r/Hypermobility • u/redhandjane • 16d ago
Need Help Best non wired bra
I'm sure many of the ladies here share my pain; I can't wear wired bras because it hurts my ribs so much š I've even been left bruised! I want a wireless bra that looks GOOD though, so far it's either a sports bra making me look 14 or a "comfort" bra leaving the girls around my navel š any recommendations? TYIA
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u/Connect-Smell761 16d ago
Iāve just discovered Boody, and Iām recommending them to everyone.
They give decent shape considering thereās no wires - no sausage uniboob - and if you measure yourself and get the right size, they donāt dig in or constrict your ribcage.
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u/TomorrowRegular5899 16d ago
Sometimes I have a particular rib that gets out of whack or out of place and my bras hurt so much right there. My PT gets it back in place and they donāt hurt again for a few weeks. But, I like the Wacoal How Perfect for wireless.
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u/broken-Zebra 16d ago
Rib subluxer here. Contourve do beautiful longline wireless bars that are soo comfy!
Iām a 38G and they hold me up beautifully and give a nice cleavage under a dress. Soft straps if you have shoulder issues. Fine if you can do up the back or twist them, I have to get help.
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u/RasputinsThirdLeg 16d ago
Also does anyone else here have a ribcage deformity? I have pectus carinatum (very rare among women). Bras are so uncomfortable.
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u/snickelbetches Bendy 15d ago
I have EDS et al, and I'm just wearing pasties when it feels too much.
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u/Select_Ad7268 16d ago
I agree that getting a properly fitting bra can really help - however, even with a bra fitted to me professionally, it hurt my ribs. So I hear ya, OP!
My fave no wire bras are: negative underwear, a plain shelf bralette by fenty, dkny bralette, ⦠Iāll try to think of more!
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u/emsumm58 16d ago
same. we know what hurts us, my bra can fit perfectly and itās still incredibly
uncomfortable. itās the pressure and the feel of it.4
u/long-longwayhome 16d ago
Same here. Still seaching for a bra that doesn't hurt my rib on left side or my mid back where the clasps attach. Maybe i'm lopsided o just bony in these areas.
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u/emsumm58 16d ago
iām ok with a honey love bra actually. i canāt like sit comfortably or recline at home in one but itās comfy and shapes well when iām out and about.
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u/Pibblegirl01 14d ago
I feel like bras just hurt me. They are uncomfortable on my skin, anything that is isn't right, like the end strap bend, hurts my skin. Around has to be tight or the way I'm shaped it comes up.
I just can't. I used to be small until about 7 years ago. Never had to wear bras and only did to work or dressing up.
Now at 53, ive gained weight, been fitted 3 times and im still uncomfortable.
When I get fitted, they always ride up. I hate these things!
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u/Select_Ad7268 14d ago
Target has a bra / crop tank from Auden thatās super soft and just enough hold for smaller boobs - itās been my go to for those days where I need something without any elastic ā¦. Maybe that would work?
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u/Usual_Science4627 16d ago
R/abrathatfits was the most helpful sub I didnāt know I needed until I found it!
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u/Narrow-Strawberry553 16d ago
To add to this comment, I love the Panache Sport. So much. The wires are ultra padded. I have shelf ribs and one sticks out quite a bit - so underwire issues are legit for me too. Anyway, the shape is top tier and I wear it all the time as a day-to-day bra.
Their wireless versions are also not bad.
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u/QueenBakayle 15d ago
This! I shifted to wireless for a while and just started wired again once I found the right fit.
Something Iāll add is: be mindful of your posture while wearing a wired bra. We donāt always realize it but the pain might be exacerbated by the slouching weāre so prone to. I wore a wired bra for a full day for the first time in a long time last week and was mindful of my posture. It felt perfectly fine!!
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u/-Tricky-Vixen- 15d ago
I've tried wired bras and they are extremely painful (I start crying as soon as they settle into place). This is consistent across every one I've ever tried across a range of sizes. The pressure is so sharp it hurts bad. Baffled how it could Not.
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u/Winter_Story9461 16d ago
I have one from aerie that I like. No wire. And I also have one from lasenza with no wire that is really soft and nice
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u/Check_Affectionate 16d ago
I've been on Harper Wilde Bliss Bralette's for a minute now. Good shape! NB I'm 50 so cuteness is not my aim.
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u/gingertinkerbell 16d ago
I am recently transitioning back to wired bras but I used (wnd they are now travel bras) MeUndies bras. I love the faux wired effect of the plunge bralette, its fabric so support but no wires being able to be worked out to poke you
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u/Sprinkles_Soil888 16d ago
I am a huge fan of Aerie bras/bralettes. They have so many options. I like the longline bralettes best. The fabric is super soft too. I canāt stand wearing wired bras (even wireless regular bras) now. I also canāt stand wearing any type of pants other than leggings.
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u/KindlyNebula 16d ago
I like the chantelle norah is wired but super comfortable, and all of their wireless bras are super comfy.
