The underwire bras have been the fastest growing area of the entire bra market in the last couple of years. What it basically does so very beautifully, is that it lifts and further separates your cleavage in order to enhance the appearance of your breasts. It is a regular bra but it has a special wire sewn right under cup, this wire is the way in which the look of your breasts is enhanced.
The underwire bra hit the market around 1925 and started becoming really recognized and popular in the 50s. When going for this kind of bra it is important to choose a wire type that you are not allergic towards, furthermore it is a good idea to not wear this bra during travels as it usually sets of metal detectors.
Underwire bras
It is very important to buy these bras in the highest quality materials for several reasons. First of all the really low quality ones, will constantly rub onto your breasts and cause skin irritations. Another negative thing about the low quality brands is that they use nickel in the production of their wires and the majority of people have at least a minor allergy towards nickel.
Furthermore these bras are not recommended to be worn by pregnant women as they can put unnecessary pressure on your breasts and lead to problems with milk lactation.
On a more positive note these bras have history of saving people’s lives in many cases. A pretty new story of such an occurrence was how the underwire part of a girls bra deflected a bullet and kept it away from her heart, now how is that for a bonus in a bra.
Some of the top brands on the market that we can wholeheartedly recommend are Wacoal, Vanity Fair, Natori and Maidenform. We went ahead and researched some of the most popular models on the market, hopefully our research will help you pick the right model. The following were our favorite models out of all the different ones:
Wacoal bodysuede full figure wire bra
This bra is one of the high end models and is priced at just around 50-60$. It comes in 4 different colors, including a very beautiful purple. This bra is designed to give you the maximum amount of support and be comfortable while enhancing the appearance of your breasts. It is made partly from spandex and therefore it has a very nice and tight fit, without ever feeling strangling.
Maidenform Underwire demi bra
This one is our test winner and the queen of underwire bras. First of all it offers great quality, while being priced at around 20-30$ depending on the retailer. It comes in a great variety of size and 3 different color choices. It is part of the Maidenform custom fit line and therefore it is extremely comfortable and has a nice feel when you wear it. The materials are mainly nylon and elastane, giving this product a smooth fit. At the price this bra is being offered, it is simply a steal.
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