How Long Are Bras Good For? (washing, washed, buy, natural)

[LinaJo76]

I have 2 bras that are now around 5 years old and still pretty good to wear still.

But is that too long to wear them or is it okay still?

[TabulaRasa]

Depends on how many your rotate, how often they're washed, if they're machine-dried, etc. I tend to replace when the elastic starts to be too worn for a good fit. Salt from sweat can break down elastic, and so can drying it in heated dryers repeatedly.

As long as they're still working, they're fine.

[DKVA]

Tabula is so right about rotation. I know from experience that wearing the same bra for a few days-they don't feel right. I did read that you should rotate every 3 days-meaning wear a bra 1 day then it should sit 3 days before being worn again.

[Marissy]

I have three bras, two I bought this year and one I bought last year. I will throw away the one I bought last year sometime in summer of next year. It is good to keep a good rotation of bras and to not keep them around too long.

[phonelady61]

never ever put a bra in the dryer it ruins them . also hand wash is better if you hand wash them they will last longer . it is better to let them dry natural and put them away flat . I also heard that you should only wear a bra every two days and then let it set for two days after washing . Yes ladies rotation is everything .

[LinaJo76]

Oh, I do rotate, every other day I wear a different bra (I have 8 different bras). But I do machine wash and put in the dryer. So, next time, I'll hand wash and let them dry naturally. Thanks.

[Citron]

I rotate four different bras and tend to buy new ones after about a year or two. I think as long as they still feel good and supportive you're fine.

[TabulaRasa]

I always machine wash, albeit on gentle, and in a lingerie bag to prevent snagging. I don't do hand washing. I hang all delicates to dry, though.

[Ohiogirl81]

Until the elastic gives out. There are no rules.

[sophialee]

I'd be shocked if they're still good after 5 years of going in the dryer. The dryer will ruin your bras pretty quickly!