In lockdown, tracksuit bottoms have become the height of fashion – with even longtime editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine, Anna Wintour, sporting a pair despite previously stating she would never wear them.
But while loungewear and yoga pants are in, restrictive ensembles are definitely out.
Many women across the world have taken to Twitter and Instagram in recent months to reveal they were going braless and avoiding jeans while spending more time at home.
Now, some fashion enthusiasts – including those based in the UK, America and Europe – have even suggested they’ll be ditching the garments once lockdown ends.
Now, some fashion enthusiasts – including those based in the UK, America and Europe – have even suggested they’ll be ditching the garments after lockdown completely ends. Pictured: Emma Gillanders, from Falkirk, Scotland, left, who said ‘bras and anything fitted are apparently now no used to me’, and seen right, style enthusiast Jessica Benzel
But fashion expert Susie Hasler has warned against women embracing loungewear constantly – insisting it leads to ‘apathy’. Pictured: A woman based in Gauteng who used the Instagram hashtag #nobralockdown2020
But fashion expert Susie Hasler has warned against women embracing loungewear constantly – insisting it leads to ‘apathy’.
Susie, who runs Styled By Susie that specialises in styling women on a budget says: ‘For a while, traditional office wear has been replaced by floatier styles such as wide-leg trousers and midi dresses.
‘Women are also more comfortable in items such as jumpsuits and harem trousers.
‘Lockdown has seen women move away from stiff jeans, and more into looser dresses, because they are much more wearable in a home environment.
‘While comfort is a major factor, I think it’s important that we don’t lose sight of the fact we are worth getting dressed for each day.
Social media users (pictured) admit that they won’t be wearing bras even after lockdown ends
‘Ditching your bra isn’t advisable in the long term and sometimes resorting to loungewear long term, leads to apathy.
‘Dressing up each day can still be done with loose fitting clothes, whether you choose harem trousers, floaty dresses or jumpsuits. You can still be comfortable and stylish.’
It comes after an expert revealed how being tempted to go braless during the coronavirus lockdown could have long term affects on your breasts.
Victoria Shelton, Garment Technologist at www.Figleaves.com told FEMAIL that if breasts are unsupported they could suffer damage to the Cooper’s Ligament, the connective tissue in the breast that help maintain structural integrity.
Maisie (pictured), from Lincoln, said: ‘I just cannot find the motivation to put anything other than joggers or leggings on. I put jeans on earlier, but was back in my leggings by lunchtime’
The Australian YouTuber (pictured right) behind the Instagram account nowjessblogy, based in Stockholm Sweden, said: ‘Heading into the new week feeling good!! It may or may not have anything to do with the fact that I’ve decided to ditch real clothes and wear only yoga pants from now on. Who’s with me?!’ Pictured left: A woman, of North Carolina, shared this snap with the hashtag #nomorebras
A woman from Glasgow shares a snap of herself rocking a black and white ensemble with the tags ‘#nojeansforamonth #nojeansfor500days #nojeansforayear’
And Dr Riccardo Frati of Frati Cosmetic Surgery explained that bras are important in maintaining support as breasts tend to sag over time due to gravity and age.
Meanwhile Anna Akerlund, head of sales at Luxury French underwear brand Lousia Bracq, explained that going without a bra could affect your posture – especially for large breasted women – and the shape of your breasts.
Garment Technologist Victoria said: ‘Our wardrobe needs have changed as we find ourselves at home. But we all still need to wear a bra as our breasts need to be supported – due to their weight you may damage your posture or have back pain if your breasts aren’t fully supported.
‘If breasts are left unsupportive damage can occur to the coopers ligament in the breast, causing them to sag.’
Dr Riccardo Frati of Frati Cosmetic Surgery added: ‘The bra will always support and hold up the breasts and not wearing one can affect the Coopers ligament. Breasts will also naturally sag over time due to age and gravity.