“It sounds crazy, but a (clean) salad spinner will make drying your delicates so much faster.”— Alanna Okun, buzzfeed.com
“If you want to cover your neckline a bit but hate the bulk of a camisole, buy one that clips in.”— Alanna Okun, buzzfeed.com
“If you’re feeling really precise about bra storage, you can divide up your lingerie into separate sections in your drawer, thus elimination any clutter and preventing disorganization later on.”— Samantha Escobar, thegloss.com
“Sew your bra strap inside your shirt. While I wouldn’t recommend spending this much energy on your clothes that aren’t worn for work or to special events, I think this is the perfect way to confidently go sleeveless without worrying about having a bright blue spray making a break for it down your sh…”— Samantha Escobar, thegloss.com
“A professional tailor will be able to take in, or add hooks to your existing bra for just 5-10 bucks! Now your bra has a new lease on life.”— Adore Me, adoreme.com
“Not all brands have the same fit. So simply put, if you’re a 36C in one bra style and brand, you can be a 36D or 38C in another style and brand.”— Adore Me, adoreme.com
“Getting fitted isn’t a one-time deal for anyone. Getting the perfect letter and number fit does not stop there. You can find the perfect bra, but then you get pregnant, you get your period, you go through menopause, you lose or gain weight.”— Adore Me, adoreme.com
“In pain from your straps digging into your shoulders? Slide silicone bra strap pads under your straps. They relieve the pressure that's caused by strap tugging, and prevent grooves in your skin.”— Elizabeth Denton, seventeen.com
“After washing them, lay your bras flat to air dry. Don't hang them or they'll lose their shape. And never put them in the dryer! The heat will cause the elastic to wear away faster.”— Elizabeth Denton, seventeen.com
“With your bra on, drop your bra straps off your shoulders. Your bra should stay pretty much in place, but maybe move down just a little. If, however, your bra falls off, or significantly drops, your bra straps are doing too much of the lifting.”— Her Room, herroom.com
“If you’re looking for a high impact sports bra, this jump test is a must. In fact 10 jumping jacks in a sports bra is a quick test of its support.”— Her Room, herroom.com
“Your bra cups should be large enough to prevent breast tissue from bulging or spilling out over the neckline or armhole edges. You'll know if your bra cups are too large if they have wrinkling, or are clearly larger than both of your breasts.”— Her Room, herroom.com
“Test the fit of your bra by sliding your fingers between the bra band and the surface of your back. You can have someone help you out in the process. The rule of thumb is, if you can’t slide two fingers in, the band is too tight. If you can slide more than two fingers, it’s too loose.”— Chloe C, petitecherry.com
“Broken underwire can be painful. Use a maxi pad which you'd probably have on hand as a temporary fix to keep the sharp wire from poking your skin.”— Chloe C, petitecherry.com
“After a heavy workout, bring your sports bra with you into the shower so you can hand wash it. Delicates should never be machine washed.”— Chloe C, petitecherry.com
“Sew cups into backless or low-back dresses so you don’t need to be left out!”— Jessica Booth, gurl.com
“Wash bras in a pillowcase or lingerie bag to protect them from being crushed and caught on things in the washer.”— Beth Buczynski, distractify.com
“Use a paperclip to turn a conventional bra into a racerback in a pinch.”— Beth Buczynski, distractify.com
“If your bra rides up in the back, it means the band size is too small. Go get fitted for a new one.”— Beth Buczynski, distractify.com