How do you put on a bra one-handed?

[owlice]

This is info I could really use. Proving once more that I should have been on a bike rather than on foot, I tripped on a sidewalk, fell, and broke my left arm. I'm mostly right-handed. All my bras are typical back closures and I cannot get away with going without support (or at least containment). I cannot use my left arm at all. (I had surgery on it day before yesterday.)

Surely there are techniques for putting a bra on one-handed, and knowing what they are will improve my recovery immeasurably! Thanks in advance.

[Melalvai]

Wow, that's quite the challenge. I find them challenging with TWO hands. Maybe a sports bra? Good luck!

[MichelleOH]

I would probably try a front clasp and see if one is easier than the other. Seems like both would be a pain.

[Fredwina]

When I've had to do i, I put the clasp on the front , and then scooted the garmet around until the cups were at the front.
Breaking your dominat must not be fun! I've only broken my non-dominat hand (so far)

[Veronica]

I was curious, so I tried it.

Cups in back, clasps in front - I found it hard to get the clasp parts lined up correctly for me to close. I don't know how much mobility you have in your arm, but I found looping my "broken" arm into the shoulder strap helped me to steady it as I closed the hook and eye closures. They were tough to do with my non dominant hand. Then you have to unloop the strap and twist the bra around do you have the cups where they should be. Using one hand to get both straps on was pretty doable.

If you decide to get pull over bras - I mainly wear Patagonia's Barely bras. I'm either a 36A or a 30 C, so I have some of each type that TE sells. The ones for C/D cups definitely have more coverage and support. But I still tend to wear the ones for A/Bs 'cause they are just a little more comfy.

Good luck!

Veronica

[jessmarimba]

I just got over a similar problem I could use my right arm only if I kept it bent and at waist height. So I would hook the bra around my waist, in the front, and then use the good arm to turn it around and pull straps up. Not easy, but I couldn't lift the bad arm over my head to put a sports bra on. Also couldn't wear pullover shirts for a couple weeks. Even if I could get them on, taking them off without lifting my arm was impossible.

[Catrin]

When I've had to do i, I put the clasp on the front , and then scooted the garmet around until the cups were at the front.
Breaking your dominat must not be fun! I've only broken my non-dominat hand (so far)

This is how I learned as a girl how to put a bra on, it sounds like you are going to have pain regardless how you do it but this might be the most simple approach. I don't think a sports bra would help, those things seem to require contortions to don! I've had both a broken arm and shoulder (same arm, different occasions), it just isn't easy to deal with bras.

I hope the recovery goes well and without hitch - and may the pain management continue to serve you well as long as it is needed.

[GLC1968]

I don't have any helpful advice but I wanted to offer my sympathy. That sounds just dreadful! I'm recovering from foot surgery (damage to my ligaments but required screws into my joint bones) and I now know first hand how incredibly painful bone injuries are... Hang in there!


Oh, and there is ZERO chance that any of my bras (even the sports ones) would pull over my rear/hips from the bottom up. While they stretch, they don't stretch that much (29 rib cage, 39 hip)!

[shootingstar]

Good practical question. Having a front closure bra might make a tiny bit easier ...but still it sounds painful and complicated.

Knowing me, I just wouldn't wear one for awhile, if it was only for a few months. I'm small ...

[murphsmom]

This is an oxymoron people. If you are not big enough to have problems with the way some of these are solved - live without it for awhile. If it's a "what the heck???", try to find a drawer or small doorknob, I have 2 fractured wrists, one casted and I live alone. Step into the fastened bra, pull up as much with one hand till it hits the waist, then I shimmy to the knob - stick the cast through the armhole, and sink low to let the knob pull it up. Hey you just have to look around the house and repurpose everything, Underarm treatments have me bugged. Shaving, lotion, deodorant...
Good luck to you all, it isn't fun, but it's a long road without turns!!!

This is info I could really use. Proving once more that I should have been on a bike rather than on foot, I tripped on a sidewalk, fell, and broke my left arm. I'm mostly right-handed. All my bras are typical back closures and I cannot get away with going without support (or at least containment). I cannot use my left arm at all. (I had surgery on it day before yesterday.)

Surely there are techniques for putting a bra on one-handed, and knowing what they are will improve my recovery immeasurably! Thanks in advance.