It's the end of the day. You walk in your humble abode. What's the first thing you do?
A. Turn on your favorite jam
B. Take off your bra
C. Pour a glass of wine
For me, it's B, A, and then C. Since many of us have been wearing bras from a very young age, the sigh that happens when we unlatch our bras is one of great relief. Bras were designed to hold the bust in and down against the corset, which provided upward support. We have come a long way from the days of wearing corsets and we are grateful for the evolution of the bra. While we are champions for letting the girls free, we also love a little support every now and then.
That's where wireless bras come in. You don't have to give up comfort to have a supportive bra. You can have both. You deserve both. Keep scrolling for wireless bras that overstand the assignment.
1.Knix Padded V-Neck Bra - Wide Strap
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Knix is redefining intimate wear with its unapologetically free way of designing. All they want is for you to be more comfortable in your skin. Their wireless bras give you the support you need without the pain of wired bras. It's all about the neckline and wide straps, making the construction perfect for low-cut tops that show off your girls. Best of all, it adapts to your unique shape.
2.Soma Wireless Nursing Bra
Word on the street: this is the best maternity bra fit. Between the smoothness of the fabric and the easy-open cups, you can nurse and look flawless at the same time. Say goodbye to not wearing tight shirts out of fear. It was created like Soma's best-selling wireless bra, Enbliss, which provides comfort and support like never before.
3.Warner Women's Cloud 9 Wire-Free Contour Bra
Cloud 9 is where our boobs deserve to be! Warner's Cloud 9 Wire-Free Contour Bra is famous for being the best back-smoothing option. Featuring supportive straps and a wide band that feels like a hug from your favorite person, this style takes comfort to new heights. One reviewer said, "This is the most comfortable bra I've ever worn. I don't know how in the hell they did it, but I swear to God this thing is somehow more comfortable than free-tittying it."
4.Lively The Busty Bralette
"LIVELY is inspired by what we believe makes women sexy today; smart, healthy, active, and outgoing." Their tagline, "Inspired by women with wild hearts and boss brain" makes our hearts so happy. So does their Busty Bralette. It previously sold out in 48 hours because of its supportive inner sling, extra lift, and versatile styling for the D-DDD gang. Unlike other bras, this bralette will hold you down all day in all ways.
5.Bali Women's Comfort Revolution Wire Free Bra
Do you have large breasts? This one is for you. Bali's Comfort Revolution bras offer you flexible fit and all-around comfort. From 32B to 38G, shoppers adore this style for more reasons than one. They offer a variety of colors and patterns so there's no need to play it safe with a simple nude.
6.True & Co True Body Lift Scoop Neck Bra
True & Co
Made from fabric that feels like butter, True & Co has created a life-changing bra. It's the perfect mix of soft and supportive and is close to wearing nothing at all. True & Co has been committed to designing bras that make you feel like your best self. And they've done the work by crowdsourcing real women's opinions. Their new approach "continued with creating new fabrics and constructions to support you exactly the way you want to be supported."
7.ThirdLove Form Seamless Full-Coverage Wireless Bra
*chants 'Your boobs deserve ThirdLove'* We know you've seen this commercial. You've probably also wondered if the brand is worth a try. The answer is YES! Not only does ThirdLove produce extraordinary products, but they also educate consumers on how to understand their bodies and take care of intimates. From the Breast Shape Dictionary to Lingerie Care, you will get all you need. The full coverage bra keeps that same energy with its four-way stretch, foam padded cups, and no-strap-slipping racerback style. It's the invisible fit for us.
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Now, with more than 20 years of experience in professional aviation, starting with American Eagle Airlines and then on to becoming a captain at American Airlines, she has continued to pay it forward. In 2022, she made history as the first commercial airline captain to lead an all-Black, women-led flight crew. She has also written a biography on Bessie Coleman, the first African-American and Native-American woman to earn a pilot’s license, and produced and directed, Discovering Bessie Coleman, working alongside the family to get the project completed. Add to that her role as a founder of consulting firm LadyAv8rBeth, which offers a guide of pathways into aviation, and as a podcast host covering all things aviation.
For Women’s History Month, xoNecole caught up with the busy pilot, in between flights, to talk about her career journey, her role in a Bessie Coleman documentary and book, how she balances self-care and safety, and how other Black women can add to the aviation legacy:
xoNecole: You’ve built an successful career in aviation. And you were only 15 and already had your first flight. Were you afraid at all, or did it feel like second nature to you?
Beth Powell: It felt completely natural. There was no fear, just excitement and curiosity.
Now, it’s what they call STEM, and my teacher at the time thought that I was really good at numbers. He recommended three career paths, and I tried the first one.
