Abstract: A therapeutic brassiere is disclosed being constructed of a one piece directional elastic material. The direction of elasticity of the material is more stretchable in the up and down direction than the lateral direction as seen from the front of the wearer, the elastic material includes self-forming cups when worn by a person. Each of the cups has an apex from which shoulder straps emanate to pass over the shoulder of the wearer to cross in the back and being attached to lateral edges on the opposite side of the brassiere. At the lateral sides of the brassiere, fasteners are placed which fasten to corresponding fastener located on the shoulder straps. The shoulder straps are widened at their ends and are also reinforced at that location. The cups receive pads in the shape of a tear drop with the major part of the shape of the tear drop being located at the lateral sides of the brassiere.