If sandy beaches and piña coladas have been on your mind lately, you may need a vacation stat. But for a jet-setting vixen to make her well-deserved getaway, she needs to pack up her luggage before hitching that plane.
There’s a lot to keep track of when it comes to travel, and it’s not uncommon for packing up your loungewear lingerie and intimates to become an afterthought.
Lucky for you, we’ve compiled a little guide to help you master the art of transporting your intimates. With a little guidance on how to pack bras and with tenderness, your girls will feel right at home no matter where in the world you’re heading.
Particularly if you’re planning a vacation, it’s not uncommon for packing techniques to get thrown to the wayside before your big trip. With travel logistics, communications, and your travel bucket list to keep track of, it can be tricky to pare your wardrobe down to those must-haves you’ll wear on your trip.
Fortunately, there are two criteria that can help you curate your travel wardrobe with those choice essentials: your trip agenda and how long you’ll be away.
If you already have some exciting vacation activities planned, those plans should inform each travel bra you include in your suitcase. To ensure you pack as light as possible (and make your airline’s weight limit), write a packing list of each item on your trip’s agenda and ensure you have a travel bra to match.
Some common vacation activities include:
Once you’ve listed your trip agenda, ensure each packing list bra works in practice by laying out all of the outfits you plan on wearing. Seeing your tops, dresses, or rompers on full display can give you a sense of the types of packing bras that will correspond to the necklines, fabrics, and styles of their corresponding attire.
Lastly, since the best bras tend to be lightweight, there’s nothing wrong with being a touch overprepared. A good rule of thumb is to add 3 extra bras to your suitcase that are versatile enough to work with spontaneous activities as they arise.
When packing for vacation, consider the length of time you’ll be away. Ask yourself practical questions such as, “Will I want to do laundry on this trip?” or “How many days in a row could I wear this multiway bra?” Answering these questions ahead of time will help streamline your packing strategy and prevent any hassle when it comes to selecting boudoir outfits on your trip.
To that end, remember these 3 golden rules about bra maintenance as you pack:1
Once you’ve laid out your agenda and the number of bras you’ll need to pack to stay prepared, it’s time to unzip that suitcase and get ready to pack your cares away.
Like any good relationship, your best bras can only offer you support and care if you extend them the same courtesy.
With these four little lessons in protective bra etiquette, your bras will make a graceful transition to their destination so that you can follow swiftly in a suit.
The #1 rule when it comes to treating your bras with kindness is to put them in your suitcase only after you’ve packed up all of your clothes and shoes. Bras are soft and delicate by nature, and packing them first can have some heartbreaking consequences, including:
When it comes to the art of packing, this may mean reserving your bras for those last few moments before you jet off on your trip. But by saving the best part of your luggage for last, you'll be able to sleep just a bit easier on that plane!
Shape is integral to the functionality of bras. Not only does maintaining structural integrity prevent loose underwires and ill-fitting bands, but it also means they’ll better conform to your unique shape.
In addition to packing them last, try this trick: unpack any socks you’re bringing and roll them up into balls. Instead of packing them on their own, stuff the cups of your bras with your socks—this will help them keep your bras curved, no matter how much squishing, wrinkling, or jostling they’ll go through on the road.
You probably already pack your shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and perfume in a plastic bag. While standard TSA protocol, plastic bags can also help protect your precious clothes from accidental spillage and damage.
To create a similar sense of safety for your bras, consider packing them in:
Treating your bras like travel buddies you adore will go a long way in retaining their structural integrity, salvaging them from damage, and keeping them as saucy as your style.
Once you’ve made it to your destination, your first order of business is to set your bras free: unzip that suitcase and let them relax after a long trip.
Remember, bras are impressionable—the longer they stay compressed, the more likely they lose their shape in the course of their lifespan. To help them feel at home in their new environment, your best bet is to drape them over a flat on a dresser or table to give them some room to breathe.2
Every bra is unique, and each style requires its own form of care.
Because of their specific designs and construction, they can effectively save space when packed correctly.
At the end of the day, your bras should be easy to pack. With these various folding techniques, your intimates should fit seamlessly in your luggage with enough support to ensure nothing frays.
Whether you’re venturing off to another country or taking a spontaneous road trip for a long weekend, caring for your bras is key for feeling your sexiest after you arrive.
Gooseberry Intimates provide the luxury your lingerie drawer craves no matter what sort of destination awaits you. As an international brand inspired by Bali sunsets and classic French architecture, our impeccable lace designs are ideal for any getaway you have in store.
And here, our collection of bras, intimate sleepwear, apparel, and beachwear bring that worry-free vacation feel straight to your front door.
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