You thought putting on a bra was routine for you? That may have been a mistake! Because many women do it differently than experts recommend.
The situation is serious. Because we actually thought that when it came to bras, we women knew everything. But that's not the case. Apparently, many of us have been putting on our bras completely wrong for years! Now we're going to tell you how it actually works.

How to put on a bra correctly

This is how many people do it: close the bra at the stomach, then turn it and finally pull the straps over the arms. Have you always done it this way? Well, then you're probably wrong. Among other things, this is indicated by a photo that is currently doing the rounds on Twitter.

Because in the picture, which is causing discussion among women, the right way to put on a bra is shown on a sign. And it goes like this:

1. put on the bra - that is, the straps over the shoulders and the cups in the right places. Then close the bra at the back (dislocation included) in the last or loosest hook.

Lift the breast in the cup a little, so that it sits properly in the cup. Simply tighten is not enough!

3. adjust the straps correctly. However, this does not have to be every day, but according to the label only every few months.

What's really true?

A lot of Twitter users are wondering about the instructions. "I've just been told I've been wearing my bra wrong for 20 years. You might feel the same way!" tweets the user who posted the picture. And of course: she's not alone. Seems like many women have been living with a misconception since puberty. But what is there to the description on the label? Is it really accurate?

Ra'el Cohen, Head of Design at lingerie brand "ThirdLove," revealed in an interview with Huffingtonpost, "Most women wear a bra band that's too big for them. If you're wearing a brand new bra in a hook other than the loosest, it's probably too big." She advises, "The bra should be snug when you wear it in the last hook. Plus, you'll be able to move around much easier in it. Makes sense!

But why do we have to lock it in the back? The fact is: it works both ways - in the back or on the belly. However, according to the expert, it is the more ideal way to close the bra in the back, because the band and the bra temples lie so precisely. If you have to turn the bra around first, you run the risk of the bra sitting a little crooked.

And what about the straps? Readjusting them only once every few months seems too little. And it is! We recommend you readjust them properly after every wash, as they often get distorted by the washing machine. It is important that there is no feeling of pressure on the shoulders. Then the straps are much too tight.

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