How to Care for Your Strapless Bra with Underwire
By Leonisa: Women's Lingerie, Shapewear, Intimates & Swimwear | Published: 2026-10-25
Category: How-to Guides
Learn the best way to wash, dry, and store your strapless underwire bra to keep its shape, support, and PowerSlim® smoothing benefits for years.
Quick answer
To keep your strapless bra with underwire fitting well and lasting longer, hand wash it in cold water with a gentle detergent, air dry it flat, and store it without folding the cups.
Why proper care matters for a strapless bra
A strapless bra relies on its underbust band and side panels to stay in place. The PowerSlim® fabric in the band, back, and sides provides smoothing and grip, but heat and rough handling can break down that fabric and bend the underwire. Caring for it correctly keeps the contour cups centered and the high-coverage fit intact.
Machine washing and tumble drying are the most common causes of twisted underwires and stretched bands. Even a gentle cycle can agitate the bra enough to misshape the cups. Hand washing is the safest way to preserve the bra's structure and your comfort.
Step-by-step strapless bra care routine
- Hand wash in cold water: Fill a basin with cold water and add a small amount of gentle lingerie detergent. Submerge the bra and gently squeeze the soapy water through the cups and band. Avoid scrubbing or wringing. Check that the water stays cold—hot water can weaken elastic and PowerSlim® fabric.
- Rinse thoroughly: Drain the soapy water and refill with clean cold water. Swish the bra gently until no suds remain. Press the bra against the basin to remove excess water, but never twist or wring it. Residual detergent can irritate skin and degrade fabric over time, so rinse until the water runs clear.
- Air dry flat: Lay the bra flat on a clean, dry towel. Roll the towel with the bra inside to absorb moisture, then unroll and reshape the cups and band. Place the bra flat on a drying rack away from direct sunlight and heat. Never hang a strapless bra by the band—gravity can stretch it and ruin the fit.
- Store with cups nested: Once completely dry, place the bra in a drawer with the cups facing up and nested inside each other if you have multiple. Do not fold the cups or stack heavy items on top. Storing the bra flat and uncreased keeps the contour cups and underwire aligned for the next wear.
Product care note
- Strapless Bra with Underwire: This strapless bra has contour cups with a specialty design that includes a little fabric in the sides for centering, and the underbust band, back, and sides are lined in PowerSlim® fabric for smoothing. The centering side fabric and PowerSlim® lining are key to the bra's fit, so gentle washing and flat drying protect these features from losing their shape.

Strapless Bra with Underwire
