{"id":1081,"date":"2017-09-01T12:00:24","date_gmt":"2017-09-01T12:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/broadlingerie.com\/home\/?p=1081"},"modified":"2017-08-30T17:29:31","modified_gmt":"2017-08-30T17:29:31","slug":"easier-ways-to-put-on-a-bra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/broadlingerie.com\/home\/easier-ways-to-put-on-a-bra\/","title":{"rendered":"Easier Ways To Put On A Bra"},"content":{"rendered":"

I\u2019ve written before about how to put on a bra – catch that post here<\/a> if you missed it – but what if those methods don\u2019t quite work for you? There are lots of reasons you might have trouble putting on or doing up your bra. Whether you\u2019re struggling with flexibility or dexterity issues, arthritis, chronic pain, or an injury, here are some easier ways to put on a bra.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Meggie Magnetic Front Closure bra, by Anita<\/p><\/div>\n

Choose new bras strategically.<\/span><\/h4>\n

Buying a slightly different size than what\u2019s technically \u201ccorrect\u201d can give you the wiggle room you might need to do up your bra at the back, or to spin it around your body after doing it up at the front. (Remember, the right bra size<\/a> is really just whatever size works for you.) You might also keep an eye out for bras with fewer hooks at the back, if getting them all clasped is tough for you. This can be tricky in very full sizes, since a wider band with more hooks is usually there for extra support, but ask your fitter about it anyway!<\/span><\/p>\n

Another option is a front-closure bra. Most bras do up at the back because the fit is more customizable that way: as the band stretches out, you can fasten it on a tighter set of hooks. But front closure bras definitely have their place! There\u2019s no twisting and reaching, and no missing hooks because you can\u2019t see what you\u2019re doing. Some front closure bras, like Anita\u2019s Meggie<\/a>, even ditch hooks altogether in favour of magnets. This is especially great if tiny hook-and-eye clasps are a challenge for your fingers.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Try extenders.<\/span><\/h4>\n

Extenders are just what they sound like: an extension of the bra band. You can get these extra pieces in pretty much any hook configuration, and they\u2019re reliably available in black or beige to keep the basics covered. Extenders are handy for bras you already own that just need a slight tweak to be comfy and functional. (For example, if the cups fit well but the band is a smidge snug for you to fasten it comfortably.)<\/span><\/p>\n

There are also magnetic extenders<\/a>. These are cool because they come with two pieces: one to attach to each side of your bra band, with a magnet on each. These are less for lengthening the band and more for ease of use. Instead of fiddling with hooks, all you have to do is get the magnets close enough to *snap* into place and you\u2019re good to go! We heard about these from one of our lovely Broads, who gets her magnetic extenders at Fabricland. Note that these seem to be easiest to find with 2 or 3 hooks, so they\u2019ll work best with those types of bra bands.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s all about finding what works for your body. If you\u2019re not sure where to start, tell your fitter what\u2019s up! You\u2019re never the first or the only one to need help.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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