This banal gesture that you repeat every morning before getting dressed is sabotaging your favorite lingerie. A bra fitting expert reveals why the habit is ruining your bra faster than you think.
Have you ever bought a beautiful bra, paid the price for it, only to find that after just a few months, the underwires fall out, the fabric stretches and the support is no longer there at all? Usually, we immediately blame the washing machine, the dryer or the quality of the fabric. However, this is not always the case, it is better instead to turn to a daily gesture that we do mechanically every morning.
Indeed, Charlène, lingerie expert, is sounding the alarm on social networks. Certainly, certain rules are essential for properly maintaining your lingerie, such as, for example, using a washing net, banning fabric softener and favoring drying flat, but according to fitting specialists (or bra fitting), even the most impeccable washing routine can do nothing against the mechanical damage that we inflict on our bras during a crucial step.
This involves clipping your bra in front, at stomach level, then rotating it to pass your arms through the straps. This is the best way to weaken the reinforcements and that is why it will be damaged more quickly, explains the expert. By rotating the headband around your waist, you create intense friction against your skin. The elastic fabric is stretched asymmetrically, which prematurely relaxes the back band. To rotate the bra, we tend to pull it down or twist it. Metal or plastic frames experience pressure for which they were not designed. Result ? They twist, move apart and end up piercing the fabric to injure the underside of your arm.
To extend the life of your favorite pieces, you’ll have to relearn how to dress. The professional-recommended method requires a little flexibility at first, but your wallet will thank you. First pass your arms through the straps and place the cups over your breasts. Bring your hands behind your back to close the clips. Lean forward slightly to position your chest correctly in the cups.
By eliminating this morning rotating ritual, you will preserve the elasticity of your lingerie and double, or even triple, its lifespan. So, are you ready to change your routine tomorrow morning?
