How to Care for Lace Bras to Keep Their Shape

Quick answer

Wash lace bras by hand in cool water with a gentle detergent, reshape them flat to dry, and store them without folding the cups. This routine keeps the lace, underwire, and elastic from stretching or losing their shape.

Step-by-step lace bra care

1. Hand wash in cool water: Fill a basin with cool water and add a small amount of mild lingerie detergent. Submerge the bra and gently swish it for 2-3 minutes. Do not rub or twist the lace. Common mistake: using hot water or regular detergent. This weakens elastic and fades lace color.
2. Rinse and remove excess water: Drain the soapy water and refill with cool water. Swish the bra until no suds remain. Gently press the water out with your hands—never wring or twist the fabric. Checkpoint: if the water runs clear after one rinse, you are done. Repeat only if suds remain.
3. Reshape and dry flat: Lay the bra flat on a clean, dry towel. Smooth the cups and lace back into their original shape. Roll the towel gently to absorb moisture, then unroll and let the bra air-dry away from direct heat or sunlight. Common mistake: hanging a wet lace bra by the straps. The weight of the water stretches the elastic and distorts the cups.
4. Store without folding the cups: Once fully dry, lay bras flat in a drawer with the cups nested inside each other, or hang them by the center gore (the fabric between the cups). Never fold one cup into the other. Checkpoint: if the underwire twists or pokes, the bra was stored incorrectly. Flatten the cups before the next wear.

Product spotlight

• Soutien-gorge emboîtant fuchsia en dentelle Generous Essentiel: This bra combines floral lace with translucent tulle and has deep lined cups that shape without compressing. The delicate lace and tulle need gentle handling to keep the floral pattern intact and the cups from losing their rounded shape.