Rinse the car bra with a wet sponge

1 Get sized. Skipping this step will ensure more frustration and agony than you need experience. For a proper fitting, consult the employees at your favorite lingerie store. If you are uncomfortable with this, use a tape measure to size yourself at home. For instructions on cheap lingerie how to size yourself, see Resources below.

2 Select a strapless bra that is one band size smaller and one cup size larger than what you would normally wear. According to Andy Paige, author of “Style on a Shoestring,” this will partially compensate for the lack of bra straps. Because manufacturers do not size bras the same way, take several different sizes with you to the fitting room.

3 Dip your scrub brush into the warm, soapy water. Firmly brush the car bra using circular motions. Start at one side of the car bra, and slowly make your way to the other side.

4 Rinse the car bra with a wet sponge. Use warm water to completely rinse off any soap scum bubbles.

5 Pick the racer-back style if additional compression on the breasts is necessary. A traditional back may cut into your shoulders if the strap is too narrow. Use a mirror that reflects three sides of the bra at once. Bend and stretch to test the comfort and coverage of a sports bra. Run in place for 30 seconds to determine the support and breast motion for high-impact sports.

6 Check the fabric tags on the sport bras that fit the best for the sports level that is needed. Look for a polyester/cotton blend for softness and moisture-wicking capabilities. A Supplex® Nylon/Lycra® Spandex feels great on the skin and fits a full figure well with outstanding shape and support retention. Look for CoolMax® for a high-performance fabric when a plus-sized, high-impact sports bra is needed.