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…
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…
Our recent post about trends in lingerie made a quick mention of Pantone’s color of the year: ultra-violet. That’s right; the Pantone people pick a new fashion color every year. Maybe it’s just to get us add it to our wardrobes (it is their job, after all). But colors do carry meaning and energy. According to their…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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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