I didn't understand why it made sense back then at 15, but as I grew up and met other pilots, I recognized that the reason I liked math and physics was that we were technical learners. So we like to break things apart and put them back together. We like to check procedures. We like to write manuals. We were technical artists.
xoN: That’s such an important message. Many young women and girls are often discouraged from pursuing careers in STEM or aviation, so it’s incredible to hear your story. Now, fast forward a bit—how did you transition into your corporate career with larger airlines?
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BP: After that first discovery flight, I quickly finished my high school classes and graduated at 16. By 17, I had earned my private pilot’s license, and by 18, my commercial license. Then, I moved to the U.S. to attend flight school in Florida. While working on my degree in professional aeronautics, I began working for American Eagle Airlines at just 21. Over the years, I’ve built my career and have now spent 25 years in the airline industry, including 14 years at American Eagle and 11 years at American Airlines. In terms of leadership, being a captain is key.
As a captain, I’m responsible for the aircraft, the crew, and the passengers. It’s a huge responsibility, and you learn a lot about leadership when you’re in charge of so much.
Being a captain definitely teaches you leadership. You’re in charge of every aspect of the flight from the moment you sign in to the moment you sign out. From overseeing the crew to managing the safety and well-being of passengers, you have to make quick decisions and take responsibility. Even when you’re starting out as a first officer, you’re learning vital leadership skills that prepare you for the captain role.
xoN: There's a lot going on with airlines right now that might make someone feel afraid in terms of some of the tragedies that have recently happened. How do you sustain your self-care balance and your resilience in the aviation industry when those sorts of things happen?
BP: I truly believe that aviation is still the safest and the No. 1 safest means of transportation. I say that proudly. For any airline, any pilot, any air traffic controller—anyone who works in the industry—safety is our number one priority. However, of course, we see things happening in the news, and it is concerning to passengers.
What I'm telling everybody to do right now, including myself, is that it's very important to have your source of strength. I'm a Christian, and one of my sources of strength is prayers. I go deep within my prayers every morning, and I pray to God, giving things that I can't control to him, and the rest— I can do my best to deal with.
No. 2 is meditation on the Deepak Chopra app. Ever since COVID happened, that was the first time I thought that I needed something more than just my prayers to help me go through to calm down the noise around me.
And last but not least, I'm really big on self-development. I read, I read, and I read. If your foundation is strong, you have something to build from. And so, when I read, I learn a lot about myself. I learn about what triggers me and when something triggers me. I literally hear the Kendrick Lamar song, "TV Off" in my head, because sometimes you need to shut the noise off.
xoN: That's amazing—the combination of faith and just being excellent at what you do. Now, how did you get involved with the Bessie Coleman project?
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BP: I sit on the board of advisers for an organization called Sisters of the Skies, and was at a gala celebrating with all our Black women of our achievements. At the end of the night, Dr. Sheila Chamberlain walked up to me. She was the first Black woman U.S. combat intelligence aviator in the Army. So, if she's walking up to me, it's very serious. She said, ‘I have a favor to ask.’ I said, ‘Yes.’ I did not hear what the favor was. I didn't know what she was going to ask me, but somebody like that walking up to you saying, ‘a favor’? The answer is yes.
She told me [the project involved] helping the Bessie Coleman family elevate the story. ‘I'd like you to ask your company if they will do a flight in honor of Bessie Coleman.’ I went to the different departments at American Airlines, and the rest was literally history. We did that flight on August 8, 2022, and it became a historical flight because everyone on that flight, from the ground up, was a Black woman.
Gigi Coleman, Bessie’s grand-niece, was also on that flight. We started chatting at the end of the flight. Another night, we were hanging out—Sheila, Gigi, and I—and she kept telling me she wanted to write a book, that she wished there was a movie, and that people approached her about it. Nothing had been done as yet. And I thought, sounds like another mission.
I literally took it on. We do have a documentary with the family sharing their perspective of who Bessie Coleman is. And we do have a book called Queen of the Skies.
xoN: For the young women who are looking for career paths in aviation, what are some skills they need to thrive?
BP: While you don't necessarily have to love math to be a pilot, technical knowledge is important. You’ll need to understand aircraft systems and aerodynamics. This includes weather patterns and instrument training. It might seem daunting at first, but the great thing about flight training is that it builds on itself. The more you learn, the more it all clicks. Also, aviation is constantly changing, and you need to be adaptable.
It’s a field where you need to be ready for anything, from unexpected weather to technical issues. Being open to learning new things and adjusting to change is crucial.
My daughter, who has her private pilot’s license, once said, “This journey is both challenging and rewarding. I feel like I’ve grown so much since starting.” It’s important to keep going, even when it gets tough.
To help others, I’m outlining how they can go from “zero to hero” as a pilot. I offer this information freely on my Instagram account, and it’s something I’m passionate about sharing. I want everyone to have access to the resources they need to follow their dreams.
For more information on Beth Powell, the Bessie Coleman documentary, and aviation career resources, visit LadyAv8rBeth.com.
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