underwire
noun
un·der·wire
ˈən-dər-ˌwī(-ə)r 
: a wire running through the bottom edge of a bra to aid in support
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Despite the fact that this Jockey bra is made with underwire, the connector fabric between the cups is smooth and soft, which tends to be stiff and uncomfortable with some underwire options.
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Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Flattering details include shirring and tummy control, along with supportive features such as adjustable straps and underwire.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
If your everyday bra is worn out, replace it with this scalloped bra that provides padded support — without uncomfortable underwire that digs and pokes.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Its lightweight cups sit flush against the chest without gapping, and gradual padding and light underwire create a natural shape without looking overdone.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 1 June 2026
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Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Flattering details include shirring and tummy control, along with supportive features such as adjustable straps and underwire.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
If your everyday bra is worn out, replace it with this scalloped bra that provides padded support — without uncomfortable underwire that digs and pokes.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Its lightweight cups sit flush against the chest without gapping, and gradual padding and light underwire create a natural shape without looking overdone.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 1 June 2026
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“Underwire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underwire. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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