Different types of bra

[Johndoe1]

The more hooks the more support you will get and larger breasts need more hooks. Three hook bras do give me more support and comfort. But at my size, 2 hook bras are a rarity. The larger the breasts and heavier the breasts, more structure is needed for support and containment. That's why seamed bras and underwire bras work so well. There is a structure to lift and contain movement. Bras are really nothing but external scaffolding that molds around the breasts for support of the breasts.

[aboywithgirls]

The number of hooks usually increases as the cup size increases. In high school I was a C cup when I started wearing a bra full time. My bras all had 2 rows of hooks. When I graduated high school, I was a D cup. That's when I started to move into 3 rows of hooks. I remember my sister coming up behind me and rubbing my back and saying " Oooo! You're wearing a big girl bra!". I was still very much male or at least I thought I was 🤯. I remember feeling embarrassed. Looking back, I probably should have taken off my top and said, "wanna compare?" LOL. As I'm writing this, it reminds me of it took me time (years) to become truly comfortable with having breasts and wearing a bra. 

Anyway, I am fairly well endowed as most of you know. Most of my bras have 3 or 4 rows of hooks. However, I do have some bras by Fantastie that have 2 rows. I like them because to me, they look a little more dainty and sexy 😉.  But that's just me. The best bras are supportive and comfortable. 

Sophie ❤️ 

[gotgyne]

With my Triumph Doreen bras I went from 40B (2 hooks) to 40C (3 hooks). I prefer 3 hooks since they are much more comfortable.
John 

[Rich meier]

I have found that when you get into bigger band sizes like me, 44 I dont think I have found any with 2hooks, not that it makes difference . I wear preety much 2x sports bras that have hooks and love them . I do have a leisure bra in 2x thats 5 hook but as long as it fits and is comfortabl e, dont care about the number of hooks

[benusa]

I have a couple 34B underwire bras that are too small when they are washed but much too loose once they’ve relaxed.

Then I have a couple 34B underwire bras that most of you would say are too small but I think are perfect. I would call them heavy duty because they pull all the side boob to the front and eliminate all movement. I just noticed these have 3 hooks and the others do not.

These don’t minimize anything but I only wear bras at home anyway. While I don’t want to wear them full time, it’s been a relief to put on a heavy duty one when I get home lately.

[blad]

I have a couple 34B underwire bras that are too small when they are washed but much too loose once they’ve relaxed.

Then I have a couple 34B underwire bras that most of you would say are too small but I think are perfect. I would call them heavy duty because they pull all the side boob to the front and eliminate all movement. I just noticed these have 3 hooks and the others do not.

These don’t minimize anything but I only wear bras at home anyway. While I don’t want to wear them full time, it’s been a relief to put on a heavy duty one when I get home lately.

The hard part is not wearing a bra....it is finding the right ones and fit.

[Normal boobs]

Going out without bra is like going out without shoes. Very uncomfortable. 

[taxmapper]

Going out without bra is like going out without shoes. Very uncomfortable.

Ill second that. 

[Dudewithboobs]

Raise a glass to that lol. 

[oldguy]

To all men who wear bras for comfort.

[Busty]

We need to wear a bra as much as a woman does. More than some 😉

[Gino]

The more hooks the more support you will get and larger breasts need more hooks. Three hook bras do give me more support and comfort. But at my size, 2 hook bras are a rarity. The larger the breasts and heavier the breasts, more structure is needed for support and containment. That's why seamed bras and underwire bras work so well. There is a structure to lift and contain movement. Bras are really nothing but external scaffolding that molds around the breasts for support of the breasts.

The number of hooks on a bra is a curious subject. I'm currently a 36B and bra manufacturers make my size with 1,2 and 3 hooks. Clearly 1 or 2 do the job but I think the garment will last / wear better with two hooks. 

[42CSurprise!]

I have two brassieres from one manufacturer that are marketed as the same style, but one has two hooks on the back and one has three.  Both are 42C.  The one with two hooks requires an extender to wear while the one with three hooks can be worn without an extender.  Go figure.  It does seem the cups in the three hook brassiere are a touch bigger and they don't compress my breasts as the other brassiere does.  I can reach behind myself and handle two hooks, but for three I need to connect them in front of me and spin the brassiere around.  The two hooks version is comfortable all day long but the three hook version with wider band ends up causing some discomfort.

And so the journey unfolds... men becoming expert in the buying and wearing of brassieres.  Bizarre as that may seem, it is also a bit tantalizing... at least for me.  

[Brdy64]

I wear soft cups front clasping. I find it gives my D cups the support I need and are comfortable enough to wear everyday all day. 
I do the best I can to hide them girls, but also realize that people are going to notice no matter what. 
Braless would be worse as the girls would be flopping around all over the place. 

[Brdy64]

My recent "go-to" has been the:
Glamorise Women's MagicLift Front Close Posture Back Support Bra #1265

I have ordered 3 of them. Right out of bag they are a perfect fit at 50D. They are well built and I like the Nude color. 

My complaint so far is that they are a bit Retro and produce "traffic cone breasts". I didn't worry too much about that when I was covering up and hiding the girls, but now that I am letting the girls out to be seen I don't like the look at all. 

If you are looking for a very well built bra and will keep the girls covered up well, this might be your choice. 

If you want to wear a tshirt over them and nothing else, you will look like you just stepped out of the 50's.