Underwire

[Guywithgirls]

Oh! 😍 Thank you so much for the proper pronouns! It's very appreciated 😍💋

Absolutely 👍

[aboywithgirls]

I have been wearing Elomi bras for years, even when I was still pretending to be a man. What I loved about and still love about Elomi bras is the shape of the bra and the shape they give my girls. The broad underwire fits my wide root shape. The cup design that Elomi has gives your breasts a nise, rounded shape. It you're trying to reduce protection while being comfortable and supported, then  I think that any Elomi bra is worth a fitting.

Hugs,
Sophie

[Orb]

I have also found an underwire best fits my size and shape.  It fits, shapes and feels the best.  I do however have a few soft cup and wear them, however, wear them understanding they do create  a bit of a uni boob look, which is great for some situations.  

[Busty]

Underwire is a big girl’s bra 😘

[paulpark21]

Most of my bras are underwire.  have a few that are not and they are ok, but prefer an underwire.

[42CSurprise!]

I bought three new brassieres a few weeks ago, all underwire in a style that I know works for me.  Today I opened the package and tried two of them on.  One has a lacy fabric over the cups and the fabric is a bit large though the layer inside fits my breasts very well.  The second is a lovely tan color and I took a selfie I cropped, thinking I'd share it here.  The marks below the new brassiere are from the older brassiere I've been wearing this morning.  This bra is very simple... unlined with material that conforms to the shape of my breasts.  I'm pretty happy with the purchase.  This will go to the bottom of the drawer for future enjoyment...

[SideSet]

Nice fit.  That bra looks good on you

[Rich meier]

what brand

[blad]

I bought three new brassieres a few weeks ago, all underwire in a style that I know works for me.  I'm pretty happy with the purchase.  

It looks like that one works well for you.

I am not sure why you are not wearing a bra daily given that you appear to strongly benefit from one.

[42CSurprise!]

what brand

Lilyette^® by Bali^® Plunge Into Comfort Keyhole Minimizer^® Bra.  It is un-padded with two thin layers of fabric that conform to my breasts, so what you see is all me.  I believe this particular brassiere is being discontinued.  That is why I bought a few more.  I love how it feels and how I look when wearing one.

[42CSurprise!]

I bought three new brassieres a few weeks ago, all underwire in a style that I know works for me.  I'm pretty happy with the purchase. 

It looks like that one works well for you.

I am not sure why you are not wearing a bra daily given that you appear to strongly benefit from one.

I'm retired and with COVID on the scene I'm not especially social.  I've lived with this condition for so many years that I've found a way of dressing that never draws attention to my chest.  I don't have back problems or sensitive nipples, so I don't feel I need to wear a brassiere.  I'm content to live life without a brassiere, though I do enjoy the feeling when I put one on.  The challenge is when I wear a brassiere I become a bit fixated on my breasts, which can be a distraction.  So sometimes I wear one and most times I don't.  And yes, my breasts are large enough that they are well served by this particular brassiere.  It is always great to talk with other men who are dealing with this reality... men with breasts... men who are willing to talk about breasts and brassieres.   We are a strange lot...

[Johndoe1]

I'm retired and with COVID on the scene I'm not especially social.  I've lived with this condition for so many years that I've found a way of dressing that never draws attention to my chest.  I don't have back problems or sensitive nipples, so I don't feel I need to wear a brassiere.  I'm content to live life without a brassiere, though I do enjoy the feeling when I put one on.  The challenge is when I wear a brassiere I become a bit fixated on my breasts, which can be a distraction.  So sometimes I wear one and most times I don't.  And yes, my breasts are large enough that they are well served by this particular brassiere.  It is always great to talk with other men who are dealing with this reality... men with breasts... men who are willing to talk about breasts and brassieres.  We are a strange lot...

When I started wearing a bra, I too seemed to be fixated on my breasts. But as time went on and I had more "bra time", that went away. These days, I am much more aware of being braless and can't wait to get back into my bra and never think about my breasts or wearing a bra when supported. I have found, this seems to a common feeling with women as well. The feeling of "freedom" is much more noticeable than the feeling of being strapped in and contained.

