Instead of hooks at the back, a front-closure bra clasps between the cups — usually a plastic clip, hook-and-eye, or a decorative metal ring-and-slide. This makes it easier to put on (no reaching behind) and creates a distinctive center detail.
Front-closure bras are common in racerback styles (where a back closure would interfere with the strap geometry) and in accessibility-focused lingerie.
How to Identify
- Visible clasp, hook, or clip at the center front between the cups
- Often paired with racerback or crossback straps
- Back is usually smooth (no hooks)
