What's the Correct Way to Put on a Bra?
Apparently, some of us just prefer doing things the hard way.
![Lingerie, Undergarment, Clothing, Skin, Brassiere, Hand, Model, Photography, Abdomen, Lace,](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FaZstayuep9mjvXSGTJsN-1280-80.jpg)
When it comes to bras, you either love them or hate them—there's really no in-between. Whether you choose to secure the girls or free the nipple, I feel like we can all agree that bras are most comfortable when they're flung across the room after a long day at work. One curious Twitter user, a musician with the handle @nakaimosu, sparked an interesting debate about the lingerie: How do you put on a bra?
Oh @nakaimosu, you don't even know what you've started.
Here in the Marie Claire office, we were unable to come to a uniform conclusion; half of the team clasps our bras from the front then turns them around (choice A), while the other half apparently possess the flexibility of Elastigirl from The Incredibles that allows them to hook their bras from the back (choice B). I'm personally a fan of the first option—the last time I tried to clasp my bra from the back, I heard a distinct pop! in my right shoulder. So yeah...it's gonna be a hard no for me, dawg.
You tell us: what's the right way to put on a bra? Do you clasp it from the front and swivel it around, or do you reach behind to clasp it from the back?
For more stories like this, including celebrity news, beauty and fashion advice, savvy political commentary, and fascinating features, sign up for the Marie Claire newsletter.
RELATED STORIES
Stay In The Know
Get exclusive access to fashion and beauty trends, hot-off-the-press celebrity news, and more.
Lagos-born and Houston-raised, Ineye Komonibo is a writer and editor with a love for all things culture. With an academic background in public relations and media theory, Ineye’s focus has always been on using her writing ability to foster discourse about the deep cyclical relationship between society and the media we engage with, ever-curious about who we are and what we do because of what we consume. Most recently, she put her cultural savvy to work as a culture critic for R29 Unbothered, covering everything from politics to social media thirst to the reverberations of colorism across the African diaspora.
-
Norway's Royal Family Faced With Yet Another Serious Legal Accusation
The future king's stepson, Marius Borg Høiby, has been accused of sexually assaulting a TV presenter at Skaugum Castle.
By Kristin Contino Published
-
Lady Gaga’s Bleached Brows Feel Runway-Worthy
The singer revealed her new look in New York City as she prepared for her SNL 50 performance.
By Ariel Baker Published
-
Sophie Nélisse's Blood-Red Gown Couldn't Be More 'Yellowjackets'-Coded
The 24-year-old actor's edgy new fashion era starts with a frayed party dress.
By Hanna Lustig Published
-
How 'Companion' Turned Sophie Thatcher Into the "Perfect Girlfriend"
The film’s creative team breaks down turning the star’s robot character into the “perfect girlfriend.”
By Sadie Bell Published
-
The Best On-Screen Style Transformations Ever
From 'Mean Girls' to 'The Devil Wears Prada.'
By Katherine J. Igoe Published
-
The 25 Best Books About Fashion That Every Style Lover Should Read
From nonfiction deep dives about brands to memoirs by style icons.
By Andrea Park Published
-
The 32 Most Fashionable TV Characters Ever
From Carrie Bradshaw of 'Sex and the City' to the cast of 'Bridgerton.'
By Katherine J. Igoe Published
-
The Most Stylish Film Characters Ever
Get some style inspiration *and* feel like a cinephile.
By Katherine J. Igoe Published
-
Paige DeSorbo Reflects on How She Went From Feeling "Very Lost" to Her Career Taking "a Turn"
The 'Summer House' star and entrepreneur opens up on the 'Marie Claire' podcast "Nice Talk" about trusting your intuition.
By Sadie Bell Published
-
The 33 Best Fashion Documentaries Available to Stream
From inspiring designer profiles to shocking exposés about industry scandals.
By Andrea Park Last updated
-
The 39 Best Duo Halloween Costumes for 2025
They're your ticket to winning Halloween.
By Julia Marzovilla Last updated