The Sleep Bra Debate: What Aussie Women Are Really Doing

We talk a lot about what to wear during the day – but what about what we wear to bed?

For many Aussie women, there's a quiet but surprisingly passionate debate playing out in bedrooms across the country: should you sleep in a bra?

Some swear by it. Others rip theirs off the second they walk through the front door. So… who’s right? And does it even matter?

Let’s dive into what women are really doing when the lights go out, why some still prefer a bit of support, and the underrated comfort tricks we’re loving right now.

This one’s a bit like the “socks in bed” debate – strong opinions, zero judgement.

Jump into any local forum or Reddit thread and you’ll find women sharing wildly different experiences:

“I wear one every night. I can’t sleep without some kind of support.”
“Absolutely not – I don’t even like wearing one during the day!”
“Only when I’m breastfeeding or feeling sore – then it helps a lot.”

What we’ve found? Most Aussie women go bra-free at bedtime, but a solid number choose to wear one regularly – usually for comfort, tenderness, or just out of habit.

There’s no wrong answer here. But there is a right kind of bra if you do prefer a little nighttime support.

 

 

Some people feel more secure with gentle support at night – especially if you:

→ Have a larger bust and feel discomfort without support

→ Experience hormonal breast tenderness (hello, PMS)

→ Are pregnant or breastfeeding

→ Are recovering from surgery

→ Simply feel better held and comfortable with one on

→ If that’s you, a few of our fitter-approved favourites include:

→ Downtime Non-Wired Bra: soft, stretchy and made for lounging

→ Comfort Revolution Contour Wirefree: no wires, no digging – just light support

→ Naturana Padded Soft Bra – Side Smoother: breathable and seamless under pyjamas

→ We don’t recommend sports bras for sleep – they’re too compressive. And underwires? Definitely leave those out of your nighttime routine, it goes without saying why.

 

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On the flip side, plenty of women love the freedom of sleeping bra-free. Common reasons include:

→ Wanting less restriction to fully relax

→ Overheating at night

→ Skin sensitivity or discomfort from seams or straps

→ Just loving the feeling of letting everything breathe

Totally fair. And if ditching the bra helps you sleep more soundly? That’s your sign to go all in.

Wireless and non-moulded cup

Breathable and comfortable, and a concealed inner structure

Evelyn Bobbie Defy | 10 - 20, B-F cup
Wirefree comfort with no hook and eye fastenings or points of adjustability 

 

 

Here’s what our team of fitters – and health experts – want you to know:

→ No, it won’t stop your boobs from sagging

→ No, it doesn’t cause breast cancer or “block toxins”

→ Yes, it’s fine if the bra is soft, wire-free, and not too tight

The bottom line: do what makes you feel best. Just avoid anything restrictive, lacy, tight, or designed for impact. You want stretchy, gentle, second-skin comfort.

 

What really helps you sleep well?

  

 

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Come and see us for a bra fitting in Camberwell. Our team of dedicated experienced Bra Fitters will spend 30 minutes with you trying on as many Everyday and Sports Bra options as you'll allow us to. We work with 18 industry leading brands from all over the world, so there really is something for everyone.  We run strictly by appointment (and are often booked out) so don't forget to make a booking before you arrive 💁🏽♀️