Bra experts reveal exactly how often to replace underwear for best fit and quality

dailyrecord.co.uk:

With the New Year often comes a fresh start, with many people keen to re-organise their drawers and wardrobes.It can feel great clearing your space of unwanted clothes and giving them a new home via second-hand sites, or just getting rid if they're completely worn out.

But one item of clothing that can be difficult to know when to throw out is your bras. Everyone has their comfort ones that they turn to day after day, but according to experts at Lounge Underwear, January could be a good time to replace them.

This is because they've likely exceeded their "lifespan" and aren't offering the support you need anymore. The experts say that bras generally need to be replaced around every six months or so, which makes the New Year the perfect time to shop around for some new ones.

They explained: "Over time, washing your bras will cause the delicate materials to start breaking down and stretch out, dramatically reducing your bra's quality. "Additionally, consistent wearing of a bra can stretch out the cups and the back straps, meaning you won't be getting the best out of your bra in terms of the support it's designed to provide."To help people recognise when they should be replacing their bras, specialists at Lounge Underwear have put together a handy four-step guide for spotting the telltale signs. You're using the tightest hook This is typically used when a bra has been worn a lot, and the stretch has been lost.