A spate of underwire incidents....

DucksNuts · 04-09-2007, 08:52 PM

OK, those in the *know*, I have had 4!! bras in the last week where the underwire has burst through the little sleevey thing.

Whats causing this? They arent el cheapo bras and I always wash them in one of those little laundry bags for *delicates*.

One just did it now, its annoying and owwie. I've stuck a bandaid over it, but its kinda ruining the cleavage look.

....can you tell I am not particularly interested in working today?

bluecuracao · 04-09-2007, 08:56 PM

Ouch, that just happened to me the other day! It wasn't el cheapo either (supposedly), and still fairly new. I wish they'd find a way to make these things without sharp, pointy wire.

DanaC · 04-09-2007, 09:03 PM

Hmm....I'd like to join in on this, but I don't actually wear an underwired bra:P I'm kinda small.....perky tho.

footfootfoot · 04-09-2007, 09:23 PM

Shouldn't this thread be in quality images?
(just asking...)

bluecuracao · 04-09-2007, 09:27 PM

It wouldn't be pretty...

footfootfoot · 04-09-2007, 09:33 PM

beauty is in the eye of the beholder...

Clodfobble · 04-09-2007, 09:44 PM

I've never had that problem with my brand (Victoria's Secret.) And I've actually had occasion to cut out the wires myself in the past, and it's always been pretty difficult--and when I did get them out, I saw that the wires had little plastic nubs on the end to prevent them from poking out on their own.

I don't know if you get them in OZ, but I highly recommend Victoria's Secret...

bluecuracao · 04-09-2007, 09:54 PM

You're right, Victoria's Secret bras are good--I'd forgotten about them. Oh! I'll just have to walk a couple of extra blocks to get them.

SteveDallas · 04-09-2007, 09:58 PM

All I know about underwires is, don't wear them out in a storm.

Hoof Hearted · 04-09-2007, 11:06 PM

One of my VS underwires did pop out. After poking the wire back into the sleeve I took needle/thread and hooked a few stitches at the hole to hold it all inside. Still working, and the repair job was done over a year ago.

The little delicates bags are great for washing...but I would still recommend laying them flat to dry.
Don't toss the bag of bras into the dryer. I really feel the heat of the dryer is what ruins most delicates, in addition to the friction of tumbling against the other fabrics.
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Aliantha · 04-09-2007, 11:08 PM

I have underwires in most of my bras and I don't buy cheap ones either. From time to time I do have 'breakouts' of wires and it's very annoying. I've generally attributed these to poor stitching. A couple of brands I've never had problems with are Oroton and Elle McPherson. Also Bendon are pretty good too. There's a new brand out here called Crystelle. I have one and it's so comfortable and so far no sign of breakages.

04-09-2007, 11:29 PM

Having to wear a dance belt every day really gave me a real appreciation for what you ladies go through every day... I wouldn't do it.
Fuck-em'.

Aliantha · 04-09-2007, 11:47 PM

I usually take mine off when I get home. They really are restricting.

bluecuracao · 04-09-2007, 11:58 PM

Me too, right away. Be free, girls!

DanaC · 04-10-2007, 12:01 AM

Like....born free

04-09-2007, 08:52 PM	#1
DucksNuts Bitchy Little Brat Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,067	A spate of underwire incidents.... OK, those in the know, I have had 4!! bras in the last week where the underwire has burst through the little sleevey thing. Whats causing this? They arent el cheapo bras and I always wash them in one of those little laundry bags for delicates. One just did it now, its annoying and owwie. I've stuck a bandaid over it, but its kinda ruining the cleavage look. ....can you tell I am not particularly interested in working today?

04-09-2007, 09:23 PM	#4
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Shouldn't this thread be in quality images? (just asking...) __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

04-09-2007, 09:33 PM	#6
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	beauty is in the eye of the beholder... __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

04-09-2007, 09:44 PM	#7
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	I've never had that problem with my brand (Victoria's Secret.) And I've actually had occasion to cut out the wires myself in the past, and it's always been pretty difficult--and when I did get them out, I saw that the wires had little plastic nubs on the end to prevent them from poking out on their own. I don't know if you get them in OZ, but I highly recommend Victoria's Secret... __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

04-09-2007, 11:06 PM	#10
Hoof Hearted ...you smell something? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Monroe, GA Posts: 420	One of my VS underwires did pop out. After poking the wire back into the sleeve I took needle/thread and hooked a few stitches at the hole to hold it all inside. Still working, and the repair job was done over a year ago. The little delicates bags are great for washing...but I would still recommend laying them flat to dry. Don't toss the bag of bras into the dryer. I really feel the heat of the dryer is what ruins most delicates, in addition to the friction of tumbling against the other fabrics. hh __________________ I have the ability of single-minded determination and focu...Hey, look! A horse!

04-09-2007, 08:56 PM	#2
bluecuracao in a mood, not cupcake Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 3,034	Ouch, that just happened to me the other day! It wasn't el cheapo either (supposedly), and still fairly new. I wish they'd find a way to make these things without sharp, pointy wire.

04-09-2007, 09:03 PM	#3
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Hmm....I'd like to join in on this, but I don't actually wear an underwired bra:P I'm kinda small.....perky tho.

04-09-2007, 09:27 PM	#5
bluecuracao in a mood, not cupcake Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 3,034	It wouldn't be pretty...

04-09-2007, 09:54 PM	#8
bluecuracao in a mood, not cupcake Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 3,034	You're right, Victoria's Secret bras are good--I'd forgotten about them. Oh! I'll just have to walk a couple of extra blocks to get them.

04-09-2007, 09:58 PM	#9
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	All I know about underwires is, don't wear them out in a storm.

04-09-2007, 11:08 PM	#11
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I have underwires in most of my bras and I don't buy cheap ones either. From time to time I do have 'breakouts' of wires and it's very annoying. I've generally attributed these to poor stitching. A couple of brands I've never had problems with are Oroton and Elle McPherson. Also Bendon are pretty good too. There's a new brand out here called Crystelle. I have one and it's so comfortable and so far no sign of breakages. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

04-09-2007, 11:29 PM	#12
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	Having to wear a dance belt every day really gave me a real appreciation for what you ladies go through every day... I wouldn't do it. Fuck-em'.

04-09-2007, 11:47 PM	#13
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I usually take mine off when I get home. They really are restricting. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

04-09-2007, 11:58 PM	#14
bluecuracao in a mood, not cupcake Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 3,034	Me too, right away. Be free, girls!

04-10-2007, 12:01 AM	#15
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Like....born free

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