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The importance of supportive corsetry - Mary Killen

Regulars | By Mary Killen

Storm in a D cup: Chloe Kelly

Got the wrong bra? It’s a global problem, says Mary Killen. You need a proper fitting to avoid chafing, wobbling and side spillage

When Chloe Kelly took off her top after scoring the winning goal in the European Women’s Championship final, the ecstatic crowd cheered on her exuberance. And yet my heart sank. As a woman with long experience of breast management, I could see that the sports bra Chloe had been wearing underneath was simply not fit for purpose. It might have been comfortable for running around a football pitch, but it was too flimsy to do the job required of it. ...


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