"Guys, when do you let go of a bra?” One of my soulmates and make-up extraordinaire, Erzulliesta Zaza Rodriguez asked via text. There were a lot of answers and this inspired me to write this article about it. Again, these are based on my experience and knowledge as I have “walked on fiercely” in this industry. Check out signs when you need to let go:
#1 Panties --- G-String, Thong, Cheeky,
Granny etc.
Truth be told, for hygienic purposes and
depending on how you use them, you can let go of panties as soon as they are a
year old. Why? Well, we are women and let’s be honest, we excrete a lot of
things every month. And of course, we do wash them and press them and make sure
that they are all in the cleanest state possible but a cloth can only take so
much and store them too!
If you already find discoloration in the
crotch part even after cleaning, feel free to let go of it and get a fresh new
panty that you deserve!
Same goes if the garter turns into bacon
or it is hurting your lady parts and making you feel uncomfortable throughout
the day.
#2 Bra --- all kinds (except sticky
ones)
Let’s deal with the sticky ones first.
Depending on what they claim on the box (some claim 20-50 uses. Others claim
FOREVER), sticky bras last according to your body’s chemistry. After all, the
reaction of the glue and the outfits you use them on will have a factor on the
lifespan of the product.
If you use them all the time, the main
rule is that if they are no longer sticking or the sticky part has all these
oddities on them (dust, bits and pieces of fabric) or have lost their shape,
whether or not you have reached the limit, let them go.
If you rarely use them and store them
properly, then it is safe to say 6 months to a year. Remember, once the glue
has touched your skin, external products may have already affected the glue
inside that can change the chemistry of it all. You do not want irritated boobs
now do you?
For the regular ones, it is safe to say
that as long as they are holding their ORIGINAL shape, underwires are strong
and still in place, no discoloration from the inside after cleaning, garters
are retaining their elasticity and it is still comfortable to wear, then by all
means keep them.
Unlike underwear, we usually just sweat
through our chest. So it is not a lot of “secretions”. So as long as the
earlier characteristics are checked, you are good to go.
#3 General Lingerie --- Onesies,
Teddy’s, Body suits etc.
Truth be told, you can keep them as much
as you can. As long as everything seems to be in order and no discoloration in
the crotch area, then have at it, girl!
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