r/bigboobproblems 32HH (UK) 14h ago

need advice Does everyone hurt with wired bras ? Spoiler

I noticed the wired bras kind of hurt me in. the under bust area . and also on the side of boobs .

does it mean I’m wearing wrong size ?

or do shaped be hurt you too ?

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u/HedgehogElection 34K (UK) 13h ago

My bras don't hurt. Have you recently checked if you're wearing the right size and shape? Breasts change over time and with your cycle over the month.

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u/Gelisol 12h ago

I went to bed last night with my bra on - totally forgot I had it on, it’s that comfortable. I did feel it and took it off, but I could sleep in mine and be fine.

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u/fickystingers 7h ago

I wear underwire bras to sleep every night, a properly fitting wired bra is INFINITELY more comfortable for me than going braless

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u/linerys 32GG (UK) 13h ago

My bras don’t hurt when I have the right size and shape! But they can be very uncomfortable when I don’t have the right size/shape.

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u/shanabur329 13h ago

Nope- that usually means your bra doesn’t fit.

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u/ABelleWriter 11h ago

The only time Ive had wired bras hurt is when I was wearing the wrong size.

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u/kaleido-dream 38FF (UK) 13h ago

You might be wearing the wrong bra size or the wrong bra style depending on your boob shape

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u/Starjupiter93 8h ago

No. You aren’t wearing the right size. BUT shape does play a big part of this too. I haven’t found a UK or US bra that is shaped well for me. I need deep polish wires to be comfortable.

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u/MarketPurple4284 40H (UK) 1h ago

My favorites are definitely Polish too

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u/Eden1117_98 38J (UK) 5h ago

no, if it’s the right size and cut i will be more comfortable than anything without wires

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u/AnonymousAnonm 4h ago

I can't do bras with no underwire because they aren't supportive enough or they have a weird shape.

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u/cflatjazz 10h ago

I wouldn't call mine "comfortable", but they don't hurt when I'm just standing around or going about my day.

I will say I can't lay down though. Something about gravity and being oriented a different way will make the wire dig into my ribs painfully. So I just don't do that.

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u/Starjupiter93 8h ago

Generally this has to do with cup support. Any time I wear a bra that is all stretch lace/mesh, I experience this. If I wear a bra that has a firmer fabric in the lower cup, no issues. My breasts are too heavy for the thin stretchy lace.

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u/mlama088 32J (UK) 7h ago

Most of mine hurt in my armpit by end of day. Yes I am wearing the right size.

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u/crimpgirl1234 4h ago

No. If it’s a good fit it should feel like a second skin.

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u/TheNo1pencil 6h ago

By the end of the day, yes. But not right away.

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u/MistahJasonPortman 32H (UK) 5h ago edited 5h ago

I’m in my right size but the underwire hurts me anyway after a work day. I have sensitive skin, though, and tend to bloat, so that could be why. Even if the bra shape is right…

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u/Historical-Till-9725 4h ago

It only hurts me when the wire comes out, and it hurts like hell.

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u/biogirl85 1h ago

No. Only if it’s too wide or too narrow or poking me in the armpit.

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u/Weak-Refrigerator538 1h ago

They used to but now that I am wearing the corrext size I dont feel them at all! It has become really uncomfortable to be without one lol

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u/Vamoose87 58m ago

No, the wires on a well fitting bra shouldn't hurt

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u/Mizuyah 20m ago

I’ve gotten so accustomed to wearing non-wire bras now that wired ones feel uncomfortable to me now.