Is Your Bra Causing Your Headaches? The Bra Fitting Guide For Women In Perimenopause

In today’s episode of The 40s Formula, we sit down with Caroline Warren, founder of Supporting Eve, Singapore’s specialist bra fitting boutique. Caroline is a UK-trained professional bra fitter with certifications in bra fitting, sports bra fitting, and post-surgery fittings for breast cancer survivors. She also holds a certification in sports bra fitting and breast biomechanics, drawing on research from the University of Portsmouth. Most women are walking around in the wrong sized bras, not a little off, but significantly off. In this eye-opening conversation, we unpack the real reasons why 80-95% of women wear ill-fitting bras, the surprising health impacts (headaches, neck pain, posture issues), and how a proper fit can transform how you feel every single day. From pregnancy and postpartum changes to perimenopause and menopause, Caroline shares practical, no-nonsense advice every woman in her 40s needs to hear. In this conversation, we explore: • Why most women (including Olympians) are in the wrong bra size • The tell-tale signs your bra doesn’t fit, and the simple checks you can do today • How to properly put on a bra (the “swoop and scoop” technique) • Best bras for different body types, lifestyles, and breast shapes • Sports bras, why they matter more than you think and what to look for • Body changes through pregnancy, breastfeeding, menopause, and beyond • Caroline’s personal journey through early menopause at 38 If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable in your bra, dealt with back/neck pain, or just accepted that “bras are just uncomfortable,” this episode is a game-changer. Chapters: 0:00 — Precap 2:34 — Episode Begins 2:46 — Caroline Warren’s journey + first bra stories 5:46 — Statistics: 80–95% of women wear the wrong bra size 8:23 — Problems caused by ill-fitting bras (pain, posture, migraines) 11:36 — Why we were never taught proper bra fitting 12:46 — What to expect in a professional bra fitting (fit by sight) 15:44 — Key checks: Band support, gore placement, straps 16:21 — Band vs Cup relationship explained 18:19 — Real example: From 38D to 30GG 33:04 — How to correctly put on a bra (Swoop & Scoop) 23:29 — Bra recommendations for different body types 26:12 — Cut & sew, molded, balcony, plunge explained 35:00 — How long should a bra last? 35:40 — Sports bra fitting & breast biomechanics 51:05 — Hot or Hype: Common bra myths 55:32 — Caroline’s personal menopause journey at 38 57:21 — Life transitions where you should get refitted 59:57 — Where to find Supporting Eve + final thoughts VISIT SUPPORTING EVE 📍 Cluny Court Shopping Mall, Bukit Timah, opposite Botanic Gardens MRT Station, Second Floor 🕐 Open seven days a week, 10am — 7pm 🌐 supportingeve.sg