Here's Why You Should Never Fold Your Bras (And How To Store Them The Right Way)

It may seem common sense to fold your bras in your drawers for organization's sake, but professionals say you're only doing more harm than good. If your bras are lined or molded, as most bras are, expert bra fitter Kimmay Caldwell advises against folding them to prevent damaging their shape.

"If they are molded, never fold one cup into the other," she shared with the Rachael Ray Show. "You can stack them directly behind each other and put them either into a really pretty container, or you can just put them in the drawer like I do." Instead of folding them, it's better to lay them flat to preserve their form. "Folding the cups within each other can ruin the center gore," Tania Garcia, the Director of Fit at CUUP, told Byrdie.

The only bras you can fold in half are those without padding or made entirely of lace or silk. And if you're bringing molded bras to trips and have no choice but to fold them, place socks underneath the cups to help prevent any shape distortion.