Why does the wire in my bra hurt me?

The most common cause of discomfort from an underwired bra is wearing the wrong size. If it presses into the breast, for example on the side, you are wearing a cup that is too small. If the underwire leaves red marks on the skin, you are probably wearing a bra with a circumference that is too tight.

How do I stop my bra wire from hurting?

Here are six tips to help you eliminate underwire pain:

  1. Get to know wire lengths and shapes on different styles.
  2. Wire width changes across bra bands.
  3. Know your “bra zone” not bra size.
  4. Look at wire casings and bra construction.
  5. Be kind to your underwire bras and they’ll thank you.

Can underwire bras cause muscle pain?

A loose bra can lack support, but a bra that’s too tight can wear out fast, limit your movement, and result in real pain — constraining straps and underwire can create tightness and soreness in your shoulders and upper body.

Why does my underwire dig into my ribs?

Some women who complain of their bra’s underwire digging into their ribs think it’s completely normal and something to be tolerated. Ladies, this is never the case. If the bra wire is digging into your skin, it’s most likely because you’re wearing the wrong bra size.

Why does my underwire bra digs into my ribs?

Are wire bras uncomfortable?

Don’t be a softy: Most women find underwire bras to be uncomfortable, so they make the mistake of wearing a soft, non-underwire cup. The problem? There’s not enough support, especially for full-figured gals. A properly fitted underwire bra should rest comfortably against your rib cage with a soft cotton casing.

Why does my underwire bra hurt my ribs?

First of all, the most obvious cause of this problem could be that your bra band is far too tight for you. You might be wearing your bra on the tightest clasp to get some extra support. However, if it’s tight on your ribcage, it could rub you and cause discomfort and pain throughout the day.

Can you remove wire from bra?

And here’s my short answer: many soft bras are designed exactly like an underwired bra, just without the wires. So yes, you can leave out the wires, and no, you don’t need a different pattern.

Is it OK to take wire out of bra?