Sep 07, 2013 About number of back hooks
I've noticed that most bras I've had in my size of 38DD/E have had only 2 hooks in the back. Except for some cheaper US brands like Bali and Olga which in the same sizes have 3 hooks.When I say cheaper US brands I mean that they are cheaper in price and their quality seems kind of less than my higher end bras. I was wondering if this has anything to do with the quality of the band and it's support? Like my higher quality bras by Chantelle, Wacoal, Fantasie and Goddess all have only 2 hooks and the bands on these bras are very solid and supportive. Same with the Bali and Olgas but only with 3 hooks. Does anyone know anything about the segnifigence of the difference between 2 and 3 hooked backs? I hope I make seance.
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This has to do with the fact that most people who are wearing 38DD/E should be in something like a 36G or 34H or something significantly different. A 38 band won't provide very good support and likely won't be very comfortable. More hooks in most people's opinions is significantly more comfortable, but many people think that 2 hooks is more aesthetically pleasing. Higher end bras tend to be more aesthetically pleasing (and more comfortable in the correct size, in spite of less hooks). Most low end US companies design bras in larger sizes to cover up fit issues. The three hook thing is one of the features they do to prevent people from going outside their size range. Does that make sense?
Personally I wish more bras came with three hooks. And I do agree with Jillsas with this.
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