Wired or non-wired that is the question?

A slight digression I know, but this thread has just reminded me of a remark from another inmate of my maternity ward (nearly 37 years ago now).... she was complaining about a nurse manhandling a boob in an attempt to get the newborn to feed....." and I don't like my breasts touched at the best of times.." I've often wondered what those 'best of times' were - the Queen's Jubilee, an office party, Christmas with the in-laws????

Saggi some of us definitely do need to wear a bra. If I didn't wear a bra, I wouldn't be able to stand up straight! It's so much more uncomfortable, when your heavy breasted, to go without the support of a well fitting bra.

For the days when my disability prohibits the wearing of a bra I now wear the soft sports bras. Not that I do anything sporty they are just more comfortable. As a lade of big proportions I was sure at first but I get enough support to ensure no black eyes if I do need to chase a Gs. I get mine in Sainsbury so cheap as well

I find non wired bras really uncomfortable.
The under strap (can't think of a better word at the moment) always rolls up. Guess that I've got the wrong shaped rib cage.

I have ordered 2 very pretty ‘bralets’ from M&S, which I shall pick up today. The reviews from ‘more mature’ ladies have said that they are really comfortable, so I shall let you know. ☺️

A couple of months ago I purchased what I thought was a fabulous underwired(plastic) bra (size 42b). Beautiful colour rich Plum shade. Wore it for a few weeks washing it regularly thinking it may soften, it didn't. Ended up in front of my GP complaining of breast pains and worried sick. Advised not to wear underwired bras, breast tissue is easily bruised. Since changing to non-wired, no further problems.

The breast unit nurses in my area strongly recommend that no-one wears a wired bra because of the damage the wires can do to the delicate internal breast tissues as well as pinching and bruising the skin. I have found the unwired bras from M&S very good.

If wires are sticking in then you're not wearing the right size. I had a business years ago and we sold underwired maternity and nursing bras from the US and they were fine as we fitted properly!

Get thee to a proper bra fitter!!

Wired all the way courtesy M&S

Triumph Doreen for me. I still have a drawer full of wired ones though. I think Oxfam will accept them for sending to Africa, but I could be out of date on that one. Must check.....

Any 'lightly' worn bras will be gratefully accepted by a wonderful charity called Smalls for All. I can't post a link as their site seems to be down. I'm sure google will help.

Smalls for All is a Scottish Charity which collects and distributes underwear to help women and children in Africa. We help those living in orphanages, slums, IDP camps and schools, as well as providing underwear to hospitals to help those suffering from medical conditions.

They accept new pants and as previously mentioned lightly worn bras. I've sent many parcels over the last few years. The best bit is telling the very po faced male assistant in the post office whats in the parcel when he asks. :-)