Non-underwire, non-lace bra recs? ETA: found my fave!

Joyce B

I tried the NAS bras, all were underwire and mostly uncomfortable.
I have a pretty Chantelle but the underwire starts poking me after a few hours of wear and I do not really need underwire. Also, the lace bras get very itchy so I am looking for non-lace.
I have some Warner's that fit well and do the job but they need replacement AND are discontinued. Why do they discontinue something that works???
I am going to check out the Calvin
Klein from the picture below.
Can you recommend what has worked for you?
Thanks for any suggestions.

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10 years ago

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jenanded

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I am not a non-wire wearer except for sporty crop tops.... but this is not anywhere like your picture... will be interested to see responses.

10 years ago

Angie

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Sorry I can't help you out, Joyce. I LOVE lace and underwire.

But do phone Mary in the lingerie dept at Nordies flagship on 6th Ave, Seattle. I'm sure she'll get you sorted with some options.

10 years ago

gryffin

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Joyce - I think I did the quiz from herroom.com and this was one of the recommendations. I am tiny and hate wires and don't need the support. Fit is amazing. It says padded but it more like substantially lined so no headlights but without unnecessary fluff. I wear a lot of knits and I want a bra that is invisible and comfortable. Anyway worth a look http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/co.....ch-persona...

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10 years ago

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My go-to are the Gap wirefree t-shirt bras. They're molded cups, but that gives me the smoothest line under knits anyway, which is when I usually need a bra. I hover between a 30 and 32 band; the Gap 32 is small enough to work for me. They're very sturdy too. A lot of my fullness is towards the top of my bust, so I end up in a 32C to keep the line smooth (in unlined bras I'm usually a 30C/32B). I have a really difficult time trying to find traditional bras that fit, and I've tried a lot of pricier models with no luck; I always end up back at the Gap!

10 years ago

always trying

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my favs since I also could not get the warners are Bali. Hard to find the smaller cup sizes though. i found some at Khols, and litterally had to sit on the floor and dig thru the racks on the bottom to find some. worth it because they are the best ones i could find. these are non molded cups too, as that is what I wanted. Going to try to find them on line -I will try Khols and J C Pennys as they may be the only ones that have them. A friend says she found them at Wall Mart but I haven't tried there.

10 years ago

Kirstjen

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You can cut the underwire out of any bra. Find one you like & just remove the wire. Easy peasey - just make a little snip at the edge & pull the wire out.

10 years ago

Joyce B

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Thanks, ladies!
Gryffin, I checked the one you recommended but they are out of my size in the white. I will keep it in my cart.
Angie, that's a great idea, it's good to have someone's name to contact.
E, I will check out the Gap ones, they sound promising.
Alwaystrying, it's good to know about the Balis. It's so hard to find a good bra and it's even harder if you just want a simple wireless one. Not everyone needs an underwired, plus those are uncomfortable.
Kirstjen, it's a good idea but I am afraid that removing the underwire will leave the bra without any support. I like the wire-free ones to have support.

I spent my afternoon bra shopping and guess what, I found the Warner,s style that fits me best! I had not seen it for months and today I found it!
I am now the proud owner of 8 new ones and a 9th in DKNY which is promising, too!
The style is the Warner's back to smooth lift. It is very flattering, does not poke, is not itchy and does not give side flaps or back flaps.
I will try to add the picture.

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