This thing may look quirky to the eye, but it's truly a tremendous day-to-day help to a nursing mom. I'm so glad I bought it. At first I don't know how to put it on by myself, since it opens from both front and back. It didn't take long to figure out though - for the first time you adjust the velcro band in the back according to your bust size with the zipper closed, then every time afterwards you just use the zipper in the front. A fantastic product!