyone's comfort level is different. I think my favorite thus far is a woman who told me she absolutely had to have a no-wire bra in a larger band size because of health problems. There was no possible way she could wear underwire and be comfortable. I fit her in a 40D. Three weeks later, a bra fitter at Nordstrom convinced her that she absolutely had to have an underwire bra or nothing at all and that she was "most definitely" a 38DDD. How? I don't know but I would not rule out fairy dust. My customer came back to me and I tried to re-fit her with 38DDD bras, but the cups were definitely too big. We compromised on 38DD in an underwire, which I thought was the best fit yet but when I talked to her a few weeks ago she told me that she went to one of my assistant managers and exchanged the DD for DDD.
Re: attention girls: embrace your inner b-witch
The entire phrase, for those who are wondering is...
I can't believe daeana called it that.
I jokingly suggested it yesterday, because I was in a bad mood and more than ready to embrace my inner....
I'm no longer in pain, so now I can just laugh that she actually did it.
The entire phrase, for those who are wondering is...
Embrace your inner bitch.
I can't believe daeana called it that.
I jokingly suggested it yesterday, because I was in a bad mood and more than ready to embrace my inner....I'm no longer in pain, so now I can just laugh that she actually did it.
Re: attention girls: embrace your inner b-witch
You're always entertaining, Daeana That's why we love you.
You're always entertaining, Daeana
That's why we love you.
daeana said:
i don't really mind underwires. they help me look like i actually have boobs.
i'm just glad that VS finally started having more bras for smaller sizes. now if only they could extend that to the panties, i'd be happy.
you mean the 2 inches of black string they sell as thongs are too big for you?
RJDiogenes said:
Ha! I've worked in Women's Health for 22 years. There's nothing anybody can say that would bother me.
So I'll just lean up against the wall here and smile knowingly.
Let me try...
Vaginal fart
Chunky yeast infection
liver-like menstrual blood clots
Aforementioned clots sliding down the bathtub whilst one showers...eww
"Clitty Litter."
Vaginal Warts (eww)
Prolapsed Uterus
Ok, I grossed mySELF out!
In other news...I hate my new job.
I'll raise you a post-partum hemorrhage, salpingo-oopherectomy and a fibroid. Oh, and a female circumcision for good measure.Arianwen said:
RJDiogenes said:
Ha! I've worked in Women's Health for 22 years. There's nothing anybody can say that would bother me.
So I'll just lean up against the wall here and smile knowingly.
Let me try...
Vaginal fart
Chunky yeast infection
liver-like menstrual blood clots
Aforementioned clots sliding down the bathtub whilst one showers...eww
"Clitty Litter."
Vaginal Warts (eww)
Prolapsed Uterus
Ok, I grossed mySELF out!
Hey, ladies, can I get this bra filled? I have a prescription.
Re: attention girls: embrace your inner b-witch
Well now, you know what that word really stands for, right?
Babe In Charge (of) Herself.
Scatta said:
The entire phrase, for those who are wondering is...Embrace your inner bitch.
I can't believe daeana called it that.
I'm no longer in pain, so now I can just laugh that she actually did it.
Well now, you know what that word really stands for, right?
Babe In Charge (of) Herself.
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