https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-bra-talk Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:18:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-bra-talk#post-346054 Sun, 08 May 2011 01:44:36 +0000 Anonymous 346054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do what Maya does, hand wash in the sink and dry over the shower rod. A use a very gentle product called Zum wash but it may just be local. Does anyone know if baby shampoo is ok? A college roomy used that for hand wash. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-bra-talk#post-346039 Sun, 08 May 2011 00:49:03 +0000 Maya 346039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely don't tumble dry. Bras are delicate and all the tossing and banging around will wear down the wires.</p> <p>You'll need to hand wash with a detergent made for delicates. This is the one I use:</p> <p><a href="http://www.forevernew.com/variance.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.forevernew.com/variance.php</a></p> <p>You can get a free sample of it. I use it for other delicate HWO garments too.</p> <p>When done, gently wring out the excess water and hang them or lay them flat to dry. I just toss mine over the shower rod overnight. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-bra-talk#post-346027 Sun, 08 May 2011 00:08:22 +0000 Medicechic 346027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe I'll try that with some of my too big bras until I can invest in more. Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-bra-talk#post-346025 Sun, 08 May 2011 00:05:22 +0000 Mo 346025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, it's ugly! I cut off the eye part of the hook and eyes and just sew the whole patch up further on the band. I suck at sewing - it's by hand with a $2 kit you buy at the drugstore. But it works! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-bra-talk#post-346023 Sun, 08 May 2011 00:02:01 +0000 Medicechic 346023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How do you 'customize' your bands? I really need to learn to sew different things. I have a dress and a couple nightgowns that could use having the straps shortened. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-bra-talk#post-346015 Sat, 07 May 2011 23:49:39 +0000 Mo 346015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am bad and put mine in the washer in a lingerie bag. But I air dry them. This sounds funny, but I hang the straps on either side of a doorknob and it seems to keep the shape relatively well while they dry. Just be sure no one accidentally slams the door shut on your bra! </p> <p>I am looking forward to a proper bra fitting sometime this year, too. As it stands, I often 'customize' my bands myself to make them an inch smaller. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-bra-talk#post-346008 Sat, 07 May 2011 23:25:17 +0000 Medicechic 346008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello again!</p> <p>So I haven't been on here in about a week. During that time I bought a 2nd Calvin Klein seductive comfort bra in black because I was wearing my nude one literally every day! </p> <p>Thank you for all the advice on bra shopping! I discovered once I gave it a chance, I LOVE these bras and can't stand to wear my old *way too big in band* ones. Even my previous favorite is uncomfortable now. *Note I hate the kisses one I got on sale.. very uncomfortable and itchy!</p> <p>I had planned to go to Atlanta to go bra shopping with my mom sometime this weekend, but my allergies kicked in and I don't feel like doing much of anything except lay on the couch and drink hot tea.</p> <p>So now I desperately need to wash my new bras (since I only have 2). How should I go about it, what do you guys recommend? Some sort of detergent in the sink? Lay flat to dry or hang? What about the tumble dry air only setting?</p> <p>Thanks!<br /> Elizabeth </p>