I love having nice bras, briefs and tights, AND I’m not too fond of the idea of spending my precious time standing at the basin washing them.

It turns out I am not the only one!

Yes, I know that every time I buy an expensive bra, the sales assistant says, “wash it by hand,” and I know this is the best advice. However, I am a busy woman, and sometimes, my time and a clean bra are more important than worrying about the lace on the bra.

Hence the lingerie bag was invented – so that we can wash our “lingerie or smalls” in the washing machine on the delicate cycle without damaging the lace or having an underwire end up in our machine; this has happened to me!

I grew up watching my mother wash her “smalls” in the shower when she bathed at night. This is something that I do from time to time – it is certainly more time-efficient than standing at the sink.

While living in London, I become a devotee of the lingerie bag and now use one every time I wash my bras, pretty briefs or delicate tops in the machine.

This is my most recent purchase, a lingerie bag made by Australian brand Bonds, at the cost of $5. The Bonds bag, while not glamorous, is excellent value for money, made of knitted nylon and has a zip closure.

I am for having lovely lingerie, having a life that is not about handwashing and having my pretty delicates last.

Here’s to the humble lingerie bag!

Enjoy Kx