How to store a bra and save more space in your wardrobe?

Keeping your wardrobe tidy is a difficult task in itself, when we talk about underwear it becomes more complicated. This is because these pieces tend to be small and therefore difficult to fold. Lighter underwear can easily become disorganized in the drawer and this can even shorten the useful life of these pieces. We’ve already talked here about how to fold panties, so now we’re also going to teach you how to store a bra.

In addition to making the space for your clothes more organized, knowing how to store your bras in the best way will also make it easier to find each item, which helps save time when getting dressed. So, before you start organizing, remove all the pieces from the drawer and select those that you still use from those that are no longer in good condition and will be discarded.

Before learning the best way to store bras, it is important to set aside a specific place in the wardrobe to store these pieces. Clean the chosen space well with a damp cloth and then dry. Don’t let your underwear come into contact with other clothes, such as socks, for example. This is because they can become contaminated with bacteria and, consequently, transmit a disease to whoever wears them.

How to organize bras

Now that you have selected your pieces and the appropriate space for them, we will teach you the best ways to organize your bras.

Spaces to store bras

To make your bras more organized and protected, you can store them in boxes inside your wardrobe or even install dividers, adjustable or not, in the drawers. If you prefer, place small boxes or baskets in the drawer to make it easier to organize. Depending on the material of the box or drawer, cover it with fabric. This is because if the box or drawer is made of wood or iron, it could end up damaging the pieces with some splinters and even rust.

You can also place flavorings in these spaces, such as chiffon sachets, fabric with natural flowers inside or soaps with the packaging. This way, the pieces will have a light fragrance.

How to organize bras

After choosing where the pieces will be stored, it’s time to know how to store the bras. Therefore, the first thing you should do is separate them into categories. Therefore, separate the firmer pieces, such as padded bras, from those made with softer, more delicate fabrics, such as lace pieces. The best option is to store lace bras in a TNT bag, because, unlike bras with cups, these softer ones don’t wrinkle, but they can end up fraying among other pieces.

Then choose which way to separate the pieces works best for you. You can separate by color, creating a kind of gradient in the drawer, from darker to lighter tones and from solid colors to printed bras. Another way to categorize bras is by the model of the piece. For example, leave sportswear together, racerback bras in another place and strapless bras in another space.

You can also organize the categories by separating the pieces into those used most frequently and those used on special occasions. Leave the items you use most at the front of the drawer or in the area with the most visibility. This way, it will be easier to find and there will be less mess when picking up the bra.

Therefore, choose the best way to group the pieces so you can store each bra later. There is no right or wrong way to do this, you must think about which form of organization will make the most sense for you.

How to store a padded bra

First of all, it is important to know that padded bras should not be folded. This is because folding bras in half or inverting the cups to leave just one can damage and deform the bra. That said, choose to place the pieces one in front of the other, all facing the same direction. Don’t stack the bras, as you won’t be able to see them all when searching.

To make the space more organized, close the pieces and place the handles towards the back, so they don’t get tangled with each other.

How to store a bra without cups

As we said previously, the most delicate pieces should be kept separately in bags to be preserved. But unlike padded bras, padless bras can be stored folded. So, to store these bras, close the piece and fold it in half, insert the straps inside so that the space is organized. Then, just place them one in front of the other, so that you can visualize each bra when choosing the piece you will use.

Storing bras on hangers

This is an extra tip for you if you don’t want to store your bras in boxes or drawers and want to leave more space in your wardrobe. But know that the best option is to hang a bra on each hanger using both straps. This is because hanging the item in the middle or using a strap can only damage the bra.

How to create bra hangers

You can also create specific hangers to store your bras and make the pieces even more organized. Therefore, we brought you a step-by-step guide on how to do this.

1. Buy wooden hangers with metal hooks, one for each bra. You can paint or decorate them however you prefer;
2. Place a screw at the bottom joint of each hanger to fit the hook of the bottom hanger to the top hanger;
3. Hang the first hanger where you want to store the bra high enough to fit the other hangers underneath. Leave a space of at least 30 centimeters from the last hanger to the floor, so that the last piece does not get dirty;
4. Then fit each hanger onto the screw on the top hanger;
5. Finally, hang bras like you would blouses.

Also learn how to organize your t-shirts in the link How to fold a shirt? Tips that will make your life easier (a lot!)

Sources: Specialitá Qualitá Practical House WikiHow

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