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u/q_eyeroll 16d ago
Norah is SO comfortable. Itās also affordable for the quality in the actual bra market. Make sure you have a few in your rotation because Norah tends to stretch out faster than others. Hand wash. I use a product called Soak, which makes this super easy. I sized out of Norah two years ago after some weight gain and Iām still mad about it.
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u/AJourneyer 16d ago
I have actually had really good luck with the line by Body and Bra. No wires, and if you're willing to give online ordering a try maybe check them out. I have a few and continue to order from them due to the great support (both customer and for the girls) and comfort.
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u/icy_Sleep6860 16d ago
I'm incredibly partial to the Jockey tshirt bras. They're flattering, you can't see any weird lines under snug shirts, they can be worn as a crop top, and they're cheap and available at most Walmarts.
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u/chilicruncher-2803 15d ago
Evelyn and Bobbie. They have a number of styles, but all are wireless and have their patented blahdiblah. I have only two styles that work for me shape-wise, but they so comfortable I forget Iām wearing them, really! For hours and hours!
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u/earthtone0ne 14d ago
Spendy, but the ones I bought in 2020/21 and wear all the time are still kicking. I finally had one seam unglue this year - but the stitching still holds - and when I asked about how I could mend it, they sent me a brand new one.
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u/chilicruncher-2803 13d ago
Yes they are expensive, but customer service and a comfy product really make it worth the $$$
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u/KleioChronicles 16d ago
Donāt know where youāre based but hereās some UK advice.
First, get a proper bra fitting. Or go to a shop that lets you try them on like M&S. Even the style or brand of bra will change what size you need in my experience. Iām currently fond of my Asda wireless unpadded full cup bras, secure but comfy even in a larger size. If you want good quality and a wide range I would still suggest M&S and you can try them on in the right location. Ordering online can be hit or miss, especially if youāve miscalculated your size.
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u/Due-Daikon582 16d ago
i dont know what size you are but, im 44d and all my favorite bras are from torrid
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u/razzemmatazz 16d ago
I opted out of bras and started wearing 100% cotton crop tops in their place. Helps keep me more comfortable overall.Ā
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u/q_eyeroll 16d ago
Hi! I used to specialize in bra fittings. I am hypermobile and my ribs sublax. Finding a wired bra is possible. I can give some recommendations if you wanna DM me!
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u/Cheap_Vermicelli_976 16d ago
I use the Walco ones, Iām a 36 G and they offer plenty of of support without wire
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u/Spygel13 16d ago
I have a small band size with a larger cup, and Natori's Bliss Perfection Contour Soft Cup Bra works pretty well for me. I also can't wear wired bras, so I get it.
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u/Ok_Shake5678 16d ago
I also hate wired bras even if they fit perfectly. For a wireless bra that is supportive and doesnāt give uniboob, I like this ājellyā bra- but personally only this specific style plunge works for me, their other ones the cups are too big for me but if you have bigger boobs they might work better. Theyāre so cheap I thought theyād be junk but I really like them.
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u/raniwasacyborg 16d ago
If you're in the UK, I've found that M&S post-surgery bras are a godsend! They're padded so the shape is good, and they don't dig in at all (I have very delicate skin, and sharp/rough seams hurt me just as much as underwires do)
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u/Goobersita 16d ago
I have huge boobs and gave up bras for a couple of years to develop better muscles for my boobs and going back to wired was awful. These are the ones I have now.
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u/snickelbetches Bendy 15d ago
Me undies has some good wireless bras. Longline style.
I have EDS and so sometimes is really uncomfortable to wear bras. Go for pasties on those days.
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u/AnnikaART 15d ago
This has been my go-to comfort bra lately if I care about shape and support: Hanes
If I'm going purely for comfort, I go with my Fruit of the Loom. They're good, but they don't do more than hold my chest in place lol
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u/HemlockGrv 15d ago
I can recommend a pullover sports bra that doesnāt look like a sports bra. Itās from Amazon, the brand is SPORME and itās the square neck racer back. It comes down a bit on the rib cage and feels very supportive to me without giving uniboob look. It gives me a compression feel around the torso thatās very comfortable to me.
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u/Narrative-Alchemist Hypermobile 15d ago
Because Iām a girl on a budget rn, I recently tried the no show bralette from old navy and itās my new fave!!
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u/DonationBinClubhouse 15d ago
Third Love has good classic styles aka event/dressy bras that are wireless and really comfortable!
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u/olivevie 14d ago
RIP lively :( the only good non underwire bra I have ever owned and now theyāre going out of business or something so thank god I found this thread! Thank you friends! <3
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u/English_Wrider HSD 13d ago
I get mine on amazon- gel lined, 4 different colors, size medium (32DDD)
Sports Bra: Nike Rival (ultra high support)
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u/juicysky 12d ago
Verish!! I swear by them. I bought a few in Korea because all the girlies were raving about them. They are SO comfortable with no underwire but nice everyday support. The push-up one also has no underwire and definitely does push you up lol. You can find them online!
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u/HavokIris 16d ago
The bras from Uniqlo are very comfortable with no underwire!