But that could be about to change. Top London store Selfridges have launched the first bra with a MAGNETIC clasp.
It fastens at the front, with the clips disguised by a bow. Matching knickers are also secured by magnets. But the underwear, designed by French firm Dement, will set you back ?165 for a set.
JOEL FOX put the new bra to the test against traditional hook-and-eye, U-loop and bow fasteners by seeing how quickly he and model Ingar Rose could undo them.
Here's how they got on.
Dement bra set at Selfridges, ?165, below.
Her - 0.5 seconds
Him - 0.5 seconds
Joel says: It's easy to remove but I'd rather fumble around than pay ?165.
Ingar says: Not practical - it keeps coming undone.
Peach bra, ?25, La Senza, below.
Her - 2.5 seconds
Him - 3.5 seconds
Purple bra, ?20, TK Maxx, below.
Her - 1.5 seconds
Him - 10 seconds
Pink bra, ?20, TK Maxx, below.
Her - 11 seconds
Him - 2 seconds
SALLY BROOK, Woman Editor
THIS has to be good news for couples who are brought together by magnetic attraction but let down by frustrating fumblings.
For many a promising coupling has been thwarted by the humble hook and eye.
It starts as an embarrassing and inappropriate "err... I've done this before - honest".
And as she decides to recite the lyrics to I Will Survive, he pulls and pinches her back. Until she eventually reaches around and up her back and in one movement magically unclips the offending item.
The magnetic bra's a good idea but the price tag will dampen steamy intentions.
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