Do You Really Need an Under Wire Bra?

Teenagers who are first time buyers, or older women who feel uncomfortable with their under wire bras often ask themselves this question: "Do I really need an under wire bra?" The term under wire refers to the stiff wires that you find inserted below the cups to add support to your breasts. They provide a base for the fabric of the bra, and they work with the straps in preventing the breast tissues' downward pull.

Women with large breasts (mostly above C cups) and the sales attendants of a lingerie department of a mall will always say that under wire bras do really work in providing more support, compared to those that are free from under wires. This is one reason why bras of larger sizes are manufactured with under wires, and also why many women are using them. However, there are women who get frustrated when the under wires cause them discomfort as these dig into their breasts and ribs and often leave their skin with red marks.

Whether you decide to choose an under wire bra or not is a personal matter. If you want to find out if the bra is for you, you can go to a local department store and head on to the lingerie boutique. Bring with you several tops that you always like to wear, and then try on some styles of under wire bras under them. This will make you see how the bras look under your tops. If they give enough support and comfort as you move around, and you are happy with how your breasts appeared with them on, then you can say that you need an under wire bra.

Otherwise, don't despair. Today, there are bras that are designed to function in a similar way as under wires. You can ask a sales person about this option. These bras do not have actual wires. These are replaced by some design elements and fabric panels. The way these bras and the under wires work is the same, essentially. These new type of bras are designed by manufacturers in their purpose of addressing the discomfort complaints of women.

If you're still wondering whether you really need an under wire bra, just remember that women's breasts are of different sizes and shapes. Because of genes and age, some breasts are full and firm, while others have loose tissues and sagging. There are breasts that need an under wire, and there are those that are okay without.

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