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Tip: A Guide to Bras
Doesn't it happen to you that when you go to the lingerie section of a store or Victoria's Secret, you are overwhelmed by the variety and selection of bras? You will be happy to know that all that variety and selection fall under only 8 categories of bras. This little cheat sheet created by Neiman Marcus will guide you when you need/want to shop for a new bra:
Guide to Bras
Built-In: A camisole with a built-in shelf bra; wear with jeans or under a jacket.
Everyday: Day-to-day activities call for styles willing to work overtime.
Minimizer: Helps comfortably decrease your bust.
Push-Up: Need a little pick-me-up? Employ these natural-looking lifts.
Sexy: Lacy and racy. And no special occasion necessary!
Specialty: Solutions to all of your what-do-I-wear-under-this-top problems.
Backless/Strapless: Allow you to wear bare dresses with confidence and comfort.
T-Shirt: Seamless and structured, it's the MVP of your lingerie lineup
Below are some tips of Do's and Don't's when wearing and caring for your bras so that they will last longer.
A list of do's
- Use a lingerie bag
- Fold straps and cups on top of each other
- Place bag into washing machine (it is not necessary to hand wash)
- Place on gentle/delicate cycle
- Use mild detergent
- Lay bras flat or over hanger to dry
A list of don't's
- Never use bleach or fabric softeners
- Do not wash with a heavy load of laundry
- Never put bras in the dryer
With these two fabulous guides, you know better about bras!
- The Moms' Buzz
source and images: www.neimanmarcus.com; NM - The Art of Fitting
Thanks for the great information on how to shop and care for bras. I always thought that you need to hand wash bras. Now I'll go out and get a lingerie bag.
Any tips on correct sizing?
Posted by: Dash in Kids Fashion Worldwide | October 06, 2007 at 12:47 PM
Thank you for this infomation. I was not aware that bras should not be placed in a dryer or even using a fabric softener on them. I will definitely stop this and pass this information along to my colleagues.
Thanks again for this enlightening information.
Posted by: V. Wilson | October 14, 2007 at 07:03 PM
Very valuable information there! It will help me to find bras for my future wife! :D Thanks very much!
Posted by: Andy | October 17, 2007 at 10:59 AM
I'm a cancer patient and I have looking to no avail for a prosthesis bra. It seems the only thing available is the ones you get at the medical supply stores. It there's anything besides, more sexy, you can help me with? Perhaps you can refer me to someone who specialize on women who no longer have the 2nd breast and want something more appealing!!
Thank You,
awaiting your response
Rose Roldan
Posted by: Rose Roldan | October 17, 2007 at 07:20 PM
I left my previous comments about bra washing,I decided to preview it before posting it and it disappeared into cyber-oblivion.
Posted by: theresa | October 21, 2007 at 12:53 PM