March 10, 2025

What I Wore After Shoulder Surgery: My Honest Review

Exactly what I wore after shoulder surgery and what I loved.

Recovering from shoulder surgery can take months to recover. I wasn't 100% recovered from my shoulder surgery for about 5 months. Now I had a rotator cuff injury on my left shoulder, but this guide will work for anyone with shoulder replacement surgery.

What you will wear after shoulder surgery will change over the few months. But here are the must-have clothing options I recommend for the 2-6 weeks post operation. (Anything you will wear during this post surgery period, you can continue to wear for the rest of your recovery).

I bought so many clothing options and her are are my favorites of what to wear after shoulder surgery:

Best Clothes to Wear After Shoulder Surgery:

     

    Best Shoulder Surgery Bra: Easy-On Comfort Sculpt Bra - $54

     

    easiest bra after shoulder surgery

    You're going to need a bra that is easy-on and comfortable. This front-closure adaptive bra has to be my favorite. Designed for shoulder surgery, it has a magnetic front-closure that makes it really easy to put. It's super soft, has wide straps that are made of fabric and will not dig into your shoulders! I have now worn this bra every day since buying it. This bra is a must-have what to wear after shoulder surgery.

     

    Best Underwear for After Shoulder Surgery: Easy-On LeakProof Underwear - $22

    what to wear after shoulder surgery

    When thinking of  what to wear after shoulder surgery, you may have thought I would start with adaptive pants and tops. But underwear is trickier than you think to pull up with one hand and not bending over. This pair of underwear has really discreet loops on the side that make it easy to pull up. They are also incontinence underwear which is a great plus!

     

    Best Lounge Top: Deyeek Shoulder Surgery Shirt - $29.99

     

    rotator cuff shirt

    This shirt does the job while you lay at home for recovery the first few days or weeks. Buy a few, swap them out and they are very easy to get in and out of. My next option is for when you're going out of the house but this is the lounge-around-the-house after shoulder surgery shirt.

     

    Best Shirt for Outside the Home: Joe & Bella Magnetic Button Blouse - $68

    shoulder surgery best shirt

    This shirt might not be the first thing you wear home from the hospital after your shoulder surgery, but the first trip to the grocery store or to see a friend, I highly recommend this shirt. It's very easy to put on (just be careful putting your recovering arm into the long sleeve for the first time!) but is must easier than any pull-over shirt or any button up shirt.

     

    Best Shirt for Outside the Home: Joe & Bella Everyday Side Zip Pant - $80

     

    what to wear after shoulder surgery

    I didn't list pants for lounging on here as I wore everyday sweatpants. I'd recommend a thicker fabric as they are easier to pull up. For after shoulder surgery, I loved these easy on pants from Joe & Bella. They are great to put on and don't require bending.

     

    Best Shoes After Shoulder Surgery: Kizik - Step-in Slip-On Athens Shoe $129

     

    best shoes after shoulder surgery slip on

    While shoes may not be the first thing you think of after shoulder shoulder, you'll need to wear supportive shoes to avoid tripping. But bending over to put on shoes is a nightmare. While on the expensive sides, Kiziks are something you'll wear for the rest of your life. They are so easy to put on, you just step into them. I highly recommend.

     

     

    This is what I wore after shoulder surgery! I hope this helps!