Nunderwear That Can Withstand Industrial Washing?

[domenica_therese]

Um, sorry to interrupt, but I'm really wondering if all convents require a wireless bra? And why wireless only? Wireless bras really aren't my thing... at all. 

 

I'm thinking wires in bras are prone to breakage & that leads to poking out & possibly shredding of the bra or other laundry if washed in an industrial washer.

 

Yeah, I asked my VD specifically about why they specified this, since it was an object of curiosity for my family, and it is for purely practical purposes because of the way they do the laundry (big, merciless, industrial machines). You are at liberty to hand-wash a more delicate bra though if that is necessary. Some communities might have more specifically penitential reasons, but from what I've discovered, religious life is for human beings. 

 

Plus, something about bringing a super fancy, frilly bra to the convent just seems inherently bizarre. :P

Edited June 8, 2014 by domenica_therese

[veritasluxmea]

Thanks everyone, that makes more sense. :) I've worn wireless before and eventually I got used to it, but it makes physical activity really really awkward... I use wired bras even for sports. It's really more modest for me. I guess I'll just bring it up with the VD if it becomes a concern. 

[Catherine Therese]

from what I've discovered, religious life is for human beings. 

 

 

this. :)

[marigold]

Just thought I'd bump this as I invested in some serious business, all-black giant nunderpants today! Feels like I'm finally committed to this thing!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(just kidding)

 

(not really)

[truthfinder]

Just thought I'd bump this as I invested in some serious business, all-black giant nunderpants today! Feels like I'm finally committed to this thing!

 

 

 

(just kidding)

 

(not really)

"nunderpants": that's fantastic.  For some reason, I always imagined nuns wearing pettipants - maybe because I read too many saint stories from when that style was most popular.  Although, I do like what wikipedia says: "Unlike other types of underwear, pettipants will not ride up and eliminate hot-weather chafing."

[marigold]

"nunderpants": that's fantastic.  For some reason, I always imagined nuns wearing pettipants - maybe because I read too many saint stories from when that style was most popular.  Although, I do like what wikipedia says: "Unlike other types of underwear, pettipants will not ride up and eliminate hot-weather chafing."

 

Definitely something I would have appreciated in the convent! ;)