Start by sorting lace from stretch fabric
Lace teddies and sheer bodysuits are not the same laundry problem. A lace teddy is built around decorative openwork and details like criss-cross lacing and a jewel bow, while a bodysuit may be a stretch knit with a floral print and a long side slit. Treating them the same is how straps snag and seams pull.
Before washing either piece, check the care label attached to your garment. The product records supplied here do not include fiber content or washing instructions for the Holly Bunny Lace Teddy, and the White Milky Time Bodysuit record lists its material but no care steps. That means the label on the item you own is the most specific instruction you have, and it should guide water temperature, detergent choice, and drying.
What the product records tell you before you wash
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Holly Bunny Lace Teddy: Festive red and white lace teddy with bunny ears, criss-cross lacing and jewel bow; stretch fit, body-safe materials. The lacing and bow are the parts most likely to catch or distort, so they need extra attention during washing and storage.
Holly Bunny Lace Teddy
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White Milky Time Bodysuit: Material: 92% Polyester and 8% Elastane; weight 67.7 g; model is 5ft 8in and wearing a size Small. The elastane content explains why the bodysuit stretches; heat and rough handling are the usual ways stretch knits lose shape.
White Milky Time Bodysuit
Hand washing a lace bodysuit and teddy without stretching them
Use this sequence for either piece, adjusting only if your garment label says otherwise. The goal is to clean gently and avoid wringing, which is what distorts lace and stretch knits.
- 1. Fasten and close details first: Close any hooks or fasteners and settle the criss-cross lacing and jewel bow on the Holly Bunny Lace Teddy so they are not loose and catching on themselves.
- 2. Fill a basin with cool or lukewarm water: Use a small amount of mild detergent. Hot water is not needed for either piece and can stress the elastane in the White Milky Time Bodysuit.
- 3. Submerge and squeeze gently: Let the piece soak briefly, then press it gently through the water with your hands. Do not scrub lace or twist the bodysuit.
- 4. Rinse without wringing: Lift the garment out and press water through it under a running tap, or refill the basin with clean water. Never wring or twist.
- 5. Roll in a towel to remove water: Lay the piece flat on a clean towel, roll the towel up, and press down. This removes excess water without stretching the fabric.
Drying flat protects the shape of both pieces
Hang drying a wet lace teddy by its straps or bunny ears puts the weight of the wet fabric on the most delicate points. Lay both the teddy and the bodysuit flat on a drying rack or a clean towel instead, reshaping them gently while damp.
Keep them out of direct sun and away from radiators or other direct heat. The White Milky Time Bodysuit contains elastane, and the supplied record does not confirm heat tolerance, so air drying at room temperature is the safer default. Do not put either piece in a tumble dryer unless the garment label specifically allows it.
Storing lace lingerie so it stays ready to wear
Storage is where small habits prevent most damage. The aim is to keep lace from snagging and stretch fabric from being compressed under weight.
- Keep the teddy flat or lightly folded: Store the Holly Bunny Lace Teddy flat in a drawer or folded once, with the lacing and jewel bow facing up so they are not crushed.
- Do not hang the bodysuit by its straps: The White Milky Time Bodysuit is a one-piece with a long side slit; folding it flat avoids stretching the shoulder area over time.
- Separate from hooks and zippers: Store lace away from bras with hooks, jeans with zippers, or anything with a rough edge that can pull threads.
- Use a breathable pouch for travel: A cotton or mesh lingerie bag keeps both pieces separate from the rest of your luggage and reduces snagging.
Lace teddy vs sheer bodysuit: care differences that matter
The two pieces need the same gentle approach but different attention points.
- Holly Bunny Lace Teddy: Focus on the lace openwork, criss-cross lacing, and jewel bow. Check these details for snags before and after washing, and store flat so the bow is not flattened.
- White Milky Time Bodysuit: Focus on the 92% polyester and 8% elastane stretch and the long side slit. Avoid wringing and high heat, which are the main risks to stretch recovery.
What to do when the care label is missing or unclear
If the label is gone, treat both pieces as delicate: hand wash in cool water with mild detergent, rinse without wringing, and dry flat away from heat. The supplied product records do not include cleaning instructions or compatibility details for either item, so there is no confirmed short-cut such as machine washing in a mesh bag. When in doubt, hand washing is the choice that puts the least stress on lace and elastane.
For sizing reference, the Holly Bunny Lace Teddy is available in S, M, L, and XL, and the White Milky Time Bodysuit is listed as One Size. Check the size you ordered against the product page before washing, since fit can affect how much strain the seams see when you put the piece on.