These are great for formal wear and day-to-day bras. You can also use these in sports bras if you want a little extra coverage. These are not recommended for bathing suits, as they aren’t full size. These usually come in round or oblong shapes.

These pads usually provide complete coverage.

Push-up inserts go great with nightlife outfits or date night! Full-size inserts are triangular in shape.

They can add up to a cup size! Silicone inserts come in round or half-moon shapes. They are usually transparent.

You can always put it back in your swimsuit or bra later.

You will add your inserts to your bra after it is on your body.

Adjust it into place so it fits comfortably on top of the bottom band of your bra. The insert will sit between your bra and your skin. If you don’t want your insert to shift around, try holding it in place with double-stick fashion place. You can also double-up with a safety pin or even sew them into place, if you’d like. [7] X Research source Katie Quinn. Stylist. Personal interview. 8 May 2020.

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To cut discreet holes, you can make your cuts on the corner closest to your underarm. Cut them along the bottom band of your bathing suit top.

If using full-size inserts, fold them in half before you insert them and let them unfold into full shape when they are inside.

If you have full-size inserts, position the triangle shape so it aligns correctly with the shape of your top. If using half-size inserts, they should line the bottom of your bathing suit.

Make your stitches starting at the beginning of the slit, and tie a knot at the end of your thread when you reach the end. While this is not required, it will help keep your insert securely in your top. This applies for both bathing suits that have openings and those that you cut yourself.

Cotton or polyester inserts can be washed with your other clothing, but silicone inserts must be hand washed.

You can throw them into a lingerie bag and wash them with your bras if you’d like. If you put your inserts inside your bathing suit, you can wash the top with the inserts inside.

Use a dime-sized amount of soap to wash your inserts. This should be plenty to use for both of them.

You can clip your inserts to a drying rack or leave them lying on a flat surface.