Pocketed Bras for Asymmetry and Trans Women

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You probably know that pocketed bras are used by breast cancer survivors to hold mastectomy breast forms. But are you aware that they can also be used to even out an asymmetrical bust, and that they provide a convenient way for trans women to wear a set of breast forms or enhancers?

Many women have two different sized breasts. As I recently saw someone say in a YouTube video: "they're sisters, but they're not twins." If that's the case for you, and you'd like to even things out, you can use a symmetry shaper or foam breast pad and place it inside a pocketed bra on your smaller side. But let me explain exactly how that works.

What is a pocketed bra, and how does it work with a symmetry shaper or breast enhancer pad?

AnaOno carries a selection of best-selling pocketed bras in different styles to meet your needs, including everyday comfort, full-coverage, and molded cup choices. One of the best things about pocketed bras is that they don't require underwires in order to support the shaper or insert.

Many of these bras are wireless and rely on other design features like wide bands, strategic seams, and supportive fabrics for necessary structure and support. This makes AnaOno pocketed bras more comfortable, breathable, and wearer-friendly for those who can't tolerate underwires or are looking for an easier way to wear breast forms or shaper inserts every day.

These bras have pockets sewn into the cups to hold the type of bra inserts that are specifically designed to add fullness, shape, and lift to your smaller breast. The pockets have overlapping edges that close over the insert and lie flat on top of it after placing it inside, like with the removable pads in a sports bra or bralette. You don't have to choose an insert that is marketed as a symmetry shaper, but these are great if you have had surgery or have more than a one or two cup size difference between breasts.

Find more bras recommended for asymmetrical breasts here.

Other options, if you need less volume in a shaper, are traditional push-up pads or full-cup inserts that add one-half to one cup size in the area you want to fill out. Any of these can be placed inside the bra pocket to keep it secure throughout the day, and you'll get a better fit that anchors the insert to your chest so it doesn't shift around inside your bra.

People often complain that push-up pads or breast enhancer inserts don't fit them correctly, migrate to the wrong place, or even fall out. With a pocketed bra, you won't have to worry about this happening.

You may need to experiment with positioning the bra insert to find the best fit inside the pocket against your breast. But if you purchase a symmetry shaper or full-cup pad that covers the entire area of the breast, all you have to do is make sure you get the right size for your pocketed bra, and place the insert inside the pocket. It will fit securely without extra space, and you can go on about your day just as you would in any other type of bra.

Check the measurements of the insert to make sure it will fit inside the pocketed bra you choose, or contact customer service for bra fitting assistance if you are purchasing both from the same site and need help selecting the right match. There are often size guides for bra inserts that indicate which to purchase for the corresponding bra cup size. If you are shopping on the AnaOno website, they have size charts available for each type of full-cup breast form, shaper, or foam pad to help guide you.

I also recommend these bras for trans women seeking a way to comfortably and securely wear breast forms or push-up enhancer inserts. Lightweight foam forms from any manufacturer will fit inside AnaOno bras. Compare the size chart from your breast form manufacturer's website to AnaOno's mastectomy bra fit guide to find the bra right fit for your forms.

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