{"id":1250,"date":"2017-12-08T12:00:11","date_gmt":"2017-12-08T12:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/broadlingerie.com\/home\/?p=1250"},"modified":"2018-04-16T21:28:32","modified_gmt":"2018-04-16T21:28:32","slug":"how-long-should-a-bra-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/broadlingerie.com\/home\/how-long-should-a-bra-last\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Should A Bra Last?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you finally find a bra that fits well and is just your style, there\u2019s a panic that sets in after the initial high. What if it breaks? How long can you make it last? Can you keep it forever?? The answer to that last question is almost certainly no, unless you\u2019re keeping the bra as an art piece. So how long <\/span>should<\/span><\/i> a bra last?<\/span><\/p>\n

It depends.<\/span><\/h4>\n
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I have had this Clara, by Panache, for almost a year now. Still going strong!<\/p><\/div>\n

In general, a good quality bra<\/a> that is well taken care of and in rotation with 2-3 other bras should last about one year. That was kind of a long sentence, right? Lots of conditions. A bra\u2019s lifespan depends on a bunch of different factors. The good news is that many of them are under your control!<\/span><\/p>\n

Put on your bra carefully.<\/span><\/h4>\n

Be gentle when you\u2019re putting on and adjusting your bra. Little things like flipping your bra<\/a> or pulling at a lace cup can have dire consequences over time, causing tears or stretching, and making wires poke out<\/a> or snap. You\u2019ll also want to keep large or spiky jewelry away from your lingerie. Put jewelry on after you\u2019re dressed, and take it off before you get changed again.<\/span><\/p>\n

Give it a rest.<\/span><\/h4>\n

If you wear the same bra day after day, it\u2019ll wear out pretty quickly. The band and straps will stretch and loosen, and your sweat, body oils, deodorant, etc. will begin to break down the material. You may also find that you don\u2019t get around to washing it very often, since there\u2019s nothing else to wear. If you can, it\u2019s best to keep a bra wardrobe of at least 2-3 bras. That way you can give each one a rest between wears, protecting them from overuse and making it easier to get into a laundry<\/a> routine.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Try to build a little collection.<\/p><\/div>\n

It\u2019s also important to know when to retire a bra. We\u2019ve all been tempted, at one time or another, to keep wearing a bra that no longer fits but is still in good condition. But a) you deserve clothes that fit and feel good, and b) this just wears the bra out faster, especially if the bra is too small for you. A too-small bra carries more weight than it was designed to hold, and the underwire will eventually poke out to tell you so. Better to put it away for a while or donate it!<\/span><\/p>\n

Wash your bras frequently and gently.<\/span><\/h4>\n

Machine-washing a bra shortens its lifespan. Even in a front-loading washer, even if you use the delicate cycle, even if you use a mesh bag, and even if you don\u2019t put it in the dryer. It\u2019s just more agitation than a bra needs or wants. To get the most out of a bra, wash it by hand after every 1-3 wears, in cool water, and hang to dry. This isn\u2019t as much work as it sounds, I promise! For more detailed advice on how to wash your bra (and how to make it less of a chore) click here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember that nothing lasts forever.<\/span><\/h4>\n

I\u2019m sorry to end on such a downer, but it\u2019s true! There\u2019s no such thing as material that doesn\u2019t degrade–well, none you\u2019d want up against your skin all day, anyway. Even with perfect care, every bra will someday reach the end of its life. Things wear out. That\u2019s normal! Look on the bright side: it\u2019s a great excuse to go bra shopping<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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