Choosing an outfit each day can be a challenge, but deciding on bras seems more straightforward.
Despite having drawers full of different styles, nearly a third of women wear only two of their bras.
A survey by the Queen’s corsetiere, Rigby & Peller, found that many gravitate towards their tried and tested favourites day in, day out, reluctant to take a risk with something new. More than half of the 2,000 women questioned even admitted that their drawers were full of brand new lingerie which they never intended to wear.
6 in t10 claimed they felt more self-assured in their ‘old faithfuls’, as newly purchased bras ran the risk of being unsupportive. A resounding 70 per cent said they would rather wear an old grey bra that felt like a second skin than an expensive new one which turned out to be uncomfortable.
Rigby & Peller, which was founded in 1939, said many women have drawers full of unwearable bras because they have been incorrectly measured.
A spokesman emphasised the importance of regular bra fittings, adding: ‘Women are persistently being let down by a lack of knowledge and expertise being offered by retailers on what makes a good bra that not only fits, but suits their lifestyle needs.’
The survey found that a third of women had immediately discarded a new bra after discovering it did not fit when they got home, but once they found a perfect bra they were reluctant to get rid of it – with 5 per cent keeping hold of one for more than 20 years.
Daily Mail