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