This is a bit of an odd post, but I figure I can't be the only woman out there experiencing this! I had 2 kids in 2 years. My weight & bra size has fluctuated quite a bit! Today I got measured and bought a new bra in my new size. It is so comfortable! Amazing how some of the littlest things in life can make quite a positive difference in how we feel. I have a bunch of bras in my closet in varying sizes, but really only end up wearing about 3 different kinds. Being the unclutterer that I am, I know I need to get rid of the old ones. But what do you do with them? I figure, who really wants a used bra from a thrift shop? Some of the bras have lost elasticity so even a shelter or similar organization may not actually end up using it because of the condition it's in. So do I throw the more beat up bras in the trash? That seems like such a waste. This led me to an online search and I found some great solutions!
First, for the ones in good condition, go ahead and donate them. It looks like Goodwill and other similar organizations do have sections for bras. I came across a few other options too.
http://www.brarecycling.com/index.shtml
This organization takes bra donations and ships them throughout the world wherever there is a need.
This blog has some pretty creative things to do with old bras - everything from making lavender sachets out of them to Freecycling them and even making an iPod pocket onto your sports bra!
http://www.knickersblog.com/28-things-to-do-with-an-old-bra/942
Apparently the stretchy material is also good for making doll clothes.
So, we've got a lot of options here! I know one thing for sure - I will not be keeping them in the "what if I lose the weight & they fit one day" pile. I already have too many clothes put away in that pile which is another subject in itself!
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