Fashion and beauty briefing: Straps digging into your skin? 8 signs you may be wearing the wrong innerwear

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A bra is a basic necessity in a woman’s wardrobe. It provides essential support, improves comfort, and allows greater ease of movement throughout the day. Despite wearing one day regularly, many women may unknowingly be choosing the wrong size or style for their bodies. A bra is not a one-size-fits-all garment. It comes in several sizes, shapes, fabrics, and designs, each catering to different body types, outfits, and daily needs. So, how can you know if your bra fits you correctly, or has it been silently making you uncomfortable?

The central development

Bhavesh revealed an alarming observation that many women continue wearing the wrong bra size without realising. Bhavesh confirmed this and added that different activities and needs, from exercise and occasion wear to maternity and sleep, require different types of support. An expert weighed in on the common innerwear mistakes many women make. Bhavesh Trevadia, director at Juliet Apparels, shared insights into the signs of an ill-fitting bra and how to find the right size and style for different needs. Limited access to professional bra-fitting services, prioritising style or price over comfort and support, and not knowing how a well-fitted bra should feel may also contribute to the problem. A bra is also occasion-based. Every type of weather, occasion, and outfit requires different innerwear in terms of construction, support, and fabric. This means that innerwear is closely associated with purpose.

Sharing the reasons behind, he said, “Some wear the same size for years despite weight changes, pregnancy, hormonal shifts, or ageing, while others focus only on the band size and overlook the cup size.

You don’t always require a professional fitting, as bra size can also be checked right at home. All you need is a measuring tape. The expert, however, reminded that sizing can vary from brand to brand, so ensure you check the bra’s size chart before buying. Here’s a step-by-step guide from the expert on how to check:

What Happens Next

Next, if certain fitting issues occur regularly, it may signal that the size, shape, or style of your bra needs to be changed. Bhavesh listed the following signs to watch out for: