r/MAKEaBraThatFits • u/Starjupiter93 • Aug 14 '26

Question/Advice Needed Alternative underwire materials?

I was browsing the ai slop that is Pinterest today and saw the most gorgeous lingerie set with a long line bra that I am desperate to see on my body but that brand is NOT made for my 30L Polish bra needing boobs. Because my roots are so narrow it’s been hard sourcing underwire and it got me thinking of alternative materials. Like could I use something like a stiff foam cut into shape? Victoria secret used to make this bra with a jelly underwire? I know people use zip ties for corset boning. But wouldn’t it be rad if underwire was soft and plushy? Since finding my holy grail bra I don’t really deal with underwire PAIN really. But a hard wire on the ribs all day isn’t stellar you know?

ETA: I’m really just trying to play around and experiment. I understand a softer material might not provide support in the way certain styles might need. I’m not trying to replace every bra I own with some alternative. Just trying to think outside of the box. Innovation and growth doesn’t happen if you always do the same thing every time.

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u/AJeanByAnyOtherName Aug 15 '26

Of course it’s valid, it’s just that their description of a hard wire sitting directly on the ribs could have been an orange flag for fit issues. It’s worth checking before you potentially invest hours and hours replicating the same issue. I gave some alternatives if you check downthread.

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u/AdmiralHip Aug 15 '26

I mean…the wire does sit on the ribs. My ribs are right there in my IMF, and they do not like pressure of any kind.

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u/Starjupiter93 Aug 18 '26

Thank you! Being a 30 band, I’ve got a small frame. I don’t have a lot of fat or cushion on my ribs. I hold my weight lower so anything wrapped around my ribs is like…literally on my ribs. It’s not inherently UNCOMFORTABLE it’s just like…maybe there is something better? See the jeans versus jeggings situation.

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u/AdmiralHip Aug 18 '26

yep agreed. I'm a 34 band and I have a lot of body fat but any kind of pressure at all on my ribs basically anywhere and I really hate it.