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04-09-2007, 08:52 PM
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Bitchy Little Brat
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Queensland, Australia
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A spate of underwire incidents....
OK, those in the *know*, I have had 4!! bras in the last week where the underwire has burst through the little sleevey thing.
Whats causing this? They arent el cheapo bras and I always wash them in one of those little laundry bags for *delicates*. One just did it now, its annoying and owwie. I've stuck a bandaid over it, but its kinda ruining the cleavage look.  ....can you tell I am not particularly interested in working today? |
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04-09-2007, 08:56 PM
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in a mood, not cupcake
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Philadelphia
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Ouch, that just happened to me the other day! It wasn't el cheapo either (supposedly), and still fairly new. I wish they'd find a way to make these things without sharp, pointy wire.
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04-09-2007, 09:03 PM
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We have to go back, Kate!
Join Date: Apr 2004
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Hmm....I'd like to join in on this, but I don't actually wear an underwired bra:P I'm kinda small.....perky tho.
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04-09-2007, 09:23 PM
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To shreds, you say?
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Shouldn't this thread be in quality images?
(just asking...)
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04-09-2007, 09:27 PM
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in a mood, not cupcake
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It wouldn't be pretty...
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04-09-2007, 09:33 PM
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To shreds, you say?
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beauty is in the eye of the beholder...
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04-09-2007, 09:44 PM
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UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Austin, TX
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I've never had that problem with my brand (Victoria's Secret.) And I've actually had occasion to cut out the wires myself in the past, and it's always been pretty difficult--and when I did get them out, I saw that the wires had little plastic nubs on the end to prevent them from poking out on their own.
I don't know if you get them in OZ, but I highly recommend Victoria's Secret... |
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04-09-2007, 09:54 PM
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in a mood, not cupcake
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Philadelphia
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You're right, Victoria's Secret bras are good--I'd forgotten about them. Oh! I'll just have to walk a couple of extra blocks to get them.
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04-09-2007, 09:58 PM
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Your Bartender
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Philly Burbs, PA
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All I know about underwires is, don't wear them out in a storm.
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04-09-2007, 11:06 PM
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...you smell something?
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Location: Monroe, GA
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One of my VS underwires did pop out. After poking the wire back into the sleeve I took needle/thread and hooked a few stitches at the hole to hold it all inside. Still working, and the repair job was done over a year ago.
The little delicates bags are great for washing...but I would still recommend laying them flat to dry. Don't toss the bag of bras into the dryer. I really feel the heat of the dryer is what ruins most delicates, in addition to the friction of tumbling against the other fabrics. hh
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04-09-2007, 11:08 PM
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trying hard to be a better person
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I have underwires in most of my bras and I don't buy cheap ones either. From time to time I do have 'breakouts' of wires and it's very annoying. I've generally attributed these to poor stitching. A couple of brands I've never had problems with are Oroton and Elle McPherson. Also Bendon are pretty good too. There's a new brand out here called Crystelle. I have one and it's so comfortable and so far no sign of breakages.
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04-09-2007, 11:29 PM
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Having to wear a dance belt every day really gave me a real appreciation for what you ladies go through every day... I wouldn't do it.
Fuck-em'. |
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04-09-2007, 11:47 PM
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trying hard to be a better person
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I usually take mine off when I get home. They really are restricting.
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04-09-2007, 11:58 PM
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in a mood, not cupcake
Join Date: Jun 2005
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Me too, right away. Be free, girls!
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04-10-2007, 12:01 AM
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We have to go back, Kate!
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Like....born free
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