Women have dozens of bras...but only wear TWO

CHOOSING an outfit each day can be a challenge, as many of us know only too well.

But deciding on underwear seems more straightforward. For 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.

Six in ten claimed they felt more selfassured 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.