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 […]

March 8, 2015

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 […]

May 20, 2013

My first thought when I heard the news of Angelina Jolie’s preventative double mastectomy? “Oh no, not again.” I wasn’t shocked to learn that a celebrity had undergone this procedure. Ms. Jolie wasn’t the first. No. It was the reminder that somewhere, another woman had been forced to make a difficult and painful health choice. […]

The Amoena Marlena Soft Cup Mastectomy Bra supports without wires as the front band construction lifts and shapes. Breast pockets may be used to hold breast forms or “cookies.” The seamless design of this soft cup mastectomy bra gives you a smooth and discreet appearance for increased confidence. Made from a moisture wicking fabric to […]

Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy, Geralyn Lucas  (St. Martin’s Griffin, 2005) Empowering and funny memoir of one young woman’s battle with breast cancer, and a made-for-TV movie.

Many lingerie articles focus on the number of or styles of bras you should own, to create a complete lingerie wardrobe. But materials also matter, as does breast shape. And fashion tastes make a difference. So the recommended best bra styles for one person may not be right for someone else. And then there’s the […]

Growing up I had a very troubled relationship with my body. I was forever trying to be smaller, covering up my perceived lumps and bumps and wishing I looked like somebody else—mainly those super glossy girls in all of the magazines. This sense of inadequacy carried through to adulthood. And my body confidence only began […]

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 […]

The very pretty Amoena Ellen Front-Close Wire-Free Bra boasts front and back closures that uniquely solve range of motion issues common to post-mastectomy bras. This versatile style returns ease of movement without sacrificing beauty, fit, or comfort. It has 2-part wire-free cups that are foam-lined and have a mesh pocket for enhancers or prosthesis. Featuring beautiful contrast floral […]

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 […]