Post-mastectomy lingerie has been covered quite extensively on The Breast Life. But of course, after your surgery, you’ll need to wear more than just your underwear. And your regular clothes may not be up to the task. That’s why we’re featuring post-mastectomy clothing today. After a mastectomy or reconstruction, you’ll most likely be going home…
One area of the industry that gets very little press is post-surgery lingerie. And yet there is some exciting and innovating stuff going on here. And one such brand to take note of is Embody Paris. Embody Paris describes itself as “a fresh look at post-surgery lingerie.” In a sector known for its bland, utilitarian…
Mastectomy bras are a topic that has been covered a few times on The Breast Life. It’s a niche but (finally) growing area of the lingerie market. Even luxury brands are beginning to realize that not all women have two full breasts. Mastectomy swimwear, however, still lags behind. It’s not that it’s hard to find;…
From mastectomies and lumpectomies to breast lifts and cosmetic implants, there are various types of breast surgery. They do all have one thing in common, however. You’ll need to shop for new bras afterward. Later down the line, once you’ve healed, you may have a new bra size. Maybe you’ll need to shop for bras…
Launched in 2011, AnaOno makes lingerie and loungewear those who’ve undergone surgery for breast cancer. It’s a marketplace that’s dominated by bland and utilitarian-looking options. But as AnaOno puts it, “Our doctors are the experts in cancer, not necessarily in fashion options.” So they’re here to bring style and fun back into your wardrobe! Cassis…
I felt the lump; my doctors did not. Neither my gynecologist nor my radiologist. I had a sonogram; it showed nothing. Meanwhile, I was walking around with a lump the size of an orange and could barely breathe. I knew they were wrong. My husband sang the familiar tune of, you always have to be…
After a mastectomy, even if you have breast reconstruction, your bra needs will likely be very different from what you wore before your surgery. Wearing a bra after breast reconstruction is optional, whether you have new breasts made with implants, your own tissue, or both; your new “girls” will likely be higher and firmer than…
Can wellness intimate apparel purchases help you recover from childbirth, medical treatments, and other surgeries? A new intimate apparel niche has a specific purpose: to make you feel your best and speed up healing as quickly as possible. And it’s not just about healing after breast cancer procedures, either. Many women are shocked by the…
Today’s guest blog post is about a choice many large breasted women face: whether to consider cosmetic breast reduction surgery or rely on a better fitting bra. Ellen Lewis, of Lingerie Briefs, provides insight into this decision from the perspective of a full-busted woman and an industry professional. I’ve been wrestling quite a bit…
As I’ve written before, post-mastectomy bra styles continue to change to meet evolving breast cancer therapies and surgeries. Because breast cancer patients may or may not have any reconstructive surgery, or often undergo several procedures over many years. Today we’re sharing a post-mastectomy bra review of a UK lingerie brand. Royce Lingerie has been in…
Until she wrote a book on the subject, Elisabeth Dale didn’t know much about her breasts. She created this site so that readers can find the best products, clothing and surgical options—anything and everything related to bras, breast health, and well-being.
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