Welcome to this week’s instalment of Zips It Up, during the second weekend of full-blown lockdown – meaning that unwashed hair and baggy hoodies have become the norm. And, dare I say it, no bra.
We are quarantined for god knows how long but our boobs are finally free.
However, experts have warned against ditching your bras while working from home. It could cause saggy boobs, poor posture even ligament damage.
A Figleaves garment technologist comments: “We all still need to wear a bra as our breasts need to be supported. Due to their weight, you may damage your posture or cause back pain. If breasts are left unsupported, damage can occur to the Cooper’s ligament in the breast, causing them to sag.”
Instead of freeing those nipples, switch to a flexi wire bra, often used in maternity bras or a non-wired style with a seam cup to support a larger bust. Padded hooks and soft straps are also key for comfort. Putting on a well fitted bra should feel like you are not wearing a bra.
The message is simple. Ignore a bra and you will get saggy boobs. It’s gravity after all. And the heavier the bust, the worse it gets.
The one exception is during pregnancy, when you should avoid wearing underwired bras – as they will compress your boobs and prevent your milk ducts from forming.
And as we are stuck indoors for the foreseeable, I have two brilliant guest editors contributing to the blog this week. Super savvy Chanelle Clark reviews a selection of current ‘female friendly’ books to pass away those isolated hours. ASK AURORA, our beauty Ed, is back with her review of the best vegan facemasks out there right now. Plus in this instalment, I check out Gucci’s Bridget Jones Big Pants and Pillow Backpacks.
It’s a bumper ‘Stay at Home’ issue.
#Stay Safe
