post-surgical bras

Post-Surgical Bras: Healing After Mastectomy and Other Breast Surgeries

What are post-surgical bras? They are specialty bra garments worn after mastectomies or reconstructive and elective cosmetic breast surgeries. Don’t expect to find many cute post-surgical bras around. They’re meant to be functional not fashionable. They keep the patient in mind, one who might have limited arm and chest mobility and often must accommodate drains attached […]

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sports bra

8 Sports Bras for Small Busts

If you think because you don’t have big boobs you don’t need a sports bra, think again! When exercising, unsupported breasts have serious bounce, with A cups moving 1.5″ in each direction. Well-fitting sports bras for small busts cut this movement in half. Research has shown that a poor fitting sports bra changes the way […]

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mastectomy bras

Redefining Mastectomy Bras to Meet Breast Cancer Patient Needs

If you don’t know what a mastectomy bra is, it’s a bra with pockets to hold a breast prosthetic in place. They’re sometimes called “pocketed” bras by the lingerie brands specializing in their design and fit.   There are alternatives to buying bras made to hold breast forms. Consumers can purchase “pockets” separately and sew […]

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Swimwear Trends for Spring/Summer 2015

With warm weather just around the corner, it’s everyone’s favorite time of year. Swimsuit shopping! I know, we all dread it. But with so many options available online, you’re sure to find a swimsuit that is both on-trend and figure flattering. To make it easier, we’ve identified three main swimwear trends seen in the industry. […]

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beautiful mastectomy bras

Where Are All the Beautiful Mastectomy Bras?

I found plenty of beautiful mastectomy bras on display at the latest annual lingerie trade show. Well-known brands like Amoena, Anita Care, and Royce, showed off their latest fashions for women whose bodies have been changed by breast cancer surgeries. These bigger lingerie names design pocketed bras used to hold breast forms, or a breast prosthesis. The materials take into consideration […]

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