underwire
noun
un·der·wire
ˈən-dər-ˌwī(-ə)r 
: a wire running through the bottom edge of a brassiere to aid in support
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Other factors that may effect the way a bra fit include the fabric, strap style, cup shape, padding, underwire, and overall silhouette.
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Charlotte Owen, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2024
It’s equipped with a thick back-smoothing band that provides plenty of support in place of underwire.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2024
Buyers were drawn to the brand’s underwire Base Bra range and the Cloud Cotton Collection, Auerbach reported.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 8 Aug. 2024
The Karla top features clean vertical stitching, as well as two rows of hook and eye closures, underwire, and adjustable straps, which maintain support while allowing for a more revealing cut.
—Essence, 14 Aug. 2024
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Charlotte Owen, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2024
It’s equipped with a thick back-smoothing band that provides plenty of support in place of underwire.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2024
Buyers were drawn to the brand’s underwire Base Bra range and the Cloud Cotton Collection, Auerbach reported.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 8 Aug. 2024
The Karla top features clean vertical stitching, as well as two rows of hook and eye closures, underwire, and adjustable straps, which maintain support while allowing for a more revealing cut.
—Essence, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Underwire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underwire. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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