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Can wearing tight clothes have a bad effect on your health? Know what the research says
Samira Vishwas | October 28, 2025 5:24 AM CST

Nowadays everyone welcomes new fashion. People wear different types of clothes to look stylish. Some people like to wear loose clothes, while some people like to wear body-fitting clothes. Be it fitted jeans, leggings, bodycon dress or a stretchy top. You may look stylish, but do you know that wearing tight clothes for a long time can have adverse effects on your health? If you wear tight clothes in office, college or workplace, then you should be careful. In this article, we will tell you on the basis of research how wearing tight clothes can be harmful for your health. What does the research say? According to Healthline, tight clothes may seem comfortable, but if you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed wearing them, they are probably too tight. Tight undergarments like shapewear, pantyhose, and bras take the biggest toll on the skin. According to registered dietitian Michelle Rauch, wearing tight clothes, like neckties, stretchy clothes, or tight-fitting clothes, can increase stomach and digestive problems. If acidity persists for a long time, it can damage the esophagus, making it difficult to swallow food. Such tight clothes have a bad effect on the digestive system by causing flatulence. Apart from this, wearing tight pants or shapewear can also cause difficulty in breathing. Sweating during exercise in tight clothing increases the risk of skin infection. Impact of tight clothing on workouts – According to a 2020 study from the University of Toronto, tight workout clothes can affect women’s athletic performance. Although there is nothing wrong with exercising while wearing tight clothes, they are not comfortable for everyone. The choice is up to you. If you feel comfortable wearing tight clothes during workout, then you can wear them.


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