Abstract: A brassiere (1) with two bust cups (6) and two side parts (2) connected to the latter has along the lower edges (5) of the cups (6) a respective pocket for replaceably accommodating a U-shaped support underwire. These pockets have at their ends situated in the front middle zone (3) of the brassiere (1) openings for the insertion or removal of the underwires. A retaining element (11) is provided between the cups (6) in the vicinity of these openings in the front middle zone (3) of the brassiere (1), with which retaining element (11) the ends of the underwires associated therewith and projecting from the pockets can be brought into a releasable operative connection.