Message: Hello, I want to dye 2 Bra's black. I can not find these Victoria secret bras anymore. I would like to know the product that should be used. There is no padding in the white bras. There is an underwire though. Any advice on how to do this? Please HELP!!

The question is, what is the fiber content of the bras? This can be difficult to determine, as it is common for manufacturers to omit any mention of the materials in the trim, lace, elastic, etc., which can make up the majority of this type of garment.

You can try to dye the bras. Maybe you will get all black results, but it is equally possible that other parts will only turn grey, or will even stay white. This might be more satisfactory with another color, such as purple. Lighter areas would be more acceptable in a color other than black.

I do not recommend the use of all-purpose dye, such as Rit brand dye, for dyeing cotton clothing, but it is probably the best bet for these bras, since it will dye both nylon and cotton. It works well on nylon. Lace is frequently made of nylon. It will do nothing to any parts of the bras that may be made of polyester or acetate, though.

To use black all purpose dye, you would use three or four times the usual recommended amount of dye, as otherwise you will just get a light black color, which is grey. The dye works best at the temperature of a simmer, 190 degrees F., kept in the simmering dyebath for an hour or even longer before washing out, but lower temperatures may be less damaging to the bras.

Results cannot be predicted. I would like to know whether or not the results are satisfactory, if you try this.