I have been wearing underwire since I was 14, well-endowed (thanks, Mom). Why can't they figure out how to keep the wires from poking out through the fabric eventually? Here's an idea - don't give them pointy ends!! How many hours have I spent trying to repair and sew patches to get a few more months of wear out of it. Never works. Now I just take the wires out when it gets to that point and wear them around the house.
We live in a rural area so I don't wear one unless we are going out or I am expecting company.
I do have one, brand name Chantelle, that is quite comfortable.
I also like Balis and have experienced good customer service. When a wire broke in half they sent me a new bra.