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Wired or non-wired that is the question?

(86 Posts)
Scribbles Sun 25-Feb-18 18:01:39

Unable to get the wired bras I'd previously bought, I recently tried a couple of non-wired ones and I've never worn anything so uncomfortable. They were agony, with a broad band of elastic at the bottom which chewed at my "spare tyre" and my ribcage. I felt as though the wretched things were eating me alive!! They were two different styles but the effect was the same with both. Never again!

kittylester Sun 25-Feb-18 17:56:20

Wired!!

Maggymay Sun 25-Feb-18 17:52:49

I’m another non wired I gave up on wired ones about 3 years ago too uncomfortable,but to be honest If I’m at home quite often I don’t wear one.

Chewbacca Sun 25-Feb-18 17:44:00

I'm wired grin

tanith Sun 25-Feb-18 17:41:58

I always wear wired being a bit busty not for oomph I assure you it's just more comfortable and less bounce ? I don't set off airport scanner with the wires although my hip implants do, I thought all wired bras were now made of rigid plastic now?

Welshwife Sun 25-Feb-18 17:34:11

I find the wires very comfortable but my bras are French ones - just for the supermarket. The problem I have with them is setting of the machines when I go through the airport scanner - do it very time and then have a hand held device put all over me!

NotTooOld Sun 25-Feb-18 17:31:59

Oh definitely non-wired and even then they are not that comfortable by about 4pm.

Ailsa43 Sun 25-Feb-18 17:28:09

Non- wired these days, the wires are just too painful now..and I certainly don't need any uplift..

BlueBelle Sun 25-Feb-18 17:26:42

Unwired every time I can’t bear the sticking in uncomftable wires

hildajenniJ Sun 25-Feb-18 17:22:37

Non wired every time for me. I dislike wearing bras, but can't get away with going braless with a 38C cup size.

aquafish Sun 25-Feb-18 17:16:53

I had a turning point when out shopping for a new bra yesterday. A very nice lady in M&S seemed to be able to detect my dilemma and swooped in to help me! Not being a very well endowed lady I have always sought bras with a bit of oomph, and always wired (never sure why!) Yet recently I have had real problems with the wires riding up all the time, uncomfortable and unsightly to say the least. I tried on a beautifully soft unwired one and WOW what a difference! My life was immediately transformed - I unashamedly chose comfort over sexy styling, so comfortable I bought two - well at least ones black and looks a bit more alluring! Any thoughts ladies?