Dressed to Kill (book)

Dressed to Kill is a non-fiction book written by Sydney Ross Singer and Soma Grismaijer, first published in 1995. The book presents a controversial thesis linking the wearing of bras to an increased risk of breast cancer. Singer and Grismaijer argue that constrictive bras impede lymphatic drainage in the breast, leading to a build-up of toxins and ultimately increasing the likelihood of developing breast cancer.

The book details the authors' research, which they claim demonstrates a correlation between bra wearing habits and breast cancer incidence. They advocate for women to avoid wearing bras, particularly underwired and tight-fitting bras, to reduce their risk.

Dressed to Kill has been widely criticized by the medical and scientific communities. Numerous studies have refuted the book's claims, finding no evidence that wearing bras increases the risk of breast cancer. Organizations like the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute state that there is no established link between bra wearing and breast cancer. While the book gained considerable attention and generated debate upon its release, its central premise remains scientifically unsupported. The authors have published subsequent editions and related works elaborating on their theories.