“BEAUTY is pain” is an old saying – but we may be suffering more than we know for the sake of style. It’s hardly surprising that shoes such as stilettos don’t favour our feet. But items we wear daily could also be taking their toll on our health , from our bras to our favourite pair of jeans.
GP Dr Philippa Kaye regularly fields questions about how clothing affects health. “I talk about bras a lot, because I see a lot of women with breast pain and ill-fitting bras,” she tells Sun on Sunday Health. Meanwhile, podiatrist Heather Smart gives the lowdown on the shoes that might be doing you a disfavour this summer — from flip flops to trendy ballet flats .
She says: “Shoes are a critical part of our wardrobe that play a major role in our foot health and mobility, so choosing the wrong ones can be detrimental to our feet .” READ MORE ON FASHION Here’s more fashion faux pas we should watch out for . .
. SKINNY JEANS WRIGGLING into these can make you feel extra slinky. But the tight band of denim around your middle can make bloating worse.
And if you layer your snug jeans on top of tight knickers or bodysuits, it can get hot and sweaty in the creases of your groin, increasing your risk of fungal skin infections . Most read in Health Dr Kaye says: “We all have bacteria and fungi on our skin, but they love a warm, moist environment.” The solution? Opt for a looser style of jean if you suffer from bloating and keep tight layering to a minimum, especially in ho.