I would be all for going without underwires. I love shelf bras and things of that sort. Heck, I'd go without, but that would involve chafing. I am not especially a fan of the underwire. However, I'm also an A cup who needs no lifting nor any separation. BUT, I wear the underwire, because I DO need padding. Much padding. Both because it is aesthetically nice on occasion, but more importantly, because otherwise I am very very pointy. Very. Pointy. Extremely. And they don't tend to make padded not-underwires.

Meanwhile, I am stuck at my parents' house all day, "working" (OK, I have actually been doing work, I only just got on my personal laptop 20 minutes ago, and I'm on east coast time). Somebody SAAAAAAAAVE me.....(sing along now....)

I have Inside Bras as well as Inside Pants.

JZ, I love the way Liv says 'gina. It's too cute. DH was disturbed by it at first. When I asked him what we should call it, he suggested "mysterious woman parts." I said they were only mysterious to HIM.

he suggested "mysterious woman parts."

At least it wasn't The Glittery Hoo-Ha of Happiness

Shit. Shit shit shit shit. There are reports about heavy exchange of fire where my sister is for several hours. But she called 2 and a half hours ago.

And I think I need more explanation about what underwire bra is.

The Glittery Hoo-Ha of Happiness

Aww, I kinda like this. The glitter part is all Bitchy. Sorta.

I have never owned a comfortable structured bra. I have some sports bras that confine and support but don't squish that I rely on for most daily use. I spent far too long in excruciating bras to give another moment to boobular discomfort, unless there's an expensive dinner and a really good show involved.

The Glittery Hoo-Ha of Happiness

I had a friend who would call it the "Holy of Holies". Possibly he spelled it differently in his head.

At any rate, any time he said it, I had a very strange vision in my head that was a mix of a Hustler spread and the Well of Souls scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Brings whole new meaning to the "Staff of Ra".

eta: Also, hilarious connotations to "They're digging in the wrong place!"

Here is a collection of pictures of different underwire bras. [link]

I hate when they get old and washed to death and the wire attacks you.(I originally capitalized Wire; old habits die hard)

Thanks, WindSparrow.

And the difference between them and shelf bras is...?

Also, I'm about having to duck tape my fingers together to not go all mushy and offer more hugs, Shir, after what you said the other day about not needing them every time you update on the situation. Just know that your sister and you and the whole situation are still getting as much ~ma as I can send.