As supportive as bras are, there are many times where they don’t have our backs.
They can be the wrong size, super expensive , and even stab us when the underwire comes out. Why you gotta play us like that, bra?
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Thankfully, the internet is full of bra hacks that will make wearing one easier.
Come check out these 10+ incredible bra hacks!
1. Use bra strap cushions to prevent straps from digging into your skin.
Let’s get one thing out of the way right now: bra straps are extremely problematic.
They show in your favorite dresses and can dig into your skin over time, leaving red marks. That’s where these silicone cushions come in for ultimate comfort!
2. Use a paper clip to turn your bra into a racerback style.
This is key if you’re wearing a racerback tank top or dress and you don’t want your straps standing out.
Simply take a paperclip and attach it to both straps to pull them toward the middle of your back.
3. Cut out your bra padding to make lingerie.
If you’re on Tiktok frequently, you may have seen people cutting up their bras. No, they haven’t gone insane. They’re just making DIY lingerie!
User @lila.gellerr demonstrated this on the app.
She started by grabbing four bras she never uses.
Then, very carefully, she cut the bra padding out. After all the bra guts” were out, she was left with DIY lingerie that would be very expensive at any store!
4. Wear your sports bra in the shower for a quick clean.
Washing your sports bras after a sweaty workout is essential to prevent bacteria and odor.
You simply wash it with detergent or soap and then hang dry.
5. Sew a strapless bra into a backless dress.
This gives a no bra illusion that we’re all after!
According to this tutorial , you simply sew the front part of a cheap strapless bra into the front part of the dress.
6. Sew in a bra strap clasp to prevent visible bra straps.
Yep, another bra strap problem. It never ends!
This hack has you sew in the bra clasp so you can wear your favorite dresses and tank tops without worrying about the look of visible straps.
7. This quick fix for an exposed underwire.
It’s a different kind of betrayal when your bra wire comes out and stabs you.
Thankfully, you can make the problem vanish by feeding the underwire back through the hote and then patching it up with moleskin.
There’s something else you can use to guard yourself from the wire — and it’s quite unexpected.
Drum roll please… a maxi pad!
Yes, really. It’s already sticky so it’ll stay in place! Simply cut the pad into strips and place it over the broken underwire.
8. Stack your bras to keep their shape.
Marie Kondo would be so proud! You simply stack your bras with the cups placed inside each other.
This keeps their shape in tact and will also keep things so much more organized!
9. Use a bra extender to make bras fit better.
Got an old bra that doesn’t quite fit you anymore?
Instead of throwing it out, extend its life — literally — with a bra extender. It hooks right onto your bra’s existing hooks for an extra inch or two of comfort.
10. Test a proper bra size with the two-finger rule.
If you want to avoid the awkwardness of the store lady coming into the dressing room to measure you, try this hack.
Basically, if you can’t fit two fingers under the back strap, it’s probably too tight.
11. Store bras on hangers to maximize space.
This hack provides many benefits. First, this will keep them upright, therefore preventing them from getting bent out of shape.
And second, you’ll save on storage and can better see what bra you want to wear.
12. Sew a secret bra stash onto a bra.
We’re about to reveal a major girl secret, but it’s okay; this is a safe space.
A lot of girls hide things in their bras. Things like money, ID, booze. Now you can do it hygienically with a bra stash. Either make your own or purchase one.
13. Use a converter on your bra to wear it underneath low-back dresses.
As helpful as strapless bras are, they are sometimes lacking support.
Fix that by attaching the converter (you can purchase this) to one side and wrapping it around the bottom of the bra.
14. Use a camisole cover-up to hide cleavage.
Whether you’re heading to a job interview or meeting your boyfriend’s parents for the first time, there are times you don’t want the girls to show.
A camisole cover-up is perfect as it covers up deep plunge tops and deep necklines.
15.Protect your bras while traveling with a bra pouch.
If you don’t want to open your suitcase to crushed bras, try this hack.
Simply get another bag (or purchase one specifically for bras, like this CupCase ) and place them safely in there.
16. The proper way to wash your bras.
While machine-washing and drying isn’t the recommended way to clean your bras, there is a loophole.
Use a lingerie bag! ! It keeps your bras safe from the machines wringing out the bras and shortening their life span.
17. Use a salad spinner to wash and dry your bras.
While handwashing is the best way to wash your bras, it’s not everyone’s favorite chore.
Use a salad spinner instead to achieve the time-saving benefits of using a machine minus the effects of it stretching out your bra.
