Victorias Secret - Victoria Secret Bra Odor
three bras purchased over six months from three different stores emit a strange chemical odor that doesn't show up until the pad fabric interacts with body heat. This is not a body odor issue, the smell comes directly from only the pad/foam fabric and no other parts of the bra.
The company will not acknowledge there is a problem with materials and continues to sell this product.
Each bra costs over 45 dollars, this is an expensive problem so buyer beware. I want to inform other consumers so they are aware of the issue and make their own decisions about whether or not to give their money to Victoria Secret.
Monetary Loss: $135.
Location: Melbourne, Florida
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Same!
Let me add my voice here. My wife bought a VS bra recently that arrived with an INCREDIBLY strong "fabric softener" type odor.
It's been washed several times, including with a strong oxygen-based detergent. I've even soaked it in vinegar for a whole day. The odor hasn't diminished at all. VS Customer Service tells us they've never heard of this happening, but unless this is a 1-article problem, I find that hard to believe.
Then I found this thread.
Anyone know what's really up? I mean, the odor is so overpowering, it has to be unhealthy.
I purchased several pair of lounge pants from them in the fall of 2021 and no matter what type of laundry scent enhancers I use, they always have a harsh chemical smell and I've washed them at least 6-7 times by now.
OMG I HAD TO LOOK IT UP !!!!! I bought two bras about two months ago and they both have an extremely bad odor.
It literally smells like rotten eggs to me. The lace bras I bought were perfectly fine, itโs the T-shirt and the push-up bras. I just went back last Night and I literally was smelling the bras before I purchased it, and it smelled fine. Today Iโm wearing one of the bras and I was driving and smelt that exact same smell again.
It is horrible. My other two bras that I previously bought I tried washing them with the ivory soap and odor detergent, nothing worked. Iโm so disappointed in this, I also bought three other bras last night so Iโm hoping that they might be okay.
If not Iโm out on almost $200! Ughhh.
I have just washed two new push up bras from VS. And they stink!
It must be the padding foam coming to contact with water. My other VS bras are normal.
i wish i knew that !! i have to return my WHOLE ORDER !!
2 out of 5 of the bra i ordered have extremely strong chemcial or whatever stinky odor !!! , the other 3 also have smell too, so i just don't bother and return everything!
I just ordered 4 bras and they all smell terrible. I am returning since I cannot stand the smell.
I thought I was the only one!! Every single bra ($45+) smells!
Itโs not a body odor scent...itโs more like a musty scent. So disappointing because I love everything else about the bra, comfort, lift, and look.
i was also very shock to see i'm not the only one !! even the cashiers, two of them handled my return can smell it !!
of course store manager say nothing!! i think internally VS managers know ! maybe they are sourcing bad pads ?
bad material??? i ain't putting those to my skin
Agree. Every rhinestone strap one I have stinks from this interaction. It's gross and no matter how many times I wash it, it's still there.
Ya just purchased 3 bras in the mail. They all stink.
And strong. I smelled it all day. Very pissed.
I'm wearing the second one it seems like the same..I'm wondering if I wash them if the stink will go away. I may try it, if it doesn't go away I'm returning.
Just googled this because I bought a VS t-shirt bra (now called something else) to replace an older model and it reeked of chemicals. There is no way I am wearing that on my body. Returning tomorrow!
Unreal! I ordered a gorgeous robe from VS online with my birthday coupons I was excited to use, and it showed up smelling like TAR or OIL.
Very strong fumes, literally had to put it outside. Instant headache. Super concerning! After reading the reviews I found out others had the same issue with this exact robe.
Kind of scary and makes you wonder what chemicals they are putting into these clothes....steer clear. Iโll be filing a complaint with the company & Iโll be returning this.
Their braโs smell so strong on chemicals and gave me a rash and extreme itching after a day of wear. This rash lasted months. Beware!
I have the same issue with what used to my goto Vanity Fair bras. I thought they had a bad batch of foam and would fix the problem, but no, this has been going on for years now.
I just keep returning them hoping they would get the message. Sad!
Bought two bras from PINK at Victoria secret. Both smelled chemically as soon as I put them on.
Tried washing, tried air drying, even took them to a professional cleaner. In total $200 down the drain and the cleaner says I'm not the only one.
There's something wrong with these bras. I'm going to keep telling people this til we can get it through to the company that they need to find new alternatives to this padding nightmare stench.
Iโve had the same issue this is terrible
I have just discovered this happening to me with a Gap bra. It is only this particular pink/coral Gap bra (yes - padded).
I have a nude colored bra in the exact same model and style from Gap, and it does not have this problem. It reeks like I have just stuck my head in a box of BandAids.
I was going to try OxyClean, but now I don't know if I have the tolerance to waste time with it; as I'm currently on my sixth wash of a Splendid sweater (purchased secondhand for cheap, thankfully) that still reeks of permanent wave solution. What is going on with these clothes??
I just purchased a bra from VS April 2021 and yes, smells like baindaid just from sweating in it once! Washed it and still stinks :-(
The foam in my new bra smells terrible.