For most women, wearing a button-down shirt should be simple. But anyone who has tried one knows the truth: women’s shirts have a few design flaws that we’ve all silently adjusted to. You pull your hair forward to hide the bust lines, you double-check the mirror when the fabric stretches, and you hope nobody notices what you’ve already noticed.
At Nayrae, we decided to stop “adjusting” and start solving. Here’s what actually goes wrong in traditional shirts-and exactly how we fix it.
1. Transparency That Shows More Than You Want
Women’s shirts are usually made from fabrics that are too thin or too light.
Even darker colors can show outline visibility when you’re moving under bright lights, stepping outdoors, or sitting in office lighting.
How Nayrae solves it:
We don’t rely on thicker fabric alone. Every shirt comes with an internal panel system-a padded pouch built inside the garment-that gives you consistent coverage without changing how the shirt looks or feels on the outside.
2. Gaping Between Buttons
The classic problem: the shirt looks fine when you’re standing still, but the minute you sit, reach forward, or twist-there’s a small opening between the buttons.
It’s uncomfortable. It’s distracting. And it shouldn’t be normal.
How Nayrae solves it:
Our patterns are built with more functional ease around the bust, and the internal panel prevents visibility even when there’s slight tension on the fabric. You get freedom of movement with confidence.
3. Fabrics That Don’t Support Bust Shape
Most shirts are designed around a flat front pattern-meaning they simply “lie” over the torso rather than work with the natural bust shape.
This is why many women feel the shirt collapses, wrinkles, or highlights the wrong areas.
How Nayrae solves it:
The internal pouch supports removable triangle pads that match the natural curve of the bust and provide soft shaping.
Not bulky. Not push-up. Just a clean, smooth look that keeps the shirt structured.
4. No Space for Customisation in Traditional Shirts
Every woman’s body is different-but shirts rarely acknowledge that.
How Nayrae solves it:
The pads can be removed, replaced, or even swapped for softer or firmer ones.
The panel is positioned based on Indian anthropometric data so that XS to XXL fits land naturally on most body shapes.
This is not generic tailoring-this is purpose-built design.
5. Comfort Isn’t Prioritised
Traditional shirts assume women will wear an inner layer for coverage. But that adds heat, bulk, and discomfort-especially in Indian weather.
How Nayrae solves it:
With our panel-and-pad system, you don’t need an inner slip or camisole for modesty.
The shirt remains breathable, soft, and wearable for long office hours or travel.
In the End, It’s Simple
The problem with women’s shirts isn’t women’s bodies-it’s outdated design.
Nayrae was built to redesign the basics.
If you’ve ever thought:
- “Why is this shirt showing lines?”
- “Why does it gape?”
- “Why does this feel uncomfortable?”
- “Why can’t someone make this easier?”
We heard you.
And we made it.