​​​​​​​Are Your Jeans​ ​​​​​​A Health Hazard?

Experts say wearing the wrong fit or type of clothes can affect your well-being. Throw out these culprits lurking in your wardrobe

When you get dressed in the morning, you’re probably more concerned about whether your outfit looks good and suits the weather than how it might affect your health, but it might be time to think again. In some situations, your clothing can trigger some surprising consequences – here are some issues to be aware of.

THIN BRA STRAPS

Can Cause Headaches

This is particularly true if you have breasts with a C-cup or larger. “The shoulder straps on a bra carry some weight of the breasts and if they are too thin for your cup size they can press into the top of the shoulder and compress the nerves, causing pain in the shoulder, arm, neck or head,” says physiotherapist Tim Allardyce. He adds that a generally poor-fitting bra can also be a headache trigger. “If the bra is too loose, the muscles in the neck and head have to work harder – which can cause pain.” Get professionally fitted every time you buy a new bra.

DARK CLOTHES

Attract Insects

If you’re a mosquito magnet it might be time to take a look at what you’re wearing. “Black, blue, green and floral patterns on clothing attract mosquitoes as they act as camouflage for them,” says insect expert Howard Carter from the repellent brand Incognito. “Wear white, beige, light brown or light olive if you want to reduce your risk of being bitten.”

Mosquitoes can also bite through fabric. So the tighter your outfit, the more likely it is that this bite will break the skin – so go for floaty tops and skirts or palazzo pants.

POLYESTER FABRICS

Can Hang On To Body Odour