October 13

National No Bra Day

Join the movement and go braless this National No Bra Day! Show your support and help spread awareness for breast cancer prevention.

Yearly Date

October 13

Observed in

United States

Introduction

October 13 marks the annual celebration of National No Bra Day! This special day was created to honor the freedom and empowerment that comes with taking off your bra. It is also a great way to raise awareness about breast cancer and remind everyone of the importance of regular self-checks for early detection. Celebrate this day by going braless, or just take some time today to be mindful and appreciate all that your body can do!

National No Bra Day Timeline

2500 BC

Early Breast Support

In ancient civilizations like Crete, women wore garments resembling bras for support in athletic contests.

19th Century

Corset Reign

Throughout the 1800s, the corset remained the primary form of bust support for women in Europe and North America.

1914

Invention of the Bra

Mary Phelps Jacob patents the modern bra in United States, revolutionizing women’s undergarments.

1968

Bra Burning Protest

Women's Liberation protesters at the Miss America pageant spark false rumors of "bra burning," symbolizing contestation of beauty standards and restrictive clothing.

2011

First National No Bra Day

An anonymous individual known as Anastasia Doughnuts establishes National No Bra Day to promote breast cancer awareness.

2019

Breast Cancer Awareness Efforts

The movement around National No Bra Day grows, focusing more on encouraging self-checks and supporting breast cancer research.

How to Celebrate National No Bra Day

1 Dance around the house

Put on your favorite tunes and boogie around the house. Enjoy the freedom of not having a bra on.

2 Take a walk

Grab some friends and go on a walk around your neighborhood. Enjoy the fresh air and the feeling of not wearing a bra.

3 Go for a swim

Head to your local pool or beach and take a dip. Feel the cool water and the freedom of not having to wear a bra.

4 Pamper yourself

Treat yourself to a day of pampering. Relax in your comfiest clothes without a bra, get your nails done, or take a long bubble bath.

5 Try out new clothes

Take this opportunity to try out clothing styles you don’t usually wear with a bra. You might find something new that you love!

Why We Love National No Bra Day

It's liberating

National No Bra Day is a day to celebrate the freedom of choice and let go of all those social expectations we put on ourselves. It's an opportunity to free our bodies from any kind of restriction and feel liberated from the need to conform to societal standards.

It helps spread body positivity

National No Bra Day helps spread the message that all body types should be accepted and respected. It gives us all an excuse to embrace our own unique beauty, regardless of whether or not we choose to wear a bra on any given day!

It encourages self care

On National No Bra Day, it's important to remember that comfort always comes first. By foregoing wearing a bra, you can give your breasts some extra support and help prevent any potential discomfort or pain in the long run. Allowing yourself this simple act of self care is essential for overall wellbeing!