My boobs are not small, and ever since these fun bags sprouted, I’ve been wearing an underwire bra for support. That’s about 37 years of having a metal shank jammed up in my ribs! I’ve tried wireless bras in the past, but they never really worked for me, either lacking support or giving me uniboob like a sports bra. But fabric and bra technologies have changed, so I tested out a few new brands on the market to see how their wire-free bras stack up. All three are only available online, so be prepared to try on and return, as getting the exact fit can be tricky for most women. At the end of the day, I, surprisingly, liked them all. But I still prefer an underwire to truly showcase my assets.
ThirdLove 24/7™ Classic Wireless Bra, $68, thirdlove.com
COMFORT: A; soft fabric with memory foam padding, includes half-cup sizes.
SUPPORT: B-; subtle flattening effect and not great cleavage.
STYLE: A; beautiful with a low-cut front and thin straps that can be rearranged racerback style.
Vibrant Bra, $89, vibrantbodycompany.com
COMFORT: A; designed by bra guru Heidi Lehmann with non-toxic foam padding and thick straps that really help carry the load.
SUPPORT: A; great support.
STYLE: B; somewhat plain, this is an everyday workhorse.
True&Co. True Body V Neck Bra, $49, trueandco.com
COMFORT: A+; extremely thin, very comfy low-cut sheath with removable padding.
SUPPORT: A; simple yet surprisingly supportive — lifts but does not separate.
STYLE: C; sports bra-ish — don’t wear this on a first sex date!
BY LAURIE HENZEL
This article originally appeared in the August/September 2017 print edition of BUST Magazine. Subscribe today!
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