People with Purpose: Aristea Nanitsos
Fitted for Confidence: How Aristea Nanitsos is Changing Lives One Bra at a Time.
In a quiet Garran studio nestled among leafy streets, women of all ages step into a space that’s far more than a fitting room, it’s a place of transformation. This is Fitted by Aristea, the labour of love from Aristea Nanitsos, a bra fit specialist who has made it her mission to help women feel seen, supported, and confident in their own skin.
But don’t let the delicate fabrics and soft lighting fool you, what happens here is powerful. Life-changing, even.
Because when you lift the weight off a woman’s shoulders, quite literally, something else lifts too. Shame, insecurity, confusion, pain. And in its place? Comfort, confidence, and connection.
The Woman Behind the Fittings
Aristea Nanitsos never set out to be a bra fitter. Like many people who find purpose in unexpected places, her path was shaped by lived experience and a deep-rooted desire to help others.
For Aristea, it wasn’t just about helping women find the right size, it was about helping them find themselves again. After years working in roles that didn’t quite align with her values or passions, Aristea encountered the world of Intimo, a company known for their beautifully designed, ethically made lingerie. But it wasn’t the fabric or the fashion that drew her in. It was the moment she witnessed a woman stand a little taller, both physically and emotionally, after a fitting that finally made her feel right.
She was hooked.
“This is what I’m meant to be doing,” she recalls. “I realised that this isn’t just underwear. It’s about identity. It’s about reclaiming your body, especially after things like pregnancy, surgery, menopause, or grief. I wanted to create a space where women could come as they are, be seen, and leave feeling better.”
Not Just a Business
Today, Aristea is a Senior Stylist with Intimo and runs her own appointment-based studio, where she offers one-on-one fittings, group sessions, and mobile services. But to describe what she does as simply a business would be a disservice to the ripple effect her work creates.
It’s community-building. It’s health promotion. It’s healing.
Aristea sees women through pivotal life transitions: first bras for teens, maternity fittings for new mums or the quiet, sacred grief that follows losing your sense of self after illness or ageing.
She meets women where they are, with empathy, humour, and an uncanny ability to make even the most hesitant client feel at ease.
“I’ve had women cry in the fitting room because they finally feel held,” she shares. “It’s not unusual. We carry so much tension in our bodies, physical and emotional, and we’re told to just put up with it. But when someone actually listens, and gives you a bra that fits properly, it’s not just about the bra. It’s about being cared for.”
A Safe Space in a Busy World
Step inside her studio and you’ll find a place carefully designed to feel welcoming. No harsh lighting. No judgment. No pressure to buy. Just a calm, affirming atmosphere where women are gently guided through a process that can often feel vulnerable.
Here, comfort is queen, and consent is the cornerstone.
“I always explain what I’m doing, I never touch anyone without asking, and I make sure people feel in control,” she says. “For many women, especially those with trauma histories or body dysmorphia, that sense of safety is everything.”
It’s that trauma-informed approach that sets Aristea apart and it’s why so many clients come back, bringing friends, daughters, mothers, and grandmothers along with them.
Educator, Advocate, Friend
Beyond fittings, Aristea is a passionate advocate for breast health awareness. She actively participates in initiatives like Be Breast Aware, uses her platform to educate clients about self-checks, and offers FITME® Consultations, which include styling advice, lingerie care, and wellbeing education.
It’s a clever bridge between fashion and function, helping women feel beautiful and take charge of their health.
“I always say, know your boobs,” she laughs. “You should know how they look, feel, and change. A bra fitting is a great time to start that conversation, especially with younger women who may not have ever thought about it.”
Through her work, Aristea is also modelling inclusive business practices that challenge the outdated norms of the lingerie industry. She caters to a wide range of sizes—8B to 46G—and proudly serves women of all shapes, ages, and backgrounds. Her mission is simple: Every woman deserves to feel supported.
So, why does this matter beyond the fitting room?
Because when women feel supported in their bodies, they show up differently in the world. They speak up more. They smile more. They advocate for others.
It’s a ripple effect that flows into households, workplaces, and communities.
One mother brought in her teenage daughter who was struggling with confidence after being told she was “too big” for the bras at mainstream shops. Aristea fitted her with something that made her feel secure and stylish. The transformation? Instant.
“She walked out with her head held high,” the mum later messaged. “And the next day, she wore a fitted top for the first time in months.”
That’s the power of a well-fitted bra and a woman who sees you.
A Calling, Not a Career
When asked what gets her out of bed in the morning, Aristea doesn’t hesitate.
“Knowing I get to make someone feel good about themselves. Knowing I can turn their day, or even their week around. That’s it. That’s the magic.”
And while her work is deeply rewarding, it’s not without its challenges. As a sole trader, she juggles appointments, admin, and marketing. But the human connection keeps her going.
“I might be exhausted some days,” she says, “but when I see that smile, or someone say, ‘I’ve never felt this good in my life,’ it makes every moment worth it.”
In a world that often commodifies women’s bodies and sells beauty as a narrow standard, Aristea offers a radical alternative: You are enough. You are worthy of comfort. And you deserve to be seen.
Her work may seem small-scale to some, just a woman fitting bras in a quiet Canberra suburb, but its impact is far-reaching.
She is redefining what support looks like, one fitting at a time.
She’s proof that purpose doesn’t need a podium. Sometimes, it lives in the gentle hands of someone who listens. Sometimes, it’s stitched into the seams of a bra that fits just right.
And sometimes, it’s the quiet, consistent care that creates the biggest change of all.
Want to connect with Aristea?
You can find her on Instagram at @fittedbyaristea, book a session through her Linktree, or visit her studio in Garran for a truly transformational experience. Your bras are then delivered to you!
Because this isn’t just business, it’s personal.
And that’s exactly what makes it powerful.
