Yeah, time to replace Ye Olde Underwire. I had one bra that did that from the get-go, but I have had a number of front-clasp ones that have lasted years with no problems. In fact, I prefer them to back-close ones - it's a lot easier to get in and out of them, and the look under silky/tight stuff is smoother without all that hardware in the back. Look for "rod and socket" clasps (a plastic cylinder that slips down inside another hollowed-out cylinder) instead of the "over and under" ones - those ones seem to be the more problematic ones. Especially if you put them in the dryer - the plastic gets warped and tends to slip. I don't hand-wash mine - I got a Bra Bag for the gentle cycle in the washer - but I always drip dry them.
And hell, does your boyfriend even
need an excuse to take you shopping for lingerie?
Get thee to a Vickie's, pronto!!!