Although front fastening bras come in different styles both underwired and soft cup, with front fastening fashion bras and front fastening clear back bras, in this article I want to concentrate on the practical front fastening bra, bras that are made to meet a need and not the needs of men in unfastening the bra more easily.
Front fastening bras are more convenient than back fastening bras as the clasps are easier to see and use, struggling with hooks around the back can be quite uncomfortable and awkward for some, especially people who may have arthritis or an injury that makes it difficult to wear a conventional bra. Front fastening bras can also be worn post surgery where needed. This means that front fastening bras are in the main functional bras, designed to meet a purpose.
One of the main things to bear in mind when looking at front fastening bras is cup size. Given the nature of the design of the bras and the support they are able to offer you will find that most manufacturers will only make front fastening bras upto a D or DD Cup. The exception to the rule is
Royce Post Surgery Bra which is made up to an F Cup.
So what do you need to consider when buying a front fastening bra? Normally when buying a bra you are looking at fit, comfort, style, colour and design. With a front fastener, you also need to take account of purpose and personal needs. If you are having surgery where you are advised to buy a front fastening bra for after the operation, whether it is breast re-construction, enhancement or breast reduction or other forms of surgery, then the post surgery bra is the bras for you. The front fastening bras are often recommended as they allow easy access to the surgery areas. They are seamfree at the front and sides to avoid irritation and easy to put on and take off. The Royce Post Surgery Bra has X-Static fibres made from 99.9 % pure silver, which is proven to, inhibit the growth of bacteria, help to reduce odour and regulate body temperature.
Other than surgery the other big wearers of the front fastening bras are those who find it difficult to put on a conventional rear fastening bras for a variety of reasons. The front fastening bras are usually soft cup, i.e. no wires and come in two main types. The first is like a conventional bra in design, that is a narrow back, adjustable straps, with the hook and eye fastening at the front. Most front fasteners will have four hook and eyes, with only one fastening position as opposed to the three positions on a rear fastening bra. Examples of the narrow back type bras are the Triumph Claudette 104F Front Fastening Bra and the Naturana Front Fastening Bra.
The final option would be the alternative of poppers as a fastener instead of the conventional hook and eye fastening. This is ideal for those who find it too difficult because of arthritis to do up the hook and eye fastening. The Royce comfibra offers this solution and is made to fit a cup A to D.
