Abstract: An improved brassiere comprising a means for connecting a first point located on the back portion of a first shoulder strap to a second point located on a first lateral strap. The second point is located between the end of the first lateral strap and the juncture of the first shoulder strap and the first lateral strap. Also, the brassiere includes a means for connecting a third point located on the back portion of the second shoulder strap to a fourth point located on the second lateral strap. The fourth point is located between the end of the second lateral strap and the juncture of the second shoulder strap and the second lateral strap. The means for connecting the first and second points is a first strap having two ends with each end fixedly or removably attached to the first and second points. The means for connecting the third and fourth points is a second strap having two ends with each end fixedly or removably attached to the third and fourth points.