[Orb]

I'm retired and with COVID on the scene I'm not especially social.  I've lived with this condition for so many years that I've found a way of dressing that never draws attention to my chest.  I don't have back problems or sensitive nipples, so I don't feel I need to wear a brassiere.  I'm content to live life without a brassiere, though I do enjoy the feeling when I put one on.  The challenge is when I wear a brassiere I become a bit fixated on my breasts, which can be a distraction.  So sometimes I wear one and most times I don't.  And yes, my breasts are large enough that they are well served by this particular brassiere.  It is always great to talk with other men who are dealing with this reality... men with breasts... men who are willing to talk about breasts and brassieres.  We are a strange lot...

When I started wearing a bra, I too seemed to be fixated on my breasts. But as time went on and I had more "bra time", that went away. These days, I am much more aware of being braless and can't wait to get back into my bra and never think about my breasts or wearing a bra when supported. I have found, this seems to a common feeling with women as well. The feeling of "freedom" is much more noticeable than the feeling of being strapped in and contained.

I can appreciate both here.  My social life has changed also as movie houses the theater and symphony have all closed and having recently started again with limitations I've not yet attended.  I do have tickets for the next performance.
  That in itself hasn't altered my bra wearing or need of.  There are times when I don't but would have to agree with Johndoe1 that wearing a well fitted underwire I forget its there.  Sure you can feel the straps and such but like pants, a shirt or what ever, you know its there but don't even think of it.  When It's removed after the day the free feeling and swinging is certainly felt. 

[42CSurprise!]

I'm retired and with COVID on the scene I'm not especially social.  I've lived with this condition for so many years that I've found a way of dressing that never draws attention to my chest.  I don't have back problems or sensitive nipples, so I don't feel I need to wear a brassiere.  I'm content to live life without a brassiere, though I do enjoy the feeling when I put one on.  The challenge is when I wear a brassiere I become a bit fixated on my breasts, which can be a distraction.  So sometimes I wear one and most times I don't.  And yes, my breasts are large enough that they are well served by this particular brassiere.  It is always great to talk with other men who are dealing with this reality... men with breasts... men who are willing to talk about breasts and brassieres.  We are a strange lot...

When I started wearing a bra, I too seemed to be fixated on my breasts. But as time went on and I had more "bra time", that went away. These days, I am much more aware of being braless and can't wait to get back into my bra and never think about my breasts or wearing a bra when supported. I have found, this seems to a common feeling with women as well. The feeling of "freedom" is much more noticeable than the feeling of being strapped in and contained.

I can appreciate both here.  My social life has changed also as movie houses the theater and symphony have all closed and having recently started again with limitations I've not yet attended.  I do have tickets for the next performance.
  That in itself hasn't altered my bra wearing or need of.  There are times when I don't but would have to agree with Johndoe1 that wearing a well fitted underwire I forget its there.  Sure you can feel the straps and such but like pants, a shirt or what ever, you know its there but don't even think of it.  When It's removed after the day the free feeling and swinging is certainly felt.

I've no doubt what you say is true... though my situation is a bit complicated because of how the trauma has played out in my life.  As I mention in another thread, trauma led first to a fascination with lingerie and that played a part in my life well before the need to wear a brassiere came on the scene.  There was confusion both over sexual orientation and gender that played out over the years.  Needless to say, the hormonal changes have been added to the mix.  So my circumstances are perhaps a bit different than most of the men here.  The simple fact of having developing breasts can evoke a reaction which can be exacerbated by putting on a brassiere.  I'm working with both the history of trauma, developing acceptance for my rather unique and at times traumatizing journey, which now includes the dance I'm doing with wearing a brassiere AND not wearing a brassiere.  We each come to this conversation with a lifetime of experiences, many of which were quite painful.  And we're finding our way through all of that as we find self-acceptance and learn self-care.  I appreciate the challenges and what men here have to share about their journey.

[blad]

The irritating sensation of not wearing a bra is the constant reminder that I need one.

It is not so much back pain etc, but just that irritation and movement of unsupported breasts. It is a constant subtle or not so subtle reminder of my breasts. 

By contrast, the awareness of wearing a bra fades deeply into the background such that I forget I am wearing one like I forget I have socks on. Yes the sensations of the straps and band are there, but becomes normalized and preferable to the sensations of being braless. In public, the last thing on my mind is that I am wearing a bra. I don't expect many women are thinking about their bra either.