Posted on March 22, 2023
Triumph, How to do, Female Health, Fit Advice, Empowerment
Bras
began in their (almost) modern form in the 1860s, however they only became
fashionable after the first world war. In the 1930s, bras began to acquire the
essential features they have today, including eye-and-hook fastening and
adjustable straps. By WW2, most women were wearing them.
2. Fasten the clasps
behind your back. We know, it’s hard, but it gets easier with practice! You can
use a mirror to help you. You can choose how loose or tight you want your bra
by adjusting the hook you use. If your bra is new, it should fit on the loosest
hook. If you can fasten it without much tension on the tightest hook, it’s time
for a new bra.
3. Bend down to help move
your breasts into the cups. This will move your breasts in the right direction.
4. Feel the sides of your
breasts for any loose tissue hanging out of the cup, and gently move it to fill
the side of the cup. If you can’t fit all your breast tissue in the cup, then
your cup size is likely too small.
5. Make sure the
underwire is sitting comfortably beneath your breasts, without leaving any
extra space for them to hang down.
As time passes you’ll
also need to adjust your bra straps to make them a little tighter as the
material stretches. If the straps can no longer provide enough support, then
it’s time to go bra shopping.
Criss-cross bras are a
great option for racerback tops and dresses. However, they aren’t always easy
to put on. Some criss-cross bras are
convertible, with metal hooks in the middle that allow the bra to cross over.
For these bras, you can simply put them on in the same way as an everyday bra,
and then do up the hooks at the back. However, if your criss-cross bra is fixed
in place then it’s going to take a little maneuvering. Here’s one way to put it on:
1. Hold your bra upside
down by the band, with the cups facing you
2. Slide your arms
through the armholes, until the band is at your elbows
3. Raise your arms so the
bra is above your head, and stretch your arms so the bra straps slip to your
shoulders.
4. Shimmy the criss-cross
bra over your chest and back. This bit can be a bit difficult, but stick with
it!
5. Lean forward and move
your breasts into place
6. Adjust any straps that
can be altered to make sure your bra is the correct tightness.
This will depend on the
kind of sports bra you are wearing. Many sports bras close at the back, so you
put them on the same way you put on an everyday bra. However, some sports bras
are pullover bras with no closures. You
can put these on in the same way as a criss-cross bra.
Strapless bras can be put
on in a similar way to everyday bras – the trick is to make sure you fasten
them in a way that will prevent them from slipping down once you are wearing
them. Make sure you wrap the bra strap underneath the bra cups, ensuring that
it is lying flat. You shouldn’t be able to fit more than 1 or 2 fingers beneath
the straps. You can then fasten the
hooks together behind you.
While different bras
should be put on with different techniques, putting on your bra correctly is
all about preventing the fabric from stretching and making sure you feel
comfortable. Make sure you replace your bras when they wear out, and that
you’re always wearing the right fit. You can use our
