There are all kinds of reasons why your bra might not be giving you the support that your body needs. Making sure that your underwear is holding you in place for day-long support will not only help to keep you comfortable, it will also improve the look of your clothes and provide a valuable anti-aging effect to the décolletage and bust giving the muscles in those areas a bit of a boost. In order to help you decide what kind of support you need, we’ve compiled a quick list of the most sought after types of supportive underwear:

Plus size lingerie: Curvier ladies often need a little extra lift in the bust department. A big bosom can put a strain on your shoulders and back so it’s important to find a well-fitting bra that gives you adequate support and helps to distribute the weight evenly across your upper body. By kitting yourself out with the right kind of bras, not only will you find that life is much more comfortable, you could also be saving yourself years of back problems and neck pain in future.

Active Wear: Many women love to enjoy the fitness promoting, toning benefits of exercise but if you are running, mountain biking or even doing yoga you could be doing damage to your breast tissue if you’re going without sufficient support from your underwear. There are  a wide range of different sports bras on the market, in all colours shapes and sizes. Give your fitness regime a boost by finding the right one for you.

Maternity Wear: Whilst you might be happy to source out your on-trend maternity clothes from high street stores like New Look, it’s important to get your maternity lingerie from the experts. During pregnancy, your breasts will get bigger and heavier and if you want to stay active and protect yourself from back, shoulder and neck ache a good quality maternity bra is required. There are a number of companies specialising in different kinds of maternity lingerie. Shop around and try a variety of styles before you decide which bra is best for you.