Yes, you read that right! Allow me to narrate how this happened... (If this was a TV series: cue the montage and goofy music)
I woke up late and had to be at the office to submit my reimbursable receipts by 2PM. However, I was still at home by 1:30PM. Being not the kind of person efficient and OC enough to plan what to wear for the whole week, I usually just clothe and dash. I picked out the first skirt and tshirt and then, it came to underwear.
I got hold of my tshirt bra (seamless; the one to wear underneath shirts to prevent unnecessary imprints) but unfortunately, it doesn't have its straps on. Knowing that I didn't have time to look for it, I did the most logical thing, I went out strapless.
At first, it wasn't a problem but when I started running around the office to catch the deadline, I had to pull it up several times. I got fed up and my back started to hurt so I went to 7Eleven, where there's always cheap transparent bra straps for sale. And just my luck, they were out!
Seriously, people buy those?! Ever since, there has always been a stock that I wondered if there was no demand at all. So when I needed it most, I was so sure that I would be able to get my hands on a pair. I WAS WRONG.
After calming myself down, I carefully scanned the school supplies section. "Of course, I can probably use a tape as a strap to hold them together!", I thought. And there I was, rushing to the restroom as soon as I bought the masking tape.
It was pretty simple DIY strap as I only made it into a halter. It was the least time-consuming and it did the job alright.
INSTRUCTIONS (should this happen to you too)
- Buy a tape, masking tape is more preferred as it doesn't stretch like a scotch tape.
- Measure the length from one bra strap hook holder to the other. Make sure it passes behind your nape. Or not, just pull a long strip. You can always cut it anyway.
- Cut the measured strip.
- Fold it lengthwise. The adhesive part should stick together.
- Go the the restroom and remove your bra.
- At the one end, fold it two more times or more until it could fit the bra strap hook holder.
- Do it with the other side.
- Wear the bra.
- Adjust to desired comfort.
- Lock the ends by tying each of them into a knot.
