underwire bra
Curved metal support
An underwire bra has a thin, curved piece of metal or plastic sewn into the fabric beneath each cup, following the natural curve of the breast.
The rigid support lifts and shapes more than soft-cup alternatives.
Some find underwires uncomfortable, and removing one's underwire bra at day's end is a minor ritual of relief.
- brassiereChest support undergarment
- lingerieWomen's fine intimate apparel
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- cupsSmall drinking containers
- cup sizeBra fit designation
straps · shoulder straps · hooks · cleavage · bust · padding · lift · clasp · band · band size · shapewear · lace · fitted · molded · push-up · unlined · balconette · demi
- brasbra, sports bra, push-up bra, strapless bra, padded bra
- body supportback brace, knee brace, ankle brace, wrist brace, elbow brace
- underwearunderwear, briefs, boxers, underpants, panties
- shapewearshapewear, body shaper, girdle, corset, waist cincher
- plus-sizeXL, XXL, XXXL, plus-size, curvy