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This style has sewn-in U-shaped wires in each bra cup that help cradle the underside of the breast. This supportive feature helps to lift, separate, and shore up the bust line for better shape and extra support — especially for full-figured women. 

Underwire lingerie can be designed with less coverage than those without. Demi, balconette, and plunge bras use shorter underwires which makes them good style choices for petite and short-waisted women.

The underwire bra is one of the most popular bra styles among women. This bra style is constructed with thin, semi-circular strips of wire or plastic sewn into the bottoms of the cups. 

The purpose of the underwire is to help prevent sagging and lift the breasts so they appear more upright and lifted. Because the wired bra provides extra lift and support, it flatters the figure and gives you a sexy and feminine silhouette.

Worn by women of all different cup sizes both large and small, there’s a wired bra for every woman — regardless of size, shape, and breast type. Remember: as long as you choose the correct size, your demi cup or full-coverage underwire bra will surely feel comfortable to wear.

Types of underwire bras

The majority of underwire lingerie collections are made in the traditional style, including adjustable or convertible straps and a hook and eye-back closure. On top of that, there are many other bra styles, including demi cup bras, full-coverage bras, minimizer bras, seamed cups, T-shirt bras, and more.

Demi cup underwire styles, for one, can give you the lift and support you expect from an underwire bra, providing the sexy look of a cup with less coverage.

Full-coverage underwire bras, meanwhile, lift and support the breasts while also giving full coverage, modesty, and comfort.

Minimizer underwire bras help reduce the projection of larger breasts for women who want to get a natural, less “out there” breast shape and silhouette. Minimizers are great under button-front shirts and other tops that may cause gaping when worn by fuller-figured women. They help redistribute the breast tissue upwards and to the sides to create a natural, smooth shape.

Push-up underwire lingerie is designed to lift the breasts and enhance the cleavage. The padding in some push-up bras can make the breasts look a cup or two larger, but they also provide extra modesty around the nipples.

Seamed cup underwire styles are popular because their cup construction is made of two or more parts, which helps give more support compared to seamless bras. These are also made to flatter your shape.

T-shirt underwire bras create a smooth, rounded look under close-fitting clothing. Almost every woman has at least one T-shirt bra in her lingerie wardrobe because the style is flattering, comfortable and supportive.

Whatever bra style you want, you can find it at HerRoom. From full-coverage underwire bras to non-wired options, we offer lingerie that suits women of all shapes and sizes. We also offer panties, swimwear, sleepwear, and other intimate pieces that will complete your wardrobe.

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Yes, especially for women with larger breasts. Wearing a bra with an underwire daily can help provide additional support, enhance posture, and prevent sagging.

The wire should be directly underneath the breast tissue. If it goes beyond the breast, you should go down a cup size. 

Find your accurate bra size in every brand easily by using our Universal Cup Sizing™ system.

Underwire lingerie styles can be worn by anyone regardless of age or size. These styles are often preferred by women with larger breasts because the wire adds additional support. While there is a misconception that underwires can be uncomfortable for women with smaller breasts, this is often avoided by making sure your bra is the correct size.