Last Updated on March 21, 2022 by Sarah Keene
Additionally, what does it mean when your bra wire from poking you? UNDERWIRE CHECKLIST Underwire diameter is too small – The underarm end is poking breast tissue, or catching your arm as it moves forward. You need a larger cup size. Underwire diameter is too large – The underarm end is poking into your armpit. You need a smaller cup size or a bra with shorter underwires.
Considering this, why does the underwire in my bra poke my arm? The underwire should lay flat against your body. If the underwire is poking into your breasts, the cup size is too small. If the underwire is poking into your armpits, the cup size is too big or you’re wearing the wrong style.
Moreover, how do I keep my underwire bra from digging?
- Cup size – Try a larger cup size eg: E to F, this will allow more room for your breasts and the wires will sit further back.
- Band size – Try a larger band size eg: 38 to 40, if a bra is too small by stretching this to fasten it can cause the wires to become misshapen.
Similarly, why is my underwire digging into my chest? If your underwire is too small it will be digging into your breast tissue. If it’s too large the underwire will sit too far outside of the breast tissue or there may be a gap underneath the breasts.Theoretically, yes, you could take the damaged underwire out of your bra and put a new one in. However, underwires come in so many lengths, shapes, and sizes that you’ll have a hard time finding a perfect match at your local haberdashery. Some brands even manufacture their own underwires.
Why does my underwire dig into my armpits?
If underwire is digging into your sides/armpits, lays on top of your breasts, or isn’t flush against your sternum and ribs, the cup size too small. … Alternatively, the wires might be too short, which causes breast tissue or fat to spill out under the arms and the wire will poke at it, making the bra uncomfortable.
How do you shorten an underwire?
- Now to cut the wires: Use the sharpie to mark where you want to cut the underwires.
- Use a Dremel tool to smooth the cut edges of the wire.
- Wait a second and while the tubing is still warm, pinch any excess together firmly and then fold the excess over the wire.
Can you cut bra wire?
You only need about a 5/8” (16 mm) piece. Make sure about one-third of the tubing sticks over the edge of the wire. You can cut it to fit with regular scissors (not the good Kai scissors!) Use a heat gun (not a hair dryer – they normally do not get hot enough) to shrink the tubing around the wire.