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The Bra Dilemma - It’s Time To Say Goodbye??

Bras are a great investment in every woman’s wardrobe. However, do you know how long a bra can last? Is it worth the investment?  We continue to have them in our wardrobe, much after they have delivered their best and need to be put to rest. A good quality bra’s shelf life ideally is between 6 and 9 months or roughly 100 years. Curious to know some exciting bra facts?

However, there are a number of factors that can either shorten or lengthen the life of your bra.

Size change: If you have put on/lost weight and your bra size has changed,  please check for your size again and invest in new bras, instead of trying to fit yourselves in ones that are not your size. Did you know? You can make a budget for lingerie and save more money.
Quality: Good quality bras, made from better materials will last longer. Thus, when you purchase, focus on the quality of bras rather than the price.
How often you wear it: If you wear a bra everyday for several weeks, the bra’s lifespan will be seriously shortened because you are not giving the elastic time to snap back.  Even if you only have two bras in rotation, you will notice those bras tend to wear out around the six-month mark simply because of how much wear they receive.
I recommend having 3-4 different bras you can rotate if you want to prolong the life of your bras. Even if you haven’t worn a bra that often, but have had it for over 2 years, please replace it, as it has lost all its elasticity.
Care: A bra once put in the washing machine, is dead. It looses it’s elasticity (thanks to the tumble in the machine) and will not give you any support or become shapeless. Hand washing bras make them last much longer. These handy tips to take care of your lingerie will help you prolong the life of your bra. 

So, go take a look at your bra wardrobe and replace the ones that need to be retired.  It’s time you upgraded your range.

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