What is...
a bra extender?

What does a bra extender do?

Just like it says in the name, a bra extender works to add extra length to the band of your bra, allowing it to fit looser and gives you more room. They use the same hook and eyes as your regular bra fastening – simply attach it between to instantly add extra inches to your bra back.

Most bra extenders are a solid piece of fabric, but others may have a slight elasticated panel to give more flexibility. Some also feature ‘split’ rows of hooks and eyes which can be beneficial for bras that have more than 2 or 3 rows of hooks.

Who can wear a bra extender?

As bra fit experts, we’re generally cautious of things that can alter the fit of your bra – but there are some really good cases where bra back extenders can be useful.

If you’re someone who is between sizes and find that going for a smaller back size is too firm but the next size up is too loose, then a bra extender can be a great option to fix this problem. Stick with the smaller size, and use a bra extender to add a bit of room until your new bra has broken in and stretched out a little bit to fit more comfortably.

Likewise, if you find your weight fluctuates a lot or you find yourself getting quite bloated during certain times of the month, then a bra extender can help your existing bras fit a bit more comfortably without having to spend too much money on bras that are only going to be too big again in a couple of weeks!

Pregnancy is also a great time to try out a bra back extender. Most maternity and nursing bras are designed with extra columns of hooks and eyes, as it’s well known that our bodies go through so much change during these things, but sometimes that couple of extra columns still isn’t quite enough. Again, instead of spending more money on bras that may be too big in a month or so, try using a bra extender to add more room – especially for when you’re nearing the end of your pregnancy.