The correct way to put on a bra, or, how not to damage your bra when putting it on.

The correct way to put on a bra.

Bras must be put on correctly for comfort and fit and not to damage the underwire or the cup.

This sounds like a very strange statement. Once you know “how to” you’ll understand the importance of correctly putting on your bra.

Knowing the result helps make more sense of how to put on your bra.

Result:

You want your entire breast tissue encased and supported by the cup.

The underwire should sit flat against your chest at all points whilst fully encircling your breast.

The band creates 80% of the support in a bra. Always start on the loosest hook setting. With wear, the band will naturally expand, and then you can go to tighter closure options. The bra band should fit like the one in the photo below. It should run parallel to the floor. It should not ride up.

The straps should be firm but not dig into your shoulders. To test for the correct fit, you should be able to comfortably place two fingers under your bra strap. No more, no less.

Always start with the loosest hook and eye.

🎯 Pro Tip:

The fit of the underwire and the band are crucial for a correctly fitting bra.

FUN FACT💡

Correctly fitting bras are more comfortable than not wearing a bra.

The correct way to put on a bra.

There are 2 options.

I will give you the best option first.

The second option is the easiest for most women, including myself!

The correct way to put on a bra: Option #1

Hold your bra in front of you, with the inside of the bra facing you, right way up.

Put your arms through the straps.

STOOP, or bend forward, placing the bra in place with your breasts in the cup.

Fasten the hook and eye on the loosest setting. (This is the tricky bit! The bit I can’t do.)

While still stooped over, gently with your opposite hand to each breast, scoop all of your breast tissue and swoop it up and towards the centre of your body. This is lifting the breast into the cup.

Then position the band to ensure the underwires are sitting at your breast root, directly against your chest, comfortably encircling your breast.

This technique is called the stoop, scoop and swoop!

Next, adjust your straps so that you can comfortably place two fingers under the straps.

The correct way to put on a bra: Option #2

The only difference is the initial putting on and hooking up.

Have your bra the correct way up ( not cups facing down) around your waist, with the hook and eye to the front.

Fasten the hook and eye on the loosest setting.

Very gently in small movements, twist your bra around your waist until the cups are to the front.

Stoop forward, put your arms through the straps and position the bra as you would wear it.

Then do the scoop and swoop as in option #1.

Position the band and the underwires and adjust the bra straps the same as in option #1.

If any of these fitting points are not correct, I recommend starting from the beginning and trying again. If this fails on your second attempt, you may need to be refitted for correct sizing.

For any questions or further assistance on your perfecting fitting bra or how to put it on correctly, please contact Cindy📧