Bra Styles Explained

Bra Styles Explained - Underwired Bra

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Underwired Bra is the fairly generic title which can be given to a bra to indicate that it has underwiring running along the bottom of each bra cup, which gives support and lift from underneath the breasts. Underwired bras are often particularly sought after by ladies with a fuller cup who particularly benefit for the added support. Underwired bras may have non-padded soft cups, be padded or have moulded cups so it is worth checking in the product description and looking at the detailed photos to be certain.


Mothers-to-be should opt for bras without underwire, or take particular care to ensure they buy the correct size for any maternity bras with underwire, as engorged, tender breasts are particularly sensitive to any pinching that may be caused by underwires on bras that are too small. 


Underwired Bras are Best For: Everyone! – Most women prefer underwiring in both their everyday and evening bras as it gives support and lift. The only time this is a less suitable choice is if a woman is particularly irritated by underwiring or has very small breasts in which case underwiring is not necessarily needed.

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