Despite having to put one on almost every day, the chances are that we're putting our bras on wrong.
Now, we know what you're thinking; since when was there a right way to put on a bra? But according to Bustle who spoke to a lingerie expert on the subject, we could all do with being a bit more clued up about our underwear and the effect it can have on our health.
We all should be employing the 'scoop and swoop' method when getting dressed in the mornings. The basic method is as follows:
1. Loosen the straps before you put on the bra.
2. Place the bra on the right hook - this should start on the loosest and move up the older the bra gets.
3. Tighten the straps.
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4. Scoop up each breast by placing your hands inside the cups and lifting up and out.
The idea with this method is that the underwire sits properly at the bottom base of the breast, giving it the support and shape that is required. If the breasts are placed incorrectly in the cups of the bra, it won't be able to do its job and could even mean they are pushed downwards and compressed.
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Jess Edwards is Cosmopolitan UK’s Deputy Editor, working to deliver the very best experiences across the brand's platforms (print, social, video, digital), products and events, including a focus on our membership offering, Club Cosmo. Jess has worked in the media industry for almost 20 years and at Cosmopolitan for over 10 years, joining the brand as Fashion Editor and later going on to lead the digital team as Site Editor. With her background in lifestyle journalism, it is no surprise that you’re most likely to find her in the Fashion section and exploring the very best in hospitality via our Travel pages.
